F1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Imperial XinZhao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Neday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imperial XinZhao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

XinZhao
vs
Neday

175 cm
30
135 lbs
3 - 11 - 0

160 cm
23
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Imperial XinZhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Neday!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XinZhao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neday.
Neday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neday throws a head kick that misses.
Imperial XinZhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
XinZhao swings for the body but Neday moves out of range.
XinZhao thuds his right hand into Neday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neday throws a right hand that XinZhao ducks under and follows up with a left that XinZhao also avoids with ease.
XinZhao cracks Neday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
XinZhao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neday at a distance.
XinZhao blocks a jab.
Neday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as XinZhao sprawls well. XinZhao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neday gets slowly back to his feet.
Imperial XinZhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Neday.
Neday tries to clinch up.
Neday tries for a takedown but XinZhao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

XinZhao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Neday did well to prevent XinZhao getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
XinZhao prevents Neday from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

XinZhao decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

XinZhao clinches up with Neday and pushes him back against the cage.
XinZhao tries to break the clinch but Neday is controlling the position.
Neday is trying to drag XinZhao to the mat but XinZhao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Neday manages to break the clinch.
XinZhao misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from XinZhao. Neday does a little dance to reset his feet.
XinZhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neday shoots in looking for a takedown. XinZhao tries to sprawl out of it but Neday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. XinZhao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. XinZhao tries to avoid it but Neday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag XinZhao to the ground. XinZhao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
XinZhao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Neday will feel that in the morning.
XinZhao lands a lovely overhand right.
XinZhao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neday.
XinZhao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nedays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neday fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from XinZhao.
XinZhao throws a head kick but Neday moves out of range.
Neday takes one to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neday.
Neday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from XinZhao. Those never looked like landing.
XinZhao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
XinZhao lands a body shot.
XinZhao lands with a nice body punch.
XinZhao throws a nice looking combination but Neday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
XinZhao lands a glancing blow to the side of Neday's head.
XinZhao connects with a crisp jab.
XinZhao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
XinZhao jabs Neday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
XinZhao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
XinZhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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

Neday is sneakily working for an arm triangle but XinZhao sees it coming and defends easily.
Neday looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neday wants to pass to mount but XinZhao is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neday stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows XinZhao to get to his feet.
XinZhao throws out a loose jab but Neday uses good head movement to avoid it.
XinZhao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neday in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neday is looking to clinch.
XinZhao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neday on the side of the head.
XinZhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
XinZhao lands a nice hook to Neday's body. Neday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Imperial XinZhao 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.

XinZhao misses with a double jab.
Neday avoids the body shot from XinZhao.
Neday's hands are dropping dangerously low here and XinZhao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neday scrambles back to his feet.
Neday avoids a punch combination nicely.

Neday shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. XinZhao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Neday trying to control the position from guard on top but XinZhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neday trying to stand up but can't free himself from XinZhao's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neday decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
XinZhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Imperial XinZhao is winning the standup battle so far.
XinZhao slips a jab and a cross from Neday.
XinZhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neday manages to avoid it.
Neday moves out of range of the strikes.
XinZhao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neday.
XinZhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imperial XinZhao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neday dodges the punch combination from XinZhao.
XinZhao connects with the punch.
Neday avoids the body shot from XinZhao.
XinZhao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neday doesn't seem bothered though.
Neday avoids the body shot from XinZhao.
XinZhao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
XinZhao throws the kick towards the body but Neday avoids it.
Neday tries a head kick but it misses.
Neday avoids the body shot from XinZhao.
XinZhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
XinZhao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neday.
Neday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neday dives in and grabs XinZhao's left leg, looking for a takedown. XinZhao pushes down on Neday's head and hops out.
Imperial XinZhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Neday.
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!
Neday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neday is breathing heavily.
XinZhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Neday takes a jab right on the kisser.
XinZhao throws a body punch but Neday moves out of range.
Neday misses with a straight left.
XinZhao has his takedown stuffed
and Neday counters with a right hand to the body.
XinZhao stuffs the takedown.
Neday misses the jab.
Neday tries to clinch there but XinZhao circles away.
Neday lands a nice shot to the body.
XinZhao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
XinZhao avoids the head kick by Neday.
Neday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
XinZhao misses with a jab, cross combination.
XinZhao thows a body shot but no joy.
Neday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neday shoots in but no luck this time.
XinZhao lands with a straight right. Neday didn't see that one coming.
XinZhao works over Neday's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neday tries to clinch up.
Neday tries to clinch but XinZhao moves out of range.
XinZhao throws a one two combo.
Neday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
XinZhao throws a nice looking combination but Neday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neday stuffs the takedown attempt from XinZhao. XinZhao gets slowly back to his feet.
XinZhao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Neday backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XinZhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neday was well out of range. Poor timing from XinZhao.

Neday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. XinZhao was covering up waiting for the punch and Neday finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Neday trying to control the position from guard on top but XinZhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Imperial XinZhao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Neday tries for a takedown but XinZhao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Neday has closed the distance and engaged XinZhao in a clinch.
XinZhao has Neday pressed against the cage, preventing Neday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Neday tries to land knees in the clinch but XinZhao avoids the damage to the body.
XinZhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Neday wants to stall.
XinZhao is trying to push Neday away but Neday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Neday jumps guard but XinZhao stands there with Neday around his waist. Neday gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Neday stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XinZhao wants to break free but Neday has control.
XinZhao working hard to break the clinch.
Neday tries to pull guard but XinZhao holds him up against the cage and eventually Neday drops back down to his feet.
Imperial XinZhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Neday.
XinZhao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neday just stands there and leans against the cage.
XinZhao tries to break free but Neday pushes him back against the cage.

Neday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by XinZhao. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neday shoots in but XinZhao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
XinZhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neday moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from XinZhao.
XinZhao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
XinZhao lands a glancing blow to the side of Neday's head.
XinZhao with a jab.

Neday looking to score a takedown here. XinZhao is defending well but Neday drives through and ends up in XinZhao's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
XinZhao managing to control the position.
XinZhao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neday on the ground.
Neday trying to control but XinZhao is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ray Neday has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
XinZhao looks to land a combination but Neday avoids it well.
XinZhao tries to clinch but Neday moves out of range.
Neday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neday slaps away a takedown attempt from XinZhao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
XinZhao misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from XinZhao. Neday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neday tries to close the distance and clinch but XinZhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neday throws a head kick that half lands.
Neday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts XinZhao as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neday fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from XinZhao. Neday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from XinZhao.
Neday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
XinZhao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neday as he jumps to the side.
XinZhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neday tries to close the distance and clinch but XinZhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
XinZhao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neday.
Neday fails with the takedown.
Ray Neday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
XinZhao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Neday.
I think XinZhao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imperial XinZhao!
A very excited looking Imperial XinZhao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baba Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Syatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba Singh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Syatt's chin.

Singh
vs
Syatt

172 cm
26
194 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Baba Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Syatt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Singh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Syatt sprawls well initially but Singh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Syatt actively working from the bottom here.
Singh working Syatt over with strikes.
Syatt wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Syatt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Syatt is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Singh is tapping! Great win for Syatt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Syatt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

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

Barna
vs
Vilko

175 cm
27
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
29
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gy Barna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Saku Vilko!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vilko.
Vilko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barna throws out the jab.

Barna takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barna - that landed with a thud.
Vilko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barna walks away with a smile on his face. Vilko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barna, as that shot connected.
No luck for Vilko with that takedown attempt.
Gy Barna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Vilko.
Vilko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barna defends it nicely.
Vilko with a poor takedown
and Barna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Saku Vilko has been cut.
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!

Vilko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vilko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barna sneaks back into half guard.
Barna is pressing down on Vilko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barna managing to control the position.
Vilko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vilko has eaten all the pies!
Barna moves into full mount! Vilko won't be happy about that!
Barna controlling the position easily from mount.
Barna prevents Vilko from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barna avoids the attempt from Vilko to control.
Barna controlling from mount.
Vilko is squirming around, avoiding Barna's attempts to control the action.
Barna pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilko is in a horrible position here. Barna smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barna content just to control the position here.
Barna looking to control but Vilko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barna controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barna looking to control but Vilko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gy Barna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saku Vilko's cut.
That's time! Barna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice uppercut lands for Barna. That snapped Vilko's head back.
Vilko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barna as he avoids it easily.
Vilko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Barna counters by clinching up.
Vilko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

Vilko manages to pull guard.
Barna controlling from the top position.
Vilko is pulling down on Barna's head to control his posture.
Barna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barna misses with a hook. Vilko ducked under it nicely.
Vilko shoots in but Barna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gy Barna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Vilko.
Barna looks to land a right hand but Vilko moved out of range.
Barna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barna wants it to stay on the feet.
Gy Barna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barna lands with an uppercut that bounces Vilko off the cage and back into range.
Barna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vilko can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilko ducks under a wild hook from Barna.
Barna slaps away a takedown attempt from Vilko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vilko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vilko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barna as he avoids it easily.
Vilko fails to land the takedown.
Vilko is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vilko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilko ducks under a wild hook from Barna.
Barna slaps away a takedown attempt from Vilko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vilko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vilko tries to close the distance and clinch but Barna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Barna does no damage.
Barna slips a jab from Vilko.

Barna has managed to clinch.
Barna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vilko has a couple of punches blocked by Barna.
Barna working aggressively here.
Barna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vilko blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilko backwards.
Barna misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Barna - that landed with a thud.
Barna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barna gets through Vilko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barna lands an uppercut.
Vilko is looking for a takedown.
Vilko tries to pull guard but Barna won't allow it.
Barna lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Barna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vilko takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barna lands a right hand.
Barna gets through Vilko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Barna on the inside.
A short right from Barna.

Barna drops Vilko onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vilko is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Vilko is rocked!
Barna lands a hook that snaps the head of Vilko backwards.
Vilko is still on wobbly legs! Can Barna finish him?
Barna throws a big uppercut that drops Vilko! More strikes from Barna and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vilko lies dazed against the cage as Barna celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gy Barna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Biglang Liko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JG Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ilusyon. JG Wentworth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Liko
vs
Wentworth

172 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Biglang Liko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, JG Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liko misses with a body shot.
Wentworth loads up on a big right hand but Liko slips the punch.

Liko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wentworth is trying to control Liko's posture but Liko avoids it.
Liko 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.
Wentworth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Liko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wentworth tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Liko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Liko tries to control but Wentworth wriggling away.

Liko wants to finish this one by submission but Wentworth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Liko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wentworth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth is desperately trying to improve his position but Liko has a good base and remains in mount.
Wentworth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wentworth chips away with some ground and pound.
Liko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wentworth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liko being controlled here, momentarily.
Liko wants to sweep here but Wentworth controlling him for the moment.
Wentworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liko has momentary wrist control but Wentworth slips an elbow through the middle.
Liko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wentworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wentworth postures up.
Wentworth looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wentworth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Wentworth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liko to the mat! Liko manages to get full guard.

Liko is looking for a triangle but Wentworth pushes his legs off easily.
Wentworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wentworth is controlling him.
Wentworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Liko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentworth postures up.
Wentworth is working Liko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wentworth throws an elbow that misses. Liko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wentworth's guard. Nice move by Liko!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wentworth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wentworth is controlling Liko's posture.
Liko tries to free his leg and advance position but Wentworth is retaining full guard.
Wentworth has control of Liko's left arm, preventing Liko from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Wentworth, not yet.
Liko trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wentworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wentworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liko.
Wentworth misses with a two punch combination.
Wentworth throws the kick towards the body but Liko avoids it.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth throws out a loose jab but Liko uses good head movement to avoid it.

Liko gets a double leg takedown into Wentworth's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liko wants to control from the top but Wentworth keeps moving.
Wentworth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Liko!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JG Wentworth dominated that round.
That's time! Liko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wentworth just misses with a punch to the body.
JG Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liko is looking to clinch.

Wentworth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Liko quickly recovers to half guard.
Liko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wentworth is trying to control. Liko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Liko is looking to escape.
Wentworth is thwarting Liko's attempts to control the position.
Liko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Liko is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liko keeps working.
Liko tries to roll over but Wentworth keeps him under control.
Liko is trying to maintain the position but Wentworth is very close to passing his half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wentworth fails with an attempt to clinch.

Liko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wentworth trying to control but Liko is working from the bottom.
Wentworth stays in close to Liko's body and controls the position.
Wentworth stands up over Liko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Liko keeping moving, preventing Wentworth from controlling successfully.
Wentworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wentworth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wentworth is working Liko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentworth controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wentworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liko's head.
Wentworth wants to control from the top but Liko keeps moving.
Wentworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Wentworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wentworth trying to control but Liko is working from the bottom.
Wentworth throws an elbow that misses. Liko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wentworth's guard. Nice move by Liko!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wentworth controlling the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. JG Wentworth wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wentworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liko slips a straight right by Wentworth.
Biglang Liko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wentworth connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentworth jabs at Liko's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wentworth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liko's guard.

Liko is rocked!
Liko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh Liko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wentworth content to stall in guard here.
JG Wentworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wentworth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wentworth chips away with some ground and pound.
Wentworth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JG Wentworth 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! This is the final round!

Wentworth lands with a big right hook that stumbles Liko - he's out on his feet here! Wentworth follows up with another monster hook that separates Liko from consciousness! Liko falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Wentworth stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JG Wentworth!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jj Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Danza kuduro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hernandez
vs
Mcgarry

170 cm
23
142 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

180 cm
29
170 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jj Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgarry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgarry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez throws a low kick but Mcgarry moves out of range easily.
Mcgarry tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jj Mcgarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgarry with a poor takedown

and Hernandez counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcgarry is working for takedown but Hernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.

Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcgarry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Mcgarry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Javier Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jj Mcgarry.
Hernandez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Jj Mcgarry has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hernandez takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgarry takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hernandez misses with an elbow strike.
Mcgarry is working for takedown but Hernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgarry lands a takedown into guard.

Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Mcgarry is posturing up here but Hernandez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mcgarry tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mcgarry has to tap! Slick submission there by Hernandez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Hernandez!
A relieved looking Javier Hernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bondurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Wurds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bondurant comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota-tanczy. Wurds has chosen K`naan - Wavin` Flag as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bondurant
vs
Wurds

174 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

171 cm
26
144 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ultra Fight Gear
$300

Golden Supplements
CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Bondurant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Wurds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wurds moves into the clinch successfully.
Wurds tries to circle away but Bondurant has him pinned against the cage.
Wurds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bondurant has him pressed against the cage.
Wurds gets through Bondurant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Bondurant jumps guard and drags Wurds to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wurds is looking to stand up but Bondurant won't let him.
Wurds connects with a couple of short punches.
Wurds is looking to stand up but Bondurant won't let him.
Wurds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wurds would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bondurant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wurds's guard.
Wurds is looking to stand up but Bondurant isn't so interested in that idea.
Bondurant throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant throws a strike but Wurds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wurds tries to stand but Bondurant is controlling from the bottom.

Bondurant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wurds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wurds wants to stand but Bondurant has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wurds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wurds cracks Bondurant with a solid left hand.
Bondurant has momentary wrist control but Wurds slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Wurds throwing strikes from guard but Bondurant blocks nicely.

Bondurant is working an open guard so Wurds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bondurant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Wurds misses.
Some wild striking there from Wurds.

Wurds has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wurds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bondurant can't get the takedown.

Wurds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wurds looks to land a combination but Bondurant avoids it well.
Wurds throws a right and a left that Bondurant avoids nicely.
Wurds throws a right hand that Bondurant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bondurant also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Wurds. Those never looked like landing.
Wurds misses with a wild combination.
Wurds misses with a two punch combination.
Wurds dips to his left and cracks Bondurant with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wurds throws a right hand that Bondurant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bondurant also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Wurds. Those never looked like landing.
Wurds misses with a two punch combination.
Wurds misses with a wild combination.
Bondurant walks into a jab.
Bondurant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wurds.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bondurant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bondurant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wurds moves into the clinch successfully.

Wurds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown by Bondurant or perhaps it was just good defense by Wurds which made him look bad.
Alex Wurds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wurds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bondurant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bondurant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wurds circles away.
No joy there for Wurds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bondurant tries for a takedown but Wurds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bondurant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wurds swinging wildly here.
Wurds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wurds.
Wurds lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bondurant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bondurant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bondurant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wurds as he avoids it easily.
Bondurant slips a jab and a cross from Wurds.
Wurds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wurds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bondurant is defended easily by Wurds.
Bondurant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wurds throws a series of punches but Bondurant avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Wurds scores with a four punch combination!
Wurds misses with a wild combination.
Wurds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bondurant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wurds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wurds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bondurant closes the distance and clinches up with Wurds, looking for a takedown. Bondurant pushes Wurds against the cage but Wurds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wurds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bondurant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wurds is fending him off so far but Bondurant persists. Nope, Wurds circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack Bondurant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wurds lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wurds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bondurant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wurds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bondurant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bondurant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wurds counters with a nice uppercut.

Wurds closes the distance and clinches.
Wurds lands a nice uppercut.
Bondurant prevents Wurds from breaking the clinch.
Wurds stops a takedown attempt from Bondurant.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant goes for a takedown attempt but Wurds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wurds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bondurant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wurds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bondurant momentarily.
Wurds is looking to clinch but Bondurant is avoiding it.
Bondurant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wurds tries to avoid it but Bondurant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wurds to the ground. Wurds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wurds looks to land a combination. Bondurant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wurds throws a nice looking combination but Bondurant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wurds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Bondurant is rocked!
A punch combination from Wurds misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Wurds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bondurant tries for a takedown but Wurds circles away easily
and Wurds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wurds thuds a left hand into Bondurant's body.

Bondurant tries to keep at a distance but Wurds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bondurant can't get the takedown.
Wurds wants to break free but Bondurant has control.
Wurds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Wurds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wurds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wurds is looking to break free of the clinch but Bondurant has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Wurds.
Wurds has had enough of the clinch but Bondurant keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wurds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wurds might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wurds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wurds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bondurant in his tracks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wurds is trying to push Bondurant away but Bondurant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wurds lands with a light punch inside.
Wurds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bondurant has Wurds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wurds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bondurant. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wurds manages to break the clinch.
Wurds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Bondurant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bondurant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wurds counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant shoots for a takedown but Wurds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bondurant seems to have got his legs back now.
Bondurant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wurds throws a series of punches but Bondurant moves out of range.
Bondurant shoots and misses
and Wurds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wurds looks to land a combination. Bondurant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
A combination from Wurds does no damage.
Wurds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wurds misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bondurant.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wurds cracks Bondurant with an open hand slap.
Wurds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wurds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bondurant closes the distance and clinches up with Wurds, looking for a takedown. Bondurant pushes Wurds against the cage but Wurds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alex Wurds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wurds jabs Bondurant right on the nose. Bondurant blinks but takes it well.
Wurds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wurds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bondurant circles away quickly and effectively.
Wurds lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jack Bondurant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bondurant with that takedown attempt.
Wurds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bondurant back to the cage. Wurds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bondurant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Wurds to counter with a crisp jab.
Wurds scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wurds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bondurant misses with a takedown attempt - Wurds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Wurds.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Wurds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wurds has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Wurds!
Alex Wurds opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Kadota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Apaga mas não bate kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kadota
vs
Maier

185 cm
30
200 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

187 cm
30
192 lbs
34 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER
$300

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Kadota!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadota lands with a right hand.
Maier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kadota sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Kadota misses its intended target.
Maier fails in his attempt to clinch.

Maier closes the distance and pushes Kadota back into the cage.
Maier wants to take the fight to the mat but Kadota manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takashi Kadota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.

Maier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Kadota misses.
Kadota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maier.
Nice defenses there by Maier.
Kadota stuffs the takedown attempt from Maier. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
Kadota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Kadota gets caught napping as Maier dives in and scores a takedown. Kadota manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maier is one step ahead there.

Kadota looking for a guillotine here but Maier defends easily.

Maier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kadota looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kadota looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kadota!
Maier tries to improve position but can't.
Kadota advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maier regains half guard.
Maier wants to get back to full guard.
Maier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maier.

Maier is looking for a triangle but Kadota pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kadota trying to control but Maier is working from the bottom.
Kadota cracks Maier with a solid left hand.
Kadota keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maier's head.

Maier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kadota makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Maier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kadota landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota stops Maier from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadota is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maier throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maier can't keep his opponent in guard - Kadota advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maier is looking to improve his position.
Kadota missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kadota is nestled in close to Maier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maier has a hand on Kadota's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kadota takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takashi Kadota will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kadota counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kadota.
Maier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kadota misses with a body shot

and Maier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kadota scores with a shot to the side of Maier's head.
Maier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kadota just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maier takes a shot to the head.
Maier tries to score a body lock takedown but Kadota shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takashi Kadota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.

Kadota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maier fails with the takedown.
Takashi Kadota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Maier looking to score a takedown here. Kadota is defending well but Maier drives through and ends up in Kadota's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Maier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Kadota is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maier pushes down on Kadota's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Maier seems to be looking for submissions.
Kadota is looking to control Maier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kadota avoid being mounted?

Maier is working for a submission of some sort.

Maier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kadota is just riding it out for now. Maier eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maier seems to be working for a kimura but Kadota defends the submission attempt.
Kadota tries to get to full guard but Maier has control of the leg.
Kadota is working hard here to advance position.

Maier looking for a submission but Kadota manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Kadota is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maier.
Kadota keeping full guard, as Maier tries to pass.

Kadota has his foot on Maier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maier works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maier postures up.
Maier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maier forces his way into half guard.
Maier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maier prevents Kadota from improving his position.

Maier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maier's back!
Maier rolls, trying to escape but Kadota keeps control of the position.
Sepp Maier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maier is covering up but some of the strikes from Kadota are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadota is landing with strikes. Maier can't take much more of this.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Maier tries to escape but Kadota has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Takashi Kadota will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kadota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kadota throws an off balance right hand

and Maier moves into the clinch.

Kadota is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kadota to the mat. Kadota regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Maier is pushing down on Kadota's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kadota is fighting to maintain full guard but Maier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maier with the ground and pound but Kadota uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kadota looking for a sweep. Not yet Kadota, not yet.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Kadota is retaining full guard.
Kadota trying to keep a closed guard but Maier is proving a slippery customer.
Maier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kadota's guard.

Kadota is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Maier frees his head nicely. Oh but Kadota has switched to an armbar! Maier is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Takashi Kadota!
Takashi Kadota retains his middleweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Hawking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawking kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hawking
vs
Mendes

175 cm
37
153 lbs
34 - 13 - 0

180 cm
31
155 lbs
27 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!)
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Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawking avoids the head kick by Mendes.
Mendes tries to clinch up

and Hawking counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hawking.

Mendes has an active guard here but Hawking has managed to pass into half guard.
Hawking throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mendes wants to control but Hawking passes easily into half guard.
Hawking is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hawking throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Hawking lands strikes from half guard.
Hawking not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
Hawking won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
Hawking postures up and lands a big shot to Mendes's brow.
Hawking loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.

Hawking drops back looking for a leg! Mendes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendes manages to kick Hawking off! Hawking jumps back into Mendes's guard.
Hawking preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawking throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawking postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.
Hawking trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawking with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendes wants to improve his position but instead Hawking has moved into half guard.
Mendes is controlling Hawking's trapped leg to prevent Hawking from advancing to side control.
Mendes trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is doing well to control the position and prevent Hawking from advancing to side control.
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawking pushes down on Mendes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hawking lands strikes from half guard.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Hawking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendes is looking to control Hawking's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Hawking works his way into side control.
Hawking is putting a hurting on Mendes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hawking cracks Mendes with a big right hand but Mendes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawking lands some shots froms side control.
Hawking lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mendes down.
Mendes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
Hawking landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendes holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hawking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawking has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mendes tries to clinch up but Hawking circles away and keeps his distance.
Jesus Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mendes closes the distance and pushes Hawking back into the cage.
Mendes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mendes landing knees to the body.
Hawking on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hawking on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mendes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawking has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mendes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawking.
Mendes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawking has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mendes missing with knees to the body.
Hawking pushes Mendes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawking digs a right hand underneath Mendes's ribcage. Mendes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Mendes tries to land knees in the clinch but Hawking avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawking trying to stall but Mendes improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hawking taking a breather.
Hawking content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawking lands a left hand.
Hawking misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes with a knee to the head.

It looks like Stephen Hawking has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mendes as Hawking tries to tie him up.

Hawking has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mendes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mendes just trying to survive but Hawking is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hawking doesn't have the hooks in and Mendes manages to turn into his guard.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Hawking gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendes 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.
Mendes trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendes has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mendes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendes is looking to stall here but Hawking recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
Mendes trying to control but Hawking is working from the bottom.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Hawking gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hawking stands and throws Mendes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hawking is working Mendes over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawking scoring with punches and elbows.
Hawking working the body and head with strikes.

Mendes is rocked!
Hawking lands a nice forearm strike.
Mendes is still in real trouble! Can Hawking finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hawking in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hawking cracks Mendes with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hawking immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mendes is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hawking!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Hawking!
Post fight, Stephen Hawking stared into the camera and said 'I am the best lookin, smartest and baddest man on this planet !!! NO ONE CAN DEFEAT ME !!! '.