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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Par Lyndll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Tert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Willy Tert enters the cage!

Lyndll
vs
Tert

169 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Par Lyndll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Tert!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tert scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tert should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tert looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyndll is just out of range.
Tert wants to clinch.
Lyndll takes a kick to the side of the head.

Tert drives through with a takedown into Lyndll's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tert is looking to stand up but Lyndll won't let him.

Tert stands up and waves to Lyndll to follow him.
Lyndll leaves Tert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tert closes the distance and pushes Lyndll back into the cage.

Lyndll breaks from the clinch.
Lyndll throws a body punch but Tert moves out of range.
Lyndll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tert.
Lyndll changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lyndll sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Par Lyndll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Tert.
Tert darts in trying to clinch
and Lyndll counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tert looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tert slips nicely into half guard.
Tert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyndll tries to kick Tert off but Tert keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Tert there.
Lyndll wants to get back to full guard.

Tert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lyndll has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tert trying to mount his opponent but Lyndll defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyndll desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tert looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Tert dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lyndll misses with a body punch

and Tert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lyndll's guard.

Tert gets to his feet - Lyndll follows without any prompting.
Tert throws a right and a left that Lyndll avoids nicely.
Tert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lyndll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Tert.
Horrible takedown by Tert or perhaps it was just good defense by Lyndll which made him look bad.
Tert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lyndll. Lyndll obviously looking to wear him down.
Tert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tert fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tert.
Lyndll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tert was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyndll.
Lyndll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyndll fails with the takedown.
Tert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lyndll's waist but Lyndll gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tert off to one side.
Par Lyndll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Tert.
Tert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lyndll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Willy Tert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lyndll circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tert closes the distance and clinches up with Lyndll, looking for a takedown. Tert pushes Lyndll against the cage but Lyndll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Tert.
Lyndll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tert throws a series of strikes that have Lyndll backpedaling.

Lyndll is rocked!
Lyndll wants to stay close but Tert steps back to make room for something. Lyndll seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Tert and Lyndll drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Willy Tert!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Malikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomed Malikov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Malikov
vs
Hatake

186 cm
19
273 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Malikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakashi Hatake!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hatake is defended easily by Malikov.
Hatake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Malikov darts in and clinches Hatake up against the cage.
Malikov fails to pull guard.
Malikov taking a breather.
Hatake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Malikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hatake slows down the pace here.
Malikov taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake is looking for a takedown.
Magomed Malikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakashi Hatake.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Malikov jumps guard but Hatake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Malikov tries to pull guard but Hatake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hatake leaning against his opponent.
Malikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hatake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hatake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hatake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kakashi Hatake.
Malikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hatake is defended easily by Malikov.
Malikov tries to clinch up but Hatake circles away and keeps his distance.
Hatake avoids the head kick by Malikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malikov is in Hatake's guard.

Malikov gets to his feet. Hatake looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hatake stuffs the takedown.
Hatake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatake somewhat.
Hatake misses with a takedown

and Malikov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hatake's guard now.
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!
Hatake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hatake is looking to stand up but Malikov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake looking for a sweep. Not yet Hatake, not yet.
Hatake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hatake is controlling Malikov's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Magomed Malikov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Malikov. That snapped Hatake's head back.
Hatake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hatake. No joy for Malikov on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatake closes the distance and clinches up with Malikov, looking for a takedown. Hatake pushes Malikov against the cage but Malikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malikov wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Malikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Malikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Hatake's guard.
Hatake wants to improve his position but instead Malikov has moved into half guard.

Hatake kicks off Malikov and gets to his feet.
Hatake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malikov pinned against the cage. Malikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hatake gets a takedown into half guard.
Hatake wants to stand up but Malikov is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malikov trying to hold on to Hatake's head to control him but Hatake postures up.
Hatake prevents Malikov from standing back up.
Malikov wants to improve his position but Hatake is controlling well.
Hatake tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Malikov pushes Hatake off looking to stand but Hatake dives back in and keeps control.

Malikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hatake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake wants to stand up but Malikov is controlling the position.
Malikov is holding on to half guard well.
Hatake with the ground and pound but Malikov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Malikov is trying to keep Hatake in close.
Hatake throwing strikes but missing.
Malikov looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikov pulls Hatake in close to his closed guard and prevents Hatake from doing any damage or advancing position.

Malikov is working an open guard so Hatake takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Malikov wants to clinch.
A low kick from Malikov misses

and Hatake counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hatake with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hatake gets to his feet. Malikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Malikov throws a push kick but Hatake slaps the foot to one side.
No luck for Malikov with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malikov shoots and misses

and Hatake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Malikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hatake trying to control the position from guard on top but Malikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatake wants to stand and escape but instead Malikov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hatake 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malikov won't allow Hatake to get back to his feet.
Hatake 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kakashi Hatake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hatake swats away the attempt to clinch by Malikov.
Malikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hatake checks a leg kick.
Hatake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Malikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hatake.
Hatake fails to land the takedown.
Hatake shoots and misses
and Malikov counters with a series of strikes. Hatake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magomed Malikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakashi Hatake.
Hatake with a poor takedown

and Malikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakashi Hatake has got the better of the ground game so far.

Malikov decides to return to a standing position.

Malikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Malikov decides to stand up.
Malikov lands a jab-cross combination.
Malikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Malikov fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatake defends it nicely.
Malikov fails with the takedown

and Hatake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hatake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hatake is trying to drag Malikov to the mat but Malikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hatake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikov tries for a takedown but Hatake manages to get underhooks.
Malikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malikov tries to pull guard but Hatake holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikov drops back down to his feet.
Malikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Malikov looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malikov avoids it.

Hatake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomed Malikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Malikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatake tries to sprawl out of it but Malikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malikov thuds his right hand into Hatake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatake. Hatake gets slowly back to his feet.

Malikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malikov is in Hatake's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Malikov!
Magomed Malikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Van Hooven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Maroney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruben Maroney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Van Hooven
vs
Maroney

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petr Van Hooven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Maroney!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Hooven has closed the distance and engaged Maroney in a clinch.
Maroney is looking to control Van Hooven's arms but Van Hooven gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maroney has his back to the cage.
Maroney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Hooven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Hooven utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maroney tries for a takedown but Van Hooven manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Maroney.
Maroney is trying to drag Van Hooven to the mat but Van Hooven just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Petr Van Hooven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Maroney.

Maroney has clasped his hands together around Van Hooven's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Van Hooven is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hooven trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Maroney controlling the position.

Maroney stands up.
Van Hooven tries to clinch there but Maroney circles away.
Van Hooven tries to clinch

and Maroney counters with a takedown into side control.
Van Hooven is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maroney has just dragged him back down to the mat.

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!

Maroney stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maroney lands a high kick!
Maroney looks gassed!
Van Hooven tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maroney counters with a low kick, right behind Van Hooven 's knee.
Van Hooven tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Maroney counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maroney.
Van Hooven wants to stand up but Maroney is controlling him.
Maroney wants to control from the top but Van Hooven keeps moving.
Maroney prevents Van Hooven from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maroney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Hooven wants to get back to his feet but Maroney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Hooven keeping moving, preventing Maroney from controlling successfully.
Van Hooven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maroney on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Ruben Maroney has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Van Hooven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maroney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maroney keeps the fight on the outside.
Maroney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Hooven defends it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Hooven is looking to clinch but Maroney is avoiding it.

Van Hooven has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hooven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maroney's face.
Van Hooven lands an elbow just above Maroney 's eye.
Van Hooven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maroney's face.
Van Hooven misses with a knee strike.
Maroney can't get the takedown.
Van Hooven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Hooven landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Van Hooven.
Van Hooven lands an elbow inside that Maroney shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Hooven connects with a knee to the head.
Van Hooven lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Hooven lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruben Maroney will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Van Hooven tries to clinch but Maroney moves out of range.
Van Hooven is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Maroney. No joy for Van Hooven on that attempt.
Van Hooven tries to clinch up
and Maroney counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Hooven closes the distance but Maroney moves to the side
and Maroney counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maroney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Hooven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maroney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Hooven darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Hooven wants to clinch
and Maroney makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Hooven really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hooven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maroney's waist but Maroney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Hooven off to one side.
Van Hooven darts in trying to clinch

and Maroney counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Hooven won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Hooven is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maroney asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Van Hooven tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Van Hooven is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maroney scores with strikes from the back.

Maroney patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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!
Maroney trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Van Hooven holding both Maroney 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Hooven defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Maroney looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hooven controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maroney slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Maroney tightening his grip on Van Hooven, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Maroney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Maroney swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Hooven.
Van Hooven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maroney swivels and escapes.
Van Hooven darts in trying to clinch

and Maroney decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Hooven's guard.
Maroney trying to control but Van Hooven is working from the bottom.
Van Hooven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maroney controls the pace.
Maroney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Hooven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hooven is looking to stand up but Maroney isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruben Maroney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maroney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maroney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ruben Maroney.
Maroney throws a sloppy head kick and Van Hooven moves out of range easily.
Van Hooven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maroney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maroney tries to clinch there but Van Hooven circles away.
Van Hooven tries to clinch

and Maroney counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Hooven pushes Maroney off looking to stand but Maroney dives back in and keeps control.
Maroney wants to control but Van Hooven is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hooven tries to kick Maroney off in order to stand up. Maroney Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Van Hooven tries to escape but Maroney is in control.
Van Hooven tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maroney is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Maroney gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Maroney gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Maroney apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Van Hooven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maroney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Hooven tries to clinch but Maroney is having none of it.
Van Hooven wants to clinch

and Maroney counters with a takedown into side control.

Maroney decides to stand up, so the ref orders Van Hooven to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hooven is looking to clinch.
Van Hooven wants to clinch.
Van Hooven tries to close the distance and clinch but Maroney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Hooven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maroney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Hooven tries to close the distance and clinch but Maroney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Hooven tries to clinch but Maroney moves away

and Maroney counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maroney wants to control from the top but Van Hooven keeps moving.
Van Hooven wants to stand but Maroney is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Hooven manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Hooven tries to clinch but Maroney is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maroney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maroney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Hooven tries to close the distance and clinch but Maroney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petr Van Hooven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Hooven tries to clinch there but Maroney circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maroney tries for a takedown but Van Hooven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petr Van Hooven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Van Hooven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruben Maroney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Hooven lands an elbow that stopped Maroney in his tracks for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Maroney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maroney winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Maroney!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gang Lee (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?

Benson
vs
Lee

179 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gang Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee clinches with his opponent.

Benson breaks from the clinch.
Benson scores with a shot to the body.

Lee moves into the clinch.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.

Benson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Gang Lee has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee misses with a head kick.
Benson lands a nice looking body kick.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benson is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Benson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tony Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee wants to stay close but Benson steps back to make room for something. Lee seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Benson and Lee drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Benson!
A relieved looking Tony Benson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spiff Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Onassis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rossi
vs
Onassis

173 cm
18
138 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

167 cm
19
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Spiff Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Onassis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Onassis defends it nicely.
Rossi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onassis is fending him off so far but Rossi persists. Nope, Onassis circles away and we're back to standing.
Onassis is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.

Onassis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Onassis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rossi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Onassis tries to roll over but Rossi keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Rossi seems content to control.

Spiff Rossi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Onassis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rossi quickly recovers to half guard.
Onassis is just content to waste time from the top position. Rossi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Onassis looking to sit in guard and control but Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rossi postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rossi passes into half guard.
Onassis trying to get back to full guard but Rossi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi looking to control and managing it successfully.

Rossi is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rossi extends the arm and Onassis is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spiff Rossi!
Spiff Rossi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shola Ameobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ameobi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Enemy - Away From Here. Gordon Lee has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ameobi
vs
Lee

195 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shola Ameobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lee!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Shola Ameobi has been cut.

Ameobi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Ameobi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Ameobi working the head and body with strikes.
Ameobi throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ameobi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ameobi wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Ameobi is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee pushes Ameobi off looking to stand but Ameobi dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ameobi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ameobi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee trying to get back to full guard but Ameobi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lee is looking to improve his position but Ameobi isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ameobi lands a heavy elbow.
Ameobi lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ameobi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ameobi raining down shots from the mount!

Lee is rocked!
Ameobi softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Lee is out cold! Ameobi jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shola Ameobi!
Shola Ameobi 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
73%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uile De Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uile De Jesus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Erikson
vs
De Jesus

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
19
295 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uile De Jesus!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Jesus clinches.
De Jesus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Erikson is pushing De Jesus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
De Jesus tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Jesus lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Jay Erikson has been cut.
Erikson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson wants a takedown.
De Jesus tries for a takedown but Erikson manages to get underhooks.

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

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

Erikson gets to his feet - De Jesus follows without any prompting.
De Jesus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Erikson counters with an outside leg kick.
Erikson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jay Erikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uile De Jesus.
De Jesus is looking to clinch but Erikson is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Erikson moves into the clinch.
De Jesus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Erikson is pressed up against the cage. De Jesus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Erikson down to the mat. Erikson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Jesus looks gassed!

Erikson drives through and clinches with De Jesus against the cage.

Erikson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Erikson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erikson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Erikson landing some decent shots from guard.
Erikson scoring with some ground and pound.
Erikson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erikson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jesus tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Erikson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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.
Erikson landing strikes from the mount.
De Jesus is looking to get to half guard.
De Jesus taking shots to the head.

It looks like Uile De Jesus has been cut.
Erikson controlling from the full mount.
De Jesus is bucking up trying to escape but Erikson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That has opened up Uile De Jesus's cut even more.
Erikson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

The cut above Uile De Jesus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jay Erikson!
Jay Erikson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'