O.R.G. 56 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ChinChin LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRue comes to the cage accompanied by Brass Monkey. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LaRue
vs
Williams

180 cm
29
200 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

189 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, ChinChin LaRue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Williams!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LaRue has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
LaRue lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.

It looks like Phil Williams has been cut.
Williams tries a knee to the head but LaRue blocks it.
LaRue unloads a knee to the mid-section.

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

LaRue clinches.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from LaRue.

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

LaRue rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams tries a knee to the head but LaRue blocks it.
LaRue scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams looks gassed!

LaRue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

LaRue takes the fight into the clinch.

LaRue pulls Williams into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Williams wants to pass the guard but LaRue is keeping the position.
LaRue lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). ChinChin LaRue!
A very excited looking ChinChin LaRue made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stu Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasper Pedersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harper's entrance music is Long Way Round - Stereophonics. A fine choice. Stu Harper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Harper
vs
Pedersen

184 cm
27
175 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

187 cm
24
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kasper Pedersen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersen avoids the head kick by Harper.

Pedersen moves into the clinch.

Harper successfully pulls guard.

Harper pushes Pedersen off and gets back to his feet.

Pedersen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedersen keeps control of Harper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pedersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harper avoids it.
Harper avoids the elbow strike from Pedersen, against the cage.
Pedersen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Harper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedersen connects with a right hand. Harper shakes it off.

Harper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper prevents Pedersen from getting back to his feet.
Pedersen keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper prevents Pedersen from getting back to his feet.
Harper wants to stand but Pedersen is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen wants to stand but Harper is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Harper decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pedersen, up you get!
Harper has a takedown stuffed.

Pedersen drives through and clinches with Harper against the cage.
Pedersen lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Stu Harper has been cut.
Pedersen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harper.
Harper can't break the clinch.
Pedersen misses with a body punch.
Harper blocks an elbow strike from Pedersen.
Pedersen tries to circle away but Harper has him pinned against the cage.

Harper breaks from the clinch.

Pedersen drives through and clinches with Harper against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen tries to land knees in the clinch but Harper avoids the damage to the body.
Pedersen has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment.

Harper breaks the clinch.

Harper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pedersen quickly recovers to half guard.
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!

Harper stands up from half guard.
Pedersen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harper can pounce on him.
Harper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harper fails with the takedown.

Pedersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pedersen.
Harper managing to block the knees to the body from Pedersen.
Pedersen tries to land knees in the clinch but Harper avoids the damage to the body.

Harper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pedersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pedersen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harper makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Harper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedersen misses with an elbow strike.
Pedersen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pedersen misses with some punches.
Pedersen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harper avoiding damage as Pedersen throws knees to the body.
Harper taking a breather.
Harper dodges an elbow strike from Pedersen.
Pedersen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Harper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pedersen avoids a punch combination nicely.

Pedersen takes the fight into the clinch.

Harper breaks the clinch.
Harper throws a sloppy head kick and Pedersen moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pedersen clinches up with Harper and pushes him back against the cage.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedersen backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper tries a knee to the head but Pedersen blocks it.
Pedersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pedersen throws an elbow but misses.

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

Pedersen has closed the distance and engaged Harper in a clinch.
Pedersen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pedersen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harper dodges an elbow strike from Pedersen.

Harper breaks from the clinch.
Pedersen throws a wild body kick that Harper sees coming a mile off.
Harper bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pedersen moves into range and clinches up with Harper.

Harper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pedersen really wants to buck Harper off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kasper Pedersen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stu Harper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Harper throws a head kick but Pedersen moves out of range.

Pedersen forces Harper back against the cage and clinches.
Harper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pedersen walks away with a smile on his face. Harper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Pedersen darts in and clinches Harper up against the cage.
Harper jumps guard but Pedersen stands there with Harper around his waist. Harper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Harper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedersen throws a series of strikes that have Harper backpedaling.

Pedersen moves into the clinch successfully.
Pedersen misses with the head strike.
Pedersen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pedersen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harper's brow.

Pedersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Pedersen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kasper Pedersen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

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

Pedersen has managed to clinch.
Harper can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harper breaks the clinch.

Pedersen clinches.
Pedersen is working Harper over against the cage.
Pedersen tries to land knees in the clinch but Harper avoids the damage to the body.
Harper tries to stall but Pedersen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pedersen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harper tries to circle away but Pedersen has him pinned against the cage.
Harper tries to break free but Pedersen pushes him back against the cage.
Harper is trying to break the clinch but Pedersen has him pressed against the cage.
Pedersen throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Pedersen.
Pedersen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pedersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Harper breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper shoots in but Pedersen avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Harper moves into the clinch successfully.
Pedersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedersen prevents Harper from breaking the clinch.
Harper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Harper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Harper tenderised Pedersen's leg. Pedersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harper bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Pedersen gets a clinch.

Harper breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Harper.
Pedersen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Harper clinches up with Pedersen and pushes him back against the cage.
Harper dodges an elbow strike from Pedersen.
Pedersen trying to control the position but instead, Harper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pedersen into the cage.
Harper lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pedersen smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harper.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pedersen clinches up against the cage.
Harper dodges an elbow strike from Pedersen.
Pedersen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pedersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harper has him pressed against the cage.
Pedersen has Harper pressed against the cage, preventing Harper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pedersen walks away with a smile on his face. Harper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Harper clinches up against the cage.
Harper dodges an elbow strike from Pedersen.
Harper with a knee to the head.
Pedersen lands a damaging elbow.
Pedersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper tries to pull guard but Pedersen holds him up against the cage and eventually Harper drops back down to his feet.

Harper drags the fight down to the ground.
Harper keeping full guard, as Pedersen tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedersen wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Pedersen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pedersen pushing down on Harper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harper is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pedersen wants to stand but Harper has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Harper wants to control but Pedersen is keeping busy.
Pedersen trying to control from half guard but Harper is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Pedersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stu Harper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Harper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pedersen throws a right and a left that Harper avoids nicely.

Harper moves into range and clinches up with Pedersen.

Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Pedersen closes the distance and clinches.
Pedersen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pedersen keeps control of Harper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pedersen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pedersen is trying to stall.

Harper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Harper breaks the clinch.
Pedersen fails to land the takedown.
Harper throws a sloppy head kick and Pedersen moves out of range easily.
Kasper Pedersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper slips a jab and a cross from Pedersen.
Pedersen throws a low kick but Harper moves out of range easily.
Pedersen throws a sloppy head kick
and Harper counters with a head kick. That will keep Pedersen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pedersen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Pedersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harper tries to land knees in the clinch but Pedersen avoids the damage to the body.

Harper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pedersen closes the distance and clinches.
Pedersen misses with a body punch.
Harper looking to stall.

Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Harper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Harper breaks from the clinch.
Pedersen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harper feints and then cracks Pedersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pedersen down.
Harper scores with a head kick. Pedersen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Pedersen clinches up with Harper and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pedersen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pedersen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pedersen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harper avoids a wild elbow strike from Pedersen.
Pedersen stops a takedown attempt from Harper.

Harper manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harper. That's going to slow Pedersen down.

Pedersen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedersen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pedersen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Harper manages to break the clinch.

Pedersen pushes Harper up against the cage in a clinch.
Pedersen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pedersen lands an elbow inside that Harper shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pedersen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harper's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harper manages to break the clinch.
Harper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pedersen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harper - the referee stops the clock and Pedersen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harper. Pedersen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pedersen fails with a takedown attempt.
Stu Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasper Pedersen.

Pedersen has closed the distance and engaged Harper in a clinch.
Pedersen trying to land knees to the body.
Harper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pedersen has him pressed against the cage.
Harper being controlled against the cage.
Harper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pedersen has him pressed against the cage.
Harper blocks an elbow strike.
Pedersen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harper.
Pedersen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pedersen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stu Harper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harper lands with a right to the head.
Harper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Harper managing to block the knees to the body from Pedersen.

Harper breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Harper blocks the leg kick.

Pedersen instigates a clinch.

Harper breaks the clinch.

Harper clinches up with Pedersen and pushes him back against the cage.
Pedersen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harper tries to land knees in the clinch but Pedersen avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pedersen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harper's defenses.

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

Pedersen gets a clinch.
Kasper Pedersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pedersen moves out of range of the leg kick from Harper.

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 Stu Harper.
I think Pedersen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stu Harper!
Our winner, Stu Harper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Nutzack Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Beardsley
vs
Nutzack Jnr

170 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!«

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Nutzack Jnr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutzack Jnr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harry Nutzack Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nutzack Jnr checks it well.
Nutzack Jnr lands the left hand.
Nutzack Jnr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beardsley slips a straight right by Nutzack Jnr.
Nutzack Jnr scores with a hook to the body. Beardsley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nutzack Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nutzack Jnr throws a good cross that connects.

Beardsley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Beardsley drops back looking for a leg! Nutzack Jnr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nutzack Jnr manages to kick Beardsley off! Beardsley jumps back into Nutzack Jnr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Beardsley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nutzack Jnr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beardsley has Nutzack Jnr in his guard.
Nutzack Jnr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley wants to sweep but no luck.
Beardsley pulls Nutzack Jnr in close to his closed guard and prevents Nutzack Jnr from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beardsley is on top in guard.

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

Beardsley drops back looking for a leg! Nutzack Jnr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nutzack Jnr manages to kick Beardsley off! Beardsley jumps back into Nutzack Jnr's guard.
Beardsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Beardsley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nutzack Jnr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nutzack Jnr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nutzack Jnr!
Beardsley manages to get back to half guard.
Nutzack Jnr wants to stand up but Beardsley has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Beardsley is trying is best to control the position here.
Nutzack Jnr prevents Beardsley from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley gets full guard.
Nutzack Jnr won't allow Beardsley to sweep him here.

Beardsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutzack Jnr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Beardsley is tightening it up a little... Nutzack Jnr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nutzack Jnr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nutzack Jnr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Beardsley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padraig O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Richard Burgess has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Richard Burgess seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Burgess
vs
O Hare

188 cm
29
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

190 cm
25
209 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Richard Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig O Hare!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burgess closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O Hare to the mat! O Hare manages to get full guard.
O Hare pulls Burgess in close to his closed guard and prevents Burgess from doing any damage or advancing position.

O Hare has his foot on Burgess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgess works his way back into a safe position though.
Burgess trying to control but O Hare is working from the bottom.
Burgess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Burgess avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burgess with a nice head shot there.
O Hare keeping moving, preventing Burgess from controlling successfully.

Burgess got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Hare has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burgess has managed to get both his arms back between O Hare's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

O Hare has his foot on Burgess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgess works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Hare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burgess is aware though and is defending well.
Burgess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Hare swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burgess wants to control from the top but O Hare keeps moving.
Burgess is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burgess in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burgess throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Hare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burgess wants to stand and escape but instead O Hare has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
O Hare wants to pass the guard but Burgess is keeping the position.
Burgess looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Hare is one step ahead there.
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.
O Hare loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Hare pushing down on Burgess's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
O Hare moves nicely into side control.
Burgess is trying to control O Hare's posture but O Hare avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Hare passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Burgess!

O Hare is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Burgess has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Burgess!
Burgess wants to pass the guard but O Hare is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

O Hare has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burgess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but O Hare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Burgess avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Hare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Burgess is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Hare is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Hare has escaped and now he's on top!
O Hare wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Hare sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burgess looking to control.
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Padraig O Hare hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

O Hare shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burgess napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare wants to take a breather but Burgess manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for O Hare.
O Hare trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Padraig O Hare dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Burgess tries to clinch up but O Hare circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgess misses with an attempted mid kick.
Padraig O Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgess avoids a punch combination nicely.

Burgess closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burgess lands in his opponent's guard.
Burgess wants to control from the top but O Hare keeps moving.

O Hare looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Hare is trying to keep Burgess in close.
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but O Hare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess wants to pass the guard but O Hare is keeping the position.

O Hare looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Hare keeping moving, preventing Burgess from controlling successfully.
Burgess has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Richard Burgess has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Burgess is looking to land body kicks.
Burgess leaves O Hare with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Burgess gets a takedown into half guard.
O Hare is pressing down on Burgess's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Burgess avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Padraig O Hare has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Hare controls Burgess momentarily but Burgess frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgess stopping the sweep attempt from O Hare.
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but O Hare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

O Hare is looking for a triangle but Burgess pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess is stalling in the full guard.
Burgess trying to control but O Hare is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Burgess.
O Hare scores with a body shot.
Burgess misses with a wild combination.
O Hare tries to bum rush Burgess with a series of wild strikes but Burgess uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Burgess drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burgess controlling from the top position.

O Hare working for a triangle but Burgess defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess trying to control but O Hare is working from the bottom.
Burgess passes into half guard.

O Hare actively working from the bottom here.
Burgess is keen to just control but O Hare is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare is trying to get back to full guard.
O Hare is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burgess's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burgess's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Burgess will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

O Hare misses with the combination.
O Hare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Burgess looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for O Hare!
Burgess looking to finish O Hare with some ground and pound. This is bad for O Hare!
O Hare is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burgess wants to control the pace but O Hare is squirming around nicely.
O Hare tries to hold on but Burgess postures up.
Burgess sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O Hare is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess lands a heavy elbow.
O Hare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burgess with a couple of short strikes.
O Hare is looking to improve his position but Burgess isn't that keen on the idea.
Burgess controlling from the full mount.
Burgess lands a heavy elbow.

O Hare is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess landing strikes from the mount.
O Hare is still in real trouble! Can Burgess finish him?
Burgess connects with a bit shot that sees O Hare covering up! More strikes from Burgess and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Burgess is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Burgess!

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A

C
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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Sinc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardy Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent has chosen Wolves At The Door as his entrance music. Karl Sinc could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hardy Kent's chin.

Sinc
vs
Kent

178 cm
23
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Sinc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hardy Kent!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sinc wants to clinch.
Sinc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sinc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sinc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinc doesn't manage to clinch there - Kent circles away.
Kent dodges the punch combination from Sinc.
Sinc closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kent out cold! Kent corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl Sinc!
Karl Sinc opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Dos Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rua
vs
Dos Santos

190 cm
30
201 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

190 cm
27
193 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Rua misses
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua throws out a leg kick but Dos Santos moves out of range and Rua only half commits.
Dos Santos lands with a slapping head kick.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dos Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dos Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dos Santos lands with a straight right. Rua didn't see that one coming.
Rua misses with a body kick.
Rua throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Rua motions for Dos Santos to come forward. Rua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos checks a leg kick.
Shogun Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Dos Santos scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
Rua wants to slow Dos Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Rua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dos Santos tries to land a front kick but Rua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Rua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Santos misses with some punches.
Dos Santos tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Dos Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua slowing the pace effectively.
Dos Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks it.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua tries a low kick but Dos Santos avoids it.
Good work by Dos Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Santos connects with a right hand. Rua shakes it off.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rua avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Rua thows a leg kick but Dos Santos checks it
and Dos Santos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rua is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Santos. That did some damage!
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dos Santos duly obliges.
A leg kick checked by Dos Santos.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Rua gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dos Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Santos. That did some damage!
Rua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dos Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rua is looking to chop away at Dos Santos's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rua throws a lazy body kick
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua throws a leg kick which misses Dos Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Santos tries to avoid it.
Dos Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dos Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Rua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dos Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rua misses with a hook.
Rua misses with a hook
and Dos Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
A head kick from Dos Santos lands but Rua takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Rua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Santos.
Shogun Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Santos scoring well with a low kick there.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua thows a leg kick but Dos Santos checks it
and Dos Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Rua wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Rua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Rua wants to clinch.
Rua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rua tries to land a front kick but Dos Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dos Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Santos lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Dos Santos down.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Santos lands with a good body shot.
Dos Santos tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Dos Santos down.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Dos Santos down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dos Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rua needs to keep his hands up - Dos Santos had a free shot at his head there.
Dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dos Santos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Santos misses with a looping left.
Dos Santos blocks the body kick.
Good work by Dos Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Rua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dos Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rua backs up against the cage.
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a right hook to the body.
John Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rua throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Rua blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Dos Santos both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Dos Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rua wants to slow Dos Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua misses with a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters with a two punch combo.

Rua clinches with his opponent.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Rua has control.
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Dos Santos tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like John Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
Rua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it.
Dos Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Rua has control.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dos Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dos Santos.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua blocks a body shot from Dos Santos.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks it.

Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua wants to slow Dos Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rua. Dos Santos shrugs it off though.

Rua clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Dos Santos fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rua working Dos Santos over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shogun Rua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua lands a good knee to the midsection. Dos Santos won't want to take too many of those.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Dos Santos's ribcage.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rua stalls.
Rua lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Rua.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
Dos Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dos Santos.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dos Santos pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Dos Santos as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dos Santos.
Rua looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Santos, as that shot connected.
Rua misses with a body kick.

Rua has Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos lands an uppercut.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks it.
Shogun Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Dos Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shogun Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dos Santos!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Heikki
vs
Nazario

185 cm
22
202 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

175 cm
22
189 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Homo Heikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nazario closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nazario lands in his opponent's guard.
Nazario trying to control but Heikki is working from the bottom.
Heikki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nazario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heikki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heikki tries to get out of the position.
Heikki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heikki keeping moving, preventing Nazario from controlling successfully.

Nazario thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nazario throwing strikes but missing.
Heikki has Nazario pulled in close to control his posture.
Heikki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nazario on the ground.
Heikki looking for a sweep. Not yet Heikki, not yet.

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

Nazario drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nazario jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nazario postures up in Heikki's guard and throws a big left but Heikki blocks it.
Nazario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazario throwing strikes from guard but Heikki blocks nicely.
Heikki is adopting a defensive guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Homo Heikki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Heikki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Heikki showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Heikki in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

It looks like Ronaldo Nazario has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heikki connects with a nice short shot to Nazario's temple.

Nazario looking for submissions off his back.
Heikki lands strikes from half guard.
Heikki is thwarting Nazario's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heikki connects with a nice short shot to Nazario's temple.
Heikki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Heikki working the ground and pound effectively.
Heikki working Nazario over with strikes here.

Nazario is rocked!

That has opened up Ronaldo Nazario's cut even more.

Heikki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nazario in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nazario to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homo Heikki!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Da Mian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Rojer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mian
vs
Rojer

175 cm
28
180 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

190 cm
30
190 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!«

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Da Mian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Rojer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rojer pinned against the cage. Rojer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Rojer with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Rojer.
Mian throws a hook but Rojer avoids it easily.
Mian misses with the body kick
and Rojer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Ray Rojer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mian slips a jab and a cross from Rojer.
Mian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rojer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mian.
Rojer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mian shoots in but no luck this time.
Mian throws a shot to the body.
Ray Rojer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mian tries to bum rush Rojer with a series of wild strikes but Rojer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mian fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Mian. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mian gets tackled into the cage by Rojer. Rojer maintains the clinch.
Mian is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rojer wants to stand and escape but instead Mian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rojer pulls Mian in close to his closed guard and prevents Mian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rojer wants to sweep here but Mian controlling him for the moment.
Mian looking to pass the guard.
Rojer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Mian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rojer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mian, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mian throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rojer content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mian has locked up a guillotine! Mian's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rojer is holding on here and Mian must be using up a lot of energy. Rojer has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mian gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Da Mian!
Da Mian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Len Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokas has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break stuff as his entrance music. 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.

Orton
vs
Suokas

173 cm
30
165 lbs
21 - 7 - 1

175 cm
22
165 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry
Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Len Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Viljo Suokas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokas looks for the body kick but Orton saw that one coming.
Orton looks for a takedown but Suokas sprawls well.
Orton throws a shot from downtown. Suokas moves away and avoids it.
Orton tries to move into range but Suokas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Len Orton has been cut.
Orton blocks a jab.
Suokas wants to slow Orton down by chopping away at his legs.
Orton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suokas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suokas moves forwards but Orton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suokas.
Orton misses with a lunging right hand
and Suokas counters with a leg kick.
Suokas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Orton forces Suokas back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Orton fails to land.
Orton can't find room to land a body shot as Suokas controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Orton fails to land.
Orton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suokas's elbow.
Orton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Suokas blocking some punches.
Orton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suokas's efforts to push away.
Orton struggles to land a body shot inside as Suokas controls his hands.
Orton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orton prevents Suokas from breaking the clinch.
Orton misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas misses with some punches.
Orton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Orton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suokas connects with a body shot.
Orton tries to score with a low kick but Suokas moves his leg out of the way.
Suokas lands a jab.
Suokas drops his hands momentarily and Orton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Orton both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Viljo Suokas has been cut.
Orton slips under a jab.
Suokas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Viljo Suokas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suokas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton misses with a body shot
and Suokas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orton thows a body shot but no joy.
Suokas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orton misses with a right hand
and Suokas counters with a one-two to the body.
Suokas looks to land a body kick but Orton moved away.
Orton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Suokas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orton feints and then cracks Suokas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suokas down.
Suokas avoids the body shot from Orton.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt - Suokas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suokas misses with a low kick as Orton jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orton!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Suokas eats them both and turns towards Orton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Suokas ducks under a wild hook from Orton.
Orton checks a low kick from Suokas.
Orton looks to throw the jab but Suokas is out of range.
Suokas slips a straight right by Orton.
Suokas loads up on a big right hand but Orton slips the punch.
Orton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suokas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suokas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suokas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Len Orton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Suokas lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Orton misses.
Orton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suokas is out of range.
Len Orton is winning the standup battle so far.
Orton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Suokas finds it's way through Orton's defenses.
Orton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suokas tries a head kick but it misses.

Orton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suokas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orton.
Orton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suokas is not content to let Orton control the position.
Orton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suokas's head.
Orton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orton wants to take a breather but Suokas is having none of it.
Orton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton trying to control from half guard but Suokas is working away.
Suokas taking some punishment here, with Orton in his half guard.
Orton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suokas defending well though.
Suokas tries to roll over but Orton keeps him under control.
Suokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suokas's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suokas is looking for a sweep. Orton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suokas is trying to maintain the position but Orton is very close to passing his half guard.
Suokas has hold of Orton's hands but Orton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Orton prevents Suokas from improving his position.
Orton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokas trying to hold on to Orton's head to control him but Orton postures up.
Orton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orton is trying to control. Suokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suokas's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Len Orton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Orton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Orton lands a nice hook to Suokas's body. Suokas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suokas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orton.
Suokas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suokas scrambles back to his feet.
Orton blocks a jab.
Orton throws out a loose jab but Suokas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suokas throws a one two combo.
Suokas misses with a kick to the body.
Suokas throws a hook but Orton blocks it.
Orton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suokas. Orton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suokas punishes Orton's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suokas throws a leg kick but Orton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Suokas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orton misses with a hook.
Orton lands with a hook. Suokas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suokas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suokas.
Suokas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orton ducks under a wild hook from Suokas.
Orton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Orton.
Nice jab there from Orton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton is looking to slow Suokas down with leg kicks.
Suokas throws a looping overhand right but Orton ducks down to avoid it.
Suokas misses with a body kick.
Suokas avoids the body shot from Orton.
Suokas wants to slow Orton down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Suokas.
Orton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suokas. Suokas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Orton.
Suokas blocks a head kick by Orton.
Orton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suokas.
Suokas avoids a kick to the body.
Viljo Suokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands a nice hook to Suokas's body. Suokas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orton misses with a hook. Suokas ducked under it nicely.
Suokas lands with a good body shot.
Suokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Orton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Suokas to the ground. Orton is now in Suokas's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Suokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Len Orton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suokas controls Orton momentarily but Orton frees himself.
Orton controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Len Orton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Orton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suokas clobbers Orton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Len Orton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orton 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Len Orton!