HFC 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Snabel
vs
Elephant

190 cm
18
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rutger Snabel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Elephant !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Snabel. Those never looked like landing.
Snabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elephant .

Elephant throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Snabel tumbling to the canvas!

Snabel is rocked!

It looks like Rutger Snabel has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elephant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elephant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snabel is looking to stand up but Elephant isn't so interested in that idea.
Elephant content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eugene Elephant wasn't active enough on the ground.
Elephant tries to close the distance and clinch but Snabel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snabel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nice combo by Elephant ! Oh, that's hurt him - Snabel falls to the canvas and Elephant follows him into side control.
Oh Snabel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snabel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Elephant grinds an elbow into Snabel's temple.
Snabel is trying to get back to his feet.
Elephant staying calm.
A big shot lands for Elephant ! That's hurt Snabel! Will he recover? Elephant fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugene Elephant !

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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 Harry Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Scott is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Burke
vs
Scott

170 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Burke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott has a takedown stuffed.
Scott defending well as Burke loads up on a big left hand.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burke.
Burke lands the left hand.

It looks like Roger Scott has been cut.

Burke has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott letting Burke take a breather here.
Burke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burke lands a shoulder strike.
Burke lands a nice uppercut.
Burke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Burke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott looking for a takedown.
Burke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Burke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott goes for a takedown attempt but Burke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harry Burke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Scott.
Burke loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.

Burke clinches up against the cage.
Scott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burke lands a shoulder strike.
Burke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burke scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Nice body punch from Burke - that landed with a thud.
Scott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scott looks winded!

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

Scott is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burke dips a shoulder and cracks Scott with a mighty uppercut! Scott falls back against the cage and Burke unloads with a barrage of strikes! Scott is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Burke screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Burke!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hicks (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.

McQueen
vs
Hicks

181 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from McQueen misses.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
McQueen throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
McQueen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
McQueen throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
A jab from McQueen misses.
Hicks moves out of range as McQueen strikes.
McQueen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hicks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McQueen is fending him off so far but Hicks persists. Nope, McQueen circles away and we're back to standing.
McQueen blocks a head kick by Hicks.
McQueen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hicks.
Hicks moves away from the strike by McQueen.
McQueen throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from McQueen misses.
Lance McQueen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hicks moves into the clinch.
McQueen has Hicks pressed against the cage.
McQueen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQueen throws a head punch that misses.
Hicks letting McQueen take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from McQueen.
McQueen gets underhooks to prevent Hicks's takedown attempt.
McQueen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McQueen fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McQueen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McQueen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McQueen throws out the jab.
Hicks throws a nice looking combination but McQueen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hicks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks swinging wildly here.
McQueen thows a left - swing and a miss!
McQueen avoids a kick to the body.
Hicks thuds a left hand into McQueen's body.
Hicks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lance McQueen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hicks.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but McQueen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks blocks a jab.
McQueen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but McQueen shows good takedown defense.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from McQueen.
McQueen scores with a jab. Hicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McQueen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hicks thows a body shot but no joy.
McQueen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
McQueen connects with a right hand. Hicks shakes it off.
Hicks defending well as McQueen loads up on a big left hand.
McQueen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks slips a straight right by McQueen.
McQueen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Hicks thows a body shot but no joy.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from McQueen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks scores with a nice head shot.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McQueen throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
McQueen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from McQueen finds it's way through Hicks's defenses.

Hicks is rocked!
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McQueen throws out the jab.
McQueen staying out of range there.
Hicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McQueen misses with an uppercut
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McQueen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McQueen loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
McQueen throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQueen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McQueen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hicks's hands.
McQueen swings widly with a right hand
and Hicks counters with a head kick. That will keep McQueen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McQueen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McQueen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McQueen scores with a shot to the body.
McQueen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks fails with the takedown.
McQueen throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McQueen as he avoids it easily.
Hicks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McQueen. That did some damage!
Hicks is trying desperately to land a takedown but McQueen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hicks.
McQueen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McQueen scores with a jab to the body.
George Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQueen misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hicks counters with a series of strikes. McQueen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hicks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McQueen throws a big shot that misses.
McQueen throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Hicks moves out of range as McQueen strikes.
McQueen throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks closes the distance but McQueen moves to the side
and McQueen counters with a stiff right hand.
McQueen thows a body shot but no joy.
McQueen misses with a hook.
McQueen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McQueen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McQueen takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks tries to clinch but McQueen is having none of it.
Hicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for McQueen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks feints a jab promting McQueen to slip. Hicks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McQueen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McQueen missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hicks dives in and scores a takedown into McQueen's guard.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McQueen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hicks wants to stand and escape but instead McQueen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McQueen stands up from Hicks's guard - McQueen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but McQueen circles away.
Lance McQueen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hicks.
A head kick misses from Hicks.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McQueen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McQueen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
McQueen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McQueen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McQueen throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQueen.
Hicks shoots in looking for a takedown. McQueen tries to sprawl out of it but Hicks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McQueen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McQueen throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
McQueen misses with a hook.
McQueen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for McQueen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks tries to score with a low kick but McQueen moves his leg out of the way.
Lance McQueen is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQueen jabbing away but nothing is landing.

McQueen gets a clinch.
McQueen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance McQueen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McQueen.
McQueen lands with a straight right. Hicks didn't see that one coming.
McQueen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQueen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
McQueen throws a hook but Hicks avoids it easily.
McQueen throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Hicks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McQueen defends it nicely.
McQueen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but McQueen circles away.
Hicks throws a series of punches but McQueen moves out of range.
Hicks works over McQueen's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQueen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a nice looking combination but McQueen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hicks misses with a takedown
and McQueen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lance McQueen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hicks.
McQueen cracks Hicks with a hook to the temple - Hicks is on wobbly legs here! McQueen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hicks falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McQueen wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lance McQueen!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Bleu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Showcase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showcase is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seven Devils. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bleu
vs
Showcase

190 cm
19
224 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

191 cm
20
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Sex Panther Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerard Bleu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Showcase!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showcase throws a lazy head kick
and Bleu counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Casey Showcase has been cut.
Bleu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Showcase ducks under a wild hook from Bleu.
Bleu is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bleu. Showcase does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bleu misses with a hook.
Bleu slips a jab from Showcase.
Bleu tries a head kick but it misses.
Bleu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Showcase doesn't seem bothered though.
Showcase lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Showcase throws out a loose jab but Bleu uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Showcase blocks a head kick by Bleu.

Showcase gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bleu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bleu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bleu lands a nice shot to the body.

Bleu breaks from the clinch.
Bleu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleu digs a good body shot into Showcase's ribs.
Showcase looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Showcase takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bleu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bleu throws a body punch but Showcase moves out of range.
Bleu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bleu.
A jab lands there for Bleu.

Showcase is rocked!

That has opened up Casey Showcase's cut even more.
Showcase takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bleu looks to score with a jab to the body but Showcase is just out of range.
Bleu looks to land a body kick but Showcase moved away.
Gerard Bleu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Showcase.
Showcase takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Showcase is still on wobbly legs! Can Bleu finish him?
Showcase gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bleu points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Showcase wakes up just in time to hear Bleu thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerard Bleu!
Our winner, Gerard Bleu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halo Olah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Olah
vs
Hunter

199 cm
19
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Halo Olah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cassius Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws a jab when Olah was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt
and Olah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Cassius Hunter has been cut.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Olah, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes Olah against the cage but Olah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olah stuffs the takedown.
Halo Olah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Hunter.
Olah tries to work over Hunter's front leg with a kick but Hunter checks it.

Hunter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hunter is trying to control the action in half guard but Olah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Olah wants to get back to full guard.
Olah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.

Hunter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Olah is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cassius Hunter!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Guevera
vs
Il

168 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Guevera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jong Il!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Il tries for a takedown but Guevera circles away easily

and Guevera counters with a single leg into guard. Il didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Guevera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guevera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Il 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.
Guevera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Il works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Il had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guevera defends it easily.

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

Il is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guevera defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Il looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guevera lands a couple of digs.
Guevera won't allow Il to sweep him here.
Guevera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Il works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Il had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guevera defends it easily.
Il is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevera gets full guard.

Guevera 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! Il rolls with it to try and escape but Guevera cranks on the arm and Il is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Guevera!
Mario Guevera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Berzins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Little Foot's chin.

Berzins
vs
Foot

163 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Little Foot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berzins was well out of range. Poor timing from Foot.
A jab from Foot misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Foot misses the target.

Berzins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Foot to the ground. Berzins is now in Foot's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Foot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Foot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berzins is aware though and is defending well.
Berzins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Foot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berzins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berzins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Berzins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berzins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Berzins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Foot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Berzins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Berzins throws a strike aimed at the side of Foot's head but Foot avoids it well.
Foot sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Berzins seems content to control.
Berzins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Foot for as long as he can get away with.
Berzins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berzins tries to pass to full mount but Foot defends it.
Foot is looking for a sweep. Berzins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Berzins is looking for a kimura here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berzins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Berzins 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.
Berzins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berzins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berzins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Foot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berzins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins misses with a head shot. Foot uses the momentum to regain guard.
Berzins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berzins stands and throws Foot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foot gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Berzins unloads with some shots from mount but Foot bucks and avoids them well.
Berzins controlling the position easily from mount.
Berzins landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Berzins working for a guillotine from mount but Foot is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Foot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Little Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzins takes a swing at Foot's ribcage but misses.
Berzins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berzins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foot motions for Berzins to come forward. Foot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Foot misses its intended target.
Berzins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Foot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berzins moves away.
Berzins throws a jab when Foot was well out of range.
Berzins swings for the body but Foot moves out of range.
Foot misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot throws a looping overhand right but Berzins ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Foot finds it's way through Berzins's defenses.
Foot lands a nice looking body shot.
Foot looks to throw the jab but Berzins is out of range.
Foot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Berzins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berzins lands in his opponent's guard.
Berzins controlling from the top position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Foot is not content to let Berzins control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foot is looking for a sweep.

Berzins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Berzins tries for a kimura but Foot is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins tries to score with some ground and pound. Foot controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Berzins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berzins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Foot is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzins working away.
The ground and pound from Berzins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Berzins tries for a kimura but Foot is defending well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foot manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Berzins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berzins tries to get out of the position.
Berzins is not content to let Foot control the position.
Berzins is controlling Foot's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berzins trying to control but Foot postures up.
Berzins tries to get to full guard but Foot has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Berzins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Foot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berzins momentarily.
Berzins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foot manages to avoid it.
Foot throws a good cross that connects.
Foot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Foot jabs Berzins right on the nose. Berzins blinks but takes it well.
Foot scores with a hook.
Foot tries for a takedown but Berzins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Foot lands with a good body shot.
Berzins misses with a hook.
Foot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berzins on the side of the head.
Foot closes the distance and clinches up with Berzins, looking for a takedown. Foot pushes Berzins against the cage but Berzins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berzins slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Foot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berzins.

Berzins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

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

Berzins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berzins stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins is trying to control the action in half guard but Foot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Josh Berzins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Berzins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berzins trying to control from half guard but Foot is working away.

Foot actively working from the bottom here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berzins seems to be working for a kimura but Foot defends the submission attempt.
Foot tries to get to full guard but Berzins has control of the leg.
Berzins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Foot to regain full guard.
Berzins wants to control from the top but Foot keeps moving.
Berzins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berzins slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Berzins wants to work for an arm triangle but Foot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berzins throwing shots but Foot is blocking nicely.
Berzins throwing shots but Foot is blocking nicely.

Berzins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzins.
Foot looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Berzins is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Berzins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berzins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Berzins!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Berzins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Tischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ovlla Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tischer comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like A Freakshow. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ovlla Joikhaaja enters the cage!

Tischer
vs
Joikhaaja

200 cm
19
201 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Tischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ovlla Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja misses with a takedown

and Tischer moves into the clinch.
Tischer lands with a right to the head.
Tischer lands with a short shot to the head.
Tischer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tischer throws an elbow but it misses.
Tischer lands an elbow inside.
Joikhaaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joikhaaja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tischer is defending well.
Marcus Tischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ovlla Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tischer walks away with a smile on his face. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tischer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joikhaaja moves out of range as Tischer throws a body kick.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a double leg but Tischer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tischer slaps away a takedown attempt from Joikhaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Tischer.
Tischer misses with a straight left.
Joikhaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tischer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tischer instigates a clinch.
Joikhaaja looking to stall.
Tischer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joikhaaja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tischer prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tischer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joikhaaja's brow.
Joikhaaja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tischer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tischer lands with a right to the head.
Tischer lands a right hand.
Tischer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joikhaaja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tischer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joikhaaja shoots in but Tischer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tischer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tischer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joikhaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tischer's waist but Tischer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joikhaaja off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tischer stuffs the takedown attempt from Joikhaaja. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Tischer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joikhaaja.
Tischer misses with an uppercut.
Joikhaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tischer is fending him off so far but Joikhaaja persists. Nope, Tischer circles away and we're back to standing.

Tischer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tischer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Joikhaaja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tischer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tischer leaves Joikhaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joikhaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Tischer.
Joikhaaja dives in and grabs Tischer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tischer pushes down on Joikhaaja's head and hops out.
Tischer throws a series of punches but Joikhaaja avoids them all with ease.

Joikhaaja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tischer struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tischer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joikhaaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tischer is not content to let Joikhaaja control the position.
Tischer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tischer sneaks back into half guard.
Joikhaaja thows a huge punch but Tischer dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja thows a huge punch but Tischer dodges it nicely.
Tischer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tischer tries to get out of the position.
Tischer tries to kick Joikhaaja off but Joikhaaja keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tischer is refusing to be controlled, as Joikhaaja sits in half guard.
Tischer is trying to maintain the position but Joikhaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
Tischer won't allow Joikhaaja to pass to mount.
Joikhaaja drops an elbow to the side of Tischer's head.
Joikhaaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tischer is pressing down on Joikhaaja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tischer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tischer trying to keep a closed guard but Joikhaaja is proving a slippery customer.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes but missing.
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 Marcus Tischer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Joikhaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Tischer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joikhaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joikhaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tischer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tischer as he avoids it easily.
Marcus Tischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ovlla Joikhaaja.

Tischer moves into range and clinches up with Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja has Tischer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tischer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joikhaaja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tischer prevents it.
Tischer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tischer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joikhaaja backwards.
Joikhaaja blocking some punches.
Joikhaaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tischer walks away with a smile on his face. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tischer cracks Joikhaaja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joikhaaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tischer. Tischer obviously looking to wear him down.
Joikhaaja slips a jab from Tischer.
Tischer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joikhaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tischer is fending him off so far but Joikhaaja persists. Nope, Tischer circles away and we're back to standing.
Tischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joikhaaja moves away.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tischer scores with a decent looking hook.
Tischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Joikhaaja.
Tischer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joikhaaja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tischer. Joikhaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.

Joikhaaja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tischer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tischer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tischer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joikhaaja trying to control but Tischer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tischer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja advances to half guard.
Tischer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joikhaaja connects with a nice short shot to Tischer's temple.
Ground and pound from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja lands strikes from half guard.
Joikhaaja working Tischer over with strikes.
Joikhaaja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tischer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Joikhaaja manages to pass to mount!
Tischer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joikhaaja on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Joikhaaja cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tischer bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Joikhaaja and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ovlla Joikhaaja!

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