MMAL 114 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Ginobili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

London
vs
Ginobili

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
30
205 lbs
12 - 17 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam London!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Manu Ginobili!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

London drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ginobili is trying to control the position but London postures up.
London with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ginobili throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ginobili has momentary wrist control but London slips an elbow through the middle.
London stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ginobili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ginobili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ginobili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
London might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
London lands a couple of digs.
London knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ginobili on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
London scoring with some ground and pound.
London trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ginobili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
London lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ginobili keeping full guard, as London tries to pass.
Ginobili looking for a sweep. Not yet Ginobili, not yet.
London lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
London is working Ginobili over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
London postures up and lands a big shot to Ginobili's brow.
Ginobili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
London stands up over Ginobili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ginobili has momentary wrist control but London slips an elbow through the middle.
London with a nice head shot there.
Ginobili looking to control.
Ginobili looks gassed!
London tries to free his leg and advance position but Ginobili is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
London working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
London scoring with punches to the head and body.
London keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ginobili's head.
London distracts Ginobili with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
London stops Ginobili from standing up.
London postures up and lands a big shot to Ginobili's brow.
London passes into half guard.
London is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginobili taking some punishment here, with London in his half guard.
London working over Ginobili with some ground and pound. Ginobili looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
London working Ginobili over with strikes.
London lands strikes from half guard.
London takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
London works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by London.
London loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ginobili scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from London land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. London stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam London!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel La Fleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilong Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

La Fleur
vs
Ranger

185 cm
26
210 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

190 cm
30
260 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel La Fleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Ilong Ranger!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger tries to move into range but La Fleur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
La Fleur misses with a series of wild punches.
Ranger wants to clinch up but La Fleur keeps it at a distance.
La Fleur throws the left hand but Ranger avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by La Fleur there.
Ranger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
La Fleur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ranger. That did some damage!
Gabriel La Fleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranger slips under a jab from La Fleur.
La Fleur swings for the body but Ranger moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. La Fleur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Ranger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Ranger misses.
Horrible takedown by Ranger or perhaps it was just good defense by La Fleur which made him look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Fleur. That's going to slow Ranger down.
Ranger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
La Fleur throws the left hand but Ranger avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around La Fleur's waist but La Fleur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ranger off to one side.
Ranger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
La Fleur throws a shot to the body.
Ranger looks gassed!
La Fleur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
La Fleur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ranger's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for La Fleur. That snapped Ranger's head back.
La Fleur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ranger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Fleur lands with a hook. Ranger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Ranger is rocked!
La Fleur is looking to slow Ranger down with leg kicks.
Ranger is still on wobbly legs! Can La Fleur finish him?
Ranger drops his hands momentarily. La Fleur doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ranger staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ranger doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel La Fleur!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by It's Amazing by Kanye West. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Case

180 cm
27
169 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

170 cm
30
181 lbs
18 - 22 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Case moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Case moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Case tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from James misses.
James misses the jab.
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Case tries to clinch up.
Case tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Case wants to clinch
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Case tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case slips under a jab from James.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Case ducks under a wild hook from James.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case slips under a jab.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Case shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Case is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Case closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James scores with the left hand. Case knows he should have avoided that one.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case wants to clinch.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Case wants to clinch.
James misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Case moves away from the strike by James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Case's shoulder, as Case tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a hook but Case blocks it.
Case takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James throws a hook but Case blocks it.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Case instigates a clinch.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Case is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from James.
Case is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Case's shoulder, as Case tries to avoid the shot.

Case pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Case keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.

James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Case looks to clinch
and James counters with a stiff right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position.
James tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
Case is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Case prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

James manages to break the clinch.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Case darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Case thinking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Case tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James throws a hook but Case blocks it.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Case.
Case wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case tries to clinch up.
James throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.

Case moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Case keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Case stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
James tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
James is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Case displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Case is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Case has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with the head strike.
A short right from James on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.

James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Case slips under a jab from James.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Case drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Case gets a clinch.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Case is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Case with a nice body shot.
Case lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Case blocking some punches.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from James.
James gets through Case's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James wants to break free but Case has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James can't break the clinch.
Case has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James tries to throw a body punch but Case avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Case stalling in the clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander James dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

James swats away the attempt to clinch by Case.
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Case darts in trying to clinch
letting James counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Case tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Case tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexander James is winning the standup battle so far.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Case moves out of range as James strikes.
Case tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.
Case wants to clinch.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from James.
Case tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James misses with a body shot.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.
Case tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from James misses.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Case ducks under a wild hook from James.

Case moves into range and clinches up with James.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
James has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
James is trying to break free.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexander James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Case blocking some punches.

James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Case.
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Case slips under a jab from James.
Case staying out of range there.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case blocks a jab.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Case wants to clinch.
Case tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James misses with a hook.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.
Case tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
A big left from James misses.
Case is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Case wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Case blocks a jab.
James throws a right and a left that Case avoids nicely.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Case moves away from the strike by James.
Case closes the distance looking to clinch
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws a hook but Case blocks it.
James looks to throw the jab but Case is out of range.
Case slips under a jab.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Case.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James keeps the fight on the outside.

James tries to keep at a distance but Case has taken the fight into the clinch.
James lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Case is trying to stall.
Alexander James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Case is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander James.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander James!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Toulon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akbar Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akbar Hussein is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Toulon
vs
Hussein

170 cm
31
212 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

174 cm
29
200 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Toulon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Akbar Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toulon throws out a powerful jab.
Toulon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toulon tries to clinch but Hussein is having none of it.
Andre Toulon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toulon tries to clinch up

and Hussein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Toulon's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hussein trying to control the position from guard on top but Toulon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussein advances position into side control!

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

Hussein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Toulon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hussein's guard! Nice work there by Toulon!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toulon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hussein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hussein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toulon throwing strikes from guard but Hussein blocks nicely.
Toulon throws an elbow that misses. Hussein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Toulon's guard. Nice move by Hussein!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein trying to control but Toulon is working from the bottom.
Toulon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hussein controls the pace.
Hussein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hussein wants to pass the guard but Toulon is keeping the position.
Toulon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussein on the ground.

Akbar Hussein has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Toulon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toulon wants to clinch.
Toulon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hussein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toulon wants to clinch up but Hussein keeps it at a distance.
Toulon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toulon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hussein circles away.
Toulon tries to clinch but Hussein moves out of range.
Toulon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hussein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toulon tries to clinch but Hussein is having none of it.
Toulon tries to clinch

and Hussein counters with a takedown into side control.

Hussein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hussein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hussein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Toulon is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Hussein are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Toulon tries to escape but Hussein is in control.
Hussein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hussein misses with the ground and pound.
Hussein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hussein is trying to get an arm triangle but Toulon is defending well.
Toulon regains half guard, as Hussein was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hussein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussein keeps the fight on the outside.
Toulon fails in his attempt to clinch.

Toulon closes the distance and pushes Hussein back into the cage.

Toulon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussein shoots in looking for a takedown. Toulon tries to sprawl out of it but Hussein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toulon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Toulon tries to clinch there but Hussein circles away.
Hussein takes a swing at Toulon's ribcage but misses.
Toulon wants to clinch up but Hussein keeps it at a distance.
Toulon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hussein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Toulon. No joy for Hussein on that attempt.
Toulon moves in looking to clinch but Hussein pushes him off.
Toulon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussein paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Toulon moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Toulon drives through and clinches with Hussein against the cage.

Toulon breaks from the clinch.
Hussein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Toulon closes the distance and pushes Hussein back into the cage.

Toulon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hussein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toulon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hussein should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein swats away the attempt to clinch by Toulon.
Toulon tries to clinch there but Hussein circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toulon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andre Toulon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toulon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toulon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toulon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Toulon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussein.
Toulon is looking to clinch.

Toulon gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Toulon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toulon tries to clinch but Hussein moves out of range.
Toulon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussein swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Toulon has Hussein up against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Toulon to keep the fight standing.
Andre Toulon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akbar Hussein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Toulon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toulon is looking to clinch.
Hussein thows a body shot but no joy.
Toulon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toulon throws a lazy right hand but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Hussein misses.
Toulon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toulon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toulon throws a hook but Hussein avoids it easily.
Toulon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toulon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toulon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toulon tries to clinch but Hussein moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toulon is looking to clinch but Hussein is avoiding it.
Toulon tries to clinch up.
Toulon cracks a nice hook into Hussein's ribs.

Toulon closes the distance and clinches.

Toulon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toulon tries to clinch up but Hussein circles away and keeps his distance.
Toulon is looking to clinch.
Andre Toulon is winning the standup battle so far.
Toulon tries to close the distance and clinch but Hussein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hussein keeps the fight on the outside.
Toulon tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussein circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toulon tries to clinch up.

Toulon has managed to clinch.

Toulon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toulon misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Toulon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Toulon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toulon tries to close the distance and clinch but Hussein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toulon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussein circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hussein counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Toulon!
Toulon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toulon is squirming around, avoiding Hussein's attempts to control the action.

Hussein goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Toulon turns into him and now he's in Hussein's guard.
Hussein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toulon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hussein is trying to control the position but Toulon postures up.
Hussein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toulon's guard.
Hussein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toulon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toulon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toulon keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
Toulon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toulon wants to stand and escape but Hussein is having none of it.
Akbar Hussein has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toulon's guard.
Toulon is trying to stand back up but Hussein is controlling him
Toulon is not content to let Hussein control the position.
Hussein wants to pass the guard but Toulon is defending well.
Hussein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hussein content to control rather than advance.
Hussein is trying to control. Toulon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hussein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Hussein is working for a submission of some sort.
Hussein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hussein stalling away here and it's allowed Toulon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hussein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toulon wants to get back to his feet but Hussein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hussein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Hussein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Toulon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Toulon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Toulon!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein struggling a bit here.
Toulon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akbar Hussein!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akbar Muhammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Roberts will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Muhammed
vs
Roberts

168 cm
29
170 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

183 cm
27
170 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Akbar Muhammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Roberts!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roberts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Muhammed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

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

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

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

Roberts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Muhammed is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muhammed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muhammed wants to get back to full guard.

Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Roberts is looking for a kimura here.

Roberts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muhammed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muhammed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Muhammed has one foot on Roberts's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Muhammed tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Muhammed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts slips a straight right by Muhammed.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts thows a body shot but no joy.

Roberts rushes Muhammed and presses him up against the cage.
Muhammed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roberts is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muhammed has had enough of the clinch but Roberts keeps him there for the moment.
Muhammed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts is stalling here.
Muhammed could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Muhammed misses with a head kick.
Rocky Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhammed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhammed sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roberts swings for the body but Muhammed moves out of range.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akbar Muhammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Roberts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muhammed is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Muhammed circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts looks gassed!
Muhammed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muhammed tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.

Roberts gets a clinch.

Roberts tightens his grip and picks Muhammed up, before dumping him to the ground. Muhammed manages to land in guard.
Muhammed is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Muhammed is really struggling to control Roberts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Muhammed doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Roberts has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Muhammed to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Roberts is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Muhammed pulls down on the head and he's put Roberts to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akbar Muhammed!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robyn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z78q_yvMYuQ. Robyn Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Chaos
vs
Jones

182 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robyn Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.

Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Chaos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chaos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chaos struggling a bit here.

Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Chaos get back to his feet.
Chaos moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chaos.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.

Jones clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chaos is trying to get back to full guard.
Chaos trying to control but Jones postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chaos is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Jones gets to his feet. Chaos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chaos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Chaos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chaos trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos regains half guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chaos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jones instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chaos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Chaos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jones clinches up with Chaos and pushes him back against the cage.

Jones has hold of one of Chaos's legs. Chaos is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard.

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Chaos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones moves into full mount! Chaos won't be happy about that!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Chaos has given up his back. Will we see Jones going for some submissions?

Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jones is trying to control but Chaos is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones won't let Chaos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chaos?
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Jones stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Chaos.
Ultimate Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robyn Jones.
Jones fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chaos.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaos.
Chaos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Chaos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chaos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robyn Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chaos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chaos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chaos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chaos tries to get out of the position.

Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chaos shoots and misses

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chaos's guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Chaos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaos, not yet.

Chaos is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Chaos's guard.
Jones stays in close to Chaos's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones blocks the strikes from Chaos.
Jones is controlling the pace.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chaos moves into full guard.
Robyn Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes down on Chaos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chaos wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Chaos wants to get back to his feet.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones stands up out of the half guard.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Chaos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chaos throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Chaos. Chaos gets slowly back to his feet.
Ultimate Chaos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.

Jones manages to break the clinch.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Chaos gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Chaos has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.

Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chaos, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos is not content to let Jones control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robyn Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robyn Jones!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Laboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laboy has chosen It's Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Young
vs
Laboy

180 cm
29
160 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

170 cm
29
141 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Laboy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laboy shoots for a takedown but Young saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Laboy or perhaps it was just good defense by Young which made him look bad.
Laboy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Young finds it's way round the side to connect with Laboy's head.
Laboy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Laboy.
Some wild striking there from Young.

Laboy shoots in and gets a takedown into Young's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laboy is in close to Young's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laboy is in close to Young's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laboy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laboy tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Laboy throwing strikes but missing.
Laboy throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Laboy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laboy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Young blocks the strikes from Laboy.
Laboy tries to buck Young off but Young is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laboy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Young off and has taken his back!
Laboy is working the ground and pound. Can Young escape?
Laboy throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Young has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Laboy is persistently looking for the submission but Young is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Laboy working for the choke.
Laboy somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Young is trying to defend against the choke here but Laboy has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Laboy Tightens the hold and Young taps out furiously! Laboy displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Laboy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clive Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Majin Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Death March. Boo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Fucking Hate You by Godsmack. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Williams
vs
Boo

185 cm
25
265 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

190 cm
32
275 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Majin Boo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Boo.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Boo to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Boo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Boo had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boo scores with a nice strike.
Williams has his takedown stuffed

and Boo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Williams!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clive Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.

Boo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williams to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williams shrugs it off.
Oooh a big shot lands for Boo! Williams is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Majin Boo!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Breznev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Tulfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Breznev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mother Russia. This should be fireworks!

Breznev
vs
Tulfo

200 cm
30
278 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

175 cm
29
205 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Breznev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Erwin Tulfo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulfo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Breznev but Breznev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Breznev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Breznev misses with a straight left.
Tulfo moves out of range of the body kick from Breznev.
Erwin Tulfo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulfo misses with a takedown
and Breznev counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Tulfo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tulfo lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tulfo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breznev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tulfo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Tulfo is looking for a triangle here but Breznev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tulfo tries to buck Breznev off but Breznev is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Breznev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Breznev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tulfo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breznev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Tulfo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Breznev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tulfo, into his guard.
Tulfo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breznev is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tulfo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erwin Tulfo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxxi Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Psyko - Konnan w/ Mad One. On his way into the cage it seems that Maxxi Moon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Maxxi Moon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Moon
vs
Marcos

200 cm
30
285 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

191 cm
27
217 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxxi Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Marcos!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marcos digs a good body shot into Moon's ribs.
Moon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marcos.
Marcos lands a head shot.

Marcos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
Marcos is stalling here.
Marcos digs a right hand underneath Moon's ribcage. Moon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moon is looking to break free of the clinch but Marcos has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Marcos - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon is trying to break free.
Marcos working Moon over with knees to the body.
Marcos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Marcos has Moon pressed against the cage, preventing Moon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Marcos.

It looks like Maxxi Moon has been cut.
Moon is trying to push Marcos away but Marcos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moon's elbow.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marcos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Marcos.
Marcos keeps control of Moon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marcos lands a shot to the body.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Moon is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marcos.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcos.
Marcos is leaning against Moon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcos is pushing Moon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marcos lands with a light punch inside.
Marcos prevents Moon from breaking the clinch.
Marcos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Marcos lands an uppercut.
Marcos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is leaning against Moon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcos lands a good knee to the midsection. Moon won't want to take too many of those.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Marcos.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcos.
Marcos lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcos.
Marcos lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcos lands a shot to the body.
Marcos is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcos.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcos.
Marcos cracks Moon with a nice body shot.
Marcos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Marcos lands a hook that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Marcos slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Marcos.
Marcos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marcos creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Moon with a big uppercut! Moon tries to clinch up but Marcos pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Moon to the mat! Moon covers up and Marcos unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricardo Marcos!
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