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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Robert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deair Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Robert
vs
Shaw

183 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

210 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Robert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deair Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robert looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.

Robert takes the fight into the clinch.
Robert creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaw's defenses.

It looks like Deair Shaw has been cut.
Robert lands a knee to the body.
Robert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shaw's efforts to push away.
Robert lands a damaging elbow.
Shaw avoids a wild elbow strike from Robert.
Robert lands a nice knee to the body.
Robert looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robert pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robert with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robert landing knees to the body.

Shaw decides to pull guard.
Robert distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robert wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Robert scoring with some ground and pound.
Robert looking to pass the guard.
Shaw wants to stand and escape but Robert is having none of it.
Shaw looks winded!
Robert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robert working some strikes from top position.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robert scoring with some ground and pound.
Robert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaw wants to stand but Robert is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robert working some strikes from top position.
Robert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robert landing with the ground and pound.
Robert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robert is pushing down on Shaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Robert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robert winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Robert's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robert looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robert trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
Robert looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robert 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.
Robert lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shaw has hold of Robert's hands but Robert slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shaw has hold of Robert's hands but Robert slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Shaw is rocked!
Robert working Shaw over with strikes.
Shaw is still in real trouble! Can Robert finish him?
Robert lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Shaw quite badly. Shaw pulls Robert in close trying to recover. Robert postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Shaw on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Shaw doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Robert!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Pelleiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Pelleiter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Brown
vs
Pelleiter

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Pelleiter!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pelleiter! But no joy.
Pelleiter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pelleiter lands a right hook to the body.
Mick Pelleiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelleiter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like James Brown has been cut.
Pelleiter lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Brown slips a jab from Pelleiter.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Pelleiter, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Pelleiter against the cage but Pelleiter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pelleiter.
A left lands for Pelleiter.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pelleiter lands a left and a right that send Brown crashing to the mat, dazed. Pelleiter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Brown is rocked!
Pelleiter circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Brown tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pelleiter wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Pelleiter!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Barnes
vs
Khan

182 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
201 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetri Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Khan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billy Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Khan cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.

Khan cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Khan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barnes to stand back up!

Barnes is rocked!
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
Khan drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.

Khan lands a big right hand that sends Barnes crashing to the mat! Khan stays standing though and waves Barnes back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Barnes's head, knocking him out cold! Khan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Khan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Pocketts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pocketts comes into the arena with Hajime No Ippo blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pocketts
vs
Riley

182 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

181 cm
24
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brendan Pocketts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Riley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riley wants to control from the top but Pocketts keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley stands and throws Pocketts's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pocketts manages to get back to half guard.
Riley prevents Pocketts from improving his position.

Pocketts is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Riley has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Pocketts is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Tony Riley!
Brendan Pocketts spoke after the fight, saying 'Will be back stronger then today.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Lumihi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorah Will (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorah Will is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lumihi
vs
Will

169 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Lumihi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorah Will!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lumihi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lumihi misses with a knee to the head.
Will has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lumihi after a bit of a struggle.
We've been informed that Will has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knees to the body from Lumihi.
Lumihi lands an elbow inside that Will shrugs off.
Lumihi missing with knees to the body.
Will drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lumihi prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Lumihi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Paul Lumihi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorah Will.
Will drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lumihi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lumihi lands an elbow that stopped Will in his tracks for a moment.
Will tries for a takedown but Lumihi manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Lumihi.
Lumihi stalling the fight.
Will tries for a takedown but Lumihi manages to get underhooks.
Will has Lumihi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lumihi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lumihi can't find room to land a body shot as Will controls the action.
Lumihi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Will blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will is trying to drag Lumihi to the mat but Lumihi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lumihi crunches a lovely knee into Will's ribcage.
Will looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lumihi.
Lumihi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Will tries to score a body lock takedown but Lumihi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Lumihi.
Will is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lumihi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lumihi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Jorah Will has been cut.
Will wants a takedown.
Lumihi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Will's defenses.

Will is rocked!
Lumihi can't find room to land a body shot as Will controls the action.
Will is still on wobbly legs! Can Lumihi finish him?
Will takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lumihi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Lumihi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinched against the cage, Lumihi lands a big elbow that drops Will! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Will is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Lumihi!
Paul Lumihi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Marveux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiman Luqman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marveux's entrance music is King without a crown. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Marveux
vs
Luqman

185 cm
25
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Lion Fightwear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Marveux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiman Luqman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marveux drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marveux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marveux landing some decent shots from guard.
Marveux throws a big right hand that misses.
Marveux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Luqman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marveux.
Marveux prevents Luqman from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luqman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marveux postures up in Luqman's guard and throws a big left but Luqman blocks it.
Luqman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marveux.
Luqman wants to stand and escape but Marveux is having none of it.
Marveux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marveux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luqman wants to stand and escape but Marveux is having none of it.
Marveux throws a big right hand that misses.
Marveux throws a big right hand that misses.
Marveux won't allow Luqman to get back to his feet.
Marveux pushing down on Luqman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marveux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marveux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luqman's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marveux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marveux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luqman wants to get back to his feet.
Luqman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marveux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luqman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Marveux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luqman defending well though.
Marveux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marveux uses his free foot to push down on Luqman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Luqman.
Marveux throwing strikes here but Luqman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Luqman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Marveux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Luqman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Luqman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marveux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Luqman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Marveux looking to secure an arm triangle but Luqman defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marveux won't let Luqman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Luqman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marveux.
A nice elbow there by Marveux.
Luqman is trying to stand up.

Marveux working for a guillotine from mount but Luqman is in no mood to give up.
Marveux lands a couple of good shots and Luqman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Marveux throwing damaging strikes from the back! Luqman could be in trouble here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marveux tightening his grip on Luqman, looking for the choke.

Marveux has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marveux is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Luqman is defending well though. Marveux let's go of the attempt for now.

Marveux looking to break Luqman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Luqman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marveux will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Luqman is trying to stand back up.
Marveux throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Luqman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marveux 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.
Even with his hooks in, Marveux manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Luqman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Marveux off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marveux lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Luqman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marveux.
Luqman is trying to stand back up.
Marveux connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Luqman to escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Luqman takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Marveux is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Luqman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Luqman is trying to stand back up.

Marveux is persistently looking for the submission but Luqman is defending it well.
Marveux gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Luqman is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luqman slaps away a takedown attempt from Marveux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marveux tries for a takedown but Luqman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Marveux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marveux lands in his opponent's guard.
Marveux landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luqman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marveux is controlling him.
Anthony Marveux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marveux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marveux stops Luqman from standing up.
We've been informed that Luqman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marveux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marveux passes Luqman's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Marveux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luqman is trying to stand.

Marveux is working for a kimura but Luqman is defending it quite comfortably.
Luqman pushes Marveux off looking to stand but Marveux dives back in and keeps control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Marveux!
Anthony Marveux made sure to mention his sponsor, Lion Fightwear in his post fight interview.