HFC Christmas PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daerion Leafshard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keyser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keyser Soze acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Leafshard
vs
Soze

178 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daerion Leafshard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keyser Soze!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leafshard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soze.
Soze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leafshard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soze tries to bum rush Leafshard with a series of wild strikes but Leafshard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leafshard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Soze.
Soze lands with a good body shot.
Leafshard misses with a double jab.
Soze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leafshard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Leafshard's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leafshard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leafshard.
Soze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leafshard if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leafshard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soze sizes up Leafshard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leafshard misses with a double jab.
Soze feints a counter leg kick.
Soze scores with a spinning back kick!
Soze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leafshard will feel that in the morning.
Leafshard is breathing heavily.

Soze lands a big head kick that sends Leafshard tumbling to the mat! Soze takes a step backwards and waves Leafshard back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Leafshard is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leafshard gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Soze gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Leafshard is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keyser Soze!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ure
vs
Adam

190 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Ure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Adam!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Adam looks to move away, Ure throws a big counter combo but Adam just gets out of the way.
Adam shoots in looking for a takedown but Ure manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Adam is predictable there

and Ure counters with a single leg into guard. Adam didn't expect that.

Adam is looking for a triangle but Ure pushes his legs off easily.

Ure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ure pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now.

Adam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ure gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ure wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam controls Ure momentarily but Ure frees himself.

Ure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ure slips nicely into half guard.
Adam is looking for a sweep. Ure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adam punching from the bottom.

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

Adam looking for submissions off his back.
Adam gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ure pushes down on Adam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Adam is defending against the submission attempts here by Ure.
Adam trying to control but Ure postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ure is looking for a kimura but Adam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ure to get the leverage.
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.

Adam looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ure is working for a submission of some sort.

Ure looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

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.

Adam actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Adam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Adam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ure is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adam shoots in and drives through. Ure sprawls well.
Adam throws a head kick but Ure moves out of range.
Adam misses with a right hand

and Ure counters with a shoot takedown. Adam fights it but they end up in guard.

Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ure won't allow Adam to sweep him here.

Adam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ure is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam looking to control.

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

Ure on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy.
Ure avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Adam.
Ure prevents Adam from improving position.

Adam is trying to get an arm triangle but Ure is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy.

Adam swings around for an armbar but Ure sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adam's guard.
Adam trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

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

Ure drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adam dives on top into guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ure is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adam trying to control but Ure is working from the bottom.

Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ure could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Freddie Adam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Adam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ure feinted with a counter takedown.
Adam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Adam looks to move away, Ure throws a big counter combo but Adam just gets out of the way.
Ure slips a jab from Adam.
Ure swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Ure on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adam tries for a takedown but Ure sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ure shoots in for a double leg but Adam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Adam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ure manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Adam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adam throws a strike but Ure rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Ure is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adam is trying to keep Ure in close.

Adam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ure doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ure manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Adam looking for a guillotine here but Ure defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ure won't allow Adam to sweep him here.
Adam looking to control.

Adam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ure is aware though and is defending well.

Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adam lands a decent punch to the body there.
Ure pushes down on Adam's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ure is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adam sees it coming and defends easily.
Adam trying to hold on to Ure's head to control him but Ure postures up.
Adam tries to roll over but Ure keeps him under control.

Ure is working for a submission of some sort.

Ure is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adam wants to get back to full guard.

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.

Ure is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adam is just riding it out for now. Ure eventually gives up the hold.
Adam landing rabbit punches to the side of Ure's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Adam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam scoring with some ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between My Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Duponte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Duponte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Name
vs
Duponte

150 cm
26
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

171 cm
24
139 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Nutrition Down Under

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, My Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Duponte!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Name is looking to clinch.
Name wants to clinch.

Name closes the distance and clinches.
Name gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Justin Duponte has been cut.
Name lands a nice elbow.
Duponte throws a punch but it's blocked by Name.
With the fighters up against the cage, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Name lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Duponte swings wildly with an uppercut but Name uses good head movement to avoid it.
Name lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Name lands an elbow inside that Duponte shrugs off.
Name lands an elbow just above Duponte 's eye.
Name lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Name.
With the fighters up against the cage, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Name lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Name.
Name throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Duponte dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Name pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Name throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duponte blocks an elbow strike from Name.
Duponte has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Name seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Duponte can turn it around.
Name lands a nice elbow.
Duponte has a couple of punches blocked by Name.
Duponte avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the cage.
Name throws an elbow that misses.
Duponte throws a head punch that misses.
Duponte working aggressively here.
Name lands a nice elbow.
Name misses with an elbow over the top.
Name blocks an uppercut.
Duponte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duponte blocks an elbow strike from Name.
Name lands an elbow inside that Duponte shrugs off.
Name throws an elbow that misses.
Name blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Name.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duponte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Duponte fails to land.
Name throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duponte blocks an elbow strike.
Duponte avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the cage.
Duponte dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Duponte misses with a punch on the inside.
Duponte dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Duponte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Name blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Name pushes off an throws an elbow but Duponte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duponte working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Name.
Name throws an elbow but it misses.
Duponte throws a punch but it's blocked by Name.
Name lands an elbow inside.
Duponte avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the cage.
Duponte misses with some punches.
Name looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duponte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duponte misses with the head strike.
Name lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Name lands an elbow inside.
Name lands an elbow inside that Duponte shrugs off.

That has opened up Justin Duponte's cut even more.
Duponte working aggressively here.
Name misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Name lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Name pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Duponte misses with some punches.
Duponte pushes Name back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Duponte avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the cage.
Name lands an elbow that stopped Duponte in his tracks for a moment.
Name looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Name lands a damaging elbow.
Duponte throws a head punch that misses.
Duponte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Name creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Duponte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duponte misses with the head strike.
Duponte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Name lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duponte dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Duponte swings wildly with an uppercut but Name uses good head movement to avoid it.
Name lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Name blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Name throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Name lands a nice elbow.
Duponte avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Duponte takes an elbow to the temple.
Name lands an elbow that stopped Duponte in his tracks for a moment.
Duponte avoids a wild elbow strike from Name.
Name pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Duponte has a couple of punches blocked by Name.
Name lands an elbow just above Duponte 's eye.
Name blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Name blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Name blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duponte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Name backwards.
Duponte blocks an elbow strike from Name.
Name throws an elbow that misses.
Name misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Name lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Name comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Justin Duponte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Duponte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Name throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duponte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

My Name dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Duponte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Name tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duponte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Name tries to clinch but Duponte moves out of range.
Duponte scores with a nice head shot.
Name tries to close the distance and clinch but Duponte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Name closes the distance and clinches.
Name misses with an elbow over the top.
Name throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Name lands an elbow inside.
Duponte takes an elbow to the temple.
Name lands a nice elbow.
Duponte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Name blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duponte blocks an elbow strike from Name.
Duponte blocks an elbow strike from Name.
Name pushes off an throws an elbow but Duponte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Name is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duponte can do to turn this around?
Duponte throws a punch but it's blocked by Name.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Name.
Name lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Name blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duponte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duponte misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Name creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duponte's defenses.
Name blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Name creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Duponte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duponte blocks an elbow strike.
Duponte swings wildly with an uppercut but Name uses good head movement to avoid it.
Name blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Name pushes off an throws an elbow but Duponte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duponte avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the cage.
Duponte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Names head.
Name creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duponte.
Name lands a nice elbow.
Duponte blocks an elbow strike from Name.
Duponte avoids a wild elbow strike from Name.
Name throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Name lands an elbow just above Duponte 's eye.

Justin Duponte's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Name throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Name blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Name misses with an elbow strike.
Name looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Name lands an elbow just above Duponte 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duponte's defenses.
Duponte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duponte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Name pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Duponte fails to land.
Name lands an elbow that stopped Duponte in his tracks for a moment.
Duponte swings wildly with an uppercut but Name uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duponte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Name misses with an elbow strike.
Duponte working aggressively here.
Duponte blocks an elbow strike.
Duponte misses with the head strike.
Name lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Name just misses with a elbow thrown towards Duponte's brow.
Duponte takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). My Name!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Pickerage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Morbius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Pickerage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pickerage
vs
Morbius

180 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
200 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

M.O. Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Pickerage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Morbius!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morbius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pickerage finds it's way round the side to connect with Morbius's head.
Morbius shoots and misses
letting Pickerage counter with a right hand.
Morbius dives in for a single leg takedown but Pickerage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Pickerage tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morbius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Morbius is rocked!
Taylor Pickerage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Morbius.
Pickerage darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Morbius's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Pickerage before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taylor Pickerage!
A victorious Taylor Pickerage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Dimelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Ibanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enzo Dimelo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Renato Ibanez's chin.

Dimelo
vs
Ibanez

178 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Sully's Bar & Grill

Sydney Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Dimelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Ibanez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ibanez tries to keep at a distance but Dimelo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dimelo lands a left hand.
Dimelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibanez jumps guard but Dimelo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimelo.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimelo.
Dimelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dimelo.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by Ibanez.
Dimelo lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo pushes Ibanez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as Ibanez controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dimelo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimelo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibanez has Dimelo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimelo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dimelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dimelo.
Dimelo stalling.
Dimelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimelo working aggressively here.
Dimelo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Enzo Dimelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Ibanez.
Ibanez tries to pull guard but Dimelo won't allow it.
Dimelo lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibanez can't get the takedown.
Ibanez fails to pull guard.
Dimelo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dimelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Ibanez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ibanez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dimelo smiles and moves away.

Ibanez scores with a takedown into Dimelo's guard.

Dimelo working for a triangle but Ibanez defends it easily.
Ibanez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dimelo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Ibanez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dimelo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ibanez, into his guard.

Ibanez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dimelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dimelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibanez keeping full guard, as Dimelo tries to pass.
Ibanez controlling the position.
Dimelo trying to control but Ibanez is working from the bottom.
Ibanez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibanez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Ibanez pushes a forearm under Dimelo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dimelo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Ibanez!
Renato Ibanez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twist Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed Money acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Calypso
vs
Money

183 cm
26
178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

184 cm
26
176 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

M.O. Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Twist Calypso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Money!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Money moves into the clinch.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Calypso is pushing Money up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Nice body punch from Calypso - that landed with a thud.
Calypso working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Calypso fails to land.
Money lands with a right to the head.
Calypso lands a right hand.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money lands a shot to the body.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Calypso misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Money misses with some punches.
Calypso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calypso blocks a body shot from Money.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Money.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calypso.
Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
Calypso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Calypso has a couple of punches blocked by Money.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso.
The referee is keeping an eye on Calypso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Calypso tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Calypso back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Calypso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Money backwards.
Calypso leaning against his opponent.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Money misses with a body punch.
Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head.
Money prevents a body shot from Calypso.
Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Money's head.
Calypso taking a breather.
Money lands a body shot.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow.
Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Calypso tries to stall but Money uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calypso digs a right hand underneath Money's ribcage. Money let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money works on Calypso's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Calypso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Calypso wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso.
Money working aggressively here.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calypso controlling the action here for a moment.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calypso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Money backwards.
A right hand to the body from Calypso.
Calypso lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Calypso controls his hands.
Money misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Twist Calypso will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Calypso is looking to clinch.
Money wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Calypso has Money pushed against the cage.
Calypso misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Money as the two fighters clinch.
Calypso is stalling here.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso.
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso misses with a punch to the body.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Money tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
Come on Calypso - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calypso wants to stall.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calypsos head.
Calypso looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Calypso.
Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut.
Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Money misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calypso misses with a body punch.
Money is leaning against Calypso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Money being controlled against the cage.
Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money working aggressively here.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Calypso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Money misses with some punches.
Calypso tries to stall but Money uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso tries a body shot but Money blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso.
Calypso looking to stall.
Calypso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calypso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Calypso.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Money.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
Money throws a head punch that misses.
Reed Money seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Calypso tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Calypso back against the cage.
Calypso has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A body shot lands from Money.
Calypso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Money throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
Money lands with a right to the head.
Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso wants to stall.
Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Money.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Money misses with the head strike.
Calypso takes a shot to the head.
Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Calypso working aggressively here.
Calypso takes a shot to the head.
Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Calypso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Calypso tries to tie him up.
Calypso blocks a body shot from Money.
A short body shot lands from Calypso as the two fighters clinch.
Calypso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calypso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Calypso is stalling here.
Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Calypso.
Calypso misses with a punch to the body.
Calypso struggles to land a body shot inside as Money controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Calypso.
Money tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Money.
Money lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calypso avoiding damage.
Money tries to throw a body punch but Calypso avoids it by throwing Money back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Calypso.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Money.
Calypso is working Money over against the cage.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Calypso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calypso working aggressively here.
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calypso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Money blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Calypso working aggressively here.
Money misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Money lands a nice shot to the body.
Money lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Calypso.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Money stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow.
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calypso misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Money.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calypso tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Calypso back against the cage.
Money throws a head punch that misses.
Calypso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Money blocks an uppercut.
Money lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calypso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money cracks Calypso with a nice body shot.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calypso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Money lands a nice uppercut.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Money 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enok Jepsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Enok Jepsen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Rockhold
vs
Jepsen

183 cm
25
196 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight 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 Sydney, Luke Rockhold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enok Jepsen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold takes one on the button.
Jepsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockhold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Jepsen misses its intended target.
Jepsen moves in looking to clinch but Rockhold pushes him off.
Jepsen misses the jab.
It looked like Rockhold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rockhold throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jepsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jepsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockhold has time to react.
Rockhold walks into a stiff left hand from Jepsen.
Rockhold misses with a right hand
and Jepsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jepsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Jepsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Rockhold.

It looks like Enok Jepsen has been cut.
Rockhold misses with a hook
and Jepsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold swings widly with a right hand
and Rockhold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockhold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jepsen.
Jepsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jepsen tries to clinch there but Rockhold circles away.
Jepsen slips under a jab from Rockhold.
Rockhold throws a lazy uppercut
and Jepsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockhold throws a hook but Jepsen blocks it.
Jepsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Rockhold's head.
Rockhold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rockhold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jepsen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockhold.
Rockhold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jepsen scores with a hook to the body. Rockhold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jepsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jepsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockhold momentarily.
Rockhold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jepsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jepsen lands with a straight right. Rockhold didn't see that one coming.
Rockhold misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jepsen counter with a right hand.

Rockhold is rocked!
Rockhold throws a poor cross that misses

and Jepsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jepsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Rockhold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockhold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockhold seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Jepsen.
Jepsen lands with a light punch inside.

Jepsen breaks from the clinch.
Rockhold takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Jepsen cracks Rockhold with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jepsen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rockhold to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockhold throws a hook but Jepsen avoids it easily.
Rockhold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rockhold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jepsen.
Donk. Jepsen catches Rockhold right on the button with a cross.
Jepsen drops Rockhold with a big left hand! Rockhold is injured, injured bad! Jepsen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enok Jepsen!
Enok Jepsen is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Enok Jepsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Random Fighter Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fighter Three
vs
Smith

170 cm
26
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Nutrition Down Under

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Random Fighter Three!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fighter Three was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith postures up in Fighter Three's guard and throws a big left but Fighter Three blocks it.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fighter Three keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Fighter Three blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter Three is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter Three is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighter Three works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fighter Three keeps moving.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Fighter Three blocks nicely.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter Three has wrist control.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fighter Three keeps moving.
Fighter Three knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to control but Fighter Three is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter Three is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Fighter Three circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter Three displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Fighter Three appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Random Fighter Three has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fighter Three counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Fighter Three gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fighter Three working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter Three is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith tries to roll over but Fighter Three keeps him under control.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Fighter Three looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Fighter Three looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fighter Three scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Fighter Three is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

It looks like Jack Smith has been cut.
Fighter Three prevents Smith from improving his position.

Fighter Three is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter Three working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Random Fighter Three dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter Three sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Fighter Three gets the takedown into side control.
Fighter Three works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fighter Three working the body and head with strikes.

Smith is rocked!
Fighter Three scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Smith is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fighter Three can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three!
Random Fighter Three retains his heavyweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Mccarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farnad Behpour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Behpour is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Baba O'Riley. Farnad Behpour will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mccarthy
vs
Behpour

190 cm
26
300 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Nutrition Down Under
M.O. Fight Wear

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Mccarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farnad Behpour!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behpour lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mccarthy slips a jab and a cross from Behpour.
Behpour clobbers Mccarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Behpour lands with a kick to the temple. Mccarthy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Behpour has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mccarthy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Behpour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mccarthy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Behpour scores with a head kick.
Mccarthy throws a jab when Behpour was well out of range.
Behpour slips under a jab.
Josh Mccarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mccarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Behpour counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Behpour on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Behpour, right into the meat.
Mccarthy throws a combination that misses
and Behpour counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mccarthy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mccarthy misses with a looping right.
Mccarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Behpour counters with a body kick.
Mccarthy lands a right hook to the body.
Behpour looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mccarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Behpour showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mccarthy.
Mccarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Behpour.
A little feinted left hand from Mccarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mccarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Behpour wants to slow Mccarthy down by chopping away at his legs.
Behpour fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mccarthy is out of range.
Behpour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Behpour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Behpour.
Mccarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Behpour.
Behpour throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mccarthy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Behpour's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mccarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Behpour.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy misses the jab.
Behpour moves away from the strike by Mccarthy.
Mccarthy blocks a head kick by Behpour.
Behpour with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mccarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Behpour lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Behpour.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Behpour with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mccarthy to score with a decent uppercut.
Mccarthy misses with a body shot
and Behpour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Behpour.
Mccarthy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Farnad Behpour has been cut.
Mccarthy drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Behpour right on the button. Behpour goes down! Mccarthy follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mccarthy gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Mccarthy!
Josh Mccarthy retains his super heavyweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takomi Saka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Saka

180 cm
26
181 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takomi Saka!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson wants to clinch up but Saka keeps it at a distance.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Saka is avoiding it.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Saka thows a left - swing and a miss!

Johnson has Saka up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Saka.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson .
Saka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saka is working Johnson over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Saka.
Saka blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Saka.
Saka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Saka.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saka backwards.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Saka lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson .
Saka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Saka on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saka.
Saka throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson .
Saka lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson gets through Saka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Johnson .
Johnson working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Johnson .
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Saka misses with some punches.
Saka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saka scores with a shot to the side of Johnson 's head.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakas head.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.

Saka is rocked!
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Saka is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Saka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saka lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Saka seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson .
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson .
Saka misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saka swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Saka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saka.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson .
Saka swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saka tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Saka swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saka misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saka.
Saka misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saka gets through Johnson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson pushes Saka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saka misses with the head strike.
Saka misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Saka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saka swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saka lands an uppercut.
Saka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saka throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson .
A short uppercut from Saka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dwayne Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Johnson pushes Saka up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Saka.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson .
Saka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dwayne Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saka is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Saka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saka pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saka has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson is working Saka over against the cage.
Saka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson .
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saka.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson .
Saka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Saka.
Johnson pushes Saka against the cage. Johnson is working some dirty boxing. Johnson pushes off with a quick right hook! Saka goes down! Saka tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Johnson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson !
Dwayne Johnson retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Dwayne Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.