REVO - 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djadjo Cigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Abc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cigan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DJ Valentino. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Cigan
vs
Abc

204 cm
26
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Djadjo Cigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Project Abc!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abc misses with a head kick.
Cigan shoots in for a takedown but Abc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cigan tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Abc counters by clinching up.
Cigan landing knees to the body.
Abc avoids the elbow strike from Cigan, against the cage.
Abc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abc blocks a body shot from Cigan.
Abc jumps guard but Cigan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cigan to keep the fight standing.
Cigan being controlled against the cage.
Abc has Cigan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cigan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Djadjo Cigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Project Abc.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cigan just stands there and leans against the cage.

Abc has hold of one of Cigan's legs. Cigan is fighting the takedown attempt but Abc gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cigan wants to get back to his feet but Abc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cigan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cigan controls Abc momentarily but Abc frees himself.
Cigan wants to stand but Abc is controlling the position.
Abc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cigan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Abc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cigan working for a triangle but Abc defends it easily.
Abc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

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

Abc gets to his feet. Cigan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cigan tries to clinch but Abc moves away
and Abc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Cigan takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cigan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abc throws the kick towards the body but Cigan avoids it.
Abc shoots for a takedown but Cigan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abc circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abc counters with a three punch combo that has Cigan backing up. Cigan nods at Abc to acknowledge the strikes.

Abc darts in and clinches Cigan up against the cage.
Abc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cigan prevents it.
Abc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abc content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cigan has had enough of the clinch but Abc keeps him there for the moment.

Abc ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abc no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cigan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abc can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cigan connects with a couple of short punches.
Abc has Cigan pulled in close to control his posture.
Cigan stops Abc from standing up.
Cigan postures up in Abc's guard and throws a big left but Abc blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cigan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abc controlling the position.
Abc trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cigan throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Abc darts in and clinches Cigan up against the cage.
Cigan tries to work over Abc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Abc breaks from the clinch.

Cigan gets tackled into the cage by Abc. Abc maintains the clinch.
Cigan has Abc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cigan fails to pull guard.
Abc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cigan just stands there and leans against the cage.

Abc pulls guard effortlessly.
Cigan lands a couple of elbows.
Cigan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cigan won't allow Abc to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abc looking for a guillotine here but Cigan defends easily.
Cigan throwing strikes but missing.
Abc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cigan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cigan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cigan is pushing down on Abc's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abc is fighting to maintain full guard but Cigan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cigan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abc trying to control from the bottom.
Cigan throwing shots but Abc is blocking nicely.
Abc is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abc manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cigan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djadjo Cigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Abc takes the fight into the clinch.
Cigan tries to break the clinch but Abc is controlling the position.

Abc manages to break the clinch.
Abc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cigan wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abc misses with a combination
and Cigan counters with a nice kick to the body.

Abc clinches with his opponent.
Abc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cigan prevents the takedown attempt.

Abc breaks from the clinch.
Abc fails with the takedown.

Abc looking to score a takedown here. Cigan is defending well but Abc drives through and ends up in Cigan's guard.
Cigan wants to stand up but Abc is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cigan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abc defends it easily.
Abc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Cigan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abc has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abc trying to mount his opponent but Cigan defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abc keeps trying to improve his position.
Cigan wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Project Abc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Abc connects with a body shot that sends Cigan's belly button to the back.

Abc gets a takedown into half guard.

Abc is looking for a kimura but Cigan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abc to get the leverage.
Cigan is trying to stand.
Cigan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abc.
Cigan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Abc stops Cigan from getting back to his feet.
Abc content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cigan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abc wants to stand up but Cigan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abc in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Abc 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 may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Project Abc was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cigan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abc.
Cigan wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Cigan. No joy for Abc on that attempt.
Cigan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cigan as he avoids it easily.
Djadjo Cigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Project Abc.

Abc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cigan's half guard.
Cigan is trying to stand back up but Abc is controlling him

Abc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abc slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abc is looking for a kimura but Cigan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abc to get the leverage.
Cigan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abc.

Cigan actively working from the bottom here.
Abc is looking to advance position but Cigan won't allow it.
Abc takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abc is working away from the top position though.
Abc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Project Abc has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cigan tries to clinch there but Abc circles away.
Cigan takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abc shoots in and drives through. Cigan sprawls well.

Abc pushes Cigan up against the cage in a clinch.
Abc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project Abc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abc 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Project Abc!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Project Abc!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Project Abc!

Project Abc wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Djadjo Cigan had this to say: 'Well I wanna coungradulate my opponent, he was better than me this night, I ll do my best to get back soon and win next fights, love you all.'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Kershaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claudio Demaestri is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kershaw
vs
Demaestri

191 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
192 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Kershaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Claudio Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Demaestri as Kershaw shoots in.
Kershaw throws a right and a left that Demaestri avoids nicely.

Demaestri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Demaestri seems content to control.
Demaestri passes to side control.
Demaestri is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kershaw will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kershaw is looking for a sweep.
Demaestri content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kershaw is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri staying calm.
Kershaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kershaw is looking to regain half guard here but Demaestri keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri taking a breather here.
Kershaw is trying to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Claudio Demaestri.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kershaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Demaestri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Demaestri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kershaw throws a head kick that half lands.
Kershaw misses with a head kick.
Kershaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demaestri shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Kershaw.
Kershaw is breathing heavily.

Demaestri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kershaw wants to sweep here but Demaestri controlling him for the moment.
Demaestri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Demaestri forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri tries to pass to full mount but Kershaw defends it.
Kershaw preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Demaestri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demaestri works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Demaestri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Demaestri shoots in and drives through. Kershaw sprawls well.
Kershaw wants to slow Demaestri down by chopping away at his legs.

Demaestri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kershaw is trying to defend but Demaestri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Demaestri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Claudio Demaestri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demaestri wants to free his trapped foot but Kershaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Demaestri is taking a breather. Kershaw 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Demaestri trying to pass the guard but Kershaw defending well.
Demaestri stalling.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Claudio Demaestri wasn't active enough on the ground.
Demaestri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kershaw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kershaw misses with a few strikes there.
Demaestri shoots in looking for a takedown but Kershaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Demaestri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Demaestri darts in and clinches Kershaw up against the cage.
Demaestri landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
Demaestri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Demaestri misses with a knee to the head.
Demaestri landing knees to the body.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Demaestri.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
Demaestri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demaestri lands a knee to the body.
Demaestri with a knee to the head.
Kershaw takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
Demaestri landing knees to the head.
Kershaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demaestri is keeping busy.
Demaestri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demaestri connects with a knee to the head.
Demaestri misses with a knee to the head.
Kershaw managing to block the knees to the body from Demaestri.
Kershaw missing with knees to the body.
Demaestri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Demaestri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kershaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demaestri is keeping busy.
Kershaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demaestri prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri working Kershaw over with knees to the body.
Demaestri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kershaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
Demaestri landing knees to the head.
Kershaw trying to control the position but instead, Demaestri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kershaw into the cage.
Claudio Demaestri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demaestri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kershaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demaestri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kershaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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.
Demaestri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kershaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Demaestri avoids the damage to the body.
Demaestri scores with a knee to the head.
Kershaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Demaestri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Demaestri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kershaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Demaestri forces Kershaw back against the cage and clinches.
Kershaw is trying to stall.
Demaestri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demaestri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kershaw's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Demaestri.
Demaestri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kershaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Demaestri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demaestri landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demaestri connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kershaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kershaw throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Demaestri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Demaestri tries to land a knee to the head but Kershaw blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demaestri.
Knees in the clinch landing for Demaestri.
Kershaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Demaestri walks away with a smile on his face. Kershaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kershaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demaestri closes the distance and clinches up with Kershaw, looking for a takedown. Demaestri pushes Kershaw against the cage but Kershaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kershaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demaestri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown but Kershaw shows good takedown defense.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kershaw.

Demaestri moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demaestri.
Kershaw jumps guard but Demaestri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Demaestri landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kershaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Demaestri misses with a knee to the head.
Kershaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Demaestri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kershaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Demaestri looking to throw knees to the head but Kershaw is blocking nicely.
Demaestri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kershaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Demaestri just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kershaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri with a knee to the head.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kershaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Demaestri looking to throw knees to the head but Kershaw is blocking nicely.
Demaestri misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Demaestri.
Kershaw is trying to break the clinch but Demaestri is controlling him.
Kershaw tries a knee to the head but Demaestri blocks it.
Demaestri with a knee to the head.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kershaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
Kershaw is trying to pull guard but Demaestri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kershaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Demaestri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kershaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demaestri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kershaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demaestri's elbow.
Kershaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kershaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Demaestri smiles and moves away.
Demaestri shoots in but Kershaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Demaestri feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James Kershaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kershaw wants to sweep here but Demaestri controlling him for the moment.
Demaestri passes Kershaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Demaestri trying to pass the guard but Kershaw defending well.
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!
Demaestri uses his free foot to push down on Kershaw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kershaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kershaw wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Demaestri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demaestri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Claudio Demaestri!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Claudio Demaestri!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Claudio Demaestri!

Claudio Demaestri wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Claudio Demaestri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

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

Eikmeyer
vs
Torres

190 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

KAISER

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Torres!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Eikmeyer enables Torres to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Eikmeyer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Torres wants to stand and escape but instead Eikmeyer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Eikmeyer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eikmeyer is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Torres blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer stands up over Torres, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eikmeyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eikmeyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eikmeyer stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
Eikmeyer stops Torres from standing up.
Eikmeyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Eikmeyer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eikmeyer won't allow Torres to get back to his feet.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Eikmeyer from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eikmeyer stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.

Mario Eikmeyer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Eikmeyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Torres shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eikmeyer throws a strike from the bottom but Torres passes into side control!
Check out the look on Torres's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Torres connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Eikmeyer some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eikmeyer keeps working.
Eikmeyer wants to control but Torres postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres working the ground and pound from side control.
Eikmeyer is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.
Eikmeyer is looking to reverse the position.
Eikmeyer is working hard here to advance position.
Eikmeyer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Eikmeyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eikmeyer tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Eikmeyer down.

Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Eikmeyer is defending well.
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!

Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eikmeyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eikmeyer is looking for a sweep.
Eikmeyer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Torres looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eikmeyer throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Eikmeyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torres sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Torres will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Eikmeyer misses with a takedown
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.

Torres fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eikmeyer to the ground. Torres is now in Eikmeyer's guard.

Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eikmeyer dives on top into guard.
Eikmeyer won't allow Torres to get back to his feet.
Eikmeyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eikmeyer wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Eikmeyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Torres is looking to stand up but Eikmeyer isn't so interested in that idea.
Torres is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eikmeyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres!
Torres scoring with punches from side control.
Eikmeyer wants to control but Torres postures up.
Torres working the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer tries to bench press Torres off him but Torres keeps the position.
Kevin Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.

Torres is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Eikmeyer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Torres gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Eikmeyer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Torres lets go of the hold and Eikmeyer can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Torres!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z78q_yvMYuQ. Laranja has chosen best of renato as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Renato Laranja was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Chaos
vs
Renato Laranja

182 cm
25
200 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

185 cm
21
201 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaos defends it nicely.
Chaos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Chaos darts in and clinches Laranja up against the cage.
Laranja jumps guard but Chaos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laranja fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ultimate Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Laranja tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chaos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laranja is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chaos to keep the fight standing.
Laranja tries for a takedown but Chaos manages to get underhooks.

Chaos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Renato Laranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laranja has his takedown stuffed

and Chaos counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaos.

Chaos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chaos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos controlling from the top position.
Laranja keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Ultimate Chaos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Chaos looking to score a takedown here. Laranja is defending well but Chaos drives through and ends up in Laranja's guard.
Laranja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chaos controls the pace.

Laranja throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chaos escapes and throws Laranja's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is trying to improve his position.
Chaos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laranja!
Chaos is landing with some decent strikes but Laranja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chaos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chaos lands a couple of good shots and Laranja has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chaos keeps control of the position as Laranja tries to break free.
Chaos is riding his opponent, not letting Laranja buck him off.
Laranja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Laranja up.

Chaos is cranking Laranja's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Laranja! He's tightened the choke and Laranja is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ultimate Chaos!
In his post fight interview, Ultimate Chaos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emmanual Haysus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tormund Giantsbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giantsbane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Entrance Michal Bicki. Tormund Giantsbane will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Haysus
vs
Giantsbane

155 cm
23
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
157 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Red Square Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emmanual Haysus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tormund Giantsbane!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giantsbane throws a big shot that misses.
Haysus takes a swing at Giantsbane's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Haysus misses.
Giantsbane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Giantsbane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Giantsbane digs a good body shot into Haysus's ribs.
Giantsbane digs a good body shot into Haysus's ribs.
Haysus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Giantsbane scores with a shot to the body.
Giantsbane scores with a sloppy right hand. Haysus should have avoided that one.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Giantsbane. That snapped Haysus's head back.
Haysus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantsbane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tormund Giantsbane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giantsbane works Haysus's body with a nice hook.
Giantsbane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Giantsbane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Giantsbane's corner calls for a 1-2. Giantsbane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Giantsbane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Giantsbane slips under a jab.
Haysus wants to slow Giantsbane down by chopping away at his legs.
Haysus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giantsbane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haysus throws a leg kick but Giantsbane checks it.
Haysus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Giantsbane is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giantsbane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giantsbane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haysus.
Haysus tries a head kick but it misses.
Haysus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Giantsbane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giantsbane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haysus was well out of range. Poor timing from Giantsbane.
Giantsbane connects with the punch.
Giantsbane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giantsbane scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Giantsbane there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane just misses with a punch to the body.
Giantsbane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haysus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Giantsbane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Giantsbane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haysus motions for Giantsbane to come forward. Haysus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haysus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haysus walks into a jab.

Haysus is rocked!
Giantsbane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Haysus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Giantsbane misses with a hook.
Giantsbane lands a body shot.
Haysus seems to have got his legs back now.
Haysus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haysus defending well as Giantsbane loads up on a big left hand.
Haysus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tormund Giantsbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giantsbane thows a body shot but no joy.

Haysus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Giantsbane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Haysus is looking to take a break and control but Giantsbane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haysus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Haysus working the strikes but Giantsbane uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Giantsbane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haysus.
Giantsbane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haysus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haysus wants to take a breather but Giantsbane is having none of it.
Giantsbane looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tormund Giantsbane dominated that round.
That's time! Haysus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Giantsbane lands a nice looking body shot.
Giantsbane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haysus on the side of the head.
Giantsbane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Giantsbane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haysus fails to land the takedown.
Giantsbane takes a swing at Haysus's ribcage but misses.
Giantsbane works the jab nicely.
Giantsbane lands with a good body shot.
Giantsbane misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantsbane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haysus's head backwards.
Giantsbane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haysus.
Haysus shoots in but no luck this time.
Giantsbane throws an overhand right that drops Haysus like a sack of potatoes! Giantsbane dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tormund Giantsbane!
An intense looking Tormund Giantsbane took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Har!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Silava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop has chosen teenagers as his entrance music. Antti Silava had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Silava
vs
Bishop

188 cm
30
184 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

190 cm
27
181 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Silava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Bishop!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silava rushes Bishop and presses him up against the cage.
Silava taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bishop has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silava dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Bishop pulls guard effortlessly.
Bishop has his hands on Silava's head, controlling the position.
Silava has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bishop has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Silava should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bishop has tightened it up now! Silava should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Walter Bishop!
Walter Bishop took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 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
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strike Hearth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ryan
vs
Hearth

183 cm
27
159 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

160 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Strike Hearth!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan tries to clinch there but Hearth circles away.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been told by Ryan's head coaches at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearth.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Hearth sprawls well.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hearth.
Hearth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hearth thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hearth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hearth wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hearth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hearth feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down.
Ryan tries to clinch but Hearth is having none of it.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hearth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hearth counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearth misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Hearth as Ryan shoots in.
Daniel Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearth cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hearth has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ryan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Hearth, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Hearth against the cage but Hearth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hearth.
Hearth misses with a few strikes there.
Strike Hearth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hearth defends it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hearth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearth throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Hearth sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Hearth.
Hearth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Hearth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hearth tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hearth jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Hearth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hearth defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hearth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Hearth controlling the position for now.
Ryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Hearth dodges it nicely.
Hearth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Hearth trying to control but Ryan postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ryan throws a strike but Hearth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearth wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Ryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ryan avoids the body shot from Hearth.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hearth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Hearth avoids it well.
Hearth throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Hearth swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
Daniel Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Hearth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hearth breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hearth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hearth thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Hearth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hearth lands with a nice combination. Ryan backs away looking to recover.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
Hearth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Hearth lands a jab.
Hearth missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Hearth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Hearth.
Hearth just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Hearth.
Hearth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Hearth misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hearth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hearth as he avoids it easily.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hearth cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hearth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hearth on his heels. He'll look to pass Hearth's guard now, I'm sure.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hearth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.
Hearth wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearth wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Hearth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan postures up in Hearth's guard and throws a big left but Hearth blocks it.
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hearth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Strike Hearth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hearth but Hearth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hearth thuds a left hand into Ryan's body.
Hearth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Hearth.
A shot to the liver by Hearth. Beautiful body shot.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hearth tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hearth to the ground. Hearth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan dives in and grabs Hearth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hearth pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearth throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hearth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strike Hearth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hearth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Ryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hearth scores with a jab.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearth was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Hearth slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hearth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hearth.
Hearth looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Hearth misses.
Ryan wants to clinch but Hearth slips to the side
and Hearth counters with a nice leg kick.
Hearth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hearth stuffs the takedown.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Hearth, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Hearth against the cage but Hearth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hearth sprawls well. Hearth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hearth.
Good shot there by Hearth.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Hearth, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Hearth against the cage but Hearth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hearth slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hearth works Ryan's body with a nice hook.
Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hearth loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Hearth thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Hearth.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hearth swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Hearth misses the shot to the body.
Hearth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hearth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Hearth misses.
Hearth with a nice cross.
Ryan tries to clinch but Hearth is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Hearth.
Hearth misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hearth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Strike Hearth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hearth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Strike Hearth!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Strike Hearth!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Strike Hearth!

Strike Hearth wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Coogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Who - Baba O'Riley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Coogan
vs
David

185 cm
29
215 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

190 cm
39
218 lbs
27 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Coogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig David!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David cracks the inside of Coogan's front leg.
David wants to clinch but Coogan slips to the side
and Coogan counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by David there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
David misses with an uppercut. Coogan saw that one coming.
David fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coogan checks it well.
David throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
David throws out a leg kick but Coogan moves out of range and David only half commits.
David tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David takes a swing at Coogan's ribcage but misses.
David looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Coogan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. David is trying to defend but Coogan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coogan wants to control but David is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, if Coogan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
David is holding on to half guard well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
David manages to get to full guard.
Coogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
David wants to control the pace but Coogan is squirming around nicely.
David looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Coogan is trying to escape the mount.
David unloads with some shots from mount but Coogan bucks and avoids them well.
David scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coogan?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
David breaks from Coogan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Coogan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coogan is in a horrible position here. David smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Coogan is looking to get to half guard.
David thowing shots but they're missing.
Coogan wants to control but David is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coogan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Coogan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Allstars MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Coogan gets back to full guard.
Coogan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in David's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coogan 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.
Coogan stopping the sweep attempt from David.

Coogan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! David is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Coogan, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coogan is on top in guard.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
Coogan postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.
Coogan slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. David defending well though.

David looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Coogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and David defends it well.

Coogan wants to work for an arm triangle but David is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coogan controlling the action here.
David desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David is looking for a sweep. Coogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

David lands a jab.
Coogan shoots for a takedown but David saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Coogan shoots for a double leg takedown but David sprawls well. He's pushed Coogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
David throws a head kick that misses.
David moves out of range of the body kick from Coogan.
David tests Coogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
David misses with a wild body shot.
David throws a leg kick that misses.
David scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
David throws a leg kick but Coogan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
David will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
David is looking to score with low kicks.
Coogan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coogan checks the leg kick nicely there.
David tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David throws a low kick but Coogan moves out of range easily.
David thumps Coogan with a low kick.
Craig David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coogan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coogan shoots in for a double leg but David sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Coogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Coogan.
Coogan wants to clinch up but David keeps it at a distance.
Coogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.

David closes the distance and clinches.

Coogan is fighting off a takedown attempt but David is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Coogan to the mat. Coogan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coogan wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment.
Coogan is working hard here to advance position.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from David there.
Coogan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
David scoring with punches to the head and body.
David is looking to advance position but Coogan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Coogan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! David has his hands clasped together but Coogan breaks the hold and David is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Coogan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Coogan!
After winning the bout, Rob Coogan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.