Bamma 9-The Camden Massacre PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Blessed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollis Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Blessed
vs
Roberts

180 cm
26
184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry
GREEN!160

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Blessed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hollis Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blessed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blessed moves away.
Roberts has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blessed is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Roberts throws a hook to the side of Blessed's head but Blessed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blessed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roberts lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Bryan Blessed has been cut.
Blessed misses with a hook.
Roberts swings for the body but Blessed moves out of range.
Blessed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Blessed misses.
Blessed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Blessed.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blessed.
Blessed misses with a series of wild punches.
Blessed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blessed throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Bryan Blessed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blessed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roberts counters with a right hand to the body.
Blessed misses with a few strikes there.
Blessed looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts lands with a nice body punch.
Blessed looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Blessed misses with a double jab
and Roberts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blessed is breathing heavily.
Roberts scores with a jab to the body.
Blessed takes one to the side of the head.
Roberts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blessed.
Roberts scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blessed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roberts finds it's way round the side to connect with Blessed's head.
Roberts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Blessed is rocked!
Blessed misses with the combination.
Oh Blessed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roberts lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Blessed to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Blessed looks to clinch but Roberts throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Blessed taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hollis Roberts!
A relieved looking Hollis Roberts 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 Leevan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mibon Turua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Severn
vs
Turua

173 cm
18
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

176 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Meet the Future

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Leevan Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mibon Turua!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn throws a low kick but Turua avoids it.
Turua looks to land a combination but Severn avoids it well.
Turua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severn defends it nicely.
Turua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Severn.
Severn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Severn misses.
Severn looks to land a combination but Turua avoids it well.
Turua shoots in for a takedown but Severn shows good takedown defense.

Turua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turua throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Severn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Severn tries to get out of the position.
Turua winds up and cracks Severn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turua landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turua slips a nice elbow through Severn's hands, connecting with Severn's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turua lands strikes from half guard.
Severn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turua.
Turua looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Severn wants to get back to his feet.
Turua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Severn's head.
Turua thows a huge punch but Severn dodges it nicely.
Turua throwing shots but Severn is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn taking some punishment here, with Turua in his half guard.
Severn is breathing heavily.
Turua thows a huge punch but Severn dodges it nicely.
Turua scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Severn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Severn tries to kick Turua off but Turua keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turua drops an elbow to the side of Severn's head.
Turua drops an elbow to the side of Severn's head.
Turua is nestled in close to Severn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turua seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Turua there.
Turua working Severn over with strikes.
Turua thows a huge punch but Severn dodges it nicely.
Turua working Severn over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Turua.
Turua seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turua winds up and cracks Severn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turua lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turua throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turua working Severn over with strikes.
Severn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turua scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turua working the head and body with strikes.
Turua 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.
Severn is looking to escape.
Turua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turua working Severn over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turua working Severn over with strikes.
Turua drops an elbow to the side of Severn's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turua looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turua drops an elbow to the side of Severn's head.
Turua slips a nice elbow through Severn's hands, connecting with Severn's forehead.

Severn is rocked!
Turua slips a nice elbow through Severn's hands, connecting with Severn's forehead.
Oh Severn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Severn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turua scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turua is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Severn is hurt! He's hurt bad - Turua fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Severn from any more punishment! Congratulations to Turua! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mibon Turua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nonfu Lakalaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ares
vs
Lakalaka

190 cm
17
282 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

192 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Merciless Gladiators
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas Ares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nonfu Lakalaka!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakalaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Nicholas Ares has been cut.
Ares shoots in looking for a takedown but Lakalaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lakalaka.
Ares walks into a straight right hand from Lakalaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ares tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lakalaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ares takes one to the chin there.
Lakalaka grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ares takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Lakalaka cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nonfu Lakalaka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartlomiej Bartnicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trygve Bondevik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bartnicki
vs
Bondevik

185 cm
24
245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

206 cm
29
272 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Bartnicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Trygve Bondevik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartnicki throws a lazy uppercut
and Bondevik counters with a low kick, right behind Bartnicki 's knee.

Bartnicki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bondevik 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.
Bartnicki 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.
Bondevik is pulling down on Bartnicki's head to control his posture.
Bartnicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondevik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bondevik trying to control the position here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
An inside leg kick from Bondevik misses.
Bartnicki blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondevik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bondevik 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 Bartnicki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bartnicki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bondevik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bondevik.
A head kick misses from Bondevik.
Bondevik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bondevik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bondevik misses with a low kick as Bartnicki jumps back.
Bondevik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartnicki.
Bondevik tries a head kick but it misses.
Bondevik tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bondevik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik tried to score with a low kick but Bartnicki checks it.
Bartnicki doesn't manage to clinch there - Bondevik circles away.
Bondevik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Bartnicki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bondevik quickly recovers to half guard.

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

Bartnicki is trying to work for a kimura but Bondevik is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bondevik wants to control but Bartnicki is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bartnicki stopping the sweep attempt from Bondevik.
Bartnicki cracks Bondevik with a solid left hand.
Bondevik trying to keep a closed guard but Bartnicki is proving a slippery customer.
Bartnicki stopping the sweep attempt from Bondevik.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartnicki wants to pass the guard but Bondevik is keeping the position.
Bartnicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondevik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bondevik keeping full guard, as Bartnicki tries to pass.
Bartnicki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bondevik pulls Bartnicki in close to his closed guard and prevents Bartnicki from doing any damage or advancing position.

We're going to have a standup here because Bartlomiej Bartnicki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bondevik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bartnicki is out of range and Bondevik settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bondevik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bondevik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bartnicki is able to avoid easily.
Bondevik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bartnicki blocks a head kick by Bondevik.
Bartnicki throws a hook to the side of Bondevik's head but Bondevik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Bondevik misses.

Bartnicki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bondevik's guard.
Bondevik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bartnicki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bartnicki passes into half guard.
Bondevik tries to get to full guard but Bartnicki has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bartnicki seems content to control.
Bartnicki is keen to just control but Bondevik is a slippery customer.
Bondevik is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bartlomiej Bartnicki.
Bondevik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bondevik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Bondevik misses.
Bondevik tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bartnicki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bondevik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik misses with a low kick.
Bondevik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bondevik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trygve Bondevik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bondevik throws a sloppy head kick and Bartnicki moves out of range easily.
Bartnicki looks to land a left hand but Bondevik moved out of range nicely.
Bondevik throws a head kick that misses.
Bartnicki moves out of range as Bondevik throws a body kick.
Bondevik is breathing heavily.
Bondevik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bondevik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bartnicki checks it well.
Bartnicki throws a shot from downtown. Bondevik moves away and avoids it.
Bartnicki avoids the head kick by Bondevik.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik throws a chopping leg kick but Bartnicki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trygve Bondevik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bondevik is looking to land body kicks.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bartnicki.
Bartlomiej Bartnicki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bartnicki trying to control the position but Bondevik is working away.
Bondevik can't do much from the bottom here.
Bondevik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartnicki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Bartnicki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bartnicki trying to control the action but Bondevik is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bartnicki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bartnicki is looking to take a break and control but Bondevik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bondevik struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bartnicki is trying to get an arm triangle but Bondevik is defending well.
Bartnicki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bartlomiej Bartnicki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bondevik tries to score with a low kick but Bartnicki moves his leg out of the way.
Bondevik tries to land a leg kick but Bartnicki saw it coming and moves away.
Bondevik misses with a low kick.
Bondevik tries to land a leg kick but Bartnicki saw it coming and moves away.
Bondevik tries a head kick but it misses.

Bartnicki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bartnicki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartnicki is looking to take a break and control but Bondevik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Bartlomiej Bartnicki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bondevik is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Bartnicki blocks the low kick.
Bondevik throws a head kick that misses.
Bondevik throws a low kick, looking for Bartnicki's leg but Bartnicki calmly moves out of range.
Trygve Bondevik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bondevik thumps Bartnicki with a low kick.
Bondevik is looking to chop away at Bartnicki's legs.
Bartnicki blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bartnicki checks a leg kick.
Bondevik throws a wild body kick that Bartnicki sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartnicki blocks a head kick by Bondevik.
Bartnicki checks a low kick from Bondevik.
Bondevik slips a jab from Bartnicki.
Bondevik throws a chopping leg kick but Bartnicki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bondevik tries to land a leg kick but Bartnicki saw it coming and moves away.
Bondevik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bartnicki avoids the head kick by Bondevik.
Bondevik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bartnicki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bartnicki wants to control from the top but Bondevik keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartnicki throwing strikes but missing.
Bondevik wants to sweep here but Bartnicki controlling him for the moment.
Bartnicki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bondevik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bartnicki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bondevik keeping moving, preventing Bartnicki from controlling successfully.

Bartlomiej Bartnicki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bondevik misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bondevik.
Bondevik throws a sloppy head kick and Bartnicki moves out of range easily.
Bondevik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Bartnicki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bondevik tries to improve position but can't.

Bartnicki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bartnicki working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bondevik is not content to let Bartnicki control the position.
Bondevik is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bartlomiej Bartnicki.
I think Bartnicki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Veljanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kevin Rudolf - In the City. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Richards
vs
Veljanovski

180 cm
30
229 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
234 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Veljanovski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Veljanovski instigates a clinch.

Richards manages to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Richards wants to stand but Veljanovski is controlling the position.
Veljanovski wants to get up but he can't break Richards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Veljanovski wants to stand and escape but instead Richards has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Veljanovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski has a closed guard, preventing Richards from standing up.
Veljanovski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Veljanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veljanovski's head.
Richards not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljanovski wants to get back to his feet but Richards passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richards in particular looking to stall.
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Richards just wasn't active enough.
Veljanovski moves to clinch but Richards breaks away

and Richards counters with a single leg into guard. Veljanovski didn't expect that.
Richards passes into half guard.
Richards slows the pace down in half guard.

Richards is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Richards dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Richards closes the distance and clinches.
Veljanovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richards is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Veljanovski wants to stall.
Veljanovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.

Richards pulls Veljanovski into guard.
Richards is looking to stand up but Veljanovski isn't so interested in that idea.

Richards uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Richards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Veljanovski.

Richards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Veljanovski taking some punishment here, with Richards in his half guard.
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richards 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.
Richards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ben Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richards stops Veljanovski from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards passes to full mount!
Richards landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Richards has hold of Veljanovski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Veljanovski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Richards lands a big elbow.
Richards controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards thowing shots but they're missing.
Richards throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Veljanovski because Richards loaded up on that one.
Richards looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veljanovski is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Richards has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Veljanovski throws a leg kick
and Richards counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Veljanovski moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Veljanovski tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Veljanovski misses with a hook
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Richards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veljanovski is looking to control Richards's arms but Richards gets an underhook and turns him. Now Veljanovski has his back to the cage.
Richards has Veljanovski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Veljanovski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Veljanovski prevents it.
Veljanovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veljanovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Richards won't allow it.

Richards turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veljanovski is not content to let Richards control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski pushes Richards away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Richards gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Veljanovski is defending well.
Richards working the ground and pound but Veljanovski is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Richards cracks Veljanovski with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Richards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Richards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Veljanovski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Richards.
Richards throws an elbow but Veljanovski slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Veljanovski wants to get back to his feet but Richards drags him back down.
Veljanovski seems a little lost for a moment, as Richards dominates the positioning.

Richards tries for a kimura but Veljanovski is defending well.
Richards fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nikola Veljanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Richards!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ben Richards made sure he mentioned HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldebaran De Touro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thors Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Touro comes to the cage accompanied by Boom. The key to victory for Aldebaran De Touro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

De Touro
vs
Hammer

183 cm
25
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aldebaran De Touro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thors Hammer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Touro shoots and misses

and Hammer counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammer scoring with punches and elbows.
Hammer throws an elbow but De Touro slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Touro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

De Touro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammer throwing shots but De Touro is blocking nicely.
Hammer is nestled in close to De Touro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

It looks like Aldebaran De Touro has been cut.
Hammer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rift Fighting Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Touro wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Touro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer.
De Touro trying to hold on to Hammer's head to control him but Hammer postures up.
Hammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Touro's head.
De Touro tries to kick Hammer off but Hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
De Touro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hammer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer pulls De Touro in to control the position.
Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer prevents De Touro from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer unloading with bombs!
De Touro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but De Touro is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Touro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammer prevents De Touro from improving his position.
Hammer is nestled in close to De Touro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Touro gets back to full guard.
Hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but De Touro blocks nicely.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer postures up and lands a big shot to De Touro's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

De Touro has his feet on Hammer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Touro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but De Touro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Touro shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammer sprawls well. He's pushed De Touro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldebaran De Touro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Touro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammer.
De Touro is breathing heavily.
De Touro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thors Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aldebaran De Touro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

De Touro checks a low kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws out a leg kick but De Touro moves out of range and Hammer only half commits.
De Touro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Touro wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Touro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
De Touro misses with a takedown attempt

and Hammer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammer forces his way into half guard.
De Touro is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Touro controlling the position well.
Thors Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on De Touro's thigh. De Touro counters though and makes it back to full guard.
De Touro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Touro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Touro wants to stand up but Hammer is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Touro is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
De Touro pulls Hammer in close to his closed guard and prevents Hammer from doing any damage or advancing position.

Aldebaran De Touro has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammer misses with a low kick as De Touro jumps back.
De Touro checks a low kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
De Touro shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but De Touro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldebaran De Touro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Touro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Touro.
De Touro blocks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Touro.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hammer 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 De Touro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Touro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Touro fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.

Hammer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammer lands in his opponent's guard.
De Touro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
De Touro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

De Touro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer 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!
Hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thors Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aldebaran De Touro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

De Touro fails with the takedown

so Hammer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Touro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Touro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Touro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but De Touro has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Touro 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.
De Touro is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer passes into half guard.
Hammer working the head and body with strikes.
De Touro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammer cracks De Touro with a solid left hand.
De Touro working a defensive guard here.
Thors Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer content to stall in guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

De Touro is looking for a triangle here but Hammer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but De Touro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Touro can't do much from the bottom here.
De Touro wants to get back to his feet.
De Touro is being controlled here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Touro defends it nicely.
Aldebaran De Touro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Touro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Touro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Touro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.

Hammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

De Touro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
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.

De Touro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammer defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thors Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thors Hammer!
Thors Hammer 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Brockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Naciamento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistair Brockton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brockton
vs
Naciamento

173 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Brockton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Santiago Naciamento!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brockton looking to score a takedown here. Naciamento is defending well but Brockton drives through and ends up in Naciamento's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Brockton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Naciamento looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Naciamento looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Naciamento!
My spies in Evade MMA inform me that Naciamento has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brockton is looking to regain half guard here but Naciamento keeps moving and retains side control.
Naciamento working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brockton controls the position for a moment.
Brockton manages to get back to half guard.
Brockton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brockton controlling the position for now.
Brockton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brockton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naciamento is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brockton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naciamento manages to get himself to full guard.
Naciamento keeping moving, preventing Brockton from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento trying to control the position.
Brockton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brockton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naciamento keeping moving, preventing Brockton from controlling successfully.
Naciamento throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento looking to control.

Brockton looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naciamento is really stuck here.

Brockton tightening his grip on Naciamento, looking for the choke.
Brockton controlling well, preventing Naciamento from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento trying to control the hands but Brockton won't let him.

Brockton is looking for a choke. Naciamento gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Naciamento manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Brockton is pulling down on Naciamento's head to control his posture.

Brockton pushes Naciamento off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naciamento tries to avoid it but Brockton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naciamento to the ground. Naciamento escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brockton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brockton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Naciamento sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brockton somewhat.
Brockton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Brockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brockton feints and as Naciamento raises his hands in defense, Brockton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.

Brockton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Naciamento is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brockton, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brockton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

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

Brockton swings around for an armbar but Naciamento sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brockton's guard.
Naciamento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brockton pulls Naciamento in to control the position.
Naciamento throws a big right hand that misses.
Brockton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brockton is controlling Naciamento's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento throwing strikes from guard but Brockton blocks nicely.
Brockton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brockton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistair Brockton wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Brockton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brockton lands in his opponent's guard.
Naciamento keeping moving, preventing Brockton from controlling successfully.
Brockton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naciamento is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brockton tries to hold on but Naciamento pushes him away.
Brockton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naciamento throwing strikes here but Brockton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockton reaches up and holds on to Naciamento to control the position.
Brockton regains half guard.
Naciamento thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brockton's head.
Brockton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brockton.
Naciamento throws a strike but Brockton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brockton trying to control the position from guard on top but Naciamento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brockton passes Naciamento's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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

Brockton seems to be working for a kimura but Naciamento defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento is trying to control but can't.

Brockton is working for a submission of some sort.

Brockton is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naciamento is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Brockton dominated that second round.
That's time! Brockton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brockton wants to clinch.
Naciamento defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brockton.
Brockton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brockton throws a sloppy head kick and Naciamento moves out of range easily.
Brockton goes for a double leg but Naciamento avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Naciamento continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Brockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brockton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naciamento fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brockton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naciamento pinned against the cage. Naciamento gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brockton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Brockton is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Naciamento as he works his way to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento throwing strikes but Brockton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Brockton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Naciamento rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brockton's guard! Nice work there by Naciamento!
Alistair Brockton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brockton has control of Naciamento's left arm, preventing Naciamento from doing any damage.
Naciamento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brockton is adopting a defensive guard.
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!
Brockton wants to sweep but no luck.
Brockton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naciamento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brockton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naciamento throws a big right hand that misses.
Naciamento throws a big elbow that misses.
Naciamento has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brockton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brockton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brockton trying to keep a closed guard but Naciamento is proving a slippery customer.
Naciamento throws a big right hand that misses.
Brockton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naciamento is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento is fighting to break Brockton's control of his arms but Brockton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistair Brockton wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Brockton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Naciamento keeping full guard, as Brockton tries to pass.
Brockton trying to control but Naciamento is working from the bottom.
Brockton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brockton throws an elbow that misses. Naciamento uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brockton's guard. Nice move by Naciamento!
Brockton wants to sweep here but Naciamento controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Brockton clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brockton throws the left hand but Naciamento avoids the punch easily.
Brockton with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Naciamento counter with a right hand.
Naciamento blocks a head kick by Brockton.
Brockton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naciamento tries to avoid it but Brockton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naciamento to the ground. Naciamento escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brockton misses with a takedown attempt
and Naciamento counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Brockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naciamento leaves Brockton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naciamento checks a leg kick nicely.

Brockton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Naciamento tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brockton is in Naciamento's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Brockton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Naciamento manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brockton has Naciamento in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naciamento throwing strikes from guard but Brockton blocks nicely.
Naciamento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naciamento throws a big right hand that misses.
Naciamento lands a couple of elbows.
Brockton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brockton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naciamento.
Naciamento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naciamento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naciamento throwing strikes but missing.
Naciamento preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockton is trying to control the position but Naciamento postures up.
Brockton has Naciamento pulled in close to control his posture.
Brockton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naciamento's guard.
Naciamento manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brockton manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Brockton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naciamento doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naciamento manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naciamento trying to control the position from guard on top but Brockton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brockton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brockton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brockton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brockton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brockton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Naciamento trying to control but Brockton is working from the bottom.
Brockton has his hands on Naciamento's head, controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Alistair Brockton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brockton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brockton tries for a takedown but Naciamento circles away easily

and Naciamento counters with a shoot takedown. Brockton fights it but they end up in guard.
Naciamento trying to control but Brockton is working from the bottom.
Naciamento being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brockton keeping moving, preventing Naciamento from controlling successfully.
Brockton trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alistair Brockton just wasn't active enough.
Brockton darts in looking for a takedown but Naciamento gets double underhooks and turns Brockton into the cage.
Naciamento is trying to drag Brockton to the mat but Brockton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Brockton has Naciamento pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brockton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Naciamento tumbling to the mat - Brockton dives into Naciamento's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Santiago Naciamento will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Brockton shoots in looking for a takedown. Naciamento tries to sprawl out of it but Brockton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Naciamento manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brockton is looking to land body kicks.
Naciamento stuffs the takedown.
Brockton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Brockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brockton shoots in but no luck this time.
Brockton dives in for a single leg takedown but Naciamento sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brockton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Naciamento is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brockton is defending well.
Brockton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Naciamento pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brockton misses with a takedown attempt - Naciamento sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brockton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naciamento avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brockton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Naciamento is looking to improve his position.

Brockton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Naciamento is just riding it out for now. Brockton eventually gives up the hold.
Brockton is trying to control. Naciamento wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Brockton working for a submission but Naciamento is keeping him at bay.
Naciamento blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brockton goes for an armbar but Naciamento turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Naciamento.
Naciamento is fighting to break Brockton's control of his arms but Brockton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brockton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alistair Brockton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naciamento throwing strikes but missing.
Brockton pulls Naciamento in close to prevent any damage.
Santiago Naciamento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Brockton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brockton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46

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

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ongka Ongka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ongka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Abebe. 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.

Coleman
vs
Ongka

188 cm
28
228 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

201 cm
23
253 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ongka Ongka!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ongka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a one-two to the body.
Ongka with a poor takedown
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ongka just misses with a punch to the body.
Ongka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Ongka fights it but they end up in guard.
Our spies down at at Academy of Combat inform us that Ongka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reggie Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ongka Ongka.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ongka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Ongka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ongka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Ongka keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman postures up.
Ongka keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Reggie Coleman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ongka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coleman.

Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Coleman is pressing down on Ongka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ongka is holding on for now.
Coleman is thwarting Ongka's attempts to control the position.
Ongka wants to get back to full guard but Coleman has mounted him!
Ongka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Coleman is trying to control. Ongka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ongka is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coleman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ongka!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.

Coleman is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Ongka is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Ongka flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Coleman anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Ongka and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Coleman slips an arm under Ongka chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Coleman has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Coleman is squeezing on Ongka like an anaconda would it's prey. Ongka fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reggie Coleman!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conan Crom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crom comes to the cage accompanied by Anvil of Crom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crom
vs
Granger

169 cm
21
159 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

162 cm
23
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

GREEN!160
Conquer

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conan Crom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Granger!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crom circles away.

Granger drives through with a takedown into Crom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crom can't keep his opponent in guard - Granger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crom is trying to get back to full guard.
Crom manages to get to full guard.
Crom keeping full guard, as Granger tries to pass.
Granger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Granger stands up over Crom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Granger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Granger stands up and waves to Crom to follow him.
Granger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crom swivels and escapes.
Crom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crom wants it to stay on the feet.
Conan Crom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Granger.

Granger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Granger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Granger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Granger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Granger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger is looking to take a break and control but Crom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Granger is pressing down on Crom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crom is holding on for now.

Granger stands up out of the half guard.
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!
Granger misses with a takedown
and Crom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crom sprawls well. Crom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Granger gets slowly back to his feet.
Granger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crom circles away.
Crom tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger misses with a takedown attempt
and Crom counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger misses with a takedown
and Crom counters with a right hand to the body.
Granger looks winded!
Granger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Granger has his takedown stuffed
and Crom counters with a nice body shot.
Granger fails with the takedown
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Granger is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Crom knocks Granger out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conan Crom!
Conan Crom retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Conan Crom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victory Agu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikal Helio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Feel The Pain - Dinosaur Jr. Helio has chosen Brazil National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Agu
vs
Helio

188 cm
24
184 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
34
195 lbs
25 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Victory Agu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikal Helio!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Helio is able to avoid easily.
Helio avoids the body shot from Agu.
Helio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Agu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Helio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikal Helio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Helio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Agu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Agu wants to get back to full guard.
Helio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Agu trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Helio seems to be working for a kimura but Agu defends the submission attempt.
Helio not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Helio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Agu sees it coming and defends easily.

Helio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Agu's coaches at McGarrys plant works have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Helio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

Helio is trying to work for a kimura but Agu is defending well.
Agu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helio on the ground.
Agu wants to get back to full guard.

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

Agu is defending against the submission attempts here by Helio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Helio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Agu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Agu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Agu is trying to control the position but Helio postures up.
Helio postures up in Agu's guard and throws a big left but Agu blocks it.
Helio wants to control from the top but Agu keeps moving.

Helio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikal Helio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Helio fails with the takedown.
Agu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Helio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Helio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Agu keeping full guard, as Helio tries to pass.
Helio trying to control the position from guard on top but Agu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helio works over Agu with some ground and pound from guard.
Agu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helio.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Helio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Helio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helio trying to control the position from guard on top but Agu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helio trying to control the position from guard on top but Agu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mikal Helio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helio wants to control from the top but Agu keeps moving.

Helio drops back looking for a leg! Agu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Agu manages to kick Helio off! Helio jumps back into Agu's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Helio 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.
Helio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helio throwing strikes from guard but Agu blocks nicely.
Agu seems keen to control Helio's posture.
Agu has momentary wrist control but Helio slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Helio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Helio chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helio advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helio working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikal Helio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Agu gets caught flat footed, as Helio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Helio wants to pass the guard but Agu is keeping the position.
Helio pushing down on Agu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Agu is defending against the submission attempts here by Helio.
Agu is not content to let Helio control the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helio trying to mount his opponent but Agu defends it.

Helio is working for a kimura but Agu is defending it quite comfortably.

Helio is working for a submission of some sort.
Victory Agu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Helio is looking to advance position but Agu won't allow it.

Helio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Agu defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helio in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agu is refusing to be controlled, as Helio sits in half guard.
Helio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Helio is working for a submission of some sort.
Helio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mikal Helio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Helio has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Agu defend it? Helio steps over the head and cranks it - Agu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Helio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikal Helio!
After winning the bout, Mikal Helio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.