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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kitsune Tsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Dorris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune Tsuki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tsuki
vs
Dorris

175 cm
35
160 lbs
19 - 18 - 1

176 cm
25
167 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Dorris!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tsuki backs up against the cage.
Dorris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dorris misses with a head kick.

Dorris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tsuki is looking for a sweep.
Tsuki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dorris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Tsuki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tsuki wants to get back to full guard.
Dorris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Dorris might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorris moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Tsuki.
Dorris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki tries to improve position but can't.
Dorris remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tsuki looks to move to half guard but instead Dorris has passed into mount! Damn!
Dorris pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dorris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tsuki is desperately trying to improve his position but Dorris has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tsuki is trying desperately to improve position.

Dorris working for a submission but Tsuki is keeping him at bay.
Tsuki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dorris takes Tsuki's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tsuki is in trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorris has the hooks in. Tsuki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorris is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tsuki tries to escape the position.

Dorris is looking for the choke from the back position but Tsuki is controlling his hands well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Tsuki right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorris is working the ground and pound. Can Tsuki escape?
What can Tsuki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Dorris is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorris keeps control of the position as Tsuki tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorris just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Dorris is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tsuki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tsuki for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Dorris dominated 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.

Dorris connects with a right hand. Tsuki shakes it off.
Dorris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tsuki on the side of the head.
Tsuki walks into a straight right hand from Dorris.
A lazy left from Dorris finds it's target.
Tsuki takes one on the button.
Tsuki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuki in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Dorris. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Dorris. Beautiful body shot.
Dorris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dorris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tsuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsuki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dorris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Dorris. No joy for Tsuki on that attempt.
Tsuki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dorris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dorris.
Tsuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsuki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dorris shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dorris finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsuki's head.
Dorris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsuki as he avoids it easily.
Tsuki is looking to clinch but Dorris is avoiding it.

Dorris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tsuki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Tsuki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dorris is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tsuki.
A lull in the action here.
Tsuki tries to buck Dorris off but Dorris is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorris taking a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dorris controls the position.
Tsuki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dorris is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tsuki is desperately trying to improve his position but Dorris has a good base and remains in mount.
Dorris controlling the position easily from mount.
Dorris fails to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki can't escape the position.
Tsuki is working hard here to advance position.
Dorris controlling from the full mount.
Tsuki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dorris controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dorris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dorris controlling from mount.
Tsuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Dorris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dorris thuds a left hand into Tsuki's body.
No luck for Tsuki with that takedown attempt.
Dorris catches Tsuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dorris slaps away a takedown attempt from Tsuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsuki throws a body kick that misses.
Tsuki fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kitsune Tsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dorris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tsuki tries to get to full guard but Dorris has control of the leg.
Dorris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki wants to sweep but Dorris has passed to side control!
Dorris taking a breather here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki is looking for a sweep.
Dorris is staying tight to Tsuki's torso, preventing him from escaping.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chuck Dorris.
Dorris scores with a jab to the body.
Dorris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Dorris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dorris lands in his opponent's guard.
Dorris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorris happy to just control the position for now.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Dorris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tsuki tries to buck Dorris off but Dorris is having none of it.
Tsuki trying to remain calm as Dorris controls from the top position.
Dorris tries to advance to mount but Tsuki denies him.
Chuck Dorris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chuck Dorris.
Dorris throws a head kick that misses.
Dorris throws a body punch but Tsuki moves out of range.
Dorris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dorris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsuki thinking.
Dorris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chuck Dorris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dorris avoids it really well and circles away.
Chuck Dorris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kitsune Tsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Dorris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dorris 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Dorris!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bjornsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gevorg Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrosyan has chosen No Turning Back - Stand and Fight as his entrance music. Gevorg Petrosyan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bjornsson
vs
Petrosyan

193 cm
30
210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
216 lbs
10 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Gevorg Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson throws a sloppy head kick and Petrosyan moves out of range easily.
Bjornsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrosyan tries to work over Bjornsson's front leg with a kick but Bjornsson checks it.
Petrosyan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Petrosyan misses with a low kick.
Bjornsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Petrosyan's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrosyan throws a jab when Bjornsson was well out of range.
Bjornsson throws a head kick but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Petrosyan checks a low kick from Bjornsson.
Petrosyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjornsson slips under a jab.
Bjornsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrosyan misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bjornsson blocks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrosyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrosyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjornsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjornsson walks into a straight right hand from Petrosyan.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
Bjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjornsson misses the jab.
Petrosyan punishes Bjornsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Petrosyan finds it's target.
Bjornsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrosyan misses the target.
Petrosyan misses with a looping right.
Petrosyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bjornsson looks to land a combination but Petrosyan avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrosyan scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrosyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrosyan walks into a left hand.
Bjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrosyan darts in trying to clinch

and Bjornsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Petrosyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjornsson is aware though and is defending well.
Bjornsson content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at McGarrys plant works inform us that Petrosyan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrosyan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrosyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bjornsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Bjornsson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Petrosyan looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Petrosyan's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Petrosyan blocks a leg kick.
Bjornsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrosyan throws out the jab.
Petrosyan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Petrosyan scores with a hook to the body. Bjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries a low kick but Petrosyan avoids it.
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Bjornsson.
Petrosyan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bjornsson checks it well.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan throws a series of punches but Bjornsson avoids them all with ease.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrosyan manages to avoid it.
Petrosyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bjornsson throws a sloppy head kick and Petrosyan moves out of range easily.
Petrosyan misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Petrosyan. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Bjornsson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gevorg Petrosyan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Petrosyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson lands a slapping body shot.
Bjornsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrosyan counters with a three punch combo that has Bjornsson backing up. Bjornsson nods at Petrosyan to acknowledge the strikes.
Bjornsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrosyan's sensitive parts.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrosyan thumps Bjornsson with a low kick.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrosyan manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrosyan slips under a jab.
Petrosyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrosyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrosyan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bjornsson can pounce on him.
Bjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bjornsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bjornsson lands a jab to the head.
Bjornsson throws a head kick that misses.
Bjornsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Petrosyan throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan misses with a two punch combination.
Bjornsson scores with a head kick.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrosyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bjornsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bjornsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick that knocks Bjornsson off balance momentarily.
Gevorg Petrosyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Bjornsson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrosyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Bjornsson.
Petrosyan fails with an attempt to clinch.

Petrosyan closes the distance and pushes Bjornsson back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrosyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrosyan looking to stall.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but Petrosyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petrosyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Bjornsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson digs a right hand into Petrosyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrosyan's gas tank.
Bjornsson has Petrosyan pressed against the cage, preventing Petrosyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Petrosyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrosyan looking to stall.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but Petrosyan has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Petrosyan scores with a knee to the head.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.

Bjornsson manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrosyan trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Petrosyan looking to sit in guard and control but Bjornsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Petrosyan working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bjornsson trying to control but Petrosyan is working from the bottom.

Bjornsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petrosyan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petrosyan has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson wants to stand up but Petrosyan is controlling him.

Bjornsson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Petrosyan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Petrosyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrosyan.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Petrosyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bjornsson stalling in the clinch but Petrosyan improves position.
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 Gunnar Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Petrosyan connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrosyan avoids the head kick by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick from Petrosyan.
Bjornsson slips a straight right by Petrosyan.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Petrosyan strikes.
Bjornsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrosyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrosyan jabs Bjornsson right on the nose. Bjornsson blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrosyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bjornsson throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan tries for a takedown but Bjornsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Petrosyan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrosyan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrosyan scores with the left hand. Bjornsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrosyan avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with a jab to the body
and Petrosyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrosyan throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Bjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrosyan misses with a wild combination.
Petrosyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrosyan motions for Bjornsson to come forward. Petrosyan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Petrosyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bjornsson checks a leg kick.
Petrosyan throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Petrosyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrosyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bjornsson moves forwards but Petrosyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrosyan connects with the punch.
Petrosyan is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrosyan at a distance.
Bjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjornsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrosyan works Bjornsson's body with a nice hook.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrosyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjornsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Petrosyan has closed the distance and engaged Bjornsson in a clinch.
Bjornsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Petrosyan lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrosyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson slows down the pace here.
Petrosyan lands a hook that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Petrosyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjornssons head.
Petrosyan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Petrosyan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Petrosyan scores with a shot to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Petrosyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bjornsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petrosyan blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrosyan tries to circle away but Bjornsson has him pinned against the cage.
Petrosyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrosyan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bjornsson's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bjornsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bjornsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrosyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Petrosyan controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrosyan.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Petrosyan won't allow it.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.

Bjornsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Petrosyan regains guard immediately.
Petrosyan trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gevorg Petrosyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrosyan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gevorg Petrosyan!
A victorious Gevorg Petrosyan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between In Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield has chosen Paris as his entrance music. Tyson Hollyfield has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with In Face's chin.

Face
vs
Hollyfield

166 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
30
156 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, In Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face misses with the combination.
Face digs a good body shot into Hollyfield's ribs.
Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollyfield moves away.
Face thows a body shot but no joy.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Face moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Face scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
In Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hollyfield moves into the clinch.
Face blocks an elbow strike.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Face takes a knee right on the jaw!
Face being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hollyfield.

Face is rocked!
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Oh Face is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hollyfield creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Face! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Hollyfield.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Hollyfield!
Tyson Hollyfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vallenfyre - Iconoclast. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Firetribe
vs
Stroud

180 cm
24
169 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

178 cm
28
168 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

The Big Kabosh

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tom Stroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Firetribe does no damage.
Stroud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Firetribe is fending him off so far but Stroud persists. Nope, Firetribe circles away and we're back to standing.

Firetribe has closed the distance and engaged Stroud in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Firetribe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stroud is looking to break free of the clinch but Firetribe has double underhooks.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Tom Stroud has been cut.
Firetribe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Firetribe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stroud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stroud stalling.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside.
Firetribe lands a knee to the head.
Stroud is trying to break the clinch but Firetribe is controlling him.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stroud avoids it.
Stroud taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Firetribe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Firetribe crunches a lovely knee into Stroud's ribcage.
Firetribe is pushing Stroud up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Firetribe throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe misses with a knee strike.
Stroud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Firetribe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Firetribe lands a knee to the head.
Stroud blocking some punches.
Stroud has Firetribe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Firetribe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stroud.
Firetribe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Firetribe can't find room to land a body shot as Stroud controls the action.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
Stroud takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stroud trying to stall but Firetribe improves his position.
Stroud has a couple of punches blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe landing knees to the head.
Firetribe looking to throw knees to the head but Stroud is blocking nicely.
Stroud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firetribe lands a knee to the head.
Firetribe scores with a hook to the body.
Firetribe lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Stroud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud throws a head punch that misses.
Firetribe misses with a knee to the head.
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Stroud in his tracks for a moment.
Stroud misses with a punch to the body.
Firetribe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stroud is trying to break the clinch but Firetribe has him pressed against the cage.
Firetribe pushes Stroud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stroud takes an elbow to the temple.
Firetribe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.

Stroud has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Firetribe is trying to keep an underhook but Stroud manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Firetribe wants to get back to full guard.
Firetribe keeping hold of Stroud's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe tries to roll over but Stroud keeps him under control.
Firetribe is refusing to be controlled, as Stroud sits in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Firetribe slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
Stroud doesn't manage to clinch there - Firetribe circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud throws a combination that misses

and Firetribe counters by clinching up.
Stroud tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Firetribe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Firetribe scores with a shot to the side of Stroud's head.
Stroud is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Firetribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Stroud breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stroud misses the target.

Firetribe tries to keep at a distance but Stroud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firetribe pushes Stroud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Firetribe tries to work over Stroud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Firetribe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stroud is trying to break the clinch but Firetribe is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brother Firetribe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Stroud's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A nice leg kick lands there from Firetribe.
Stroud drops his hands momentarily and Firetribe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stroud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Stroud tries to keep at a distance but Firetribe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Firetribe stalling in the clinch but Stroud improves position.
Stroud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroud managing to block the knees to the body from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a nice uppercut.
Firetribe connects with a knee to the head.
Stroud drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Firetribe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stroud swings wildly with an uppercut but Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroud takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Tom Stroud's cut even more.
Stroud wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud lands with a left to the head.
Firetribe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Firetribe.
Stroud is breathing heavily.
Stroud takes an elbow to the temple.
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Stroud in his tracks for a moment.
Firetribe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stroud is leaning against Firetribe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Firetribe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brother Firetribe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stroud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stroud is trying to break the clinch but Firetribe is controlling him.
Firetribe stalling against the cage.
Firetribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Firetribe avoids a wild elbow strike from Stroud.
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!
Firetribe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside that Stroud shrugs off.
Stroud is looking to break free of the clinch but Firetribe has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stroud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Firetribe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Firetribe.
Stroud takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Firetribe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Firetribe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Firetribe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stroud lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stroud takes an elbow to the temple.
Stroud takes a knee right on the jaw!

The cut above Tom Stroud's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Firetribe.
Stroud takes a shot to the head.
Stroud is trying to pull guard but Firetribe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Firetribe connects with a knee to the head.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Firetribe landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe looking to slow down the pace here.
Firetribe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stroud blocks it with crossed arms.
Firetribe lands a knee to the body.
Firetribe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stroud will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Firetribe up against the cage.
Firetribe throws an elbow but it misses.
Firetribe working aggressively here.
Firetribe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Firetribe tries to land knees in the clinch but Stroud avoids the damage to the body.
Firetribe throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Stroud pulls Firetribe into guard.

Stroud escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Firetribe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Firetribe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Firetribe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stroud on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe wants to stand but Stroud is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stroud looking to control.
Firetribe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Firetribe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stroud is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brother Firetribe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Stroud's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stroud pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Firetribe back to the cage. Stroud follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some wild striking there from Stroud.
Firetribe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Stroud misses.
Firetribe cracks Stroud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Firetribe scores with a spinning back kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Firetribe. Stroud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firetribe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stroud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Firetribe scores with a leg kick.
Firetribe slips under a jab from Stroud.
Firetribe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stroud.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firetribe but Firetribe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stroud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Firetribe moves out of range of the strikes.
Firetribe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stroud throws a sloppy head kick

and Firetribe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Firetribe.
Firetribe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stroud takes an elbow to the temple.
Firetribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stroud.
Firetribe scores with a knee to the head.
Firetribe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Firetribe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Firetribe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stroud tries to break free but Firetribe pushes him back against the cage.
Stroud swings wildly with an uppercut but Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Firetribe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Stroud is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Firetribe.
Firetribe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Firetribe.
Stroud is still on wobbly legs! Can Firetribe finish him?
Firetribe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Firetribe working the clinch nicely. Stroud is working for position but Firetribe cracks him with a big knee to the head! Stroud crumples up against the cage and Firetribe lands two more shots before the ref can save Stroud! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerwayne Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lars Voller has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lars Voller seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Voller
vs
Ashley

191 cm
25
218 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

185 cm
27
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Voller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerwayne Ashley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Voller but Voller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Voller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashley.
Nice body kick from Voller.
Voller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Voller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Voller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Voller.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Voller, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Voller sprawls well. Voller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashley gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Voller.
Ashley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Voller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley misses with a double jab.
Ashley shoots in for a double leg but Voller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lars Voller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerwayne Ashley.
A leg kick checked by Ashley.
Voller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ashley's head backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voller.
Voller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashley was well out of range. Poor timing from Voller.
Voller scoring well with a low kick there.
Ashley throws a leg kick
and Voller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lars Voller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ashley in his tracks.
Voller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashley moves away.
Ashley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Jerwayne Ashley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Voller finds it's way through Ashley's defenses.

Ashley is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller throws a powerful right kick. Ashley tried to block low but the kick was high! Ashley was taken right off of his feet! Voller jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lars Voller!
Lars Voller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Artison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Paduwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artison comes to the cage accompanied by Death Around the Corner. Paduwan has chosen Bitch as his entrance music. Darth Paduwan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Artison
vs
Paduwan

165 cm
25
149 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
31
146 lbs
21 - 12 - 3

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Merciless Gladiators
GREEN!160

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Artison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 3, fighting out of London, Darth Paduwan !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artison scores with a leg kick.
Artison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paduwan sprawls well. Paduwan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Artison gets slowly back to his feet.
Paduwan lands a head shot.
Artison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paduwan throws a lazy uppercut

and Artison counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paduwan 's guard now.
Artison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Artison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paduwan is keeping the position for now.
Artison wants to control from the top but Paduwan keeps moving.
Paduwan can't keep his opponent in guard - Artison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artison trying to control the action but Paduwan is working from the bottom.
Paduwan is controlling Artison's trapped leg to prevent Artison from advancing to side control.
Artison trying to control the action but Paduwan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

James Artison has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Paduwan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Artison finds it's way round the side to connect with Paduwan 's head.
Artison looks for a takedown but Paduwan sprawls well.

Artison darts in and clinches Paduwan up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Paduwan .
Artison takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artison.
Artison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paduwan is keeping busy.
Paduwan lands an elbow just above Artison 's eye.
Paduwan misses with a punch to the body.
Paduwan scores with a shoulder strike.
Paduwan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artison avoids it.
Paduwan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like James Artison has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan blocking some punches.
Artison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paduwan gets through Artison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Artison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paduwan trying to land knees to the body.
Artison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paduwan is keeping busy.
Paduwan with a knee to the head.
Paduwan crunches a lovely knee into Artison's ribcage.
Paduwan lands a nice elbow.
Artison takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paduwan looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Paduwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artison throws a looping overhand right but Paduwan ducks down to avoid it.
Paduwan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Artison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James Artison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paduwan missing with a left hand there. Artison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Artison.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Artison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Paduwan misses.
Artison lands with an overhand left.
Paduwan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artison.
Artison throws a leg kick but Paduwan moved away.
Paduwan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paduwan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Artison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artison throws a lazy right hand but Paduwan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artison throws a body kick that misses.
Artison connects with a body shot that sends Paduwan 's belly button to the back.
Paduwan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darth Paduwan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Artison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paduwan , right into the meat.
Paduwan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paduwan moves out of range as Artison strikes.

Artison clinches with his opponent.
Paduwan trying to control the position but instead, Artison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paduwan into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Paduwan lands a hook that snaps the head of Artison backwards.
Paduwan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Artison backwards.
Artison tries to circle away but Paduwan has him pinned against the cage.
Artison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paduwan blocks an uppercut.
Paduwan is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paduwan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paduwan throws an elbow that misses.
Paduwan blocking some punches.
Paduwan pushes Artison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Paduwan manages to break the clinch.
Artison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Artison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paduwan on the side of the head.
Artison is looking to slow Paduwan down with leg kicks.
Paduwan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Artison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Artison misses.
Paduwan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Artison wants to clinch.
Paduwan throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paduwan clinches up against the cage.

Paduwan breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paduwan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paduwan staying out of range there.
Paduwan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paduwan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paduwan staying out of range there.
Artison scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Artison misses.
Paduwan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Artison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artison moves away from the strike by Paduwan .
Artison misses with a hook.
Artison misses with a looping right.
Paduwan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paduwan slips a straight right by Artison.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paduwan , as that shot connected.

James Artison's cut is getting worse.
Good work by Artison as he checks the leg kick.
Paduwan slips a straight right by Artison.
Paduwan throws out a loose jab but Artison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paduwan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Artison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Artison throws a big shot that misses.
Paduwan connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artison misses with a head kick.
Paduwan swats away the attempt to clinch by Artison.
Artison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paduwan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artison.
Artison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Artison doesn't manage to clinch there - Paduwan circles away.
Artison scores with a jab 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!
Paduwan blocks a head kick by Artison.
An inside leg kick from Artison misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paduwan .
Artison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paduwan sizes up Artison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darth Paduwan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Artison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Paduwan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Artison can pounce on him.
Artison fails with the takedown.
Artison misses with a hook. Paduwan ducked under it nicely.
Artison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paduwan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artison.
Decent striking displayed by Paduwan there.
Artison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Paduwan does it's job there.
Artison lands a leg kick that knocks Paduwan off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paduwan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Artison connects with a leg kick. Paduwan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paduwan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James Artison is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paduwan throws a leg kick but Artison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paduwan is looking to clinch.
Artison misses with a hook. Paduwan ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Artison misses.
Paduwan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Artison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Artison moves in looking to clinch but Paduwan pushes him off.
A bone on bone clash there as Paduwan blocks the leg kick.

Paduwan clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paduwan .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paduwan .
Artison misses with a punch on the inside.
Artison looking to slow down the pace here.
Paduwan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Artison misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Artison trying to stall but Paduwan improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Artison avoiding damage as Paduwan throws knees to the body.
Paduwan lands a shoulder strike.
Paduwan lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Artison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to Artison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Paduwan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paduwan is pushing Artison up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Artison can't break the clinch.
Paduwan lands a nice elbow.

James Artison's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan lands a good knee to the midsection. Artison won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Paduwan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artison misses with a body kick.
Artison lands with a cross.
Artison walks into a jab.

Paduwan moves into range and clinches up with Artison.
Paduwan lands a nice elbow.
Paduwan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paduwan lands an elbow that stopped Artison in his tracks for a moment.

Jeez, James Artison's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Paduwan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Artison taking a breather.
Paduwan prevents a body shot from Artison.
Paduwan lands an elbow that stopped Artison in his tracks for a moment.
Artison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paduwan is keeping busy.
Artison blocks a body shot from Paduwan .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan lands an elbow inside that Artison shrugs off.
Paduwan tries a knee to the head but Artison blocks it.
Paduwan stalling against the cage.
Paduwan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paduwan struggles to land a body shot inside as Artison controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Artison fails to land.
Artison leaning against his opponent.
Artison has a couple of punches blocked by Paduwan .
Paduwan connects with a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darth Paduwan !
Darth Paduwan is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Darth Paduwan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, James Artison stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where am I?'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

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

Pearse
vs
Rox

191 cm
38
265 lbs
29 - 12 - 1

190 cm
25
245 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Adamh Pearse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Rank Rox!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rox gets tackled into the cage by Pearse. Pearse maintains the clinch.
Rox takes a shot to the head.
Rox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearse misses with a knee strike.
Rox tries for a takedown but Pearse manages to get underhooks.
Pearse works on Rox's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearse tries to work over Rox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pearse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pearse avoids a kick to the body.
Rox darts in trying to clinch

and Pearse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Rox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pearse is aware though and is defending well.
Pearse is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Laoch Den that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Rox is working an open guard so Pearse takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pearse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rox.
Pearse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearse scoring well with a low kick there.
Rox wants to clinch but Pearse slips to the side

and Pearse counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rox! Pearse lets Rox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

It looks like Rank Rox has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch but Rox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rank Rox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Pearse misses.
Rox avoids the head kick by Pearse.
Pearse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Rox pushes Pearse up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearse throws a head punch that misses.
Pearse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adamh Pearse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rank Rox.
Rox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearse walks away with a smile on his face. Rox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pearse.
Rox tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Pearse counters with a nice right hand that sends Rox toppling to the canvas! Rox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pearse finish him?!

Rox is rocked!
Pearse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rox is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearse finish him?
Rox looks winded!
Pearse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rox seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rox tries to clinch there but Pearse circles away.
Pearse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Pearse feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rox sprawling to the canvas! Rox rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pearse finish him?!
Pearse moves out of range as Rox throws a body kick.
Pearse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rox finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearse's head.

Pearse tries to keep at a distance but Rox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pearse stops a takedown attempt from Rox.
Pearse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rox backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rox.
Rox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pearse just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rox jumps guard but Pearse stands there with Rox around his waist. Rox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pearse pushes Rox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearse.
Pearse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearse.
Rox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearse digs a right hand into Rox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rox's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Pearse.
Still in the clinch, Pearse scores with a nice short uppercut.

That has opened up Rank Rox's cut even more.
Pearse misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Pearse.
Nice body punch from Pearse - that landed with a thud.
Come on Pearse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rox blocks a body shot from Pearse.
Pearse misses with a knee strike.
Rox blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearse gets underhooks to prevent Rox's takedown attempt.
Pearse misses with a body punch.
Pearse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearse swings wildly with an uppercut but Rox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Pearse on the inside.
Pearse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pearse misses with a punch on the inside.
Rox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearse walks away with a smile on his face. Rox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Pearse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Pearse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rox jumps guard but Pearse turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pearse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rox is trying to pull guard but Pearse turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adamh Pearse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rank Rox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pearse doesn't manage to clinch there - Rox circles away.
Rox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pearse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rox wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rox scores with a hook.

Rox instigates a clinch.

Pearse drops Rox onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rox is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearse tries a knee to the head but Rox blocks it.
Pearse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rox backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearse as Rox tries to tie him up.
Rox misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearse tries a body shot but Rox blocks it.
Pearse scores with a shoulder strike.
Rox is breathing heavily.
Pearse pushes Rox against the cage. Pearse is working some dirty boxing. Pearse pushes off with a quick right hook! Rox goes down! Rox tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pearse moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adamh Pearse!
Adamh Pearse retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Adamh Pearse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.