Pipeline 22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Seber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Patridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Patridge is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Seber
vs
Patridge

195 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Seber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Patridge!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seber tries to sprawl but Patridge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Patridge looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Patridge is stalling here. Seber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Patridge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Seber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seber is putting a hurting on Patridge here, landing some big shots from side control.
Seber scoring with punches from side control.
Patridge tries to improve position but can't.
Seber tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Patridge avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Seber.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patridge being controlled for a moment.
Patridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Patridge taking a bit of punishment here - Seber scoring with strikes.
Seber working the ground and pound.
Seber cracks Patridge with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Seber immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Patridge is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Seber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Seber!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Didi Jarven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aewult Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Didi Jarven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jarven
vs
Byrne

178 cm
20
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Didi Jarven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aewult Byrne!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrne looks to land a combination but Jarven avoids it well.
Byrne tests Jarven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jarven misses with a takedown attempt
and Byrne counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarven dodges the punch combination from Byrne.
Byrne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Jarven is rocked!

It looks like Didi Jarven has been cut.
Byrne cracks Jarven with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aewult Byrne!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doris Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Drunell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drunell has chosen Freaks and Geeks - Childish Gambino as his entrance music. Doris Dube has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dube
vs
Drunell

190 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doris Dube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alec Drunell!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dube tries to keep at a distance but Drunell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dube has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drunell tries to break free but Dube pushes him back against the cage.
Dube prevents Drunell from breaking the clinch.
Drunell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drunell has had enough of the clinch but Dube keeps him there for the moment.

Drunell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Drunell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dube thows a body shot but no joy.

Dube bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drunell prevents Dube from improving position.

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

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

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Elbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huseyn Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gampo - Prof. Gunnar Elbow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Elbow
vs
Ali

225 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

203 cm
23
273 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection)

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Elbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Huseyn Ali!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elbow tries to clinch up.
Ali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elbow avoids it really well and circles away.
Elbow tries to clinch but Ali moves away
and Ali counters with an outside leg kick.

Elbow rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Ali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elbow smiles and moves away.

Elbow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Elbow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.

It looks like Huseyn Ali has been cut.
Ali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elbow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gunnar Elbow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huseyn Ali.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Elbow shows good takedown defense.
Ali looks gassed!
Elbow wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Ali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elbow tries to avoid it but Ali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elbow to the ground. Elbow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elbow moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.
Elbow wants to clinch.

Elbow clinches with his opponent.
Elbow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elbow lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbow gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Elbow.
Knees to the body from Elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elbow scores with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Huseyn Ali's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Elbow.

Elbow drops Ali with a big knee straight up the middle! Ali is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Ali is rocked!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gunnar Elbow!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sad Sak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolo Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolo Yeung will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sak
vs
Yeung

205 cm
19
217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
28
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sad Sak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bolo Yeung!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeung misses with a takedown attempt

and Sak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sak.
Sak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sak stalling the fight.
Yeung looking for a takedown.
Sad Sak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolo Yeung.
Yeung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sak prevents it.
Yeung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yeung looks gassed!

Sak pulls guard effortlessly.
Sak working a defensive guard here.

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

Yeung drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yeung has Sak in his guard.

Yeung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sak wants to control from the top but Yeung keeps moving.
Sak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sak forces his way into half guard.
Sak lands strikes from half guard.

Yeung actively working from the bottom here.
Sak is trying to control the action in half guard but Yeung is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sak wants to pass to mount but Yeung is defending the position.
Yeung moves into full guard.
Sak stopping the sweep attempt from Yeung.
Sak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yeung on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sak is working Yeung over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Yeung looking for a guillotine here but Sak defends easily.
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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Yeung has wrist control.
Sak looking to pass the guard.
Sak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sak wants to pass the guard but Yeung is keeping the position.
Sak wants to control from the top but Yeung keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Yeung has his foot on Sak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sak works his way back into a safe position though.
Sak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sak wants to pass the guard but Yeung is keeping the position.

Yeung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sak distracts Yeung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Yeung looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sak has picked Yeung up and slammed him! Yeung can't keep hold of the triangle and Sak manages to pass to side control!
Sak working the head with strikes.
Yeung takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yeung on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sak trying to control the action but Yeung is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeung is looking to regain half guard here but Sak keeps moving and retains side control.
Sak lands an elbow.
Yeung taking a bit of punishment here - Sak scoring with strikes.
Yeung takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sak slows the pace down.
Yeung parries the strikes from Sak easily there. Sak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yeung to escape.
Sak lands a decent elbow from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeung manages to get back to half guard.
Yeung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sak.
Sak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yeung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Yeung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sak pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sad Sak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sak throws a series of punches but Yeung moves out of range.
Sak is looking to clinch but Yeung is avoiding it.

Yeung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Yeung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sak wants to improve his position but Yeung is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yeung is working for a kimura but Sak is defending it quite comfortably.
Yeung is breathing heavily.

Yeung seems to be looking for submissions.
Sak is trying to get back to full guard.
Sak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yeung is working away from the top position though.

Yeung is trying to work for a kimura but Sak is defending well.
Sak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeung stops Sak from getting back to his feet.

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

Yeung is looking for a kimura here.
Sak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sak trying to keep a closed guard but Yeung is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yeung drops back looking for a leg! Sak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sak manages to kick Yeung off! Yeung jumps back into Sak's guard.
Sak wants to sweep but no luck.
Yeung won't allow Sak to get back to his feet.
Sak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Yeung drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sak dives on top into guard.
Sak tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeung is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sak trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sak has managed to get both his arms back between Yeung's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeung wants to improve his position but Sak is controlling well.
Sak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yeung working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sak controlling the position easily from mount.
Sak looking to finish Yeung with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yeung!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sad Sak dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Sak. Yeung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sad Sak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sak clinches with his opponent.
Sak gets underhooks to prevent Yeung's takedown attempt.
Sak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yeung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sad Sak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolo Yeung.

Sak manages to break the clinch.
Sak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yeung.
Yeung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sak connects with a body shot.
Sak with a jab.
Yeung moves out of range of the strikes.
Yeung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sak misses with a head kick.
Yeung checks a leg kick nicely.

Sak drives through with a takedown into Yeung's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sak with a flurry of punches that miss.

Yeung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeung is keeping the position for now.
Yeung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sak.
Sak trying to control but Yeung is working from the bottom.
Sak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Yeung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sak defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yeung keeping full guard, as Sak tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sak wants to control from the top but Yeung keeps moving.
Yeung being controlled here, momentarily.

Yeung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sak 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.
Sak is in close to Yeung's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Sak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Yeung looking for a guillotine here but Sak defends easily.
Sad Sak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sak trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yeung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Yeung has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sak doesn't defend quickly enough and Yeung has managed to lock this one up! Can Sak escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yeung on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bolo Yeung!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Sheeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adriano Da Costa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Da Costa
vs
Sheeks

182 cm
19
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
198 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 6 - 2 - 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Sheeks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sheeks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheeks connects with a body shot.
Da Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheeks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Costa somewhat.
Da Costa has his takedown stuffed
and Sheeks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Da Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Costa is breathing heavily.
Sheeks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Costa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Sheeks steps into range and cracks Da Costa with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Da Costa flops backwards and Sheeks dives into his guard looking to finish!

Da Costa is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sheeks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh Da Costa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheeks arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Da Costa's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Sheeks!
Chad Sheeks is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hes Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hes Good has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Good
vs
Sutherland

190 cm
27
205 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

189 cm
26
212 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hes Good!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good slaps away a takedown attempt from Sutherland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sutherland takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Paul Sutherland has been cut.
Good tries to clinch but Sutherland moves out of range.
Sutherland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Good sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sutherland somewhat.

Sutherland shoots in and bounces Good off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Sutherland drops back looking for a leg! Good is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Good manages to kick Sutherland off! Sutherland jumps back into Good's guard.
Good keeping moving, preventing Sutherland from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland looking to pass the guard.
Sutherland wants to control from the top but Good keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland throws and elbow that misses. Good uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sutherland's guard. Nice move by Good!
Good is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Good throwing strikes but missing.

Sutherland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sutherland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Good manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland tries to free his leg and advance position but Good is retaining full guard.
Sutherland trying to control but Good is working from the bottom.
Good is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sutherland preventing the sweep.
Good trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hes Good just wasn't active enough.
Good throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sutherland tries to land a front kick but Good steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice sprawl there from Good as Sutherland shoots in.
Hes Good has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sutherland.
Sutherland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Good circles away.
Sutherland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Good sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sutherland somewhat.
Good moves in looking to clinch but Sutherland pushes him off.

Good fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sutherland, pushing him back against the cage.
Sutherland wants to break free but Good has control.
Sutherland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Good is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Good.
Nice elbow from Good.
A knee to the head by Good.
Sutherland looks gassed!
Good letting Sutherland take a breather here.
Good scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sutherlands head.
Good lands an elbow that stopped Sutherland in his tracks for a moment.

Sutherland is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good lands a nice elbow.
Sutherland is still on wobbly legs! Can Good finish him?

That has opened up Paul Sutherland's cut even more.
Good has Sutherland pressed against the cage. He pushes Sutherland back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Good throws a beautiful elbow that sends Sutherland crashing to the floor! Good piles on the pressure with more strikes! Sutherland is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hes Good!
Hes Good retains his light heavyweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Moony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Steller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moony comes to the cage accompanied by Kasabian- Where did all the love go. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Moony
vs
Steller

185 cm
26
213 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

193 cm
26
207 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Moony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Steller!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Moony misses its intended target.
Moony fails to land with a series of punches.
Steller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moony swivels and escapes.
Steller checks a leg kick.
Moony looks to land a body kick but Steller moved away.
Moony tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Moony throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moony throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moony.
Steller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moony makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
James Moony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Steller.
Moony misses with a body kick.
Moony misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moony, right into the meat.
Moony misses with a lunging right hand

and Steller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steller.
Steller advances position into side control!
Moony is trying to get back to his feet.
Moony can't do much from the bottom here.
Moony taking punishment in the form of punches.
Steller scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moony is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Steller is controlling him well.
Steller tries to advance to mount but can't.
Moony takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Moony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steller is working Moony over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moony is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steller connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moony wants to control but Steller postures up.
Steller lands some shots froms side control.
Steller cracks Moony with a big elbow.
Steller cracks Moony with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Moony is rocked!
Steller cracks Moony with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Steller immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Moony is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Steller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Steller!