QFC Tournament 585 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaczemir Skrzetuski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Prevot
vs
Skrzetuski

164 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilhaume Prevot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaczemir Skrzetuski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrzetuski is looking to clinch.
Skrzetuski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPrevot.
Prevot throws a body shot but no joy.
Skrzetuski avoids the body shot from Prevot.

Prevot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Prevot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Prevot throws a big elbow that misses.
Prevot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prevot throws a big right hand that misses.
Prevot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Prevot stands and steps away. Skrzetuski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Skrzetuski dips to his left and cracks Prevot with an uppercut!

It looks like Guilhaume Prevot has been cut.
Skrzetuski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Prevot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skrzetuski to the mat! Skrzetuski manages to get full guard.
Prevot stays in close to Skrzetuski's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevot pushing down on Skrzetuski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Prevot is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Prevot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Skrzetuski is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Guilhaume Prevot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Byron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Givi Zurabovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Byron
vs
Zurabovich

168 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Byron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Givi Zurabovich!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byron has a takedown stuffed.
Byron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zurabovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Byron misses with a takedown attempt - Zurabovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zurabovich looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Byron. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zurabovich gets the takedown into side control.
Byron can't do much from the bottom here.
Byron tries to bench press Zurabovich off him but Zurabovich keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byron wants to get back to his feet but Zurabovich drags him back down.
Byron tries to buck Zurabovich off but Zurabovich is having none of it.
Zurabovich wants to stand but Byron is controlling his arm.
Zurabovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Byron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Byron struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurabovich staying calm.
Byron is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zurabovich asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zurabovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Zurabovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zurabovich just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byron sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zurabovich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Zurabovich decides to return to a standing position.
Zurabovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zurabovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Byron is breathing heavily.
Byron tries for a takedown but Zurabovich circles away easily

and Zurabovich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zurabovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zurabovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zurabovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zurabovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron being controlled here, momentarily.
Zurabovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Byron keeping moving, preventing Zurabovich from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Byron controls Zurabovich momentarily but Zurabovich frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Zurabovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zurabovich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Zurabovich drags the fight down to the ground.
Byron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zurabovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zurabovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Zurabovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Byron defends it easily.
Byron won't allow Zurabovich to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zurabovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Byron takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zurabovich is trying to move to mount but Byron reverses beautifully and ends up in Zurabovich's guard.
Byron is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurabovich keeping moving, preventing Byron from controlling successfully.
Zurabovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Byron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byron trying to control the action but Zurabovich is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Byron!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ellis Barkway Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Barkway Jr
vs
Horvat

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Barkway Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ante Horvat!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Horvat instigates a clinch.

Horvat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horvat tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horvat or perhaps it was just good defense by Barkway Jr, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horvat or perhaps it was just good defense by Barkway Jr, which made it look bad.
Horvat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barkway Jr sprawls well. Barkway Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horvat gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellis Barkway Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Horvat.
Horvat avoids the head kick by Barkway Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkway Jr tries for a takedown but Horvat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Horvat.
Horvat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barkway Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkway Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horvat misses with a takedown attempt
and Barkway Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horvat is looking to clinch but Barkway Jr is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Barkway Jr misses its target.
Horvat lands a high kick!
Barkway Jr moves out of range as Horvat throws a body kick.
Barkway Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Horvat counters with an inside leg kick.
Horvat blocks the body kick.

Barkway Jr rushes Horvat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barkway Jr tries for a takedown but Horvat manages to get underhooks.

Horvat pulls guard successfully.
Horvat controls Barkway Jr momentarily but Barkway Jr frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkway Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Horvat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barkway Jr has picked Horvat up and slammed him! Horvat can't keep hold of the triangle and Barkway Jr manages to pass to side control!
Horvat is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barkway Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Horvat tries to lock up and control but Barkway Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkway Jr controlling the pace for now.
Barkway Jr tries to control but Horvat wriggling away.
Horvat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvat wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barkway Jr.
Barkway Jr controlling the pace for now.

Barkway Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barkway Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Horvat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barkway Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Horvat is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barkway Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barkway Jr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horvat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Horvat pushes Barkway Jr off looking to stand but Barkway Jr dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horvat darts in looking for a takedown but Barkway Jr gets double underhooks and turns Horvat into the cage.
Barkway Jr fails with a takedown attempt.

Horvat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barkway Jr looking to slow down the pace here.

Horvat breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horvat.
Horvat wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ellis Barkway Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Horvat.
Barkway Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horvat defends well and Barkway Jr ends up having to push Horvat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barkway Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horvat swivels and escapes.
Horvat throws a nice looking combination but Barkway Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barkway Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Horvat moves out of range easily.
Horvat fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horvat.

Horvat drives through and clinches with Barkway Jr against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Horvat is pressed up against the cage. Barkway Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Horvat down to the mat. Horvat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ante Horvat seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Barkway Jr moves into range and clinches up with Horvat.
Horvat wants a takedown but no success here.
Horvat is breathing heavily.
Barkway Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barkway Jr has had enough of the clinch but Horvat keeps him there for the moment.

Barkway Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Horvat uses from the top position.
Horvat wants to control from the top but Barkway Jr keeps moving.
Horvat won't allow Barkway Jr to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvat wants to control from the top but Barkway Jr keeps moving.
Barkway Jr has a closed guard, preventing Horvat from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barkway Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Horvat trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barkway Jr throws a big elbow that misses.

Horvat has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barkway Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Barkway Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horvat goes for a takedown attempt but Barkway Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barkway Jr is defended easily by Horvat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barkway Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horvat defends well and Barkway Jr ends up having to push Horvat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ante Horvat 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!

Horvat tries to clinch up
and Barkway Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Horvat thinking.
Barkway Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horvat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barkway Jr.
Horvat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Horvat clinches.
Horvat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barkway Jr to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Horvat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkway Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Horvat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horvat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barkway Jr counters with a series of strikes. Horvat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ellis Barkway Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Horvat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barkway Jr is defended easily by Horvat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkway Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkway Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Horvat gets double underhooks and turns Barkway Jr into the cage.
Horvat with the counter takedown but Barkway Jr avoids it easily.

Horvat clinches with his opponent.

Horvat manages to break the clinch.

Horvat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horvat looking for a takedown.
Barkway Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Horvat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barkway Jr is keeping busy.
Horvat avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horvat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barkway Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Horvat blocks with his arms.
Barkway Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Horvat goes for a takedown attempt but Barkway Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horvat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ellis Barkway Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Horvat forces Barkway Jr back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvat tries to score a body lock takedown but Barkway Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barkway Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Horvat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horvat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barkway Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Horvat has Barkway Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Barkway Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horvat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barkway Jr is keeping busy.
Barkway Jr is pressed up against the cage. Horvat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barkway Jr down to the mat. Barkway Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barkway Jr wants to clinch.
Barkway Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barkway Jr has a takedown stuffed.

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

Horvat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barkway Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horvat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barkway Jr circles away.

Horvat moves into range and clinches up with Barkway Jr.
Barkway Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Horvat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Horvat 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Ante Horvat!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Ante Horvat!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Ante Horvat!

Ante Horvat wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nawoj Bykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Flyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bykowski
vs
Flyn

182 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nawoj Bykowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Flyn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Flyn tries to sprawl but Bykowski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bykowski looks to land a strike but Flyn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Flyn keeping moving, preventing Bykowski from controlling successfully.
Flyn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flyn keeping moving, preventing Bykowski from controlling successfully.
Bykowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bykowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flyn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Bykowski has gone for a leg lock! Flyn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bykowski's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bykowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bykowski tries to get out of the position.
Bykowski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Flyn tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Bykowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Flyn has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flyn tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Bykowski working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bykowski is breathing heavily.
Flyn wants to get back to his feet but Bykowski is holding on tight.
Bykowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bykowski wants to control but Flyn is having none of it.
Bykowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bykowski is working hard here to advance position.
Flyn is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Bykowski is trying to escape the mount.
Flyn is looking to stand but Bykowski has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Bykowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flyn tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

Flyn gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Flyn blocks a head kick by Bykowski.
And Flyn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bykowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bykowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flyn sprawls well initially but Bykowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Flyn 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.

Bykowski scores with a takedown into Flyn's guard.
Bykowski looking to sit in guard and control but Flyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Flyn is looking to stand up but Bykowski won't let him.

Bykowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flyn passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bykowski has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Flyn escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Flyn!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flyn tries to stand but Bykowski is controlling his head.

Flyn decides to stand back up.

Bykowski gets the takedown into side control.
Bykowski looking to control but instead Flyn has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bykowski is looking to advance position but Flyn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Flyn is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

Flyn is standing up, even though he is in mount.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flyn has Bykowski pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Flyn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Flyn is struggling to control the position.
Flyn receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Flyn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flyn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Bykowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bykowski has a closed guard, preventing Flyn from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bykowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Flyn stacks Bykowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Flyn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Flyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bykowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flyn sprawls well initially but Bykowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bykowski is looking to stall here but Flyn recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flyn wants to stand but Bykowski is controlling the position.
Flyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bykowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flyn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flyn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flyn!

Bykowski is trying to work for a sweep but Flyn has mounted him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flyn prevents Bykowski from getting the reversal.

Flyn stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bykowski drives through with a takedown into Flyn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Flyn wants to get back to his feet but Bykowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bykowski looking to sit in guard and control but Flyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Flyn wants to stand but Bykowski is controlling his posture from full guard.

Bykowski is looking for a triangle here but Flyn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Joe Flyn has got the better of the ground game so far.

Flyn decides to stand back up.
Nawoj Bykowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flyn tries to sprawl but Bykowski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bykowski prevents Flyn from standing back up.

Bykowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flyn wants to get back to his feet.

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

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

Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Joe Flyn!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Joe Flyn!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Joe Flyn!

Joe Flyn wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McDonald
vs
Lashley

177 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter McDonald !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDonald misses with a head kick.

Lashley dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald 's guard.
Lashley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lashley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Lashley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lashley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald , who protects the arm well.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lashley is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McDonald is trying to escape and Lashley transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McDonald is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lashley! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Lashley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sobiemir Poniatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strzebor Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Poniatowski
vs
Sobieski

179 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sobiemir Poniatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Strzebor Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poniatowski lands a high kick!
Sobieski misses with a few strikes there.
Poniatowski throws a head kick that misses.
Poniatowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sobieski throws the kick towards the body but Poniatowski avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Sobieski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Poniatowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobieski circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poniatowski wants to break free but Sobieski has control.
Poniatowski throws a knee to the head but misses.

Sobieski manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poniatowski scores with a head kick. Sobieski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Sobieski has Poniatowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobieski misses with a body punch.

Sobieski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobieski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sobieski has taken the fight to the clinch.

Sobieski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobieski cracks the inside of Poniatowski's front leg.
Poniatowski dodges the punch combination from Sobieski.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poniatowski clinches up against the cage.
Sobieski is trying to break the clinch but Poniatowski is controlling him.
Sobieski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Poniatowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobieski lands a leg kick that knocks Poniatowski off balance momentarily.
Poniatowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sobieski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sobieski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Poniatowski lands a head kick that stumbles Sobieski and the fighters go to the mat.

Sobieski is rocked!

It looks like Strzebor Sobieski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobieski keeping full guard, as Poniatowski tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski looks winded!

Poniatowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sobieski, up you get!
No joy there for Sobieski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Poniatowski clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is looking to break free of the clinch but Poniatowski has double underhooks.
Poniatowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sobieski to keep the fight standing.
Poniatowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Poniatowski breaks from the clinch.
Poniatowski dodges the punch combination from Sobieski.

Poniatowski instigates a clinch.
Poniatowski keeps control of Sobieski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Poniatowski breaks the clinch.
Poniatowski throws a head kick but Sobieski moves out of range.
Poniatowski misses with a head kick.
Sobieski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Poniatowski moves into the clinch.
Poniatowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sobieski's efforts to push away.
Sobieski wants to break free but Poniatowski has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poniatowski missing with knees to the body.
Poniatowski connects with a knee to the head.

Poniatowski manages to pull guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sobiemir Poniatowski!
Sobiemir Poniatowski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agustin Porcile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two
vs
Porcile

170 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Agustin Porcile!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porcile dives in for a single leg takedown but Seven Nine Zero Four Two sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops down looking for a counter takedown but Porcile sprawls and moves away.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a shot from downtown. Porcile moves away and avoids it.
Porcile is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slaps away a takedown attempt from Porcile, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a lazy right hand but Porcile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Porcile will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Porcile.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porcile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Porcile connects with a body shot.
Porcile fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a leg kick that is checked
and Porcile counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses with a looping right.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to get an arm triangle but Porcile is defending well.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two working the ground and pound.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two grinds an elbow into Porcile's temple.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looks up at the clock and then as Porcile takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Seven Nine Zero Four Two smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two 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.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two working the ground and pound.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Porcile knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Porcile trying his best to control but Seven Nine Zero Four Two has mounted him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porcile really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porcile taking shots to the head.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a nice shot to the head.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Porcile can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Porcile is rocked!
Porcile looks winded!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Seven Nine Zero Four Two cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Porcile is still in real trouble! Can Seven Nine Zero Four Two finish him?
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a big shot to the head and Porcile winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!