AFC 10: Insanity PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darragh McCardle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Salek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCardle's entrance music is Labrinth - Earthquake ft. Tinie Tempah. A fine choice. Rob Salek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McCardle
vs
Salek

179 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
26
137 lbs
10 - 28 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darragh McCardle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Salek!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCardle clinches up with Salek and pushes him back against the cage.
McCardle is looking to break free of the clinch but Salek has double underhooks.
McCardle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salek walks away with a smile on his face. McCardle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCardle shoots in looking for a takedown but Salek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCardle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCardle shoots in for a double leg but Salek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh McCardle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McCardle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCardle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCardle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salek pulls him back up using the underhooks.

McCardle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salek pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCardle is out of range and Salek settles back down.
Salek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salek.
McCardle swats away the attempt to clinch by Salek.
Salek shoots in for a takedown but McCardle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salek looks to land a body kick but McCardle moved away.
Salek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCardle. McCardle obviously looking to wear him down.
Rob Salek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCardle shoots in and drives through. Salek sprawls well.
Salek tries a head kick but it misses.
Salek tries to clinch up but McCardle circles away and keeps his distance.

Salek closes the distance and clinches.
McCardle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salek.
McCardle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salek prevents it.
Salek tries to break free but McCardle pushes him back against the cage.
Salek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Salek gets underhooks to prevent McCardle's takedown attempt.
Salek slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salek working aggressively here.
McCardle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCardle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCardle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salek just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCardle managing to block the knees to the body from Salek.
McCardle is working for takedown but Salek is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCardle is breathing heavily.

Salek lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salek stops McCardle from standing up.

Salek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCardle is working an open guard so Salek takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

McCardle closes the distance and clinches.
Salek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCardle tries to break free but Salek pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Salek.
Salek is trying to maintain a safe position but McCardle gets an underhook and turns Salek into the cage.
McCardle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCardle breaks from the clinch.
McCardle misses with a two punch combination.
Salek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCardle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCardle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Salek closes the distance and pushes McCardle back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salek obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCardle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCardle moves away.
Salek scores with a hook.
McCardle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salek tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCardle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCardle scores with a head kick. Salek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McCardle tries a head kick but it misses.
McCardle avoids the head kick by Salek.
Salek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

McCardle has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCardle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCardle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCardle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salek's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCardle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCardle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Salek.
McCardle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Salek trying to land knees to the body.

McCardle breaks the clinch.
Salek looks for a takedown but McCardle sprawls well.
Darragh McCardle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salek is breathing heavily.
McCardle shoots for a takedown but Salek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh McCardle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCardle shoots for a double leg takedown but Salek sprawls well. He's pushed McCardle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCardle shoots in looking for a takedown. Salek tries to sprawl out of it but McCardle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salek scores with a nice head shot.
Salek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Salek moves into range and clinches up with McCardle.
McCardle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salek smiles and moves away.
McCardle fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salek throws a front kick aimed at McCardle's knee but McCardle avoids it well.
Salek misses with a looping left.

McCardle gets caught flat footed, as Salek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salek won't allow McCardle to sweep him here.
Salek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

McCardle looking for a guillotine here but Salek defends easily.

McCardle is looking for a triangle but Salek pushes his legs off easily.
McCardle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCardle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCardle works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCardle controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darragh McCardle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Salek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCardle.
Salek tries to clinch there but McCardle circles away.
McCardle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCardle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salek as he avoids it easily.
Salek tries to clinch but McCardle moves out of range.
Rob Salek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCardle wants to clinch up but Salek keeps it at a distance.

McCardle forces Salek back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCardle obliges.
Salek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Salek gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCardle holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Salek seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Salek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCardle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salek is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCardle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salek's back!
Good control from McCardle.
Salek is trying to stand back up.
McCardle is riding his opponent, not letting Salek buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCardle somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

McCardle looking for the choke from the back.

McCardle looking for the RNC.

McCardle looking for the choke but no joy.
McCardle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCardle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Salek is defending well though. McCardle let's go of the attempt for now.
I would not like to be Salek right now.

That's four 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.

Salek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCardle.
McCardle throwing wild punches that miss their target.
McCardle biding his time, looking for the opening.

McCardle tightening his grip on Salek, looking for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh McCardle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCardle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darragh McCardle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlos Vemola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Taylor
vs
Vemola

190 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karlos Vemola!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor connects with the punch.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Vemola rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Vemola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vemola keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Vemola has the dominant position.

Vemola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Vemola shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.

Taylor is working an open guard so Vemola takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor cracks Vemola with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola is looking to land body kicks.
Vemola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Vemola avoids them all with ease.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vemola.
Taylor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Vemola is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is not content to let Vemola control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vemola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Vemola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Vemola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taylor tries to bench press Vemola off him but Vemola keeps the position.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vemola passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Taylor!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to improve his position but instead Vemola has taken his back!

Vemola 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.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vemola on the ground.
Vemola landing with strikes.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Vemola.
Taylor wants to escape the position.
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet but Vemola has full control of the position and if anything, Taylor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Taylor is breathing heavily.

Vemola working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vemola is persistently looking for the submission but Taylor is defending it well.
Taylor looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor rolls, trying to escape but Vemola keeps control of the position.

Taylor fending off the submission attempt from Vemola.
Taylor wants to escape the position.
Vemola doesn't have the hooks in and Taylor manages to turn into his guard.
Vemola pulls Taylor in to control the position.

Vemola pushes Taylor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vemola throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vemola.
Taylor wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Vemola moves away and avoids it.
Vemola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vemola tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Vemola shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vemola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Vemola drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vemola jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Vemola 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vemola 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.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vemola drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vemola has Taylor in his guard.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Vemola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taylor has hold of Vemola's hands but Vemola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola stops Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Vemola is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.

Vemola seems to be looking for submissions.

Taylor kicks off Vemola and gets to his feet.
A cross from Vemola lands.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Vemola connects with a single shot there.
Vemola looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Taylor preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vemola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Vemola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taylor trying to control but Vemola is working from the bottom.
Karlos Vemola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor throws and elbow that misses. Vemola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Vemola!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but Vemola is having none of it.
Vemola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vemola works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor wants to stand but Vemola is controlling the position.
Vemola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Vemola drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vemola jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vemola gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vemola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vemola tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Vemola back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlos Vemola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Vemola throws a head kick that half lands.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vemola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Vemola feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.
Vemola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vemola connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Vemola isn't so interested in that idea.
Vemola landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.
Vemola controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vemola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taylor wants to stand but Vemola is controlling the position.
Vemola stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vemola is controlling him.

Vemola stands up from Taylor's guard - Vemola perhaps looking for a knockout.

Taylor tries to sprawl but Vemola drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola prevents Taylor from standing back up.
Vemola is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taylor!
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vemola dominating with strikes here.
Taylor is trying to reverse the position but instead Vemola has taken his back - oops!

Vemola is working for a rear naked choke. Taylor is not defending it well and Vemola has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Taylor refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Taylor's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karlos Vemola!

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 Vitali Blok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Gaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blok
vs
Gaff

205 cm
19
266 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
279 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Blok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rampage Gaff!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Rampage Gaff has been cut.
Blok shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gaff eats them both and turns towards Blok to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oooooh!!! Blok has knocked Gaff down with a huge combo! Blok steps away and waves a wobbly Gaff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Blok lands a jab.

The cut above Rampage Gaff's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
BOOM! Blok lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gaff. Gaff tries to recover but Blok is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gaff lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Blok!

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 Andrew Galara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Galara
vs
Nasri

205 cm
20
245 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Galara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Nasri!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galara tries a head kick but it misses.
Galara throws a sloppy head kick and Nasri moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Galara tries a head kick but it misses.
Galara leaves Nasri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Galara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galara throws a lazy uppercut

and Nasri counters with a shoot takedown. Galara fights it but they end up in guard.
Nasri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galara is keeping the position for now.
Nasri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri trying to control but Galara is working from the bottom.
Nasri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nasri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galara is keeping the position for now.
Galara wants to get back to his feet but Nasri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nasri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nasri is in close to Galara's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasri wants to stand but Galara has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nasri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galara is keeping the position for now.
Galara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nasri distracts Galara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Galara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nasri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nasri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nasri throws and elbow that misses. Galara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nasri's guard. Nice move by Galara!

Nasri manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Galara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horrible takedown by Nasri or perhaps it was just good defense by Galara which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Galara slaps away a takedown attempt from Nasri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrew Galara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Nasri.
Nasri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galara as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samir Nasri dominated 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.

Nasri scores with a takedown into Galara's guard.
Galara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Galara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galara tries to get out of the position.
Galara wants to stand and escape but Nasri is having none of it.
Nasri wants to control from the top but Galara keeps moving.
Nasri throws a strike but Galara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Galara decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nasri, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nasri works over Galara's head and body with a nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Nasri or perhaps it was just good defense by Galara which made him look bad.
Galara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galara avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nasri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Galara sprawls well initially but Nasri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galara wants to get back to his feet.
Nasri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasri is trying to control the action in half guard but Galara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri trying to pass the guard but Galara defending well.
Nasri is stalling here. Galara is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nasri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Galara has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nasri looking for a sweep but Galara has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nasri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Galara get's back to his feet.
Nasri blocks a leg kick.
Galara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nasri has a takedown stuffed.
Andrew Galara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Nasri.
Galara misses with a combination

and Nasri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samir Nasri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Galara throws a head kick but Nasri moves out of range.
Galara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Galara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nasri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nasri wants to control from the top but Galara keeps moving.
Nasri is looking to stand up but Galara won't let him.
Nasri stands up over Galara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri wants to pass the guard but Galara is keeping the position.
Nasri stops Galara from standing up.
Nasri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Galara is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nasri has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nasri misses with the ground and pound.

Nasri stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nasri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galara wants to get back to his feet but Nasri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nasri chips away with some ground and pound.
Nasri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri 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.
Galara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nasri thows a big elbow that misses.
Nasri advances to half guard.
Galara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri wants to pass to mount but Galara is defending the position.
Nasri trying to control the action but Galara is working from the bottom.
Nasri misses with a head shot. Galara uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nasri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samir Nasri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nasri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samir Nasri!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fanis Bartko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Zielinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zielinski has chosen Dragon Attack as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bartko
vs
Zielinski

195 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fanis Bartko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Zielinski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zielinski lands a nice looking body kick.
A combination from Zielinski does no damage.
Fanis Bartko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartko with a poor takedown
and Zielinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartko thinking.
Zielinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Bartko, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bartko takes the fight into the clinch.

Bartko has clasped his hands together around Zielinski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Bartko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bartko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zielinski tries to improve position but can't.

Bartko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zielinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zielinski is looking for a sweep.

Bartko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Bartko in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Zielinski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fanis Bartko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteo Pavanati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Pendulum - Witchcraft. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Matteo Pavanati enters the cage!

Morgan
vs
Pavanati

178 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

Gilop®

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matteo Pavanati!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavanati comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pavanati keeps Morgan at a distance using the push kick.

Pavanati has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavanati gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavanati shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morgan wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavanati landing knees to the body.
Morgan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pavanati pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morgan tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavanati shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavanati with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jesse Morgan has been cut.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavanati unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pavanati.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavanati unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Morgan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pavanati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pavanati lands a knee to the head.
Pavanati makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavanati lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morgan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pavanati prevents it.
Pavanati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pavanati stalls.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pavanati obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavanati working Morgan over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pavanati.
Pavanati lands with a light punch inside.
Pavanati with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Jesse Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Pavanati lands a knee to the head.
Pavanati lands a knee to the head.
Morgan takes a knee right on the jaw!

Morgan is rocked!
Morgan takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pavanati gets underhooks to prevent Morgan's takedown attempt.
Pavanati stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.
Pavanati lands a damaging elbow.

Jesse Morgan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short left from Pavanati.
Pavanati scores with a knee to the head.
Pavanati connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morgan's face.
Pavanati stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavanati jerks Morgan's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Morgan drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Pavanati goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Pavanati because Morgan 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 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Matteo Pavanati!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boom Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mills has chosen finish him as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Daniel Franks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boom Mills's chin.

Franks
vs
Mills

172 cm
26
130 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

192 cm
18
135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Franks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Boom Mills!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks is looking to clinch.
Mills looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mills shoots in but no luck this time.
Mills throws a nice looking combination but Franks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Franks drives through and clinches with Mills against the cage.
Mills has had enough of the clinch but Franks keeps him there for the moment.
Franks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mills blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Franks fails to land.
Franks throws a punch but it's blocked by Mills.
Franks has a couple of punches blocked by Mills.
Franks misses with a punch on the inside.
Franks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Franks.
A short left from Franks.
Franks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Mills is rocked!
Franks throws a head punch that misses.
Mills is still on wobbly legs! Can Franks finish him?
Franks misses with some punches.
Franks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franks misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mills blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Franks.
Franks lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Franks.
Franks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franks swings wildly with an uppercut but Mills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franks lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mills to his knees! Franks keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Franks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Michalczuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michalczuk comes to the cage accompanied by Stronger. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Michalczuk
vs
Dynamite

202 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
280 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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, Andrzej Michalczuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kid Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michalczuk manages to avoid it.
Michalczuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dynamite swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Dynamite closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michalczuk is trying to maintain a safe position but Dynamite gets an underhook and turns Michalczuk into the cage.

Dynamite breaks the clinch.
Michalczuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dynamite.
Michalczuk cracks Dynamite with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Michalczuk throws out a powerful jab.
Dynamite misses with a series of wild punches.
Dynamite throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dynamite looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dynamite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michalczuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michalczuk misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michalczuk moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dynamite instigates a clinch.

Michalczuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michalczuk tries to clinch but Dynamite is having none of it.
Michalczuk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dynamite counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dynamite missing with a left hand there. Michalczuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michalczuk dodges the punch combination from Dynamite.
Dynamite keeps the fight on the outside.
Michalczuk throws an overhand right that lands on Dynamite's shoulder, as Dynamite tries to avoid the shot.
Dynamite misses with a straight right.
Michalczuk throws a series of punches but Dynamite avoids them all with ease.
Michalczuk walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michalczuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dynamite tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michalczuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dynamite misses.
Dynamite lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Dynamite does no damage.
Michalczuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michalczuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Michalczuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dynamite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dynamite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michalczuk.
Michalczuk ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite.
Michalczuk tries to clinch there but Dynamite circles away.
Michalczuk throws a nice looking combination but Dynamite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michalczuk lands a jab.
Michalczuk looks to throw the jab but Dynamite is out of range.
Dynamite thuds a left hand into Michalczuk's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalczuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Kid Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite misses with a combination
and Michalczuk counters with a two punch combo.
Dynamite misses with a wild body shot.

Dynamite cracks Michalczuk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Michalczuk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dynamite finish him?

Michalczuk is rocked!
Dynamite connects with a nice cross there... Michalczuk is looking wobbly and Dynamite recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Michalczuk to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Dynamite jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kid Dynamite!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Corbett
vs
Norris

189 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Corbett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Norris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corbett ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corbett.
Corbett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Norris throws a lazy uppercut
and Corbett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Corbett moves into the clinch.
Corbett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norris blocks it with crossed arms.
Corbett prevents Norris from breaking the clinch.

Corbett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corbett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Corbett slips under a jab.
Corbett moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corbett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris misses with a hook.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Corbett moved out of range.
Corbett tries to land a front kick but Norris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Corbett closes the distance and clinches.
Norris is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norris is keeping busy.
Corbett landing knees to the head.

It looks like Grant Norris has been cut.

Corbett ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corbett no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Corbett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corbett managing to control the position.
Corbett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Norris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corbett is keeping the position for now.
Corbett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corbett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Norris!
Norris tries to hold on but Corbett postures up.
Corbett controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corbett controlling from the full mount.
Norris holds on for dear life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett controlling the pace for now.
Norris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Norris wants to hold on but Corbett pushes him away.
Corbett controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Corbett dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Corbett's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Corbett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corbett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corbett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corbett shoots for a takedown but Norris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corbett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Grant Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris misses with an uppercut
letting Corbett counter with a right hand.
Norris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Corbett.
A punch combination from Norris misses.

Corbett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norris stops a takedown attempt from Corbett.

Norris manages to break the clinch.
Corbett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norris misses with a hook
and Corbett counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corbett looks to land a combination but Norris avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett blocks a jab.
Nathan Corbett is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris misses with an uppercut
and Corbett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Norris's knee momentarily.
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Corbett.
Corbett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Nathan Corbett has been cut.
Norris swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Norris.
A right-left combo lands from Corbett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from Corbett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corbett circles away quickly and effectively.
Corbett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Corbett.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corbett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
Norris misses with a two punch combination.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norris is breathing heavily.

Corbett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norris, pushing him back against the cage.
Norris working hard to break the clinch.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Corbett has double underhooks.

Corbett breaks from the clinch.
Corbett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Corbett tries to close the distance and clinch but Norris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norris takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Norris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corbett.
Norris scores with a jab to the head.
Grant Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corbett staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Corbett's head and hops out.
Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of Corbett's head.
Norris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corbett.
Norris missing with a left hand there. Corbett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corbett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Corbett lands a left and a right that send Norris crashing to the mat, dazed. Corbett thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Norris is rocked!
Norris throws a right hand that misses
and Corbett counters with a leg kick.
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Corbett finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corbett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Norris gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nathan Corbett!
Nathan Corbett is the new light heavyweight champion!