QFC Tournament 62 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Chilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Francis
vs
Chilson

195 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 London, Leo Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitch Chilson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Francis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Francis counters with a three punch combo that has Chilson backing up. Chilson nods at Francis to acknowledge the strikes.
Francis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Francis misses with a body shot.
Chilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis misses with the combination.
Francis just misses with a punch to the body.
Francis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Chilson's head but Chilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chilson slips a jab and a cross from Francis.
Chilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Francis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Chilson is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilson shoots in but Francis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chilson.
Francis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chilson.
Leo Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Chilson.
Francis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chilson can pounce on him.
Chilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Francis defends it nicely.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chilson wants to clinch.
Chilson closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Chilson pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Francis moves out of range as Chilson strikes.
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chilson shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense.
Francis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Mitch Chilson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chilson dives in and grabs Francis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes down on Chilson's head and hops out.
Chilson looks gassed!
Francis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Francis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Francis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Francis scores with a hook to the body. Chilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chilson manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Chilson is just out of range.
Chilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Francis.
Francis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Francis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leo Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Francis lands with a straight right. Chilson didn't see that one coming.
Chilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Francis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chilson scores with a kick to the body.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chilson blocks a jab.
Chilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chilson.
Francis swinging wildly here.
Chilson throws a one two combo.
Chilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Chilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Francis is looking to wear down Chilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francis misses with a wild combination.
Chilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Francis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leo Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chilson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Francis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Chilson's cut.
That's time! Francis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Francis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chilson.
Francis throws a right and a left that Chilson avoids nicely.
Chilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chilson fails with the takedown.
Francis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chilson lands a two punch combo.
Francis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chilson counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Francis!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chilson slips a jab and a cross from Francis.
Chilson shoots in but Francis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chilson shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leo Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Chilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Francis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chilson moves away.
Francis looks to land a combination but Chilson avoids it well.
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Chilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Francis misses
and Chilson counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Francis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chilson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Francis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chilson.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chilson dives in and grabs Francis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes down on Chilson's head and hops out.
Francis misses with a two punch combination.
Francis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Chilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chilson is defended easily by Francis.
A left and a right from Francis both land. Nice combination.
Chilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Francis sprawls well. He's pushed Chilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Francis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Francis. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Francis.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilson scores with a push kick.
Francis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francis fails to land with a series of punches.
Chilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Francis circles away.
Chilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Francis misses.
Chilson shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Francis does no damage.
Chilson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chilson.
Francis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francis fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Francis does no damage.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Chilson is just out of range.
Chilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francis leaves Chilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chilson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Francis misses with a series of wild punches.
Chilson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Francis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chilson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Francis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Chilson's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chilson avoids the body shot from Francis.
Francis misses with a combination
and Chilson counters with a head kick. That will keep Francis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Leo Francis is winning the standup battle so far.
Francis throws a right hand that misses
and Chilson counters with a two punch combo.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
Chilson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Francis to counter with a crisp jab.
Francis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chilson.
Chilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Francis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chilson slips a jab and a cross from Francis.
Chilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Francis sprawls well. He's pushed Chilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Francis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chilson.
Leo Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Chilson.
Chilson misses with a takedown attempt - Francis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Chilson avoids the body shot from Francis.
Leo Francis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Francis throws a combination. Chilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chilson shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Francis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilson throws a nice looking combination but Francis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Francis does no damage.
Chilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chilson somewhat.
Francis just misses with a punch to the body.
Francis throws a nice looking combination but Chilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chilson dives in and grabs Francis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes down on Chilson's head and hops out.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chilson manages to avoid it.
Chilson is looking to clinch.
Francis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Francis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Francis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Francis throws a nice looking combination but Chilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Francis swats away the attempt to clinch by Chilson.
Francis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Chilson counters with a head kick. That will keep Francis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Francis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Francis throws the left hand but Chilson avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Francis scores with the left hand. Chilson knows he should have avoided that one.
Chilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Francis's waist but Francis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chilson off to one side.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chilson manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Francis misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Francis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitch Chilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chilson lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francis 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 for Leo Francis!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Leo Francis!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Leo Francis!

Leo Francis wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Lovehall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Maci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lovehall
vs
Maci

180 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 London, Julius Lovehall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Maci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maci misses with a takedown attempt - Lovehall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Maci tries to keep at a distance but Lovehall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lovehall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maci just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lovehall is trying to break the clinch but Maci is controlling him.

Maci manages to break the clinch.

Lovehall closes the distance and clinches.
Lovehall wants to get back to striking at distance but Maci won't allow it.
Maci tries to pull guard but Lovehall won't allow it.
Maci has Lovehall pushed against the cage.
Lovehall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maci to keep the fight standing.

Maci manages to break the clinch.
Lovehall tries to clinch but Maci is having none of it.
Lovehall misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lovehall. No joy for Maci on that attempt.
Julius Lovehall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Maci.
Maci shoots in for a takedown but Lovehall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lovehall blocks the body kick.
Maci stuffs the takedown attempt from Lovehall. Lovehall gets slowly back to his feet.
Lovehall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maci tries to avoid it but Lovehall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maci to the ground. Maci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lovehall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovehall lands a jab.
Lovehall tries to clinch up but Maci circles away and keeps his distance.
Maci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lovehall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maci but Maci pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovehall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lovehall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maci wants to clinch up but Lovehall keeps it at a distance.
Lovehall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maci tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Lovehall counters with a takedown into side control.
Maci looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovehall taking a breather here.
Lovehall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maci!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lovehall is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Nice sprawl there from Lovehall as Maci shoots in.

Lovehall gets a double leg takedown into Maci's guard.
Lovehall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lovehall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovehall is one step ahead there.
Lovehall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Julius Lovehall wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lovehall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lovehall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Mario Maci has been cut.
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.
Maci shoots in for a takedown but Lovehall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maci moves out of range of the body kick from Lovehall.
Lovehall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Lovehall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Maci's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lovehall misses with a body kick.
Lovehall dives in and grabs Maci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maci pushes down on Lovehall's head and hops out.
Lovehall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovehall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maci rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lovehall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lovehall throws a body punch but Maci moves out of range.
Maci misses with a head kick.
Lovehall just misses with a punch to the body.
Maci misses with a takedown attempt - Lovehall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maci doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovehall circles away.
Maci is breathing heavily.
Lovehall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maci shoots in and drives through. Lovehall sprawls well.
Maci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lovehall avoids it really well and circles away.
Julius Lovehall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Maci.
A nice combination there by Lovehall.
Lovehall misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Maci as Lovehall shoots in.

Lovehall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maci is trying to pull guard but Lovehall has him pressed against the cage.
Lovehall wants to take the fight to the mat but Maci manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lovehall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maci is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovehall has Maci pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lovehall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maci after a bit of a struggle.

Maci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lovehall stuffs the takedown attempt from Maci. Maci gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Lovehall with that takedown attempt.
Lovehall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maci is fending him off so far but Lovehall persists. Nope, Maci circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovehall blocks a head kick by Maci.
Lovehall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maci as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovehall tries to clinch up.
Julius Lovehall is winning the standup battle so far.

Lovehall forces Maci back against the cage and clinches.

Maci manages to break the clinch.
Lovehall shoots in but no luck this time.
Maci throws a head kick but Lovehall moves out of range.
Lovehall leaves Maci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lovehall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maci tries to avoid it but Lovehall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maci to the ground. Maci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maci shoots for a takedown but Lovehall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Lovehall closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lovehall as Maci tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovehall is trying to push Maci away but Maci has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lovehall wants a takedown but no success here.
Maci is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lovehall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lovehall lands a shot to the body.
Maci being controlled against the cage.
Maci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lovehall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maci stops a takedown attempt from Lovehall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Lovehall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Maci's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A punch combination from Lovehall misses.
Maci wants to clinch up but Lovehall keeps it at a distance.
Maci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lovehall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maci misses with a takedown attempt - Lovehall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lovehall fails to land with a series of punches.

Lovehall takes the fight into the clinch.
Maci is looking to take this one to the mat.
Julius Lovehall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Maci.
Maci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lovehall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovehall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maci can't break the clinch.
Maci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lovehall to keep the fight standing.
Lovehall working hard to break the clinch.
Lovehall tries for a takedown. No joy.

Maci manages to break the clinch.
Lovehall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maci's waist but Maci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lovehall off to one side.
Maci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovehall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maci but Maci pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Maci dives in and scores a takedown into Lovehall's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maci trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovehall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lovehall working for a triangle but Maci defends it easily.
Lovehall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lovehall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maci wants to control from the top but Lovehall keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mario Maci hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lovehall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maci avoids it really well and circles away.
Maci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lovehall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovehall throws a head kick that misses.
Lovehall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maci but Maci pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lovehall as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Maci as Lovehall shoots in.
Maci wants to clinch.
Maci tries for a takedown but Lovehall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lovehall throws a push kick but Maci slaps the foot to one side.
Lovehall stuffs the takedown attempt from Maci. Maci gets slowly back to his feet.
Lovehall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maci tries to avoid it but Lovehall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maci to the ground. Maci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Maci.
Well Lovehall 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Julius Lovehall!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Julius Lovehall!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Julius Lovehall!

Julius Lovehall wins by unanimous decision!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Mazyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Sosna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazyck comes to the cage accompanied by http://youtu.be/TFUJw5WL-d8. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mazyck
vs
Sosna

185 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Mazyck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Sosna!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mazyck pushes Sosna up against the cage in a clinch.
Mazyck is pressed up against the cage. Sosna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mazyck down to the mat. Mazyck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Sosna shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sosna showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sosna thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mazyck tries to roll over but Sosna keeps him under control.
Sosna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazyck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mazyck tries to get to full guard but Sosna has control of the leg.

Sosna seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosna trying to control from half guard but Mazyck is working away.

Mazyck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazyck is staying active underneath Sosna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazyck wants to control but Sosna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazyck tries to get to full guard but Sosna has control of the leg.
Mazyck landing small, sideways elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosna is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazyck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sosna is just content to waste time from the top position. Mazyck takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sosna won't allow Mazyck to sweep him here.
Sosna trying to control but Mazyck is working from the bottom.
Sosna preventing the sweep.
Mazyck is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jan Sosna wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mazyck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Sosna as Mazyck shoots in.
Mazyck has a takedown stuffed.
Mazyck tries to clinch but Sosna moves away

and Sosna counters with a takedown into side control.
Sosna working away.

Sosna tries for a kimura but Mazyck is defending well.
Sosna looks gassed!
Sosna in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosna trying to control the position but Mazyck is working away.

Sosna stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Sosna as Mazyck shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Mazyck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosna shoots in for a takedown but Mazyck shows good takedown defense.
Mazyck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazyck fails with a takedown attempt.
Sosna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazyck pinned against the cage. Mazyck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sosna dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sosna scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sosna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sosna stops Mazyck from getting back to his feet.
Sosna scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sosna stalling away here and it's allowed Mazyck to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sosna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mazyck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sosna wants to stand but Mazyck has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sosna is breathing heavily.
Mazyck is pulling down on Sosna's head to control his posture.
Sosna throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazyck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Mazyck wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sosna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazyck but Mazyck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazyck doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sosna counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mazyck wants to sweep here but Sosna controlling him for the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosna preventing the sweep.
Mazyck throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mazyck trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mazyck is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosna lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mazyck!
Mazyck blocking the ground and pound.
Sosna sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazyck is desperately trying to improve his position but Sosna has a good base and remains in mount.
Mazyck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sosna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Sosna stuffs the takedown.
Sosna shoots in for a takedown but Mazyck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mazyck avoids it really well and circles away.

Sosna moves into range and clinches up with Mazyck.

Mazyck decides to pull guard.

Sosna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sosna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mazyck has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sosna has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sosna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mazyck has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sosna but great work by Mazyck.
Mazyck content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Mazyck decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sosna to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazyck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mazyck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mazyck is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosna has wrist control.
Mazyck stands and throws Sosna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mazyck lands some shots froms side control.

Mazyck tries for a kimura but Sosna is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mazyck decides to stand back up. Mazyck steps back and let's Sosna get back to his feet.

Mazyck rushes Sosna and presses him up against the cage.
Mazyck is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sosna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mazyck after a bit of a struggle.
Jeremy Mazyck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sosna.

Mazyck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazyck wants to clinch.
Mazyck shoots in for a takedown but Sosna shows good takedown defense.
Jeremy Mazyck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazyck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sosna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mazyck somewhat.
Sosna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Sosna rushes Mazyck and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Sosna closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mazyck quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Mazyck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sosna 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 for Jan Sosna!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jan Sosna!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jan Sosna!

Jan Sosna wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rousseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector LaMontange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rousseau
vs
LaMontange

195 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 London, Steve Rousseau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector LaMontange!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaMontange tries to clinch up but Rousseau circles away and keeps his distance.
Rousseau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rousseau lands a two punch combo.
Rousseau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Hector LaMontange has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Rousseau.

LaMontange is rocked!
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!
LaMontange throws a sloppy head kick and Rousseau moves out of range easily.
LaMontange tries to clinch but Rousseau moves away
letting Rousseau counter with a right hand.
LaMontange is still on wobbly legs! Can Rousseau finish him?
LaMontange shoots for a takedown but Rousseau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LaMontange seems to have recovered his senses.
LaMontange shoots in for a takedown but Rousseau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rousseau tries to bum rush LaMontange with a series of wild strikes but LaMontange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rousseau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rousseau. No joy for LaMontange on that attempt.
Steve Rousseau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector LaMontange.
LaMontange misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rousseau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rousseau dips to his left and cracks LaMontange with an uppercut!
Rousseau avoids the head kick by LaMontange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousseau misses with a wild combination.
Rousseau lands a slapping body shot.
LaMontange dives in and grabs Rousseau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rousseau pushes down on LaMontange's head and hops out.
LaMontange closes the distance but Rousseau moves to the side
and Rousseau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve Rousseau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rousseau lands a two punch combo.

That has opened up Hector LaMontange's cut even more.
Rousseau throws a series of strikes that have LaMontange backpedaling.
Rousseau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rousseau is working the combinations to good effect here.
LaMontange looks gassed!
Rousseau closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaMontange has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rousseau scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LaMontange shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rousseau's guard.
LaMontange stops Rousseau from standing up.
LaMontange lands a couple of digs.
Rousseau is looking to stand back up but LaMontange counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rousseau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaMontange content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
LaMontange is looking to advance position but Rousseau won't allow it.
Rousseau is staying active underneath LaMontange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousseau wants to stand back up but LaMontange manages to pass into side control.
LaMontange grinds an elbow into Rousseau's temple.
Rousseau is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
LaMontange is looking to take a break and control but Rousseau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

LaMontange is working to tighten is grip on Rousseau's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rousseau has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but LaMontange is really squeezing tight and eventually Rousseau passes out! LaMontange breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hector LaMontange!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Enzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dixon
vs
Enzo

179 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dylan Enzo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Dixon throws a combination. Enzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Enzo moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Enzo moves to clinch but Dixon breaks away
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Enzo.
Dixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Enzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dixon is fending him off so far but Enzo persists. Nope, Dixon circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Enzo.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Enzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but Enzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enzo feints a jab promting Dixon to slip. Enzo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dixon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Enzo looks gassed!
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Dixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Dixon stalks Enzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Enzo's face. Enzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Enzo misses the jab.
Enzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Dixon stalks Enzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Enzo's face. Enzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Enzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Enzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body. Enzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enzo tries to clinch but Dixon moves away
and Dixon counters with a left to the body.
Dixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Enzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dixon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Enzo in his tracks.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Enzo avoids them all with ease.
Enzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dixon checks it well.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Enzo moves out of range.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enzo.
Enzo tries to clinch but Dixon moves away
and Dixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dixon is looking to wear down Enzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dixon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Enzo throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dixon lands a right hook to the body.
Enzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Enzo misses with a body kick.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Jake Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Enzo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dixon counters with a two punch combo.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Enzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Enzo with a poor takedown
and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has Enzo backing up. Enzo nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes.
Enzo is breathing heavily.
Enzo has his takedown stuffed
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jake Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Enzo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a one two! Enzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Enzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dixon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dixon lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enzo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dixon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Enzo.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon connects with a body shot that sends Enzo's belly button to the back.
Dixon thuds his right hand into Enzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dixon throws a combination. Enzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Enzo is defended easily by Dixon.
Jake Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Enzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dixon finds it's way through Enzo's defenses.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Enzo moves out of range.
Enzo wants to clinch but Dixon slips to the side
and Enzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dixon takes a swing at Enzo's ribcage but misses.
Dixon throws a right hand that Enzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Enzo also avoids with ease.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Enzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Enzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enzo moves away from the strike by Dixon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dixon jabs Enzo right on the nose. Enzo blinks but takes it well.
Dixon scores with a jab. Enzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enzo can do to turn this around?
Enzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enzo moves away.
Dixon connects with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Enzo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dixon has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Enzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dixon throws a sloppy body shot
and Enzo counters with a series of strikes. Dixon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dixon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Enzo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Dixon dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Enzo shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enzo has his takedown stuffed
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. Enzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enzo.
Dixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Enzo drops his hands momentarily and Dixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enzo looks to clinch
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Dixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Enzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Dixon should have avoided that one.
Enzo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Enzo looks to clinch
and Dixon counters with a one-two to the body.
Jake Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon lands with a nice combination. Enzo backs away looking to recover.
Enzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Enzo shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense.
Jake Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Enzo.
Dixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Enzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Enzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Enzo.
Dixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Enzo shoots and misses
and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has Enzo backing up. Enzo nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enzo throws a nice looking combination but Dixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dixon feints a jab promting Enzo to slip. Dixon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Enzo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Enzo tries to clinch up
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dixon takes a swing at Enzo's ribcage but misses.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enzo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Enzo is defended easily by Dixon.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Dixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jake Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Enzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dixon avoids it really well and circles away.
Enzo tries for a takedown but Dixon circles away easily
and Dixon counters with a two punch combo.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Enzo's ribs.
Dixon scores with a nice head shot.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dylan Enzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dixon 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jake Dixon!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Jake Dixon!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jake Dixon!

Jake Dixon wins by unanimous decision!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
37%

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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mckein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janvier Denar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mckein
vs
Denar

170 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 London, Jason Mckein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janvier Denar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denar misses with a wild body shot.
Denar slaps away a takedown attempt from Mckein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Denar throws the kick towards the body but Mckein avoids it.
Denar throws a push kick but Mckein slaps the foot to one side.
Denar throws a head kick that misses.
Mckein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denar's waist but Denar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mckein off to one side.
Mckein shoots in but Denar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mckein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denar gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Mckein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mckein.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Denar keeping moving, preventing Mckein from controlling successfully.
Mckein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mckein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckein throwing strikes from guard but Denar blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckein throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Denar is on top in guard.
Mckein wants to get back to his feet but Denar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mckein is trying to control the position but Denar postures up.
Mckein pulls Denar in close to his closed guard and prevents Denar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mckein lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Denar!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denar really wants to buck Mckein off and get back to his feet.
Denar is looking to improve his position but Mckein isn't that keen on the idea.
Mckein looking to control but Denar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Denar tries to hold on but Mckein pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mckein kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Denar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mckein.
Mckein looking to control but Denar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mckein misses with a head shot.
Denar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mckein.
Mckein controlling from mount.
Mckein throwing strikes here but Denar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Denar is keeping busy.
Mckein avoiding Denar 's attempts to control his hands.
Denar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mckein's guard. Nice work there by Denar.
Mckein really is a fat lump.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mckein wants to stand but Denar is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Denar cracks a nice hook into Mckein's ribs.
Mckein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mckein there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Jason Mckein has been cut.
Mckein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denar as he avoids it easily.
Denar lands a two punch combo.
Denar lands with an uppercut that bounces Mckein off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denar is fending him off so far but Mckein persists. Nope, Denar circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Mckein is rocked!
Denar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oh Mckein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mckein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mckein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denar looks to land a body kick but Mckein moved away.
Mckein seems to have got his legs back now.
Denar misses with a kick to the body.
Mckein tries for a takedown but Denar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Janvier Denar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mckein shoots in but Denar avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denar looks for the body kick but Mckein saw that one coming.
Denar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mckein is out of range.
Denar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Denar throws a head kick that misses.
Denar stalks Mckein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mckein's face. Mckein staggers backwards, shaken.

Jason Mckein's cut is getting worse.
Mckein shoots in looking for a takedown but Denar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mckein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Denar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mckein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denar lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Mckein falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Janvier Denar!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

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