Galaxy 7: Stairway To Heaven PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imperial XinZhao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocop kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is call me maybe???. Imperial XinZhao has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dominickoy Crocop's chin.

Crocop
vs
XinZhao

183 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
28
135 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominickoy Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Imperial XinZhao!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and XinZhao moves out of range easily.
XinZhao moves out of range of the body kick.
XinZhao tries to bum rush Crocop with a series of wild strikes but Crocop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crocop lands a head kick. XinZhao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
XinZhao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crocop.
XinZhao works over Crocop's head and body with a nice combination.
Crocop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Crocop throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as XinZhao stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Crocop follows into mount!

XinZhao is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
XinZhao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crocop tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
XinZhao is still in real trouble! Can Crocop finish him?
Crocop thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
XinZhao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crocop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
XinZhao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Crocop.
XinZhao seems to have recovered his senses.
Crocop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as XinZhao is looking to escape.
Crocop unloads with some shots from mount but XinZhao bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop trying to control but XinZhao is having none of it.
Crocop unloads with some shots from mount but XinZhao bucks and avoids them well.
Crocop throwing strikes here but XinZhao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Crocop misses with a head shot.
Crocop throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for XinZhao because Crocop loaded up on that one.
Crocop looking to finish with strikes here!
Crocop misses with a head shot.
Crocop misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop looking to finish with strikes here!
You get the feeling that XinZhao really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Crocop moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, XinZhao has worked his arm free - good work by XinZhao!
An elbow from Crocop crashes against the mat.

Crocop decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Crocop wants to clinch but XinZhao slips to the side
and XinZhao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
XinZhao blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Crocop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
XinZhao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crocop sprawls well. Crocop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. XinZhao gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Crocop.
XinZhao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
XinZhao misses with a double jab.
Crocop misses with a head kick.
XinZhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
XinZhao avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Dominickoy Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
XinZhao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
XinZhao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crocop swivels and escapes.
Crocop throws a head kick but XinZhao moves out of range.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocop cracks the inside of XinZhao's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Crocop.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Crocop.
XinZhao shoots in looking for a takedown. Crocop tries to sprawl out of it but XinZhao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crocop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dominickoy Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imperial XinZhao.
A punch combination from XinZhao misses.
Crocop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Crocop.
XinZhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crocop tries to bum rush XinZhao with a series of wild strikes but XinZhao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from XinZhao both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crocop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crocop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominickoy Crocop 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.

XinZhao misses with a wild combination.
XinZhao moves out of range of the body kick from Crocop.
XinZhao blocks a jab.
Crocop keeps XinZhao at a distance using the push kick.
Crocop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Crocop gets caught flat footed, as XinZhao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

XinZhao gets to his feet. Crocop looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Crocop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. XinZhao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
XinZhao dodges the punch combination from Crocop.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crocop stuffs the takedown attempt from XinZhao. XinZhao gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop throws the kick towards the body but XinZhao avoids it.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and XinZhao moves out of range easily.
Dominickoy Crocop is winning the standup battle so far.

XinZhao gets in close and instigates a clinch.

XinZhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crocop takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crocop moves out of range of the body kick.
XinZhao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
XinZhao avoids the head kick by Crocop.
XinZhao avoids the head kick by Crocop.
XinZhao avoids a kick to the body.
Crocop throws a head kick but XinZhao moves out of range.
XinZhao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocop tries to avoid it but XinZhao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocop to the ground. Crocop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
XinZhao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao shoots in but no luck this time.
Dominickoy Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imperial XinZhao.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocop tries to clinch but XinZhao moves out of range.
XinZhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Crocop wants to clinch up but XinZhao keeps it at a distance.
Crocop lands a head kick. XinZhao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
XinZhao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dominickoy Crocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crocop tries to bum rush XinZhao with a series of wild strikes but XinZhao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
XinZhao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crocop pinned against the cage. Crocop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crocop throws a low kick but XinZhao moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop throws a head kick but XinZhao moves out of range.
A cross from XinZhao lands.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
XinZhao connects with a body shot.
XinZhao shoots in but Crocop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
XinZhao blocks a head kick by Crocop.
XinZhao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crocop. Crocop obviously looking to wear him down.
Crocop fails in his attempt to clinch.
XinZhao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crocop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crocop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crocop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
XinZhao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crocop misses with a kick to the body.
Crocop misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

XinZhao moves into range and clinches up with Crocop.
XinZhao is trying to push Crocop away but Crocop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
XinZhao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crocop's efforts to push away.
XinZhao is trying to pull guard but Crocop turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

XinZhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crocop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crocop misses with a wild combination.
Crocop throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XinZhao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crocop is fending him off so far but XinZhao persists. Nope, Crocop circles away and we're back to standing.

XinZhao rushes Crocop and presses him up against the cage.
Crocop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dominickoy Crocop 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. 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.

Crocop takes a shot to the body in his stride.

XinZhao closes the distance and pushes Crocop back into the cage.
Crocop has had enough of the clinch but XinZhao keeps him there for the moment.

XinZhao manages to break the clinch.
No luck for XinZhao with that takedown attempt.
Crocop lands with a kick to the temple. XinZhao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
XinZhao throws a series of strikes that have Crocop backpedaling.
Crocop tries to move into range but XinZhao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Crocop looks to land a combination but XinZhao avoids it well.
Crocop scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Crocop.
XinZhao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by XinZhao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XinZhao scores with a three punch combo!
XinZhao blocks a head kick by Crocop.
XinZhao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from XinZhao.
Crocop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
XinZhao blocks a head kick by Crocop.
XinZhao works Crocop's body with a nice hook.
XinZhao shoots in and drives through. Crocop sprawls well.
XinZhao fails to land with a series of punches.
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Crocop throws a right and a left that both miss.
XinZhao connects with a looping right hand.
Crocop throws a head kick but XinZhao moves out of range.
XinZhao throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Crocop.
XinZhao lands a nice hook to Crocop's body. Crocop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
XinZhao scores with a sloppy right hand. Crocop should have avoided that one.
Crocop misses with a straight left.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
XinZhao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crocop has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
XinZhao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crocop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
XinZhao blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Crocop looks to land a body kick but XinZhao moved away.
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Crocop gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crocop tries to keep at a distance but XinZhao has taken the fight into the clinch.

XinZhao jumps guard and drags Crocop to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crocop has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of XinZhao is proving hard to escape from.
Crocop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crocop throwing strikes from guard but XinZhao blocks nicely.

Crocop has gone for a leg lock! XinZhao slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crocop's guard.
Crocop wants to stand up but XinZhao is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crocop pushes XinZhao off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Crocop gets tackled into the cage by XinZhao. XinZhao maintains the clinch.
Imperial XinZhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crocop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crocop is trying to break the clinch but XinZhao has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XinZhao has Crocop pressed against the cage, preventing Crocop from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dominickoy Crocop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
XinZhao missing with knees to the body.
Crocop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
XinZhao jumps guard but Crocop turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Imperial XinZhao.
I think Crocop 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dominickoy Crocop!
After the fight, Dominickoy Crocop was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Odonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Follower Of Fashion. Gabriel Odonnell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Johnson
vs
Odonnell

188 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Odonnell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Odonnell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odonnell.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Gabriel Odonnell has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odonnell misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jim Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Odonnell.
Johnson lands a head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Odonnell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Odonnell.
Odonnell looks winded!
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Odonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Odonnell avoids it well.
Gabriel Odonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tests Odonnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Odonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Odonnell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson jabs Odonnell right on the nose. Odonnell blinks but takes it well.

Odonnell is rocked!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Odonnell's body.

Johnson cracks Odonnell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Odonnell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Odonnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odonnell leaves his chin hanging out and Johnson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Odonnell crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Johnson!
Jim Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike ONeil will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gustafsson
vs
ONeil

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike ONeil!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches.

ONeil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustafsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
ONeil stuns Gustafsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ONeil misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ONeil avoids it really well and circles away.
ONeil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ONeil's waist but ONeil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustafsson off to one side.
ONeil jabs at Gustafsson's body.
ONeil scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from ONeil.
Gustafsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Gustafsson darts in and clinches ONeil up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
ONeil stops a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from ONeil.
Gustafsson is trying to drag ONeil to the mat but ONeil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Gustafsson decides to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.

Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ONeil defends well.

ONeil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
ONeil digs a good body shot into Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown but ONeil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ONeil misses the shot to the body.
Gustafsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ONeil cracks a nice hook into Gustafsson's ribs.
ONeil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gustafsson momentarily.
Gustafsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gustafsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by ONeil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of ONeil.
Mike ONeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeil throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
ONeil cracks Gustafsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil connects with a crisp jab.
ONeil is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gustafsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

ONeil tries to keep at a distance but Gustafsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson wants a takedown.
Gustafsson slows down the pace here.

Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

ONeil lands with a shot to the body.

Gustafsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
ONeil is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gustafsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but ONeil manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

ONeil has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A slow jab from Gustafsson misses its intended target.
Good shot there by ONeil.
Gustafsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ONeil cracks Gustafsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeil.
Gustafsson shoots in but ONeil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustafsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
ONeil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gustafsson on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from ONeil.
Mike ONeil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ONeil lands a body shot.
ONeil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustafsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from ONeil.
Gustafsson walks into a straight right hand from ONeil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeil slips under a jab from Gustafsson.
ONeil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
ONeil misses with a wild body shot.
ONeil takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Gustafsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck for Gustafsson with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Gustafsson misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Gustafsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ONeil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Gustafsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gustafsson throws a strike but ONeil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gustafsson controlling ONeil's posture.

ONeil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil moves into range and connects with a jab.

Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gustafsson jumps guard but ONeil turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustafsson is pushing ONeil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike ONeil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

ONeil scores with the left hand. Gustafsson knows he should have avoided that one.
ONeil cracks Gustafsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
ONeil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ONeil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gustafsson on the side of the head.
ONeil connects with a nice looking jab.
Gustafsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gustafsson misses with a straight left.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but ONeil shows good takedown defense.
ONeil lands a glancing blow to the side of Gustafsson's head.

Gustafsson looking to score a takedown here. ONeil is defending well but Gustafsson drives through and ends up in ONeil's guard.
ONeil wants to stand but Gustafsson is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but ONeil keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Erik Gustafsson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gustafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeil thuds a left hand into Gustafsson's body.

Gustafsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustafsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ONeil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to drag ONeil to the mat but ONeil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson taking a breather.
ONeil gets underhooks to prevent Gustafsson's takedown attempt.
ONeil lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Erik Gustafsson has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustafsson has double underhooks.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Gustafsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on ONeil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ONeil effectively controlling the action here.
Gustafsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but ONeil won't allow it.
ONeil is trying to force a seperation but Gustafsson has the dominant position.
ONeil just leaning against Gustafsson, taking a breather.
ONeil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Erik Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike ONeil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeil wants to break the clinch but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike ONeil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ONeil 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike ONeil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Eminem,50 Cent-till in collapse as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Miranda
vs
Jones

187 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Miranda blocks it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Miranda controls the action.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miranda blocks it with crossed arms.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miranda is defending well for now.
Miranda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miranda takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Carlos Miranda has been cut.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miranda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch
and Miranda counters with a nice kick to the body.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.

Miranda moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Miranda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miranda managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.

Miranda breaks the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tries to clinch but Miranda is having none of it.
Miranda throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.

Jones instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda blocks a head kick by Jones.

Jones moves into the clinch.

Miranda lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranda postures up.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miranda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Miranda wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miranda.

Miranda clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miranda has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Miranda avoids the damage to the body.
Jones has Miranda pressed against the cage, preventing Miranda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miranda is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miranda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Miranda manages to break the clinch.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones looks to clinch

and Miranda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miranda.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones digs a right hand into Miranda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miranda's gas tank.
Miranda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Miranda blocks it.
Miranda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Miranda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Miranda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones wants to clinch up but Miranda keeps it at a distance.

Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miranda managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miranda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miranda is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miranda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones stalling in the clinch.

Miranda has picked Jones up - he's going for a ride! Miranda dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Miranda is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miranda to get the leverage.

Miranda is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Miranda is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pressing down on Miranda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones pulls Miranda in to control the position.
Miranda trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carlos Miranda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miranda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.

Jones drives through and clinches with Miranda against the cage.
Miranda is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Miranda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones working Miranda over with knees to the body.
Miranda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miranda can't get the takedown.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miranda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miranda looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
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.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Jones pushes Miranda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Miranda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Jones tries to clinch up.
Miranda swinging wildly here.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Miranda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miranda.
Miranda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miranda eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Miranda is rocked!

Jones has Miranda up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Miranda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands a big knee! That's hurt Miranda! Oh, he's all over the place! Jones lands another knee that sends Miranda to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jones!
John Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konan Kosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosta has chosen Zorba The Greek as his entrance music. The key to victory for Chris Newton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Newton
vs
Kosta

182 cm
25
262 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
276 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ganja's Warehouse

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Konan Kosta!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kosta. That did some damage!
Newton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kosta in his tracks.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newton lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Newton lands a big right hand that sends Kosta crashing to the mat! Newton stays standing though and waves Kosta back to his feet!

It looks like Konan Kosta has been cut.
Chris Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton scoring well with a low kick there.
Newton stuns Kosta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kosta looks winded!
Newton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton jabs Kosta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Newton.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Newton closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kosta counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Newton's guard now.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosta manages to get himself to full guard.
Newton wants to stand but Kosta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Kosta is keeping the position.
Newton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosta is keeping the position for now.
Kosta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Chris Newton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kosta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newton misses with a leg kick

and Kosta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kosta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosta is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton trying to hold on to Kosta's head to control him but Kosta postures up.

Kosta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kosta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kosta with the ground and pound but Newton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kosta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kosta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Newton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kosta, into his guard.
Kosta throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Newton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konan Kosta'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.

Newton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kosta throws a lazy head kick
and Newton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kosta swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Kosta swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Kosta checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Kosta motions for Newton to come forward. Kosta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newton thumps Kosta with a low kick.
Kosta is breathing heavily.
Newton throws a series of punches but Kosta avoids them all with ease.
Newton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kosta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosta can do to turn this around?
Newton lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Kosta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Newton. That one must have hurt.
Kosta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newton scores with a leg kick.

Newton rushes Kosta and presses him up against the cage.
Newton trying to stall but Kosta improves his position.

Kosta lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Newton wants to improve his position but Kosta is controlling well.
Newton is trying to maintain the position but Kosta is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kosta wants to work for an arm triangle but Newton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Kosta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Newton trying to control but Kosta postures up.
Kosta is looking to stall here but Newton recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kosta sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Newton doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kosta paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Newton - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Newton!
An out of breath Chris Newton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Boulks
vs
Pope

175 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
157 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pope!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulks shoots for a takedown but Pope saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pope is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Boulks gets tackled into the cage by Pope. Pope maintains the clinch.
Pope lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pope is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pope throws an elbow but it misses.
Boulks jumps guard but Pope turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boulks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pope after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Boulks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pope lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Pope.
Pope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boulks's defenses.
Pope lands an elbow just above Boulks 's eye.
Boulks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pope gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boulks can't get the takedown.
Pope lands a nice elbow.
Boulks tries to pull guard but Pope forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boulks's defenses.
Pope lands an elbow just above Boulks 's eye.
Pope lands an elbow inside.
Boulks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boulks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pope lands an elbow that stopped Boulks in his tracks for a moment.
Pope lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pope.
Pope is trying to stall.
Boulks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boulks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pope trying to stall but Boulks improves his position.
Pope gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pope lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pope comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pope lands an elbow inside that Boulks shrugs off.
Boulks takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope gets underhooks to prevent Boulks's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Pope.
Boulks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pope is defending well.
Pope lands a nice elbow.
Pope gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pope.
Nice elbow from Pope.
Boulks is trying to pull guard but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Pope lands an elbow inside that Boulks shrugs off.
Pope gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pope.
Pope lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks takes an elbow to the temple.
Pope tries to land knees in the clinch but Boulks avoids the damage to the body.
Pope wants to stall.
Boulks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pope fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Boulks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pope looking for a guillotine here but Boulks defends easily.
Boulks is stalling in the full guard.

Pope looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boulks has picked Pope up and slammed him! Pope can't keep hold of the triangle and Boulks manages to pass to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope is looking for a sweep.
Pope trying to remain calm as Boulks controls from the top position.
Boulks working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Pope's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boulks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pope keeps working.
Boulks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boulks is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pope is trying to escape and Boulks transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pope is forced to tap! Nice work there by Boulks! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Boulks!
Our winner, Will Boulks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakeem Jabbar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Robertson
vs
Jabbar

200 cm
29
260 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

220 cm
25
249 lbs
12 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jabbar.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jabbar darts in trying to clinch
and Robertson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jabbar shoots in but Robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jabbar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robertson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jabbar.
Robbie Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakeem Jabbar.
Robertson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jabbar looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Robertson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jabbar sprawling to the canvas! Jabbar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Robertson finish him?!

Jabbar is rocked!

It looks like Hakeem Jabbar has been cut.
Robertson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jabbar at a distance.
Jabbar is still on wobbly legs! Can Robertson finish him?
Robertson dances in with a quick combination. Jabbar is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Robertson snaps Jabbar's head back. Jabbar stumbles backwards against the cage. Robertson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jabbar's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Jabbar just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robbie Robertson!
Robbie Robertson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Kanye West 's Stronger as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sandoval
vs
Shamrock

170 cm
23
135 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

178 cm
32
141 lbs
25 - 16 - 1

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Fast

Hopkins Athletics

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandoval throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.

Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sandoval managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Sandoval blocks with his arms.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sandoval utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Sandoval is blocking nicely.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shamrock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sandoval looking to throw knees to the head but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Sandoval utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sandoval lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
Shamrock looks winded!
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Sandoval blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sandoval landing knees to the head.
Sandoval throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Shamrock.
Knees to the body from Sandoval.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!

Shamrock is rocked!
Sandoval tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Sandoval finish him?
Sandoval misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Sandoval.
Sandoval connects with a knee to the head.
Sandoval misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sandoval scores with a knee to the head.
Sandoval scores with a knee to the head.
Sandoval with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sandoval tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Sandoval on the inside.
Shamrock misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamrock takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sandoval with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sandoval throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandoval blocks it with crossed arms.
Sandoval tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Sandoval is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Sandoval.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sandoval misses with a knee to the head.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Sandoval lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Sandoval throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sandoval tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Sandoval blocks it.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Sandoval lands a nice elbow.
Sandoval throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sandoval throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sandoval lands a knee to the head.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sandoval misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sandoval.
Sandoval pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sandoval lands a left hand.
Sandoval with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sandoval gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandoval blocks it with crossed arms.
Sandoval connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shamrock's face.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Sandoval is blocking nicely.
Sandoval misses with a knee to the head.
Sandoval unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shamrock avoiding damage as Sandoval throws knees to the body.
Sandoval blocks an elbow strike.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shamrock seems to have recovered his senses.
Sandoval scores with a knee to the head.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sandoval scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sandoval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Sandoval is blocking nicely.
Sandoval presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sandoval tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Sandoval blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Sandoval.
Sandoval landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Sandoval.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandoval blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sandoval obliges.
Sandoval with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sandoval throws an elbow but it misses.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sandoval scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Sandoval on the inside.
Sandoval unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval connects with a knee to the head.
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamrock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sandoval's brow.
Sandoval lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Sandoval landing knees to the head.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sandoval lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sandoval is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Sandoval dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shamrock avoids the head kick by Sandoval.
An inside leg kick lands from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that drops Shamrock like a sack of potatoes! Sandoval dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Sandoval!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joseph Sandoval made sure he mentioned Hopkins Athletics, along with how happy he was to win his fight.