Galaxy 85: Wayward Son PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziggy Stardust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Wiley - Take That. Jason Lee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lee
vs
Stardust

185 cm
36
195 lbs
25 - 26 - 1

180 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 25 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ziggy Stardust!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws an off balance right hand

and Stardust holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stardust blocks it with crossed arms.
Stardust tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
Stardust is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stardust.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stardust lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.

Stardust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stardust backs up against the cage.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stardust wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Stardust fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.

Stardust breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust moves out of range as Lee strikes.

Stardust gets a takedown into half guard.
Stardust with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stardust stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stardust is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Stardust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stardust working some strikes from top position.
Stardust preventing the sweep.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stardust on the ground.
Stardust is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Stardust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stardust with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stardust postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Stardust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stardust trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Stardust throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee is pulling down on Stardust's head. It's preventing any offense from Stardust, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stardust keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Stardust slips an elbow through the middle.
Stardust with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee keeping full guard, as Stardust tries to pass.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee is trying to keep Stardust in close.
Stardust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Lee is looking for a triangle but Stardust pushes his legs off easily.
Lee is looking to stand up but Stardust isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stardust landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Stardust working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Stardust stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stardust passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stardust wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Stardust looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stardust lands a nice short elbow.
Lee wants to control but Stardust is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stardust has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stardust is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stardust working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stardust lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stardust throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Stardust is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee trying to control but Stardust postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust 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.

Stardust stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stardust scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stardust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Stardust controlling him for the moment.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stardust is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee 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.
Stardust slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Stardust swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stardust's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stardust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stardust not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Stardust is retaining full guard.
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.

Stardust throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stardust wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stardust is on top in guard.
Stardust throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stardust is one step ahead there.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ziggy Stardust has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throwing strikes but missing.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stardust's guard.
Stardust is trying to keep Lee in close.
Stardust keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stardust is on top in guard.
Stardust connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stardust lands a couple of elbows.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stardust wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
Stardust connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Stardust throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Stardust postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee keeping full guard, as Stardust tries to pass.
Stardust working some strikes from top position.
Stardust stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Stardust passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stardust is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stardust throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stardust working Lee over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stardust trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.

Lee working for a triangle but Stardust defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Stardust from controlling successfully.

Stardust thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stardust cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Stardust throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee is pulling down on Stardust's head to control his posture.
Lee controls Stardust momentarily but Stardust frees himself.
Stardust lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stardust throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee tries to clinch but Stardust is having none of it.

Lee has closed the distance and engaged Stardust in a clinch.
Stardust blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee tries to work over Stardust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.

Stardust manages to pull guard.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ziggy Stardust!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaune Scally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Donahue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Scally
vs
Donahue

165 cm
35
188 lbs
13 - 18 - 0

195 cm
28
190 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaune Scally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Skip Donahue!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scally.
Scally with a lazy takedown attempt
and Donahue makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Nice combo by Donahue! Oh, that's hurt him - Scally falls to the canvas and Donahue follows him into side control.

Scally is rocked!

It looks like Shaune Scally has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scally is being controlled here.
Oh Scally is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scally is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scally seems a little lost for a moment, as Donahue dominates the positioning.
Scally seems to have got his legs back now.

Donahue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scally is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scally being controlled for a moment.
Scally is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donahue happy to just control the position for now.
Scally tries to bench press Donahue off him but Donahue keeps the position.
Donahue content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Scally is looking to regain half guard here but Donahue keeps moving and retains side control.
Donahue cracks Scally with a big right hand but Scally just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee asks Donahue politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Donahue prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Donahue stands up and beckons Scally to his feet.
Scally has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scally tries for a takedown but Donahue circles away easily

and Donahue counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Donahue.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaune Scally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donahue is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Donahue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scally.
Scally is breathing heavily.
Donahue stalling against the cage.
Scally is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donahue is defending well.
Scally is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donahue is defending well.

Donahue works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donahue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scally might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Donahue has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Scally is looking for a triangle here but Donahue uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Donahue controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scally sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Donahue stalling.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Skip Donahue wasn't active enough on the ground.
Donahue cracks Scally with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Scally shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Donahue clinches with his opponent.

Donahue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scally tries for a takedown but Donahue circles away easily

and Donahue counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Donahue.
Donahue stalls.
Scally has Donahue pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Donahue manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skip Donahue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaune Scally's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Donahue has Scally up against the cage in a clinch.
Scally changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Donahue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scally looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donahue closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Donahue moves into the clinch successfully.
Donahue scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scally is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Donahue gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaune Scally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Donahue prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donahue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scally looking for a takedown.

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

Donahue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scally tries for a takedown but Donahue manages to get underhooks.
Donahue lands a nice uppercut.
Scally goes for a takedown attempt but Donahue pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scally tries for a takedown but Donahue circles away easily
and Donahue counters with a straight right hand.
Skip Donahue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donahue lands a brutal uppercut that launches Scally off his feet! Scally tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skip Donahue!

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 Harry Nutzack Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Spaten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutzack Jnr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scream and Shoot the metal version. Spaten has chosen Knockin Boots by Candyman as his entrance music. Goran Spaten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nutzack Jnr
vs
Spaten

175 cm
26
160 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

185 cm
34
168 lbs
11 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Nutzack Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goran Spaten!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Nutzack Jnr. Those never looked like landing.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Nutzack Jnr gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Nutzack Jnr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Nutzack Jnr decides to stand back up. Nutzack Jnr steps back and let's Spaten get back to his feet.
Spaten tries to clinch up but Nutzack Jnr circles away and keeps his distance.
Spaten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nutzack Jnr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spaten is looking to clinch.
Spaten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nutzack Jnr momentarily.
Nutzack Jnr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spaten dodges the punch combination from Nutzack Jnr.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spaten. Nutzack Jnr shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spaten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nutzack Jnr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Spaten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Spaten.

It looks like Harry Nutzack Jnr has been cut.
Nutzack Jnr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nutzack Jnr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Spaten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Spaten.
Nice shot by Nutzack Jnr.
Spaten tries a head kick but it misses.
Nutzack Jnr throws a right and a left that Spaten avoids nicely.

Spaten instigates a clinch.

Spaten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nutzack Jnr swats away the attempt to clinch by Spaten.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spaten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spaten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nutzack Jnr tries to bum rush Spaten with a series of wild strikes but Spaten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spaten defends it nicely.
Spaten tries to clinch but Nutzack Jnr is having none of it.
Spaten scores with a head kick. Nutzack Jnr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spaten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spaten throws a hook but Nutzack Jnr blocks it.
Spaten throws a right and a left that Nutzack Jnr avoids nicely.
Nutzack Jnr keeps the fight on the outside.
Nutzack Jnr with a poor takedown
and Spaten counters with a left and a right that stings Nutzack Jnr.

Nutzack Jnr is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Nutzack Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spaten darts in trying to clinch
and Nutzack Jnr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spaten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spaten scores with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spaten fakes the leg kick and cracks Nutzack Jnr in the body.
Nutzack Jnr tries to score with a low kick but Spaten moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy left from Spaten finds it's target.
Nutzack Jnr throws a lazy right hand but Spaten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spaten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harry Nutzack Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spaten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nutzack Jnr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spaten back to the cage. Nutzack Jnr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spaten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Spaten.
Spaten tries to clinch but Nutzack Jnr is having none of it.
Spaten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nutzack Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spaten blocks a low kick nicely.
Spaten swinging wildly here.
A head kick by Spaten misses
and Nutzack Jnr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutzack Jnr throws a right hand that Spaten ducks under and follows up with a left that Spaten also avoids with ease.
Nutzack Jnr feints and then cracks Spaten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spaten down.
A head kick from Spaten lands but Nutzack Jnr takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Nutzack Jnr.
Nutzack Jnr delivers a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Nutzack Jnr.
Nutzack Jnr misses with the combination.
Nutzack Jnr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spaten pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nutzack Jnr back to the cage. Spaten follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spaten wants to clinch.
Nutzack Jnr throws a combination. Spaten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Goran Spaten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Nutzack Jnr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nutzack Jnr misses with a two punch combination.

Spaten is rocked!
Nutzack Jnr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nutzack Jnr shoots in looking for a takedown but Spaten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nutzack Jnr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Nutzack Jnr. Those never looked like landing.
Spaten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nutzack Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harry Nutzack Jnr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nutzack Jnr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spaten.
Spaten tries to clinch up but Nutzack Jnr circles away and keeps his distance.
Harry Nutzack Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Nutzack Jnr looks for the body kick but Spaten saw that one coming.
Nutzack Jnr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Spaten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spaten unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spaten looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Spaten breaks the clinch.
Nutzack Jnr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a body kick.
Spaten scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Spaten.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a low kick.
Spaten is looking to clinch but Nutzack Jnr is avoiding it.
Spaten slaps away a takedown attempt from Nutzack Jnr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spaten misses the shot to the body.
Nutzack Jnr throws a nice looking combination but Spaten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spaten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nutzack Jnr counters with a left and a right that stings Spaten.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a combination
and Spaten counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nutzack Jnr.
Nutzack Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Spaten tries to clinch but Nutzack Jnr moves out of range.
Spaten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spaten wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Nutzack Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nutzack Jnr blocks a head kick by Spaten.
Spaten staying out of range there.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a low kick.
Spaten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spaten shoots for a takedown but Nutzack Jnr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spaten tries to clinch but Nutzack Jnr is having none of it.
Nutzack Jnr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spaten tries a head kick but it misses.
Nutzack Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spaten is out of range.
Spaten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nutzack Jnr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spaten wants to clinch.
Nutzack Jnr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nutzack Jnr swats away the attempt to clinch by Spaten.
Spaten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nutzack Jnr swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Spaten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spaten tries a knee to the head but Nutzack Jnr blocks it.

Nutzack Jnr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spaten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nutzack Jnr throws a nice looking combination but Spaten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Spaten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spaten slips a jab and a cross from Nutzack Jnr.
Nutzack Jnr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spaten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spaten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutzack Jnr.
Spaten lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spaten stuffs the takedown attempt from Nutzack Jnr. Nutzack Jnr gets slowly back to his feet.
Nutzack Jnr works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Spaten misses.
Spaten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nutzack Jnr's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nutzack Jnr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spaten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nutzack Jnr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Goran Spaten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harry Nutzack Jnr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Spaten throws a head kick that Nutzack Jnr semi-blocks.
Oh Nutzack Jnr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Spaten lands a heavy head kick that drops Nutzack Jnr. The ref tackles Spaten to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Nutzack Jnr was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Goran Spaten!
Goran Spaten took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's All 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Sakkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sakkinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rotten Sound - Burden. 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.

Sakkinen
vs
Castillo

185 cm
25
186 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

195 cm
37
211 lbs
22 - 19 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikko Sakkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakkinen dodges the punch combination from Castillo.
Some wild striking there from Castillo.
Sakkinen tries to clinch there but Castillo circles away.
Castillo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakkinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Castillo's head.

It looks like Ozzie Castillo has been cut.
Castillo connects with a looping right hand.
Castillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakkinen.
Castillo misses with a looping left.
Castillo throws a combination. Sakkinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castillo momentarily.
Castillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Castillo feints with a jab and clips Sakkinen right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Sakkinen is sent crashing into the canvas and Castillo leaps in for the kill! Sakkinen tries to get to his feet but Castillo is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Sakkinen is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozzie Castillo!
Our winner, Ozzie Castillo, 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tasos Ieronymakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Weimar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weimar has chosen Enter The Sandman by Metallica as his entrance music. Tasos Ieronymakis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Franz Weimar's chin.

Ieronymakis
vs
Weimar

193 cm
23
260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
29
233 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tasos Ieronymakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Weimar!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ieronymakis throws a right hand that Weimar ducks under and follows up with a left that Weimar also avoids with ease.
Ieronymakis throws a chopping leg kick but Weimar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Weimar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Weimar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Weimar seems to be working for a kimura but Ieronymakis defends the submission attempt.

Weimar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weimar wants to take a breather but Ieronymakis is having none of it.
Ieronymakis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Weimar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ieronymakis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weimar defends well.
Ieronymakis tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weimar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ieronymakis is keeping the position for now.
Weimar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ieronymakis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weimar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weimar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ieronymakis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ieronymakis 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.
Weimar stands and throws Ieronymakis's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Weimar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Weimar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ieronymakis tries to buck Weimar off but Weimar is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weimar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Weimar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ieronymakis wants to control but Weimar postures up.

Weimar swings around for an armbar but Ieronymakis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weimar's guard.

Weimar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ieronymakis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ieronymakis 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.
Ieronymakis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

Weimar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ieronymakis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ieronymakis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weimar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weimar is looking to stand up but Ieronymakis isn't so interested in that idea.
Ieronymakis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weimar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weimar keeping moving, preventing Ieronymakis from controlling successfully.
Weimar wants to sweep here but Ieronymakis controlling him for the moment.
Weimar wants to stand up but Ieronymakis is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weimar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Weimar working for a triangle but Ieronymakis defends it easily.

Weimar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ieronymakis has passed into half guard!

Ieronymakis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ieronymakis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franz Weimar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Weimar shoots in looking for a takedown but Ieronymakis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weimar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ieronymakis misses with a series of wild punches.
Weimar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ieronymakis. That's going to slow Weimar down.
Franz Weimar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weimar closes the distance and clinches up with Ieronymakis, looking for a takedown. Weimar pushes Ieronymakis against the cage but Ieronymakis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Weimar wants to slow Ieronymakis down by chopping away at his legs.
Franz Weimar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weimar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weimar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ieronymakis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weimar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Weimar is breathing heavily.

A big head kick from Ieronymakis and Weimar is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Weimar is rocked!
Ieronymakis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weimar is still in real trouble! Can Ieronymakis finish him?
Franz Weimar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ieronymakis pushes down on Weimar's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Ieronymakis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ieronymakis lands a big elbow - Weimar is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ieronymakis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tasos Ieronymakis!
During a confident post fight interview, Tasos Ieronymakis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrance Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrance Adams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Adams
vs
Maximov

188 cm
30
265 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

195 cm
22
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Sydney BEAST Clothing

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrance Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams wants to slow Maximov down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Oleg Maximov has been cut.
Maximov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Maximov moved out of range nicely.
Maximov throws a combination that misses
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Maximov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
Lawrance Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Maximov misses.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Maximov's head but Maximov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Maximov avoids the head kick by Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands with a straight right. Maximov didn't see that one coming.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Maximov moves away and avoids it.
Maximov misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Maximov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams lands a jab.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Maximov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams scores with a sloppy right hand. Maximov should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Maximov.
Adams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maximov lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Lawrance Adams has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams throws a body punch but Maximov moves out of range.
Adams takes a swing at Maximov's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maximov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Maximov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maximov misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Maximov.
Maximov sizes up Adams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a hook but Maximov avoids it easily.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
Maximov throws a head kick that Adams semi-blocks.
Maximov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximov defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Maximov misses with a few strikes there.
Maximov scores with a body shot.
Maximov moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Adams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maximov ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams throws a series of punches but Maximov avoids them all with ease.
Maximov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Maximov lunges at Adams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adams's hand.
Adams looks to land a combination but Maximov avoids it well.
Maximov moves away from the strike by Adams.
No joy there for Maximov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maximov's head.
Maximov slips a straight right by Adams.
Maximov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Maximov moved out of range nicely.
Maximov moves away from the strike by Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maximov ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Maximov misses with a wild combination.
Maximov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adams throws a series of punches but Maximov moves out of range.
Maximov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adams if he has to take too many more of those.
Maximov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximov on the side of the head.
Adams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maximov counters with an inside leg kick.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Maximov misses with a wild combination.
Adams throws a low kick but Maximov moves out of range easily.
Maximov slips a jab from Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Adams is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oleg Maximov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrance Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams misses with a combination
and Maximov counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maximov throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Maximov.
Maximov staying out of range there.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Maximov.
Adams with a hook.
Maximov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adams rather than just go for the knockout.
Maximov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams throws a right hand that Maximov ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximov also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Maximov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Maximov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maximov.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maximov.

Maximov clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maximov.
Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maximov crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Maximov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Maximov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Maximov.
Maximov misses with an elbow strike.
Adams being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maximov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maximov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximov lands a nice knee to the body.
Maximov scores a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maximov.

Maximov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximov lands a nice shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oleg Maximov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximov is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maximov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Maximov scores with a jab to the body.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maximov counters with a right hand to the body.

Maximov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maximov is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Maximov - that landed with a thud.

Maximov breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximov scores with a body shot.
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!
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maximov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the cage. Maximov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximov. That's going to slow Adams down.
Maximov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maximov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maximov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Maximov has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Maximov landing knees to the body.
Adams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Maximov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximov throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Maximov swinging wildly here.
Maximov ducks under a wild hook from Adams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximov.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Maximov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Maximov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maximov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams throws a right hand that misses
and Maximov counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Adams! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Maximov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Maximov!
Post fight, Oleg Maximov took to the microphone: 'Yes'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Coulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hatake
vs
Coulter

200 cm
24
280 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

192 cm
31
242 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakashi Hatake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Coulter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coulter moves into the clinch.

Coulter breaks from the clinch.

Hatake gets a takedown into half guard.
Hatake prevents Coulter from improving his position.
Hatake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coulter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Hatake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coulter defends it well.
Coulter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hatake has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Coulter gets back to half guard.
Hatake is trying to control the action in half guard but Coulter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Hatake wants to work for an arm triangle but Coulter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coulter wants to improve his position but Hatake is controlling well.

Hatake seems to be looking for submissions.
Coulter is trying to stand up here but Hatake is controlling him well.

Hatake seems to be working for a kimura but Coulter defends the submission attempt.
Coulter has his hands clasped together around Hatake's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coulter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hatake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coulter dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coulter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Coulter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coulter trying to control but Hatake is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakashi Hatake!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Aconte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Aconte
vs
Schindler

180 cm
24
165 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

174 cm
32
169 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Aconte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Schindler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schindler lands a head kick!
A punch combination from Schindler misses.
Magnus Aconte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aconte with a poor takedown
and Schindler counters with a thumping low kick.
Aconte throws a right hand that Schindler ducks under and follows up with a left that Schindler also avoids with ease.
Aconte with a lazy takedown attempt

and Schindler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aconte!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schindler is looking to take a break and control but Aconte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aconte taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schindler looks up at the clock and then as Aconte takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schindler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aconte tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aconte being controlled for a moment.
Aconte tries to buck Schindler off but Schindler is having none of it.
Schindler is putting a hurting on Aconte here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler trying to control the position but Aconte is working away.
Check out the look on Schindler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schindler trying to control the action but Aconte is working from the bottom.
Aconte looking for a sweep but Schindler has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Aconte tries to reverse the position but Schindler maintains control.
Schindler wants to control the pace but Aconte is squirming around nicely.
Aconte is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler controlling his opponent.
Schindler prevents Aconte from getting the reversal.
Schindler controlling from the full mount.
Schindler tries to control but Aconte wriggling away.
Schindler is landing with some decent strikes but Aconte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Schindler cracks Aconte with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Schindler lands a nice shot to the head.
Schindler unloading with bombs!
Aconte flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Schindler content just to control the position here.
Schindler wants to control the pace but Aconte is squirming around nicely.
Aconte swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Schindler controlling from mount.
Schindler wants to control the pace but Aconte is squirming around nicely.
Aconte is trying to escape the mount.
Aconte is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schindler trying to control but Aconte is having none of it.
Schindler controlling from mount.
Schindler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schindler controlling his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kurt Schindler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Aconte shoots for a double leg takedown but Schindler sprawls well. He's pushed Aconte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aconte fails with the takedown
and Schindler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aconte really felt that one!
Magnus Aconte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Schindler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aconte did well to prevent Schindler getting side control.
Schindler trying to pass the guard but Aconte defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aconte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schindler works his way into side control.
Aconte is trying to get back to half guard.
Schindler tries to advance to mount but Aconte denies him.
Schindler takes a little break here. Aconte wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Schindler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aconte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aconte is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Schindler tries to move to mount but Aconte blocks the move with his legs.
Aconte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schindler not doing much here.

Aconte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schindler moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aconte is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aconte tries to bench press Schindler off him but Schindler keeps the position.
Schindler advances nicely into full mount.
Schindler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Schindler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Aconte really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schindler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Schindler looking to control but Aconte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schindler controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aconte is trying desperately to improve position.
Schindler content just to control the position here.
Schindler looking to control but Aconte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aconte manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Aconte has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Schindler escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Schindler!
Schindler is looking to take a break and control but Aconte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aconte is trying to improve his position.
Schindler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aconte some visible discomfort.
Schindler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aconte keeps working.
Schindler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Schindler prevents Aconte from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler lands a big shot there that rocks Aconte but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aconte's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Schindler controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Schindler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Aconte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aconte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schindler scores with a leg kick.
Aconte with a poor takedown

and Schindler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schindler content to control rather than advance.
Schindler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aconte is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler trying to control but Aconte is having none of it.
Aconte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kurt Schindler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aconte gets back to half guard.
Schindler lands with a punch from half guard.
Schindler wants to pass to mount but Aconte is defending the position.
Aconte tries to get to full guard but Schindler has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler working over Aconte with some ground and pound. Aconte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Aconte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schindler pulls his head out easily.
Schindler trying to pass the guard but Aconte defending well.
Schindler controlling the action here.
Aconte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Schindler seems content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schindler trying to control the action but Aconte is working from the bottom.
Aconte is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kurt Schindler.
Aconte throws a leg kick but Schindler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Schindler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Schindler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aconte's guard.
Schindler looking to pass the guard.
Aconte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schindler is one step ahead there.
Schindler advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Schindler.
Schindler is trying to control. Aconte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schindler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schindler trying to pass the guard but Aconte defending well.
Aconte pushes Schindler off looking to stand but Schindler dives back in and keeps control.

Aconte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schindler pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aconte is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Schindler.
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!
Schindler trying to control from half guard but Aconte is working away.

Aconte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aconte wants to improve his position but Schindler is controlling well.
Magnus Aconte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schindler is taking a breather. Aconte says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler trying to pass the guard but Aconte defending well.
Aconte is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Schindler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schindler 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Schindler!
Kurt Schindler gave a mention to Skinny Vince's Overpriced Laundry Service in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Gesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker McQuail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McQuail's choice of entrance music: Glasgow Kiss. 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.

Gesta
vs
McQuail

180 cm
34
163 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

182 cm
27
169 lbs
11 - 8 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ismael Gesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Parker McQuail!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gesta tries to close the distance and clinch up but McQuail swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McQuail looks to throw the jab but Gesta is out of range.
McQuail jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McQuail.

Gesta has closed the distance and engaged McQuail in a clinch.
McQuail looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gesta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuail has had enough of the clinch but Gesta keeps him there for the moment.
Gesta lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gesta.
Gesta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gesta looking to slow down the pace here.
McQuail tries to circle away but Gesta has him pinned against the cage.
McQuail tries to circle away but Gesta has him pinned against the cage.
Gesta presses McQuail against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McQuail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gesta slows down the pace here.
Gesta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gesta.
McQuail is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McQuail tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gesta throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuail.

McQuail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuail ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gesta moves away.

McQuail tries to keep at a distance but Gesta has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gesta.
Gesta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gesta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gesta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gesta digs a right hand into McQuail's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McQuail's gas tank.
Gesta lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gesta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gesta scores with a shoulder strike.

McQuail manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
McQuail 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.
Gesta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McQuail is proving hard to escape from.
Gesta trying to control but McQuail is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ismael Gesta wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gesta tries to clinch up but McQuail circles away and keeps his distance.
Gesta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gesta tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McQuail just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuail swats away the attempt to clinch by Gesta.
Gesta doesn't manage to clinch there - McQuail circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gesta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gesta tries to clinch but McQuail moves away
and McQuail counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gesta fails with an attempt to clinch.

McQuail fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gesta sprawls well initially but McQuail persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McQuail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gesta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gesta wants to control but McQuail is keeping busy and won't allow it.

McQuail is trying to work for a kimura but Gesta is defending well.
Gesta wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McQuail is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gesta is just riding it out for now. McQuail eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gesta tries to clinch but McQuail moves out of range.

Gesta moves into range and clinches up with McQuail.
McQuail drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gesta pulls his leg out and moves away.
McQuail looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gesta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Gesta misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gesta thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab from McQuail.
McQuail scores with a nice right hand.
Gesta doesn't manage to clinch there - McQuail circles away.
Jab by Gesta.
Gesta moves in looking to clinch but McQuail pushes him off.
McQuail takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gesta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gesta tries to close the distance and clinch up but McQuail swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker McQuail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gesta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McQuail stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gesta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQuail.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuail fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gesta is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gesta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McQuail fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gesta checks it well.
Gesta tries to clinch but McQuail moves out of range.
Gesta closes the distance looking to clinch
and McQuail counters with a right hand to the body.
McQuail swats away the attempt to clinch by Gesta.
Gesta fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuail fails with a takedown attempt.
Ismael Gesta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parker McQuail.
Gesta lands a jab to McQuail's midsection.
Ismael Gesta is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gesta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gesta wants to clinch.
McQuail circles away from the clinch attempt
and McQuail counters with a left to the body.
Gesta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McQuail swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gesta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

Gesta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gesta struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuail controls his hands.
Gesta struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuail controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gesta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuail's elbow.
McQuail wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gesta just leaning against McQuail, taking a breather.
Good body shot from McQuail.
Gesta lands an uppercut.
Gesta struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuail controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gesta lands an uppercut.
Gesta scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gesta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gesta digs a right hand underneath McQuail's ribcage. McQuail let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gesta lands a body shot.
McQuail is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McQuail's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gesta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismael Gesta dominated that second round.
That's time! Gesta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gesta clinches.

McQuail is rocked!
McQuail's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQuail is still on wobbly legs! Can Gesta finish him?
Gesta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ismael Gesta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gesta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gesta.
Gesta creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McQuail's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McQuail drops to his knees and Gesta pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismael Gesta!
Ismael Gesta gave a mention to Nutrition Company in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gardner
vs
Smith

188 cm
28
230 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

193 cm
34
260 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gardner tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Gardner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gardner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gardner doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gardner checks a leg kick.

Gardner clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Gardner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.

It looks like Dante Smith has been cut.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gardner gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gardner.
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!

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Gardner.
Gardner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardner circles away quickly and effectively.
A clash of legs there as Gardner blocks the low kick.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith clobbers Gardner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gardner swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Gardner cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Gardner is out of range.
Gardner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardner is just out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Gardner.
A jab from Gardner misses.
Smith takes a swing at Gardner's ribcage but misses.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Gardner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner lands a right hook to the body.
Gardner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith defending well as Gardner loads up on a big left hand.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gardner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Gardner throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gardner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Gardner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gardner lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gardner.
Gardner delivers a nice body kick.
Gardner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gardner.
Gardner ducks under a wild hook from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gardner is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gardner.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Josh Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardner throws a quick inside leg kick.

Gardner clinches with his opponent.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Gardner missing with knees to the body.
Gardner misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gardner blocks a body shot from Smith.
Gardner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gardner tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gardner trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gardner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith has Gardner pressed against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Gardner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gardner obliges.
Gardner scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Gardner lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Dante Smith's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Gardner back against the cage.
Gardner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gardner can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Gardner misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Gardner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gardner. Smith shrugs it off though.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gardner.
Gardner scores with a hook.
Gardner misses with a double jab.
Dante Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Gardner does no damage.
Gardner stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gardner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gardner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gardner throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Gardner misses with a body kick.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Gardner had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Gardner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease.
Gardner misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardner was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Gardner scores with a kick to the body.
Gardner thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Gardner slips under a jab.
Gardner takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gardner rather than just go for the knockout.
Gardner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gardner.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Gardner moves his leg out of the way.
Gardner connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gardner swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner tries to clinch up.
Gardner digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Gardner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Nice body kick from Gardner.
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Gardner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gardner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gardner scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Gardner finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Gardner.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Gardner avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gardner tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gardner is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Gardner saw it coming and moves away.
Gardner thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Gardner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gardner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Gardner seems unphased.
Gardner throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gardner.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Gardner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gardner.
Gardner lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Gardner scores with a jab.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Gardner checks it.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith looks for the body kick but Gardner saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Gardner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gardner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gardner connects with a solid leg kick.
Gardner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Gardner coming out on top.
Gardner throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardner is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gardner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner is looking to land body kicks.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith slips a jab from Gardner.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardner circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Gardner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Gardner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gardner counters with a right hand to the body.
Josh Gardner is winning the standup battle so far.
Gardner tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gardner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gardner.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gardner.
Gardner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gardner thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith throws a leg kick but Gardner sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardner. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Gardner lands with a nice body kick.
Gardner misses with a body kick.
Gardner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gardner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Gardner thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardner looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Gardner. That snapped Smith's head back.
Gardner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gardner takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Gardner lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gardner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that Gardner ducks under and follows up with a left that Gardner also avoids with ease.
Gardner throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Gardner connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gardner. Smith shrugs it off though.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Gardner misses with a looping left.
Gardner lands with a nice body kick.
Gardner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.

Gardner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardner can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Gardner blocks a body shot from Smith.
Gardner working Smith over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Gardner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gardner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Gardner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gardner misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gardner throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Gardner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.

The cut above Dante Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gardner working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Gardner, against the cage.
Gardner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dante Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is looking to control Gardner's arms but Gardner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.

Dante Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gardner lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josh Gardner!

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