WFC BRAWL AT THE HALL 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklyn Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vance
vs
Meyer

185 cm
19
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franklyn Vance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vance is trying to defend but Meyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Meyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Meyer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Vance still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Vance has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Meyer tries to buck Vance off but Vance is having none of it.
Meyer sneaks back into half guard.

Meyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vance pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyer is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vance tries to stand but can't do so whilst Meyer controls his leg.
Meyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Meyer actively working from the bottom here.
Meyer tries to get to full guard but Vance has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vance stands up and beckons Meyer to join him on the feet.

Meyer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Meyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vance looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Meyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meyer stops Vance from getting back to his feet.

Meyer is working for a kimura but Vance is defending it quite comfortably.

Vance is defending against the submission attempts here by Meyer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vance tries to bum rush Meyer with a series of wild strikes but Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meyer.
Vance misses the jab.
Meyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vance pinned against the cage. Vance gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Meyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Meyer fails to pull guard.

Meyer pulls guard.
Vance wants to stand but Meyer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Meyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vance defends it easily.

Meyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meyer on the ground.
Meyer looks gassed!

Meyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vance doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vance manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Vance gets to his feet - Meyer follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Vance misses.

Meyer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meyer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meyer looking to finish with strikes here!
Meyer unloading with bombs!
Vance is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Meyer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Meyer punching from mount but Vance doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Meyer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Meyer is working for a guillotine from mount but Vance frees his head quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vance wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Meyer.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vance is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Meyer unloading with bombs!
Meyer looking to ground and pound but Vance is blocking nicely.

Meyer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vance has worked his arm free - good work by Vance!
Vance is looking to get back to his feet here but Meyer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vance's back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vance looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Vance covering up well and avoiding damage.
Meyer throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Vance is in a bad position with Meyer working for a choke. Vance manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

Meyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vance defends it easily.
Vance has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Meyer is proving hard to escape from.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Meyer!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kostaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by England belongs to me. Ray Gunn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gunn
vs
Kostaras

190 cm
19
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kostaras!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Kostaras moves away and avoids it.
Gunn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kostaras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostaras throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Kostaras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gunn checks a leg kick.
A jab from Kostaras finds it's way through Gunn's defenses.
Gunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good shot there by Gunn.
Kostaras throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn tries to bum rush Kostaras with a series of wild strikes but Kostaras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Kostaras misses the shot to the body.
Gunn checks a leg kick.
Kostaras misses with a few strikes there.
Kostaras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunn lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Gunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Kostaras thows a leg kick but Gunn checks it
and Gunn counters with a nice leg kick.
Kostaras on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kostaras throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn stuns Kostaras with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by Gunn there.
Gunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostaras.
Kostaras looks gassed!
Kostaras walks into a jab.
Gunn lands with a nice combination. Kostaras backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Kostaras misses
and Gunn counters with a series of strikes. Kostaras will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gunn lands with a right hand.
Gunn lunges at Kostaras with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kostaras's hand.
Kostaras takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Gunn drives through and clinches with Kostaras against the cage.

Gunn breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostaras walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to de liver by Gunn. Beautiful body shot.
Gunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Gunn pushes Kostaras up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kostaras takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunn lands an elbow that stopped Kostaras in his tracks for a moment.

Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn tries to bum rush Kostaras with a series of wild strikes but Kostaras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kostaras dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Gunn connects with a jab.
Gunn with a nice cross.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostaras circles away.
Gunn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kostaras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostaras falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunn counters with a series of strikes. Kostaras will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunn gets a clinch.
Kostaras jumps guard but Gunn stands there with Kostaras around his waist. Kostaras gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kostaras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunn walks away with a smile on his face. Kostaras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunn jabs Kostaras right on the nose. Kostaras blinks but takes it well.
Gunn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kostaras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kostaras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gunn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gunn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gunn darts in and clinches Kostaras up against the cage.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Ray Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kostaras. That did some damage!
Gunn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gunn throws a combination. Kostaras tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gunn scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Gunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kostaras doesn't seem phased though.
Gunn lands a nice hook to Kostaras's body. Kostaras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kostaras takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gunn is looking to slow Kostaras down with leg kicks.
Gunn lands with a nice combination. Kostaras backs away looking to recover.
Gunn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kostaras tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gunn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kostaras at a distance.
Kostaras 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands with a shot to the body.
Gunn lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Kostaras's defenses.
Gunn punishes Kostaras's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunn tries to clinch but Kostaras is having none of it.
Kostaras has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kostaras takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Kostaras knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunn scores with a jab. Kostaras acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.

Gunn clinches up with Kostaras and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gunn.
Kostaras fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ray Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kostaras.

Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn connects with a right hand. Kostaras shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn scores with a shot to the body.
Kostaras gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kostaras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunn scores with a one two! Kostaras had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kostaras is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunn.
Gunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostaras backs up against the cage.
Kostaras is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunn cracks Kostaras with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kostaras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kostaras is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kostaras has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Kostaras's head.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Gunn.
Gunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kostaras is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunn.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gunn.

Kostaras is rocked!
Gunn tries to clinch but Kostaras moves out of range.
Gunn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostaras throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn tests Kostaras's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Gunn moves into range and clinches up with Kostaras.
Gunn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostaras tries to pull guard but Gunn won't allow it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Gunn.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Gunn.

Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostaras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Gunn.
Gunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kostaras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunn lands with a nice combination. Kostaras backs away looking to recover.
Gunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn looks to land a combination. Kostaras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kostaras with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.

Gunn clinches with his opponent.
Gunn lands a knee to the head.
Gunn lands an elbow just above Kostaras 's eye.
Gunn taking a breather.
Gunn lands a nice elbow.
Kostaras takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Gunn.
Kostaras fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gunn lands an elbow inside that Kostaras shrugs off.
Gunn stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunn stalling the fight.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Gunn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gunn tries to clinch up.
Gunn moves in looking to clinch but Kostaras pushes him off.
Kostaras throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
Ray Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Kostaras is predictable there
enabling Gunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Gunn.
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kostaras misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kostaras swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunn.
Kostaras throws a leg kick
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunn.
Gunn looks to land a combination. Kostaras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kostaras's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gunn throws a combination. Kostaras tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kostaras throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunn counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Gunn.
Kostaras is breathing heavily.
Gunn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kostaras takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostaras is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kostaras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ray Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gunn lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Gunn finds it's target.
Gunn connects with the punch.
Gunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kostaras can do to turn this around?
Gunn works the jab nicely.
Kostaras on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunn connects with a jab.
Gunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunn lands a two punch combo.

Gunn pushes Kostaras up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn slowing the pace effectively.
Kostaras takes a knee right on the jaw!

Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostaras walks into a straight right hand from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gunn dips to his left and cracks Kostaras with an uppercut!
Kostaras will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunn lands an overhand right.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Kostaras bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostaras wants to land a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kostaras in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kostaras tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kostaras.
Kostaras needs to keep his hands up - Gunn had a free shot at his head there.
A nice combination there by Gunn.
Gunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Gunn.
Gunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gunn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gunn scores with a leg kick.
Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kostaras on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kostaras takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a head shot.
Gunn misses with a double jab
and Kostaras counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gunn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kostaras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn throws a series of strikes that have Kostaras backpedaling.
Gunn is looking to clinch.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostaras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kostaras paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gunn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostaras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kostaras stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kostaras takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kostaras on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Kostaras knows he should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunn tests Kostaras's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostaras with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunn cracks Kostaras with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunn scores with a sloppy right hand. Kostaras should have avoided that one.
Kostaras misses with a leg kick.
Gunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunn punishes Kostaras's body with a nice straight punch.

Gunn closes the distance and pushes Kostaras back into the cage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kostaras takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunn lands a damaging elbow.

Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gunn!
Kostaras takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Kostaras bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostaras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunn lunges at Kostaras with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kostaras's hand.
Kostaras walks into a stiff left hand from Gunn.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gunn.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kostaras takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunn lands a jab to Kostaras's midsection.
Kostaras takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kostaras walks into a left hand.
Gunn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
Kostaras is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunn.
Nice body punch from Gunn.
Jab by Gunn.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn cracks the inside of Kostaras's front leg.
Gunn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gunn tries to clinch there but Kostaras circles away.
Gunn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kostaras's head backwards.
Nice cross by Gunn.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunn punishes Kostaras's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kostaras has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostaras tries to move into range but Gunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Kostaras on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunn. Gunn obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostaras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gunn lands with a nice body punch.
Gunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kostaras in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gunn.
Kostaras takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gunn lands a jab to the head.
Gunn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostaras's sensitive parts.
Kostaras tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Gunn clinches up with Kostaras and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kostaras up against the cage.
Kostaras tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gunn smiles and moves away.
A good leg kick by Gunn.

Gunn clinches up against the cage.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gunn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kostaras fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gunn slows down the pace here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Gunn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gunn scores with a body shot.
Gunn tries to clinch up but Kostaras circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunn.
Kostaras throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gunn forces Kostaras back against the cage and clinches.
Kostaras takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Gunn on the inside.
Gunn lands an elbow that stopped Kostaras in his tracks for a moment.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gunn landing knees to the head.
Kostaras fails to pull guard.
Kostaras fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kostaras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kostaras letting Gunn take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Gunn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kostaras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gunn!
Kostaras fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gunn checks it well.
Gunn throws a right and a left that Kostaras avoids nicely.
Kostaras moves forwards but Gunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but Kostaras seems unphased.
Gunn throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Jab, jab by Gunn - just one landing.
Gunn throws a leg kick which misses Kostaras's front leg but catches the back leg as Kostaras tries to avoid it.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Kostaras avoids it well.
Kostaras fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kostaras misses with a wild combination.
Kostaras ducks right into an uppercut from Gunn.
Danga de danga de dang - Gunn scores with a four punch combination!
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kostaras paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by Gunn as he checks the leg kick.
Gunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Gunn scores with a three punch combo!
Kostaras is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Gunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kostaras.
Kostaras seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunn lands with a cross.
Gunn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn looks to land a combination. Kostaras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a one two! Kostaras had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gunn misses with a wild combination.
Kostaras throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunn.
Gunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunn stalks Kostaras and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kostaras's face. Kostaras staggers backwards, shaken.
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn lands with a straight right. Kostaras didn't see that one coming.
Kostaras throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kostaras. Kostaras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Gunn has Kostaras up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunn lands an elbow just above Kostaras 's eye.
Kostaras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunn walks away with a smile on his face. Kostaras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ray Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kostaras.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostaras circles away.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
Gunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunn.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostaras backs up against the cage.
Gunn cracks Kostaras with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostaras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Gunn.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostaras circles away.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Kostaras moves out of range.
Gunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostaras.
Gunn misses with a wild combination.
Kostaras showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Kostaras stuffs the takedown.
Gunn scores with a jab. Kostaras acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kostaras moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kostaras misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Kostaras attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostaras circles away.
A low kick from Kostaras misses
and Gunn counters with a low kick, right behind Kostaras 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gunn.

Gunn moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunn taking a breather.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunn connects with a knee to the head.
Gunn leaning against his opponent.
Gunn lands a damaging elbow.
Kostaras takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunn lands an elbow just above Kostaras 's eye.
Gunn stalling.

Gunn breaks the clinch.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kostaras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostaras on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunn. Gunn obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Kostaras's head.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostaras misses with a leg kick
and Gunn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostaras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Kostaras is predictable there
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunn scores with a nice head shot.
Gunn feints and then cracks Kostaras's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kostaras down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gunn.
Gunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunn throws a right hand that Kostaras ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostaras also avoids with ease.
Kostaras lands a jab to Gunn's midsection.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Gunn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunn lands a damaging elbow.
Kostaras jumps guard but Gunn stands there with Kostaras around his waist. Kostaras gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gunn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gunn landing knees to the head.
Ray Gunn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunn lands an elbow inside.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gunn stalling against the cage.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunn lands an elbow just above Kostaras 's eye.
Gunn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kostaras up against the cage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gunn landing knees to the head.

Gunn breaks the clinch.
Gunn lands with an overhand left.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab by Gunn.
Gunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostaras.
Gunn lands with an uppercut that bounces Kostaras off the cage and back into rage.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Kostaras bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostaras misses with a combination
and Gunn counters with a left and a right that stings Kostaras.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn tries to clinch there but Kostaras circles away.
Gunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kostaras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Gunn clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kostaras closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gunn lands with a straight right. Kostaras didn't see that one coming.
Gunn connects with a single shot there.
Kostaras has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kostaras there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kostaras throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunn counters with a one-two to the body.

Gunn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kostaras tries to pull guard but Gunn holds him up against the cage and eventually Kostaras drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Gunn.
Gunn tries to stall but Kostaras uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kostaras jumps guard but Gunn stands there with Kostaras around his waist. Kostaras gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kostaras is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostaras backs up against the cage.
Gunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Gunn clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostaras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunn walks away with a smile on his face. Kostaras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ray Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kostaras.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
A low kick from Kostaras misses
and Gunn counters with a series of strikes. Kostaras will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gunn throws a series of strikes that have Kostaras backpedaling.
Gunn scores with a shot to the body.
Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
Gunn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kostaras thows a leg kick but Gunn checks it
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostaras misses with a leg kick
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kostaras is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunn rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kostaras.
Kostaras takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gunn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kostaras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn thuds his right hand into Kostaras's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kostaras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Gunn.
Kostaras dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Gunn tries to clinch up but Kostaras circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn throws a series of strikes that have Kostaras backpedaling.

Gunn moves into the clinch.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kostaras tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kostaras fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gunn with a knee to the head.
Kostaras takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunn lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kostaras takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunn lands an elbow inside.

Gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kostaras's head backwards.

Gunn moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Gunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostaras moves forwards but Gunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Gunn.
Gunn tries to clinch but Kostaras is having none of it.
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunn connects with a body shot.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
Kostaras throws a leg kick
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostaras throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gunn, right into the meat.
Gunn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunn lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Gunn.
Gunn digs a good hook to Kostaras's body.
Gunn looks to land a combination. Kostaras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gunn punishes Kostaras's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunn with a nice cross.
Gunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kostaras paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Kostaras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunn scores with a jab.

Gunn pushes Kostaras up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Gunn.
Gunn scores with a knee to the head.

Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostaras throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Kostaras's defenses.
Kostaras swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunn.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Kostaras moves out of range.
Gunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kostaras tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gunn is able to avoid easily.
Kostaras showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kostaras is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunn.
Kostaras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostaras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Kostaras is predictable there
and Gunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostaras misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Kostaras moves out of range.
Kostaras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kostaras misses with a combination
and Gunn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kostaras has time to react.
Kostaras has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Kostaras's head.
Gunn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kostaras.
Gunn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunn.
Gunn tries to clinch up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kostaras's calf.
Gunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kostaras misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Donk. Gunn catches Kostaras right on the button with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunn. That's going to slow Kostaras down.
Danga de danga de dang - Gunn scores with a four punch combination!
Nice uppercut lands for Gunn. That snapped Kostaras's head back.
A jab from Gunn does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostaras takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kostaras shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kostaras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kostaras has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gunn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kostaras is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunn.
Gunn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kostaras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kostaras has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kostaras there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
Gunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kostaras's head.
Kostaras with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunn lands a body shot.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Kostaras knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostaras on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Gunn moves into range and clinches up with Kostaras.
Nice elbow from Gunn.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Gunn had his way with Dan Kostaras in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gunn stalks Kostaras and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kostaras's face. Kostaras staggers backwards, shaken.
Gunn digs a good hook to Kostaras's body.
Gunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostaras walks into a jab.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Kostaras avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Kostaras is predictable there
enabling Gunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
Gunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Gunn finds it's target.
Kostaras is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A low kick from Kostaras is predictable there
and Gunn counters with a two punch combo.
Gunn throws a right and a left that Kostaras avoids nicely.
Kostaras takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands with a nice combination. Kostaras backs away looking to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunn.
Gunn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Gunn.
Gunn connects with a jab.
Gunn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Gunn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostaras.
Gunn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kostaras on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunn with a nice cross.
Gunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
Kostaras throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Kostaras knows he should have avoided that one.
Kostaras is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kostaras.
Gunn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunn.
Kostaras has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Kostaras's head.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn lands with a nice body punch.
Kostaras takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostaras backs up against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Gunn.
Gunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kostaras's head.
Kostaras tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Kostaras avoids them all with ease.
Kostaras has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kostaras there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Gunn there.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
Gunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostaras doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kostaras. That did some damage!
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunn thuds a left hand into Kostaras's body.
Gunn lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostaras takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gunn looks to land a combination. Kostaras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kostaras has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostaras walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Gunn.
Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gunn scores with a jab.
Kostaras takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunn catches Kostaras with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunn jabs at Kostaras's body.
Gunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Kostaras takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Gunn has closed the distance and engaged Kostaras in a clinch.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn lands with a right hand.
Gunn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunn.
Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kostaras connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kostaras.
Kostaras doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostaras ducks right into an uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kostaras misses with a leg kick
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, jab by Gunn - just one landing.
Gunn cracks Kostaras with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kostaras takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kostaras takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kostaras attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gunn closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Gunn clinches with his opponent.
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!
Kostaras takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gunn lands a knee to the head.
Gunn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kostaras's face.
Gunn scores with a knee to the head.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gunn trying to control the position but instead, Kostaras has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gunn into the cage.
Gunn landing knees to the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gunn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kostaras's defenses.
Gunn connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Gunn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gunn lands a nice elbow.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kostaras jumps guard but Gunn stands there with Kostaras around his waist. Kostaras gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostaras ducks right into an uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn sizes up Kostaras with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunn lands a nice hook to Kostaras's body. Kostaras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kostaras on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gunn works over Kostaras's head and body with a nice combination.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kostaras misses with a low kick.
Kostaras misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kostaras on the side of the head.
Gunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ray Gunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kostaras misses.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostaras.
Gunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostaras fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gunn checks it well.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kostaras momentarily.
Gunn throws a right hand that Kostaras ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostaras also avoids with ease.
Gunn dips to his left and cracks Kostaras with an uppercut!
Jab by Gunn.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kostaras with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn thuds his right hand into Kostaras's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kostaras takes one on the button.
Dan Kostaras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostaras takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ray Gunn!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Ray Gunn!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Ray Gunn!

Ray Gunn wins by unanimous decision!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Munch
vs
Night

185 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Munch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Night!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Night has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jack Night has been cut.
Munch takes a swing at Night's ribcage but misses.
Munch throws an overhand right that lands on Night's shoulder, as Night tries to avoid the shot.
Night shoots in looking for a takedown. Munch tries to sprawl out of it but Night keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Munch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Munch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Night throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munch's waist but Munch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Night off to one side.
Ray Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Night.
Night slips a jab and a cross from Munch.
Night will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Munch connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Night shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munch as he avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Munch scores with a four punch combination!
Night looks gassed!
Munch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That has opened up Jack Night's cut even more.
Nice uppercut lands for Munch. That snapped Night's head back.
Munch stuns Night with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Munch works Night's body with a nice hook.

Munch drops Night with a right and a left! Munch comes rushing in but Night regains his composure and manages to keep Munch in guard.

Night is rocked!

The cut above Jack Night's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Night has a closed guard, preventing Munch from standing up.
Night is still in real trouble! Can Munch finish him?
Night working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munch.
Night seems to have recovered his senses.
Munch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munch is looking to stand up but Night won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Night has a closed guard, preventing Munch from standing up.
Night manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munch manages to get himself to full guard.
Munch wants to stand up but Night is controlling him.
Munch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Night sitting in guard here, content to control.
Night loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Night is looking to work some ground and pound but Munch has wrist control.
Munch wants to stand but Night is controlling the position.
Night throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Night stays in close to Munch's body and controls the position.
Night has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Night dodges the punch combination from Munch.
Ray Munch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Night takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Jack Night's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Night tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Night somewhat.
A combination from Munch does no damage.
Night looks to land a combination but Munch avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Munch misses.
Night fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Night takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Night tries to move into range but Munch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Munch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ray Munch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julimar Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine has chosen Stupid KId as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Santos
vs
Machine

175 cm
20
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Julimar Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machine scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.

Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos is trying to keep Machine in close.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Santos pushes Machine off and gets back to his feet.
Santos tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily

and Machine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Santos!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos has given up his back here.

Machine working for a choke but Santos reverses nicely into Machine 's guard.
Santos trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.

Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.

Santos has his foot on Machine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machine works his way back into a safe position though.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Machine moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Santos has worked his arm free - good work by Santos!
Santos is not content to let Machine control the position.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.

Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Santos tries to buck Machine off but Machine is having none of it.
Santos is trying to control Machine's posture but Machine avoids it.
Machine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Santos is looking for a sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Santos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machine did well to prevent Santos getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Machine is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.

Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santos is breathing heavily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machine is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santos's guard.
Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Machine gets to his feet. Santos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machine.
Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Santos misses with a takedown

and Machine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Santos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Machine is looking to land body kicks.
Santos lands a nice hook to Machine's body. Machine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily

and Machine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Santos!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julimar Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Machine is trying to take his opponent's back.
Machine prevents Santos from getting the reversal.

Machine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Santos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Santos and Machine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Machine postures up.

Machine swings around for an armbar but Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machine's guard.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machine is keeping the position for now.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machine has escaped and now he's on top!
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Machine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machine has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.

Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machine is aware though and is defending well.
Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Santos gets to his feet - Machine follows without any prompting.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Julimar Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos throws a right and a left that Machine avoids nicely.

Santos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machine passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machine is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machine is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is stalling here. Santos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Machine seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Santos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machine, who protects the arm well.

Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santos but great work by Machine.
Machine trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.

Machine has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos fails with the takedown

so Machine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santos's guard.

Santos is looking for a triangle but Machine pushes his legs off easily.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Santos wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Machine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Machine preventing the sweep.
Machine passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machine frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Machine there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Machine wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Santos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Machine gets his hands free.
Ray Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos tries to roll but Machine sticks to his back.
Machine trying to control.
Machine is trying to stick to Santos's back but Santos is turning into Machine. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Machine's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santos.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Machine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Santos does it's job there.
Machine slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Machine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.

Machine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machine's guard! Nice work there by Santos!
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machine is keeping the position for now.

Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santos, into his guard.
Santos looking to control.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.

Santos looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Machine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santos, up you get!
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Machine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Santos!
Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Machine controlling from the full mount.
Machine throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Machine.

Machine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Santos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Santos!
Machine is adopting a defensive guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Machine 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!

Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos throws a series of punches but Machine avoids them all with ease.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos misses with a double jab

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

Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Machine stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Machine feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Machine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machine cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machine, into his guard.
Santos trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Santos stands and steps away. Machine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Machine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Machine drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Machine off! Machine jumps back into Santos's guard.
Santos controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Santos actively working from the bottom here.

Machine in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Santos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Machine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Machine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Farrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Piotrowski looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Piotrowski
vs
Farrow

184 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
200 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Piotrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Farrow!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Farrow pushes Piotrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Farrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Piotrowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Piotrowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Farrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farrow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Farrow slips nicely into half guard.
Piotrowski is not content to let Farrow control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Piotrowski wants to improve his position but Farrow is controlling well.
Farrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piotrowski keeps working.
Farrow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Piotrowski defending well though.
Farrow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Piotrowski is not content to let Farrow control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotrowski is looking for a sweep. Farrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Piotrowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Farrow.

Farrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Piotrowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Farrow landing knees to the head.

It looks like William Piotrowski has been cut.

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

Farrow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Farrow is trying to control the action in half guard but Piotrowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Piotrowski is controlling Farrow's trapped leg to prevent Farrow from advancing to side control.
Piotrowski is trying to get back to full guard.

Piotrowski looking for submissions off his back.
Piotrowski is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Farrow is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farrow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Piotrowski is staying active underneath Farrow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farrow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Piotrowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Piotrowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Farrow is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Piotrowski is trying to stand back up but Farrow is controlling him
Farrow throwing shots but Piotrowski is blocking nicely.
Farrow trying to control from half guard but Piotrowski is working away.

Piotrowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Farrow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Farrow moves in looking to clinch but Piotrowski pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Farrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piotrowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Piotrowski keeps the fight on the outside.

Farrow has Piotrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Farrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrow.
Piotrowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Farrow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farrow scores with a knee to the head.

Piotrowski gets control of Farrow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Piotrowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piotrowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Piotrowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farrow lands a couple of elbows.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Piotrowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farrow's guard.
Piotrowski stands up over Farrow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Piotrowski trying to control but Farrow is working from the bottom.
Farrow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Piotrowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Piotrowski wants to control from the top but Farrow keeps moving.
Farrow trying to strike off his back.
Farrow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Piotrowski!
Piotrowski is looking to improve his position but Farrow isn't that keen on the idea.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Farrow with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Piotrowski tries to hold on but Farrow postures up.
Farrow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Piotrowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Piotrowski tries to lock up and control but Farrow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Farrow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Piotrowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Farrow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Piotrowski is looking to escape.
Farrow controlling from mount.
Piotrowski is looking to get to half guard.
Piotrowski regains half guard.
Farrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Piotrowski is not content to let Farrow control the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Piotrowski moves into full guard.

Piotrowski is looking to sinch up a triangle. Farrow throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Piotrowski's body to avoid the submission. Piotrowski has instead reached around Farrow's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Piotrowski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William Piotrowski!

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan McCabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Aka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCabe
vs
Aka

185 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aidan McCabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Aka!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aka.
Aka throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCabe.
Aka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCabe moves out of range of the body kick.
Aka lands a high kick!

It looks like Aidan McCabe has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aka misses with a head kick.

McCabe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCabe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aka defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCabe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

McCabe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from McCabe misses.
McCabe tests Aka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCabe blocks the body kick.
Aka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Aka lands a big head kick that sends McCabe tumbling to the mat! Aka takes a step backwards and waves McCabe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McCabe avoids the head kick by Aka.
McCabe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCabe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCabe lands a nice hook to Aka's body. Aka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aka tries a head kick but it misses.
McCabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aka tries a head kick but it misses.
Aka looks gassed!
Aka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aka blocks the body kick.
Jason Aka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCabe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aka scores with a head kick.

Aidan McCabe's cut is getting worse.
Aka looking to land some kicks to the body here.

McCabe moves into the clinch.
Aka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aka misses with a knee strike.
McCabe can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCabe throws an elbow but misses.
McCabe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCabe misses with an elbow strike.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
Aka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCabe tries to throw a body punch but Aka avoids it by throwing McCabe back against the cage.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
Aka misses with a knee strike.
McCabe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aka has him pressed against the cage.
McCabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aka blocks it with crossed arms.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
McCabe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCabe throws an elbow but it misses.
Aka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCabe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aka just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McCabe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCabe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCabe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aka tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCabe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Aka misses
and McCabe counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McCabe.
McCabe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCabe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aka is able to avoid easily.
Aka tests McCabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCabe blocks a head kick by Aka.
A head kick by Aka misses
and McCabe counters with a good, hard body kick but Aka shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Aka.

McCabe shoots in and bounces Aka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aka is trying to control the position but McCabe postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCabe stops Aka from standing up.
Aka controlling McCabe's posture.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCabe won't allow Aka to sweep him here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aka controlling the position.
Aka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aka looking for a sweep. Not yet Aka, not yet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCabe is fighting to break Aka's control of his arms but Aka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCabe stopping the sweep attempt from Aka.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aidan McCabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCabe blocks it with crossed arms.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCabe lands an elbow that stopped Aka in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Jason Aka has been cut.
McCabe looking to throw knees to the head but Aka is blocking nicely.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCabe blocks it with crossed arms.
McCabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

McCabe manages to break the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCabe throws a body kick that misses.
Aka throws a head kick but McCabe moves out of range.
McCabe scores with a head kick.
McCabe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Aka
and McCabe counters with a two punch combo.
McCabe wants to clinch but Aka slips to the side

and Aka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCabe avoiding damage as Aka throws knees to the body.
McCabe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCabe.
McCabe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aka walks away with a smile on his face. McCabe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aka blocks a head kick by McCabe.
Aka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCabe closes the distance and clinches up with Aka, looking for a takedown. McCabe pushes Aka against the cage but Aka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan McCabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCabe.
McCabe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCabe blocks a head kick by Aka.
McCabe misses with the combination.
McCabe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Aka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aka throws a head kick but McCabe moves out of range.
McCabe misses with a head kick.

Aka rushes McCabe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aka lands a knee to the head.
Aka with a knee to the head.
McCabe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aka looking to throw knees to the head but McCabe is blocking nicely.
McCabe is trying to break free.

McCabe manages to break the clinch.
Aka blocks a head kick by McCabe.
Aka connects with a solid leg kick.
Aka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aidan McCabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aka throws a head kick that half lands.
Aka lands a head kick!
Aka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aka tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCabe.
Aka throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aka fakes the leg kick and cracks McCabe in the body.
Aka throws a sloppy head kick and McCabe moves out of range easily.
McCabe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aka lands a head kick!
McCabe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aka.
Aka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aka throws a head kick that misses
and McCabe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCabe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aka throws a sloppy head kick and McCabe moves out of range easily.
Aka lands a front kick.
Aka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCabe looks to land a combination. Aka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCabe blocks a head kick by Aka.
McCabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCabe avoids the head kick by Aka.
McCabe checks a leg kick.
Aka tries a head kick but it misses.
McCabe throws a leg kick which misses Aka's front leg but catches the back leg as Aka tries to avoid it.
Aka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCabe lands a head kick!
McCabe tries to score with a low kick but Aka moves his leg out of the way.
McCabe scores with a head kick.
McCabe blocks a head kick by Aka.
Aka throws a head kick that half lands.

Aidan McCabe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCabe.
Crunch! Aka slams his shin into McCabe's torso.
Aka throws a head kick that misses.
McCabe avoids the head kick by Aka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from McCabe is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCabe thumps Aka with a low kick.
Aka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Aka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Aka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aka looking to throw knees to the head but McCabe is blocking nicely.
Aka misses with a knee strike.
McCabe fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan McCabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCabe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
McCabe throws an elbow but it misses.
Aka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCabe fails to pull guard.
McCabe has had enough of the clinch but Aka keeps him there for the moment.
Aka connects with a knee to the head.
Aka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCabe blocks it with crossed arms.
Aka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aka avoids a wild elbow strike from McCabe.
Aka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
Aka throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCabe is trying to force a seperation but Aka has the dominant position.
Aka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aka looking to throw knees to the head but McCabe is blocking nicely.
Aka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCabe is defending well for now.
Aka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aka blocks the elbow strike.
McCabe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
Aka avoids a wild elbow strike from McCabe.
McCabe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aka crunches a lovely knee into McCabe's ribcage.
Aka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCabe tries to pull guard but Aka holds him up against the cage and eventually McCabe drops back down to his feet.
McCabe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aka connects with a knee to the head.
Aka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aka scores with a knee to the head.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
Aka tries a knee to the head but McCabe blocks it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCabe is trying to break free.
McCabe takes a knee to the side of the body.
McCabe lands a nice elbow.
Aka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aka with a knee to the head.
McCabe misses with a knee strike.
Aka with a knee to the head.
Aka avoids a wild elbow strike from McCabe.
Aka scores with a knee to the head.
Aka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aka misses with a knee strike.
Aka looking to throw knees to the head but McCabe is blocking nicely.
Aka tries a knee to the head but McCabe blocks it.
Aka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCabe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aka.
Aka scores a nice knee to the body.
Aka looking to throw knees to the head but McCabe is blocking nicely.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
McCabe throws an elbow that misses.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
Aka misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aka as McCabe tries to tie him up.
McCabe fails to pull guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCabe blocks it with crossed arms.
Aka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCabe tries to break free but Aka pushes him back against the cage.
Aka tries a knee to the head but McCabe blocks it.
Aka misses with a knee strike.
McCabe trying to stall but Aka improves his position.
McCabe is looking to break free of the clinch but Aka has double underhooks.
Aka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aka lands a knee to the head.
Aka avoids the elbow strike from McCabe, against the cage.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
McCabe tries to break the clinch but Aka is controlling the position.
Aka looking to throw knees to the head but McCabe is blocking nicely.
McCabe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
McCabe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aka connects with a knee to the head.
Aka lands a knee to the head.
Aka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCabe throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aka connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCabe's face.
Aka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCabe throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee calls for McCabe to work.
McCabe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aka tries a knee to the head but McCabe blocks it.
McCabe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCabe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
McCabe wants to break free but Aka has control.
Aka connects with a knee to the head.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
Aka lands a knee to the head.
Aka throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCabe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCabe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aka with a knee to the head.
Aka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCabe throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCabe throws a head punch that misses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aka.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCabe.
Aka lands a knee to the head.
McCabe missing with knees to the body.
McCabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
McCabe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Aka.
Aka looking to throw knees to the head but McCabe is blocking nicely.
McCabe misses with an elbow strike.
Aka looking to throw knees to the head but McCabe is blocking nicely.
Aka connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCabe's face.
Aka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Aka backwards.
McCabe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aka with a knee to the head.
Aka throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCabe has Aka pressed against the cage.
McCabe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Aka.
McCabe misses with a knee to the head.
Aka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCabe's efforts to push away.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCabe blocks it with crossed arms.
Aka tries a knee to the head but McCabe blocks it.

McCabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aka throws a wild body kick that McCabe sees coming a mile off.
McCabe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCabe looks to land a combination but Aka avoids it well.
Aka throws a head kick but McCabe moves out of range.
Aka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCabe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Aka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aka tries to clinch up but McCabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Aka looks to land a body kick but McCabe moved away.
Aka throws a head kick that misses.
Aka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aka tries to land a front kick but McCabe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

McCabe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aka wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aka is trying to get back to full guard.

Aka manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aka misses with a head kick.
Aka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aka throws a looping overhand right but McCabe ducks down to avoid it.
Aka throws a sloppy head kick
and McCabe counters with a good low kick that Aka was not able to check.
McCabe throws the kick towards the body but Aka avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Aka.
McCabe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aka takes a swing at McCabe's ribcage but misses.

McCabe closes the distance and pushes Aka back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aka looking to throw knees to the head but McCabe is blocking nicely.
Aka landing knees to the head.
McCabe tries to break free but Aka pushes him back against the cage.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.

McCabe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCabe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCabe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aka is one step ahead there.

Aka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McCabe throws a sloppy head kick
and Aka counters with a head kick. That will keep McCabe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aka. McCabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aka fakes the leg kick and cracks McCabe in the body.
Aka throws a sloppy head kick and McCabe moves out of range easily.
Aka looks to land a body kick but McCabe moved away.
McCabe misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCabe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aka throws a head kick but McCabe moves out of range.
Aka moves out of range of the body kick.
Aka throws a head kick that misses.
Aka throws a sloppy head kick and McCabe moves out of range easily.

McCabe takes the fight into the clinch.
Aka throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aka looking to throw knees to the head but McCabe is blocking nicely.
Aka blocks an elbow strike from McCabe.
McCabe lands with a right to the head.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
McCabe fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Aka.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aka as McCabe tries to tie him up.
McCabe fails to pull guard.
Aka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aka landing knees to the head.
McCabe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Aka.
McCabe takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCabe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aka is defending well for now.
Aka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aka misses with a knee strike.
Aka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCabe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCabe missing with knees to the body.
Aka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aka looking to throw knees to the head but McCabe is blocking nicely.
Aka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCabe lands a knee to the body.
Aka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCabe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCabe blocks it with crossed arms.
Aka scores with a knee to the head.
Aka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCabe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCabe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from McCabe.
Aka lands a knee to the head.
Aka tries a knee to the head but McCabe blocks it.
Aka misses with a knee strike.

McCabe breaks the clinch.
Aka connects with a high kick.
Aka is looking to land body kicks.
Aka tries to land a front kick but McCabe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCabe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aka's hands.
Aka blocks a head kick by McCabe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aka.
McCabe misses with a head kick.
McCabe avoids the head kick by Aka.
McCabe throws a body punch but Aka moves out of range.
McCabe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aka circles away quickly and effectively.
Aka misses with a head kick.
McCabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aka lands a high kick!
Aka avoids a kick to the body.

Aka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aka tries a knee to the head but McCabe blocks it.
McCabe tries to pull guard but Aka holds him up against the cage and eventually McCabe drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan McCabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aka with a knee to the head.
McCabe fails to pull guard.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
Aka tries to land a knee to the head but McCabe blocks with his arms.
Aka misses with a knee to the head.
Aka avoids a wild elbow strike from McCabe.
Aka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCabe blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aka.

McCabe drags the fight down to the ground.
McCabe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCabe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aka has passed into side control.
Aka controls the position from side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCabe struggling a bit here.

Aka decides to stand back up.
McCabe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCabe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jason Aka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Aka lands but McCabe takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aka throws a head kick but McCabe moves out of range.
McCabe shoots in but no luck this time.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCabe ducks under a wild hook from Aka.
Aka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCabe swinging wildly here.
McCabe throws a lazy head kick
and Aka counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Jeez, Aidan McCabe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McCabe misses with a two punch combination.
Aka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCabe. That did some damage!
Aka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Aka lands but McCabe takes it in his stride.
Aka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aka throws a sloppy head kick and McCabe moves out of range easily.
McCabe tries to clinch there but Aka circles away.
Aka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCabe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aka lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCabe. That's going to slow Aka down.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Aka really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aka.
Aka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCabe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCabe tries a low kick but Aka avoids it.
Aka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCabe.
Aka pushes McCabe away with a front kick.
Aka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Aka!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clay Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracie St Ella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay Florian looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Florian
vs
St Ella

200 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Amber Swan CBK
Amber Swan CBK

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gracie St Ella!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

St Ella scores with a takedown into Florian's guard.

St Ella decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

St Ella bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Florian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

St Ella wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Florian, who protects the arm well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gracie St Ella!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pain McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keast Kann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pain McGraw's chin.

Kann
vs
McGraw

178 cm
19
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

168 cm
22
143 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pain McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraw.
Horrible takedown by Kann or perhaps it was just good defense by McGraw which made him look bad.
McGraw misses with a hook. Kann ducked under it nicely.

Kann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kann wants to pass the guard but McGraw is keeping the position.
McGraw controls Kann momentarily but Kann frees himself.
Kann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kann stops McGraw from standing up.

Kann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGraw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kann has McGraw in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann keeping full guard, as McGraw tries to pass.

Kann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGraw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGraw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kann swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGraw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

McGraw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGraw controlling from the top position.
Kann looking for a sweep. Not yet Kann, not yet.
McGraw wants to control from the top but Kann keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kann trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGraw manages to get himself to full guard.
McGraw controlling Kann's posture.
Kann trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGraw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McGraw wants to stand up but Kann is controlling him.
McGraw can't keep his opponent in guard - Kann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kann seems to be working for a kimura but McGraw defends the submission attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kann tries to pass to full mount but McGraw defends it.
McGraw keeping control of the position.
Kann stalling away here and it's allowed McGraw to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

McGraw manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGraw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGraw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGraw manages to avoid it.
McGraw misses with an uppercut. Kann saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from McGraw misses the target.
McGraw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kann.
Kann closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGraw circles away.
Kann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGraw throws a jab when Kann was well out of range.
Kann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGraw tries to avoid it but Kann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGraw to the ground. McGraw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGraw looks to score with a jab to the body but Kann is just out of range.

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

Kann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGraw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGraw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kann is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kann looks for a takedown but McGraw sprawls well.
McGraw misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGraw.
McGraw is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGraw pinned against the cage. McGraw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Kann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGraw was covering up waiting for the punch and Kann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McGraw is pulling down on Kann's head to control his posture.
Kann looking to sit in guard and control but McGraw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGraw passes into half guard.
McGraw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, McGraw seems content to control.
McGraw is looking to take a break and control but Kann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kann wants to control but McGraw is keeping busy.
Kann is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McGraw has managed to clinch.
Kann wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraw lands an elbow inside that Kann shrugs off.
Come on McGraw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGraw lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGraw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kann.
McGraw prevents a takedown attempt there.

McGraw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kann scores with a shot to the body.
Kann shoots for a takedown but McGraw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGraw tries to clinch up.
McGraw connects with a body shot.
McGraw leaves Kann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGraw stuffs the takedown attempt from Kann. Kann gets slowly back to his feet.
McGraw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kann shoots for a double leg takedown but McGraw sprawls well. He's pushed Kann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGraw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGraw as he jumps to the side.
McGraw throws a hook but Kann blocks it.
Kann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGraw misses with a body shot.
McGraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kann was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraw.
Kann blocks a low kick nicely.
McGraw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGraw is looking to clinch.
Kann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGraw is fending him off so far but Kann persists. Nope, McGraw circles away and we're back to standing.

McGraw forces Kann back against the cage and clinches.
Kann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGraw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slow jab from Kann misses its intended target.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kann lands a jab to McGraw's midsection.
Kann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGraw's waist but McGraw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kann off to one side.

Kann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGraw preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McGraw looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kann tries to pass to full mount but McGraw defends it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kann is trying to control the action in half guard but McGraw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGraw trying to control but Kann postures up.
Kann trying to control the action but McGraw is working from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

McGraw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kann tries to free his leg and advance position but McGraw is retaining full guard.
McGraw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGraw is trying to keep Kann in close.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGraw is pulling down on Kann's head. It's preventing any offense from Kann, at least for the moment.
Kann trying to control but McGraw is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGraw is keeping the position for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Pain McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Kann closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGraw circles away.
Kann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kann was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraw.
McGraw looks to land a right hand but Kann moved out of range.
Kann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGraw.
McGraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kann moves away.
McGraw takes a swing at Kann's ribcage but misses.
Pain McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGraw throws the left hand but Kann avoids the punch easily.
McGraw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kann in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw slaps away a takedown attempt from Kann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGraw.
Kann closes the distance and clinches up with McGraw, looking for a takedown. Kann pushes McGraw against the cage but McGraw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kann scores a takedown into full mount!
Kann avoids the attempt from McGraw to control.
McGraw is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kann is staying active.

Kann is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGraw has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGraw!
Kann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGraw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGraw has managed to get both his arms back between Kann's legs - danger averted.
Kann looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGraw is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw trying to control but Kann is working from the bottom.
Kann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGraw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGraw wants to control from the top but Kann keeps moving.
Keast Kann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGraw is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McGraw stopping the sweep attempt from Kann.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kann is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Kann.

Kann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGraw's half guard.
Kann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGraw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGraw tries to get to full guard but Kann has control of the leg.
McGraw is staying active underneath Kann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGraw wants to control but Kann is keeping busy.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Kann is trying to work for a kimura but McGraw is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGraw looks to score with a jab to the body but Kann is just out of range.
Kann shoots in for a double leg but McGraw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Kann.
McGraw lands with a shot to the body.
Kann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGraw pinned against the cage. McGraw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kann stuns McGraw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck for Kann with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kann.
Kann shoots in looking for a takedown. McGraw tries to sprawl out of it but Kann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGraw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGraw misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kann as he connects with a hook.
McGraw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kann's hands.
Kann scores with a body shot.
McGraw throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kann counters with a right hand to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kann staying out of range there.
Kann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGraw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGraw throws a body punch but Kann moves out of range.
Kann is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGraw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGraw misses with a looping right.
McGraw misses with a kick to the body.

Kann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McGraw!
McGraw wants to control but Kann is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGraw is squirming around, avoiding Kann's attempts to control the action.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Kann clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGraw tries to clinch but Kann moves out of range.
McGraw throws a sloppy body shot

and Kann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGraw holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kann is pressing down on McGraw's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGraw is holding on for now.
Kann is controlling the pace.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw is staying active underneath Kann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGraw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGraw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kann won't allow McGraw to get back to his feet.
Kann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kann wants to control from the top but McGraw keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGraw misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann shoots in for a takedown but McGraw shows good takedown defense.
Kann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraw.
Kann ducks under a wild hook from McGraw.
McGraw misses the body punch
and Kann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kann fails with a takedown attempt.
McGraw slips under a jab.
McGraw looks for the body kick but Kann saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from McGraw as Kann shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

McGraw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGraw throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kann is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGraw is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kann to the mat. Kann regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McGraw trying to control the position from guard on top but Kann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kann controls McGraw momentarily but McGraw frees himself.
McGraw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kann is keeping the position for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Kann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kann working a defensive guard here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGraw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGraw throws an overhand right that lands on Kann's shoulder, as Kann tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Kann does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGraw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGraw struggling a bit here.
McGraw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Kann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGraw has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGraw is trying to control Kann's posture but Kann avoids it.

Kann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGraw is not content to let Kann control the position.
McGraw wants to control but Kann postures up.

Kann is trying to get an arm triangle but McGraw is defending well.

Kann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kann trying to control the position but McGraw is working away.
You can see the frustration on McGraw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGraw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Kann had his way with Pain McGraw in 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. And we move into the final round!

McGraw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kann feints and as McGraw raises his hands in defense, Kann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kann trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kann prevents McGraw from getting back to his feet.

Kann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McGraw has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Kann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Kann is trying to get an arm triangle but McGraw is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on McGraw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGraw manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann trying to pass the guard but McGraw defending well.
Kann is looking to take a break and control but McGraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGraw is just riding it out for now. Kann eventually gives up the hold.
Kann wants to pass the guard but McGraw is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGraw trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

McGraw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kann did well to prevent McGraw getting side control.
McGraw slows the pace down in half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Kann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGraw trying to control the action but Kann is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGraw passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kann!
McGraw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGraw controlling from the full mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kann can't escape the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kann is squirming around, avoiding McGraw's attempts to control the action.
Kann tries to reverse the position but McGraw maintains control.
Kann tries to hold on but McGraw postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kann is desperately trying to improve his position but McGraw has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pain McGraw.
I think Kann 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Keast Kann!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Keast Kann!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Keast Kann!

Keast Kann wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between D S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dominic Taylor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

S
vs
Taylor

185 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

189 cm
26
202 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, D S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor throws a right and a left that S avoids nicely.
S fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor throws a one two combo.

It looks like D S has been cut.
S throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor throws a right and a left that S avoids nicely.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
S lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taylor will feel that in the morning.
S connects with a high kick.
S explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but S swivels and escapes.
Taylor tries to clinch but S moves out of range.
S lands a head kick!
Dominic Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by S.
Taylor looks gassed!
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and S counters with a two punch combo.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body
and S counters with a low kick, right behind Taylor 's knee.
S lands a head kick!
Taylor misses with a combination
and S counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and S counters with a nice kick to the body.
S throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
S doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
S tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from S.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and S counters with a low kick, right behind Taylor 's knee.
S shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
S has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - S scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
S lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
S misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
S scores with a head kick.
S lands with a slapping head kick.
S fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D S. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
S closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. S pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and S counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
S throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
S lands with a slapping head kick.
S cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
S throws a series of strikes that have Taylor backpedaling.
S connects with a high kick.
S tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
S throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
S throws a nice head kick!
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
S lands a head kick!
S thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taylor if he has to take too many more of those.
S works Taylor's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
S throws a head kick that half lands.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters circling a little - S finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
S moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Good leg kick by S there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
S with a body punch. A glancing blow.
S lands with a kick to the ribs.
S lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
S tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
S goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
S lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taylor misses with a combination
and S counters with a body kick that stops Taylor in his tracks momentarily.
S goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
S throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
A kick lands to the mid section there for S.
S lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
S tries to clinch up.
S throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from Taylor misses.
S scores with a head kick.
Taylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
S thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body kick there by S.
Taylor misses with a combination
and S counters with a head kick. That will keep Taylor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
S lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taylor will feel that in the morning.
S throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
S scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
S tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
S lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and S counters with a body kick that stops Taylor in his tracks momentarily.
S throws a front kick that sends Taylor stumbling back into the cage.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Left hook, right uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from S.
S tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
S throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and S counters with a body kick that stops Taylor in his tracks momentarily.
S throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from S. Taylor shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
S doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and S counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
S scores with a leg kick.
S throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
S scores with a head kick.
S throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing S off to one side.
S is working the combinations to good effect here.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and S counters with a good low kick that Taylor was not able to check.
S throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
S fails in his attempt to clinch.
S is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
S lands a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by S.
S wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
S cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taylor throws a right and a left that S avoids nicely.
S lands a head kick!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from S.
A good leg kick by S.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick
and S counters with a nice body kick.
Taylor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
S goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
S lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
S dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
S tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Nice body kick from S.
S looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
S looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from S.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and S counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taylor's knee momentarily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
S is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
S throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and S counters with a thumping low kick.
S throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
S throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
S throws a head kick that half lands.
S buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
S throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from S lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
S tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
S throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
S shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor misses with a combination
and S finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and S counters with a nice uppercut.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and S counters with a low kick, right behind Taylor 's knee.

S rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
S with a knee to the head.
S wants a takedown but no success here.
S unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
S tries to pull guard but Taylor holds him up against the cage and eventually S drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on S's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. S is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
S is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
S keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
S lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
S gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
S lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

D S dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D S's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - S looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
S throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from S does no damage.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and S counters with a leg kick.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from S. S gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
S lands a nice looking body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - S scores with a four punch combination!
S digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
S wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
S lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by S!
S looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
S is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
S scores with a head kick.
S tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and S counters with an outside leg kick.
Taylor closes the distance looking to clinch
and S counters with a series of strikes. Taylor will be more careful next time no doubt.
S lands with a slapping head kick.
S ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
S lands with a slapping head kick.
S shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D S. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
D S is winning the standup battle so far.
S throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
S moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
S lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
D S is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
S throws a front kick that sends Taylor stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
S throws a nice head kick!
S throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by S.
Taylor misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by S!
S throws a nice head kick!
S plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
S throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor misses with a combination
and S counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
S fails with an attempt to clinch.
S tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
and S counters with a head kick.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and S counters with a head kick.
S explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by S. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
S stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
S throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
S with a hook.
S is looking to wear down Taylor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
S scores with a jab to the body.
S feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
S lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
S ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by S there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from S.
S lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
S throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
S scores with a head kick.
S scores with a head kick.
Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and S counters with a leg kick.
S fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
S shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick from S lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
S throws a head kick that Taylor semi-blocks.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and S finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
S throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
S goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body punch from S.

S closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but S pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body kick from S.
S plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
S jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor takes one on the button.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but S uses good head movement to avoid it.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
S keeps Taylor at a distance using the push kick.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and S counters with a slapping leg kick.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from S. S gets slowly back to his feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from S misses.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but S moved out of range nicely.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taylor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and S counters with a thumping low kick.
S lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice cross by S.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
S lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from S. Taylor shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
S throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
S connects with a high kick.
S lands with a slapping head kick.
S thumps Taylor with a low kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
S goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taylor cracks S with a good jab.
S wants to clinch.
S connects with a high kick.
S looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
S shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. S gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of S's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
S tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and S makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Taylor really felt that one!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
S lands a high kick!
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

S closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor has S pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. S manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from S.
S connects with a knee to the head.
S landing knees to the head.
S wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
S connects with a knee to the head.

S breaks the clinch.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and S counters with a head kick.
S fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and S counters with a thumping low kick.
S throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
Taylor misses with a double jab.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
S has a takedown stuffed.
Good leg kick by S there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
S throws a head kick that half lands.
S throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
S scores with a head kick.

S moves into the clinch.
S scores a nice knee to the body.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but S pulls him back up using the underhooks.
S lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
S lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
S scores a nice knee to the body.
S connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
S taking a breather.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as S walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

D S dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D S'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.

A head kick from S lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
S misses with a double jab.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but S swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor tries to clinch but S moves out of range.
S scoring well with a low kick there.
Taylor misses with a leg kick
and S counters with a head kick. That will keep Taylor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
S ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick
and S counters with a two punch combo.
S lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
S doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
S throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
S plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
S swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
S scores with a kick to the body.
S shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
S lands a high kick!
S is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by S.
S pushes Taylor away with a front kick.
S lands with a slapping head kick.
S lands a head kick!
S throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
S throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
S comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
S fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
S throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
S showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
A low kick from Taylor misses
and S counters with a thumping low kick.
S misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and S counters with a big head kick but Taylor shrugs it off.
S lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
S throws a nice head kick!
S is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
S shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D S. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
S scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
S lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
S throws a nice head kick!
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
S lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
S works the jab nicely.
S moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from S.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and S makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Taylor really felt that one!
S tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
S ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
S thows a body kick. Taylor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
S lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
S fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
S throws a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by S.
S tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from S does no damage.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and S counters with a big head kick but Taylor shrugs it off.
S dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
S rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
S scores with a leg kick.
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taylor tries to clinch there but S circles away.
S uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
S misses with a wild combination.
S misses with the combination.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
S thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
S tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
S throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice cross by S.
S lands a front kick.
S fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
S looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
S lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
S scores with a head kick.
S throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
S with a nice cross.
S throws a head kick that Taylor semi-blocks.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and S counters with a nice kick to the body.
S lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
S throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taylor misses with a combination
and S counters with a body kick that stops Taylor in his tracks momentarily.
S throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from S.
S throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
S bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
S shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and S counters with a leg kick.
S misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
S throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from S misses.
Taylor misses with a combination
and S counters with a head kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
S scores with a leg kick.
S turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
S throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
S lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
S throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from S both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from S.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and S counters with a nice leg kick.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and S counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
S plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to bum rush S with a series of wild strikes but S uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
S lands with a slapping head kick.
S lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
S lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Taylor wants to clinch.
S throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taylor misses with a combination
and S counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for S.
Taylor misses with a combination
and S counters with a head kick.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
S throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
S blocks a jab.
S scores with a nice body kick.
S connects with a high kick.
S lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taylor takes a step back to recover.
S lands a high kick!
S dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
S thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
S shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and S finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
S lands a high kick!
S lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
S misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
S connects with a high kick.
S misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

D S clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on D S's cut.
That's time! S's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

S scores with a head kick.
Taylor misses with a hook.
S cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
S throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
S misses with a body shot.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and S counters with a low kick, right behind Taylor 's knee.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and S counters with a head kick. That will keep Taylor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
S lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taylor will feel that in the morning.
Taylor throws a series of punches but S avoids them all with ease.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
S tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
S lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
S lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taylor backs up against the cage.
S tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
S lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taylor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
S connects with a high kick.
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
S tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
S shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. S gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from S lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
S tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor gets off balance looking for a body kick

and S counters by clinching up.
S tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
S connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as S tries to tie him up.
S lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor has S pressed against the cage, preventing S from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
S gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to drag S to the mat but S just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
S lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
S lands with a left to the head.
S with a knee to the head.
S with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
S prevents the takedown attempt.
S lands a shoulder strike.
S lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
S gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
D S has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Taylor.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.

S manages to pull guard.
S is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
S throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! S is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! S has escaped and now he's on top!
S trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor is looking to stand up but S isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with S. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

S drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick S off! S jumps back into Taylor's guard.
S stops Taylor from standing up.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing S from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
S lands a high kick!
S tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
S moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
S jabs at Taylor's body.
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
S goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
S plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taylor misses with a combination
and S counters with a thumping low kick.
S throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
A decent looking body kick lands there for S.
S scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
S with a nice cross.
S lands a high kick!
S lands with a kick to the ribs.
S buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
S lands with a kick to the ribs.
S plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
S fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and S counters with a big head kick but Taylor shrugs it off.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
S fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick
and S counters with a head kick.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
S scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
S tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
S plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
S fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.

S has taken the fight to the clinch.

S manages to pull guard.
Taylor trying to control but S is working from the bottom.
S not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
S managing to control the position.
Taylor throws and elbow that misses. S uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by S!
S trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor wants to stand up but S is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
S trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is looking to stand up but S isn't so interested in that idea.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
S misses with a jab, cross combination.
S slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
S throws a nice head kick!
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - S circles away.
S scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
S looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
S rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
S throws a head kick that half lands.
S slips a jab from Taylor.
S is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
S thuds his shin into the meat of Taylor's side.
S throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from S.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
S scores with a nice right hand.
S goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
S cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
S lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taylor takes a step back to recover.
A head kick from S lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by S there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
S throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
S lands a head kick!
S throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
S lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
S lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
S lands a head kick!
S tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

D S had his way with Dominic Taylor in that round.
The cut man is working on D S's cut.
That's time! S's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taylor misses with a combination
and S counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and S counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Taylor is rocked!

S fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taylor sprawls well initially but S persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can S finish him?
S wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from S.

Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by S.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Taylor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but S manages to move to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
S can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor tries to buck S off but S takes his back!
S punches the canvas rather than the man.
Taylor controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
S missing with punches from the back.
Taylor looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
S missing with strikes from the back.
Taylor controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Taylor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of S's arms.
S has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
S wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
Taylor trying to get back to his feet but S is in full control for now.

S looking to break Taylor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taylor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise S will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Taylor looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

S has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Taylor is defending well but eventually S manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Taylor has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). D S!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Castro
vs
Keenan

185 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Castro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Castro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keenan swinging wildly here.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keenan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Keenan throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease.
Keenan moves forwards but Castro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castro misses with a combination
and Keenan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castro thinking.
Eduardo Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Castro misses.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Keenan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Keenan sizes up Castro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castro is breathing heavily.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keenan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Keenan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keenan.
Keenan throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Castro colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Keenan as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Castro is left battered and dazed whilst Keenan and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Keenan!
Patrick Keenan is the new welterweight champion!

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