HFC 31 - Stumpp vs Francisco PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Senju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanamichi Senju is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Good
vs
Senju

184 cm
19
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
211 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanamichi Senju!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senju rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Good counters with a nice body kick.
Senju throws a jab but it's blocked by Good.
Senju has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Good.
A looping hook to the body misses from Senju. Good does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good lands with an uppercut that bounces Senju off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Hanamichi Senju has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Senju gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Good gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Good!
Nick Good was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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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 Snake Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Lost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snake in the Eagles Shadow. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Shadow
vs
Lost

172 cm
26
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

The Dark Side

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Snake Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waldo Lost!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow misses with a wild combination.
Lost misses with a body shot.
A jab from Shadow finds it's way through Lost's defenses.
Lost throws an overhand right that lands on Shadow's shoulder, as Shadow tries to avoid the shot.
Shadow catches Lost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shadow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lost - the referee stops the clock and Shadow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lost. Shadow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shadow scores with a sloppy right hand. Lost should have avoided that one.
Lost misses with a body kick.
Lost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lost there as he acknowledges the shot.

Lost is rocked!
Lost is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Shadow just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Lost has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Snake Shadow!
Snake Shadow took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm sure he wouldn't have wanted to lose to anyone else. I know he respects me and that's what counts. Good fight. [nods to the Schlimer]'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorel Kulot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorel Kulot had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kulot
vs
Reyes

180 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorel Kulot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulot slips a straight right by Reyes.
Reyes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Reyes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Reyes lands with an overhand left.
Kulot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kulot throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
Reyes looks to land a left hand but Kulot moved out of range nicely.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulot manages to avoid it.
Kulot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reyes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kulot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reyes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kulot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reyes.
Kulot throws a head kick that misses.
Kulot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reyes throws out the jab.
Reyes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kulot counters with a solid body kick.
Jab by Reyes.

Kulot instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulot crunches a lovely knee into Reyes's ribcage.
Reyes looks winded!
A knee to the head by Kulot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Patrick Reyes has been cut.
Kulot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kulot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
Kulot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
Kulot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kulot.
Kulot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Kulot crunches a lovely knee into Reyes's ribcage.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
Kulot lands a nice knee to the body.
Kulot crunches a lovely knee into Reyes's ribcage.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
Kulot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Kulot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reyes tries to break free but Kulot pushes him back against the cage.
Kulot working Reyes over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulot lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulot.
Kulot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kulot scores a nice knee to the body.
Reyes misses with a body punch.
Reyes is trying to push Kulot away but Kulot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes has a couple of punches blocked by Kulot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kulot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kulot lands a knee to the body.
Kulot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reyes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reyes misses with a body punch.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kulot blocks an uppercut.
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
Kulot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reyes's efforts to push away.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reyes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reyes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kulot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kulot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
A shot in the inside from Kulot.
Kulot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Kulot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reyes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
Kulot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kulot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes wants to get back to striking at distance but Kulot won't allow it.
Kulot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulot landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reyes is defending well for now.
Reyes misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kulot misses with a knee to the head.
Kulot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reyes's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reyes.
Reyes is trying to force a seperation but Kulot has the dominant position.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reyes tries a body shot but Kulot blocks it.
Kulot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reyes's efforts to push away.
Reyes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
Kulot scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reyes.
Good body shot from Kulot.
Kulot blocks an uppercut.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
Kulot lands a good knee to the midsection. Reyes won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorel Kulot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Reyes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Reyes tries to keep at a distance but Kulot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kulot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulot lands a knee to the head.

Kulot drops Reyes with a big knee straight up the middle! Reyes is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Reyes is rocked!
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!
Crack! A monster head kick from Kulot and Reyes falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Kulot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorel Kulot!
Jorel Kulot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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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 Alan Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Iii (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.

Murphy
vs
Iii

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
159 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Iii!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Iii!
Murphy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Murphy trying to control the position but Iii is working away.
Murphy wants to stand but Iii is controlling his arm.
Iii is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy wants to stand but Iii is controlling his arm.
Iii is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Murphy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Murphy wants to stand but Iii has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Iii's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard.
My spies in Rift Fighting Academy inform me that Iii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iii is one step ahead there.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Murphy looking to control but Iii passes into half guard.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iii passes the guard and advances to mount!
Iii throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Murphy is looking to improve his position but Iii isn't that keen on the idea.
Iii misses with a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iii tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Murphy is trying to escape the mount.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Murphy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Iii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Iii 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.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Iii is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Iii from controlling successfully.
Iii postures up.

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

Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Murphy jumps guard and drags Iii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Iii from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Iii looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Iii.

Murphy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Murphy is working for a kimura but Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alan Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy prevents Iii from getting the reversal.
Iii wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Murphy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iii working to try and regain half guard.
Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iii is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
Murphy looking to finish Iii with some ground and pound. This is bad for Iii!
Murphy landing punches.
Murphy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Murphy avoids the attempt from Iii to control.
Murphy wants to stand but Iii is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Murphy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iii is looking to escape.
Murphy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iii is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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!
Murphy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Iii is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murphy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Murphy lands a heavy elbow.
Iii keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Iii wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Murphy.

Murphy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Iii is now in Murphy's guard. A big mistake from Murphy there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iii trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Iii wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Iii 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.
Murphy has Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Iii wasn't active enough on the ground.
Iii tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Alan Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Iii tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.

Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Iii trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy managing to control the position.
Iii wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murphy shoots in and bounces Iii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Iii is retaining full guard.

Iii pushes Murphy off and scrambles back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.

Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murphy off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iii throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Iii trying to control.
Well, with Iii on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Murphy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Iii missing with strikes from the back.
Murphy can't escape the position.
Iii trying to control.
Iii controlling well, preventing Murphy from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iii.
Iii is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Iii wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Murphy is trying to control but Iii manages to pass to mount!
Iii throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murphy because Iii loaded up on that one.
Murphy wants to control but Iii is having none of it.
Iii punching from mount but Murphy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Iii throwing strikes here but Murphy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Iii scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Iii looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Iii has a good base and remains in mount.
Murphy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Iii throwing strikes here but Murphy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Murphy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Murphy tries to hold on but Iii pushes him away.
Iii throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Murphy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Murphy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iii throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Iii looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Iii is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Iii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Iii won't allow it.
Iii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
John Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alan Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Murphy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes has chosen eminem-lose yourself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Killer
vs
Hughes

176 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

159 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Hughes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Hughes wants to clinch but Killer slips to the side
and Killer counters with a series of strikes. Hughes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sean Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
Andy Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Hughes.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killer counters with a two punch combo.
Hughes looks winded!
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Killer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Killer, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Killer against the cage but Killer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killer throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Killer counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes.

Hughes is rocked!
Killer plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hughes to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hughes just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andy Killer!
A victorious Andy Killer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas J Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergay Goncharov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

J Mcgarry
vs
Goncharov

170 cm
21
165 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

174 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas J Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergay Goncharov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncharov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgarry.

Mcgarry gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Goncharov is looking for a sweep. Mcgarry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgarry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goncharov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Goncharov actively working from the bottom here.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura here.
Mcgarry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Mcgarry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncharov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgarry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgarry's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgarry grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcgarry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry is working hard here to advance position.
Mcgarry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mcgarry rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mcgarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Goncharov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcgarry wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgarry manages to get to full guard.
Goncharov scoring with punches to the head and body.

Mcgarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goncharov defends it easily.
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!
Mcgarry 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncharov scoring with some ground and pound.

Mcgarry has his foot on Goncharov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goncharov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcgarry wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgarry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goncharov defends it well.
Goncharov is pressing down on Mcgarry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcgarry stands and throws Goncharov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goncharov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Goncharov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgarry pulls his head out easily.
Mcgarry prevents Goncharov from improving his position.
Goncharov gets full guard.

Goncharov looking for a guillotine here but Mcgarry defends easily.
Mcgarry passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncharov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgarry.
Goncharov is looking to improve his position.

Mcgarry seems to be working for a kimura but Goncharov defends the submission attempt.

Goncharov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mcgarry seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Goncharov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura but Goncharov is defending well.

Goncharov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Mcgarry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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!

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura but Goncharov is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Goncharov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgarry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcgarry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goncharov tries to avoid it but Mcgarry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goncharov to the ground. Goncharov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Goncharov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcgarry to the ground. Goncharov is now in Mcgarry's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcgarry is on top in guard.
Mcgarry wants to pass the guard but Goncharov is keeping the position.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergay Goncharov!
A relieved looking Sergay Goncharov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jackson
vs
Yang

170 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

KO Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Long Yang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yang throws a nice outside leg kick.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson works on Yang's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jim Jackson!
A less than humble Jim Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Murry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Side (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Murry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dark Side's chin.

Murry
vs
Side

170 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

167 cm
21
144 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Murry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dark Side!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murry keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murry.
Murry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Side counters with a nice kick to the body.

Side gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Side.
Murry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Side.
Side throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murry has been working on his balance at CT Coach / Strength / Conditioning / Sauna / Vendi, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Side.
Side scores with a nice hook to the head.
Side throws a punch but it's blocked by Murry.
Side working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Side avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Murry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Side digs a right hand underneath Murry's ribcage. Murry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Side lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Side makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Side prevents it.
Murry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Side pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Side makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Side lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Side prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Side lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murry backwards.
A short uppercut from Side.
Murry is working for takedown but Side is calmly controlling the position for now.
Side lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Side prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Side as the two fighters clinch.
Side has a couple of punches blocked by Murry.
Side lands an uppercut.
Side misses with some punches.
Side lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murry backwards.
Murry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Side after a bit of a struggle.
Murry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Murry has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Side is trying to keep an underhook but Murry manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Side wants to control but Murry is keeping busy.
Side is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Side wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Murry is looking for a kimura here.
Side is looking for a sweep. Murry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Side controlling the position for now.

Murry wants to work for an arm triangle but Side is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Side knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Side is defending against the submission attempts here by Murry.
Side looks like he's trying to stand up.
Side is trying is best to control the position here.

Murry is working for a kimura but Side is defending it quite comfortably.

Murry is trying for a kimura here. Side looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Murry wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Murry!
Our winner, Joe Murry, 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
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kush might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Devin The Dude - Doobie Ashtray. McKay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Land Down Under kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kush
vs
McKay

184 cm
20
156 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Meet the Future
The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan McKay!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kush throws out the jab.
McKay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kush is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McKay tries to clinch but Kush moves out of range.
Kush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McKay.
McKay connects with a right hand. Kush shakes it off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKay throws an elbow but it misses.
Kush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kush is trying to force a seperation but McKay has the dominant position.
McKay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKay misses with some punches.

Kush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kush throws a leg kick
and McKay counters with a nice leg kick.
McKay scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKay connects with a nice looking jab.
McKay connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay thuds a left hand into Kush's body.
Kush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McKay misses with a wild combination.
Kush misses the shot to the body.
Kush misses the jab.
McKay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McKay jabs Kush right on the nose. Kush blinks but takes it well.
Kush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kush misses with a series of wild punches.
McKay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

McKay is rocked!

It looks like Dylan McKay has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Kush. Beautiful body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kush crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKay - the referee stops the clock and Kush gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKay. Kush manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McKay ducks under a wild hook from Kush.
McKay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McKay scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay moves out of range as Kush strikes.
A solid body kick from McKay.
McKay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kush scores with a sloppy right hand. McKay should have avoided that one.
Kush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKay misses with a double jab.
Kush misses with an uppercut.
Kush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McKay is still on wobbly legs! Can Kush finish him?
McKay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKay seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by McKay.
Kush tries a low kick but McKay avoids it.
McKay explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McKay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kush had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McKay scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Kush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kush misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay walks into a left hand.
McKay lands a nice looking body shot.
McKay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McKay stuns Kush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - McKay coming out on top.
Dylan McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McKay clinches up against the cage.
McKay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kush is defending well for now.
Kush blocks the elbow strike.
McKay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kush is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKay is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from McKay - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKay tries a body shot but Kush blocks it.
Kush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from McKay fails to land.
Kush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKay misses with a punch on the inside.
Kush blocking some punches.
McKay misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan McKay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan McKay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McKay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McKay jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McKay lands a lovely overhand right.
Kush drops his hands momentarily and McKay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McKay checks the leg kick.
McKay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kush. Kush circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Kush is rocked!
McKay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Kush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kush cracks McKay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKay circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kush drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McKay follows Kush to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan McKay!
Our winner, Dylan McKay, 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.
The defeated Joe Kush had this to say: 'Wait... what? Why?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Stumpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Santiago Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stumpp might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Macabre - Werewolf Of Bedburg. 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.

Stumpp
vs
Santiago Francisco

165 cm
20
155 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

167 cm
20
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Affordable Quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Stumpp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Santiago Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Francisco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Francisco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stumpp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Francisco.
Stumpp gets full guard.
Stumpp has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Francisco with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Stumpp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Francisco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stumpp is trying to control the position but Francisco postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stumpp working for a triangle but Francisco defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francisco tries to free his leg and advance position but Stumpp is retaining full guard.
Stumpp has momentary wrist control but Francisco slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp is trying to control the position but Francisco postures up.
Stumpp keeping full guard, as Francisco tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Francisco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Francisco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stumpp is keeping the position for now.

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

Stumpp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Francisco passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Francisco grinds an elbow into Stumpp's temple.
Francisco lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stumpp sneaks back into half guard.

Stumpp actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Francisco is looking for a kimura but Stumpp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Francisco to get the leverage.
Stumpp wants to get back to full guard.
Francisco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stumpp is looking for a sweep. Francisco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stumpp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francisco is working away from the top position though.
Francisco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stumpp defending well though.
Francisco is pressing down on Stumpp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stumpp is holding on for now.
Stumpp regains full guard. Nicely done.

Stumpp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Stumpp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Francisco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Francisco trying to control the position from guard on top but Stumpp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp is trying to control the position but Francisco postures up.
Francisco being controlled here momentarily.
Francisco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Francisco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stumpp is trying to control the position but Francisco postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricardo Santiago Francisco hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Francisco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stumpp was covering up waiting for the punch and Francisco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Francisco wants to control from the top but Stumpp keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stumpp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Francisco defends it easily.

Stumpp working for a triangle but Francisco defends it easily.
Francisco trying to control but Stumpp is working from the bottom.
Francisco distracts Stumpp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francisco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stumpp's head.

Stumpp has his foot on Francisco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Francisco works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Stumpp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Francisco defends it easily.

Stumpp looking for a guillotine here but Francisco defends easily.
Francisco scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Stumpp will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

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

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

Francisco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stumpp is trying to maintain the position but Francisco is very close to passing his half guard.

Stumpp looking for submissions off his back.
Stumpp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Francisco 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.
Stumpp wants to get back to full guard.
Francisco trying to pass the guard but Stumpp defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco is looking to take a break and control but Stumpp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stumpp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Francisco.
Francisco trying to advance position but Stumpp counters by regaining guard.
Francisco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stumpp's head.

Francisco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Francisco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stumpp's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Francisco working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Stumpp is looking to improve his position.

Francisco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stumpp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Francisco.
Francisco wants to pass the guard but Stumpp is defending well.
Ricardo Santiago Francisco has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Francisco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Francisco trying to control from half guard but Stumpp is working away.
Stumpp won't allow Francisco to pass to mount.
Stumpp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francisco is working away from the top position though.
Francisco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stumpp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Stumpp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stumpp has an active guard here but Francisco has managed to pass into half guard.

Francisco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stumpp gets full guard.
Francisco trying to control the position from guard on top but Stumpp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francisco lands a couple of elbows.
Stumpp keeping moving, preventing Francisco from controlling successfully.
Francisco lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco postures up.
Francisco wants to control from the top but Stumpp keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Stumpp!
Peter Stumpp retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Peter Stumpp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.