J.O.R.G 20 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Pabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carcass - Keep on Rotting in the Free World. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Burton
vs
Pabin

183 cm
28
281 lbs
23 - 21 - 1

200 cm
28
268 lbs
5 - 29 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Pabin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Pabin misses.

Burton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burton uses his free foot to push down on Pabin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pabin.
Burton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton avoids the attempt from Pabin to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Burton connects with a massive shot to the dome!

It looks like Damian Pabin has been cut.
Pabin is trying desperately to improve position.
Burton throwing strikes here but Pabin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pabin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Burton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pabin tries to hold on but Burton pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burton throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Pabin has his hands clasped together but Burton breaks the hold and Pabin is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Burton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Burton!
Fred Burton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Clark has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Clark
vs
Hughes

183 cm
25
159 lbs
4 - 16 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 4 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, John Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hughes moves into the clinch successfully.
Hughes missing with knees to the body.

Hughes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clark uses from the top position.
Clark controlling from the top position.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Clark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clark controlling from side mount.
Hughes gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark controlling the action here.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet.
Clark slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clark trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Clark is controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Clark wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hughes clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.

Clark wants the takedown. Hughes is fighting it off but Clark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hughes's guard against the cage.
Hughes trying to control the position.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes trying to control the position.
Hughes wants to stand up but Clark is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Clark just wasn't active enough.
Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Hughes sprawls well. He's pushed Clark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Clark as Hughes shoots in.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes fails with the takedown.
Clark misses with a takedown
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Clark will probably get the nod.
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.

Hughes clinches.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Clark wants the takedown. Hughes is fighting it off but Clark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hughes's guard against the cage.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hughes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Clark rolls with it to try and escape but Hughes cranks on the arm and Clark is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johny Hughes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Roszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Kid's entrance music is Moby - Flower . A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

The Kid
vs
Roszkowski

185 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

175 cm
26
163 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Roszkowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roszkowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roszkowski keeping moving, preventing The Kid from controlling successfully.
The Kid is standing up over Roszkowski. Roszkowski looks to escape but The Kid dives into side control.
The Kid working away.
The Kid remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Roszkowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roszkowski tries to roll over but The Kid keeps him under control.
Roszkowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Kid is working away from the top position though.
Roszkowski gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roszkowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Kid uses it to pass to side control.
Roszkowski wants to control but The Kid postures up.
The Kid prevents Roszkowski from escaping the position.
The Kid moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roszkowski wants to control but The Kid postures up.
The Kid really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Kid remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Kid trying to control the position but Roszkowski is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kid controls the position.
Roszkowski wants to control but The Kid postures up.
The Kid wants to control but Roszkowski is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roszkowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roszkowski fails with the takedown.
Roszkowski looks gassed!
Roszkowski looks to throw the jab but The Kid is out of range.

The Kid shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roszkowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roszkowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Roszkowski is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid working away.
A lull in the action here as The Kid stalls from top position.
The Kid trying to control the action but Roszkowski is working from the bottom.
The Kid is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roszkowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kyle The Kid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

The Kid closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roszkowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Roszkowski gets full guard.

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

Roszkowski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! The Kid has picked Roszkowski up and slammed him! Roszkowski can't keep hold of the triangle and The Kid manages to pass to side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roszkowski is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Kid controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle The Kid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Kid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Kid wants to control but Roszkowski is keeping him busy.

Roszkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Kid pulls his head out easily.
The Kid is thwarting Roszkowski's attempts to control the position.
Roszkowski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but The Kid is staying active.
Roszkowski is looking to improve his position.
Roszkowski pushes The Kid off but The Kid dives into side control.
Roszkowski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roszkowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Kid's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Kid in particular looking to stall.
Roszkowski trying to control here.
Roszkowski is looking for a sweep. The Kid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Kid is keen to just control but Roszkowski is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

The Kid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Roszkowski actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, The Kid seems content to control.
The Kid has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roszkowski is refusing to be controlled, as The Kid sits in half guard.

Kyle The Kid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Roszkowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

The Kid shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roszkowski's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roszkowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Kid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Kid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roszkowski for as long as he can get away with.
The Kid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kyle The Kid just wasn't active enough.

The Kid is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roszkowski's half guard.

Roszkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Kid pulls his head out easily.
The Kid is controlling the pace.

Roszkowski looking for a kimura from the bottom but The Kid passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle The Kid dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The Kid is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roszkowski's half guard.
Roszkowski wants to improve his position but The Kid is controlling well.

Roszkowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyle The Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roszkowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Roszkowski trying to hold on to The Kid's head to control him but The Kid postures up.
Roszkowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roszkowski is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roszkowski is looking to control The Kid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roszkowski avoid being mounted?
The Kid trying to control the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Robert Roszkowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Roszkowski looks for a takedown but The Kid sprawls well.

The Kid feints and as Roszkowski raises his hands in defense, The Kid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Kid stays in close to Roszkowski's body and controls the position.
Roszkowski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roszkowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Kid uses it to pass to side control.
The Kid controlling the position.
Roszkowski tries to bench press The Kid off him but The Kid keeps the position.
Roszkowski is trying to escape the position but The Kid is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Kyle The Kid wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Roszkowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Kid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

The Kid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Kid sitting in guard here, content to control.

Roszkowski looking for a guillotine here but The Kid defends easily.
The Kid slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kyle The Kid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Kid.
Roszkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Kid trying to control the position but Roszkowski is working away.
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.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle The Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Kid 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle The Kid!
Kyle The Kid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Sproston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paris. Tyson Hollyfield has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sproston
vs
Hollyfield

179 cm
23
154 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Sproston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproston tries to clinch but Hollyfield moves out of range.

Hollyfield has managed to clinch.
Hollyfield connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Vinnie Sproston has been cut.
A knee to the head by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hollyfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hollyfield scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sproston is trying to break the clinch but Hollyfield is controlling him.
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sproston's defenses.

Vinnie Sproston's cut is getting worse.
Hollyfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sproston is breathing heavily.
Hollyfield stalling against the cage.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Sproston is rocked!

Vinnie Sproston's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Oh Sproston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Vinnie Sproston's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson Hollyfield!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Ernie (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?

Miguel
vs
Ernie

165 cm
30
155 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

179 cm
30
137 lbs
19 - 26 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Miguel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Bert Ernie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Ernie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ernie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Miguel breaks from the clinch.
Ernie fails with the takedown.
Ernie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ernie lands with an uppercut that bounces Miguel off the cage and back into range.
Miguel wants to clinch but Ernie slips to the side
and Ernie counters with an outside leg kick.
Ernie shoots for a takedown but Miguel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sam Miguel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Ernie.
Ernie looks gassed!
Ernie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ernie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miguel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miguel shoots in for a takedown but Ernie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miguel leaves Ernie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Miguel closes the distance and pushes Ernie back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miguel gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Ernie has clasped his hands together around Miguel's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
I wouldn't like to be where Miguel is right now.

Ernie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miguel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ernie's guard! Nice work there by Miguel!
Miguel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miguel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miguel wants to stand but Ernie is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ernie has his foot on Miguel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miguel works his way back into a safe position though.
Miguel wants to stand but Ernie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ernie wants to sweep here but Miguel controlling him for the moment.
Miguel won't allow Ernie to get back to his feet.
Miguel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miguel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miguel stopping the sweep attempt from Ernie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miguel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ernie is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miguel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ernie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ernie has a closed guard, preventing Miguel from standing up.
Ernie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miguel!
Miguel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ernie prevents Miguel from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ernie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Miguel has worked his arm free - good work by Miguel!

Ernie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miguel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miguel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miguel is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bert Ernie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miguel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Miguel wants to clinch up but Ernie keeps it at a distance.
Miguel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ernie.
Ernie shoots in for a takedown but Miguel shows good takedown defense.

Miguel shoots in and bounces Ernie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Miguel tries to free his leg and advance position but Ernie is retaining full guard.
Miguel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ernie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ernie is pulling down on Miguel's head to control his posture.

Miguel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miguel scores a takedown into full mount!
Ernie wants to control but Miguel is having none of it.
Miguel breaks from Ernie's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Miguel has hold of Ernie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ernie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Miguel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ernie tries to hold on but Miguel pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel tries to control but Ernie wriggling away.
Miguel throws some wild stikes that Ernie manages to avoid easily.
Ernie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ernie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ernie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Miguel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel with the ground and pound from mount.
Ernie working to try and regain half guard.
Miguel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Miguel landing strikes from the mount.
Miguel working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Ernie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ernie wants to control but Miguel is having none of it.
Miguel with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sam Miguel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Miguel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ernie wants to control but Miguel is having none of it.
Ernie can't escape the position.
Miguel with a couple of short strikes.
Miguel trying to control but Ernie is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Miguel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Miguel shoots in looking for a takedown. Ernie tries to sprawl out of it but Miguel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ernie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sam Miguel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Miguel rushes Ernie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miguel is pressed up against the cage. Ernie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miguel down to the mat. Miguel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ernie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Miguel tenderised Ernie's leg. Ernie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ernie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miguel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ernie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miguel is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Ernie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ernie throwing shots but Miguel is blocking nicely.
Miguel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Miguel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Miguel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ernie.
Miguel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ernie gets the takedown into side control.
Ernie working the ground and pound but Miguel is defending the strikes.
Miguel is trying to improve his position.

Ernie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miguel, who protects the arm well.
Miguel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ernie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ernie is working for a kimura but Miguel is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel is looking for a sweep. Ernie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miguel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miguel working a defensive guard here.
Miguel 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ernie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miguel, up you get!
Sam Miguel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ernie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ernie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miguel quickly recovers to half guard.
Ernie drops an elbow to the side of Miguel's head.

Ernie is trying to work for a kimura but Miguel is defending well.
Miguel is not content to let Ernie control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miguel kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Ernie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ernie 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bull Bantum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bantum
vs
Thomas

160 cm
31
154 lbs
10 - 14 - 1

175 cm
33
145 lbs
24 - 31 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ultimate Fighting Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Bull Bantum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantum is looking to clinch.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bantum.
Bull Bantum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bantum tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bantum shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Bantum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bantum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Bantum coming out on top.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bantum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas looks gassed!
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bantum.
Bantum shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Bantum.
Bantum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Bantum's shoulder, as Bantum tries to avoid the shot.

Bantum has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Bantum lands a nice uppercut.
Bantum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bantum.
Bantum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Bantum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bantum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Bantum works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bantum distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bantum is controlling him.

Bantum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bantum preventing the sweep.
Bantum postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bantum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bantum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bantum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bantum works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bantum.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to move into range but Bantum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bantum looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Bantum.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bantum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Bantum wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.

Bantum has managed to clinch.
Bantum lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bantum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bantum is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantum tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Bantum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bantum scores with a shoulder strike.
Bantum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Thomas is rocked!

Bantum has hold of one of Thomas's legs. Thomas is fighting the takedown attempt but Bantum gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can Bantum finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bantum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Bantum 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.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bantum stands up from Thomas's guard - Bantum perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bantum.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bantum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Bantum lands a huge takedown. Thomas is out but the ref is slow to react and Bantum lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Thomas lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Bantum!
Bull Bantum is the new lightweight champion!