QFC Tournament 703 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Bethel
vs
Leo

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremiah Bethel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Leo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bethel shoots for a takedown but Leo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leo feints the counter takedown.

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

Leo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bethel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leo but great work by Bethel.

Bethel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Leo throws a leg kick but Bethel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bethel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leo! But no joy.
Leo wants to land a leg kick but Bethel is out of range.

Leo drives through with a takedown into Bethel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leo postures up.
Bethel being controlled here, momentarily.
Leo prevents Bethel from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leo is stalling in the full guard.
Bethel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bethel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leo stays in close to Bethel's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Leo. No joy for Bethel on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bethel shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Bethel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bethel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leo circles away.
Leo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bethel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leo sprawls and moves away.

Leo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bethel's guard.

Bethel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Leo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bethel is breathing heavily.
Bethel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leo avoiding damage.
Bethel lands a hook to the side of the head.

Leo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bethel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Bethel is defending against the submission attempts here by Leo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leo in particular looking to stall.
Leo is thwarting Bethel's attempts to control the position.
Leo stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leo stops Bethel from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leo blocks a head kick by Bethel.

Leo shoots in and gets a takedown into Bethel's guard.
Leo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leo tries to stand but Bethel is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Leo 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.

Leo throws a body punch but Bethel moves out of range.
Bethel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Leo counters with a shoot takedown. Bethel fights it but they end up in guard.

Bethel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Leo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bethel jumps guard but Leo stands there with Bethel around his waist. Bethel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leo is trying to force a seperation but Bethel has the dominant position.
Leo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Leo pulls guard effortlessly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leo is controlling Bethel's posture.
Jeremiah Bethel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leo keeping moving, preventing Bethel from controlling successfully.
Bethel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bethel being controlled here momentarily.
Leo wants to sweep here but Bethel controlling him for the moment.

Leo working for a triangle but Bethel defends it easily.

Leo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bethel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two 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.
Leo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leo wants to clinch up but Bethel keeps it at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Leo.

Bethel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Leo drops Bethel with a beautiful combination! Bethel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leo is looking for the KO!

Bethel is rocked!

It looks like Jeremiah Bethel has been cut.
Leo batters Bethel with a massive right followed by a huge left! Bethel is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Leo lands a final crushing right hand to drop Bethel to the mat with a gruesome thud! Leo is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Leo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

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

Conor
vs
LobaLoba

200 cm
23
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mcgregor Conor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Me LobaLoba!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Conor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

LobaLoba has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Conor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
LobaLoba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Conor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Conor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LobaLoba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LobaLoba prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LobaLoba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LobaLoba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conor.
Conor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. LobaLoba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mcgregor Conor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LobaLoba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LobaLoba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by LobaLoba or perhaps it was just good defense by Conor, which made it look bad.

Conor drives through with a takedown into LobaLoba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

LobaLoba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LobaLoba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LobaLoba scores with a nice hook to the head.

LobaLoba manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
LobaLoba trying to control the position.

LobaLoba has his foot on Conor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conor works his way back into a safe position though.
Conor wants to control from the top but LobaLoba keeps moving.
Conor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LobaLoba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
LobaLoba controls Conor momentarily but Conor frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conor trying to control but LobaLoba is working from the bottom.
Conor tries to free his leg and advance position but LobaLoba is retaining full guard.
LobaLoba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conor.
Conor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Conor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LobaLoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LobaLoba trying to control the position.
Conor is in close to LobaLoba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
LobaLoba looks winded!
Conor advances position into side control!
Conor 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.
LobaLoba can't do much from the bottom here.
LobaLoba prevents Conor from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LobaLoba takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
LobaLoba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Conor trying to control the action but LobaLoba is working from the bottom.
Conor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Conor cracks LobaLoba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
LobaLoba taking a bit of punishment here - Conor scoring with strikes.
Conor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at LobaLoba to see if he's OK.

LobaLoba is rocked!
Conor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
LobaLoba is still in real trouble! Can Conor finish him?
Conor is working LobaLoba over with some ground and pound from side control.
Conor cracks LobaLoba with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Conor immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! LobaLoba is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Conor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mcgregor Conor!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

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

Hitayashi
vs
Sam

184 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takashi Hitayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Salih Sam!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hitayashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hitayashi showed some decent athleticism there.
Hitayashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hitayashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sam's head.
Hitayashi slips a nice elbow through Sam's hands, connecting with Sam's forehead.

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

Hitayashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sam sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Hitayashi.

Hitayashi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sam is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takashi Hitayashi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

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

mu
vs
Christ

190 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Deniz mu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ tries to clinch up.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mu paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Christ gets a clinch.
mu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
mu lands a right hand.
Christ is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

mu jumps guard and drags Christ to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ throws a big elbow that misses.

mu wriggles free and stands up.
Christ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and mu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

mu lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

mu gets to his feet - Christ follows without any prompting.
Christ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. mu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
mu lands a head kick!
Christ is looking to clinch but mu is avoiding it.

mu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christ sprawls well initially but mu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
mu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
mu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christ knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
mu not doing much here.

Christ actively working from the bottom here.

That's two 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.

mu stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Christ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but mu avoids it really well and circles away.

mu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christ to the ground. mu is now in Christ's guard.
Christ wants to sweep here but mu controlling him for the moment.
Christ looks winded!
mu stays in close to Christ's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Christ looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Christ has momentary wrist control but mu slips an elbow through the middle.
mu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
mu scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
mu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
mu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

mu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Christ's guard.
mu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
mu chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

mu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Christ tries to clinch but mu moves out of range.
It looked like mu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

mu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Christ bucks up and tries to throw mu off but instead mu has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

mu looking for the choke but no joy.
mu gets his hands free as Christ looks to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mu controlling the position well here. Christ rolled but mu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
mu landing with strikes.
mu punches the canvas rather than the man.
mu biding his time, controlling Christ.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but mu has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
mu missing with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mu lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Christ hold on?!
Christ wants to escape the position.
Christ is breathing heavily.
mu controls the action.
mu is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Christ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with mu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by mu.
The referee is taking a good look at Christ as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from mu!
mu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Christ.
mu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deniz mu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Christ tries to clinch up
and mu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

mu moves into the clinch successfully.
mu lands a knee to the body.

mu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
mu scores with a head kick.

mu drives through with a takedown into guard.
mu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Christ working a defensive guard here.
mu stays in close to Christ's body and controls the position.

Christ throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
mu won't allow Christ to get back to his feet.
mu content to stall in guard here.
mu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Christ for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two 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.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christ is looking to clinch.
Christ tries to clinch but fails miserably

and mu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Christ is trying to escape back to his feet but mu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
mu controlling the position.

mu tries for a kimura but Christ is defending well.

mu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mu taking a breather here.

That's four 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.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Christ is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but mu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ taking shots to the head.
mu dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

mu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Christ is now in mu's guard. A big mistake from mu there, giving up the dominant position!
Christ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deniz mu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well mu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Deniz mu!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Deniz mu!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Deniz mu!

Deniz mu wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

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

Grimes
vs
King

190 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy King!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grimes moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
King takes a shot to the head.
King trying to stall but Grimes improves his position.
Grimes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes lands an uppercut.
Grimes lands a right hand.
Grimes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Grimes controlling the action here for a moment.
Grimes tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Grimes back against the cage.
Grimes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grimes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Grimes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimes.
King wants to break free but Grimes has control.
Grimes swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Grimes scores with a nice hook to the head.
King blocks a body shot from Grimes.
Grimes lands a nice shot to the body.
Grimes lands a body punch in the clinch.
King blocks an elbow strike from Grimes.

Grimes breaks the clinch.

Grimes clinches with his opponent.
King tries to pull guard but Grimes won't allow it.
King trying to stall but Grimes improves his position.
Grimes tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Grimes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimes misses with a body punch.
Grimes prevents King from breaking the clinch.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes lands with a short shot to the head.
King looking for a takedown.
Rick Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy King.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimes scores with a hook to the body.
Grimes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grimes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimes.
King looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimes lands a body punch.
Grimes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grimes gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
A short uppercut from Grimes.
Grimes lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
A short uppercut from Grimes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimes.
Grimes pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grimes lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Grimes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, King regains guard.
Grimes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grimes continues to stall.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes postures up.
Grimes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grimes works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
King being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Grimes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Grimes moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimes goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grimes connects with a crisp jab.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes with a hook.

Grimes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grimes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grimes tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Grimes back against the cage.
Grimes lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Grimes.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Grimes.
King wants a takedown but no success here.

Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Grimes connects with a body shot.

King rushes Grimes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
Grimes lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Grimes.
King trying to stall but Grimes improves his position.
Grimes lands with a right to the head.
Grimes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rick Grimes has scored more points in the clinch so far.

King ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. King no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grimes tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King working a defensive guard but Grimes passes into half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Grimes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grimes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King looking to control but Grimes passes into half guard.
Well, if Grimes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King trying to control here.
King wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King misses with a double jab.
Grimes misses with a double jab.
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.
Grimes stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Rick Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy King.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Grimes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King misses with the combination.

Grimes darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
King wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grimes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King is trying to drag Grimes to the mat but Grimes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King fails to pull guard.
Rick Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy King.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King tries to pull guard but Grimes holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
Grimes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimes is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Grimes.
Grimes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
A short uppercut from Grimes.
Grimes presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grimes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Grimes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
A shot in the inside from Grimes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimes.
Still in the clinch, Grimes scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grimes is working King over against the cage.
Grimes digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grimes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grimes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
Grimes lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Grimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Grimes scores with a shot to the side of King's head.

Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Grimes clinches.
King prevents a body shot from Grimes.
Good body shot from Grimes.
Grimes works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
A shot in the inside from Grimes.
Grimes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
A nice left hand lands by Grimes.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rick Grimes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Grimes as the two fighters clinch.
King wants a takedown.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes lands a body punch in the clinch.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
Grimes is working King over against the cage.
King tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes wants a takedown.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimes to keep the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Grimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Rick Grimes!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Rick Grimes!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Rick Grimes!

Rick Grimes wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

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

Grimdal
vs
Mikhael

190 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Grimdal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christen Mikhael!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grimdal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimdal slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mikhael avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Mikhael looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimdal.
Mikhael blocks an elbow strike.
Mikhael wants to take the fight to the mat but Grimdal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Mikhael 's eye.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Mikhael 's eye.
Mikhael is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimdal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Grimdal clinches.

Grimdal manages to break the clinch.

Mikhael gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhael has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimdal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christen Mikhael.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that Mikhael shrugs off.

It looks like Christen Mikhael has been cut.

Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Grimdal gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimdal prevents the takedown attempt.
Grimdal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mikhael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grimdal looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Grimdal has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimdal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mikhael's brow.
Grimdal landing knees to the head.

Grimdal breaks from the clinch.

Grimdal rushes Mikhael and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mikhael is trying to push Grimdal away but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Grimdal.
Grimdal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mikhael looks winded!
Mikhael looking to throw knees to the head but Grimdal is blocking nicely.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimdal shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Grimdal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.

Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Mikhael.

Grimdal rushes Mikhael and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mikhael takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mikhael is working for takedown but Grimdal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grimdal lands a damaging elbow.
Mikhael wants a takedown but no success here.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimdal is stalling here.

Mikhael manages to break the clinch.

Grimdal moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grimdal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimdal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Mikhael is rocked!

Grimdal drives through and clinches with Mikhael against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimdal.

Mikhael breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhael misses with a takedown attempt - Grimdal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mikhael cracks a nice hook into Grimdal's ribs.

Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.
Grimdal lands an elbow that stopped Mikhael in his tracks for a moment.
Grimdal leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow.
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!
Mikhael is trying to pull guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Grimdal breaks the clinch.
Grimdal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimdal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Mikhael tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Mikhael closes the distance and pushes Grimdal back into the cage.
Grimdal misses with an elbow over the top.
Mikhael avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimdal.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhael tries to pull guard but Grimdal won't allow it.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Grimdal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christen Mikhael's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mikhael instigates a clinch.
Grimdal with a knee to the head.
Mikhael dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Grimdal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grimdal throws an elbow that misses.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimdal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhael can do to turn this around?
Grimdal tries to clinch up but Mikhael circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimdal avoids the body shot from Mikhael.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimdal.
Mikhael wants to counter the offense by Grimdal and move into the clinch position.

Grimdal gets tackled into the cage by Mikhael. Mikhael maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhael blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimdal obliges.
Grimdal lands with a left to the head.
Mikhael is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimdal to keep the fight standing.
Grimdal lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhael tries to circle away but Grimdal has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the head but Mikhael blocks with his arms.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mikhael misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimdal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mikhael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christen Mikhael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimdal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhael shoots in for a double leg but Grimdal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mikhael drives through and clinches with Grimdal against the cage.
Grimdal scores with a hook to the body.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that Mikhael shrugs off.
Mikhael managing to block the knees to the body from Grimdal.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimdal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mikhael's brow.
Mikhael tries to stall but Grimdal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grimdal blocking some punches.
Reggie Grimdal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mikhael blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mikhael has had enough of the clinch but Grimdal keeps him there for the moment.
Mikhael takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimdal.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that Mikhael shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhael has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mikhael is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.
Grimdal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mikhael swings for the body but Grimdal moves out of range.
Mikhael closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimdal circles away.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christen Mikhael.

Grimdal clinches up with Mikhael and pushes him back against the cage.
Mikhael pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Grimdal to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mikhael avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Mikhael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.

Grimdal manages to break the clinch.

Mikhael pushes Grimdal up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimdal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mikhael's defenses.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that Mikhael shrugs off.
Grimdal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mikhael has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimdal after a bit of a struggle.
Mikhael tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimdal avoids it.
Grimdal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mikhael jumps guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal has Mikhael pushed against the cage.
Grimdal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grimdal misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Grimdal to work.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grimdal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mikhael trying to land knees to the body.
Mikhael wants a takedown.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhael misses the shot to the body.
Mikhael tries for a takedown but Grimdal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimdal throws a counter high kick but Mikhael was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Grimdal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christen Mikhael's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mikhael throws a right and a left that Grimdal avoids nicely.

Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Mikhael in a clinch.
Grimdal unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Grimdal manages to break the clinch.

Grimdal closes the distance and clinches.
Mikhael takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grimdal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhael backwards.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Grimdal.
Mikhael tries to throw a body punch but Grimdal avoids it by throwing Mikhael back against the cage.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Grimdal has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimdal pushes off an throws an elbow but Mikhael leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mikhael avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Grimdal connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Mikhael 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimdal throws an elbow but misses.
Grimdal scores with a shot to the side of Mikhael's head.
Mikhael is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.

Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
Mikhael keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Mikhael wants to counter the offense by Grimdal and move into the clinch position.

Mikhael fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimdal, pushing him back against the cage.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Mikhael, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Grimdal clinches up against the cage.
Mikhael looking to stall.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhael throws a right and a left that Grimdal avoids nicely.
Grimdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhael circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhael dives in for a single leg takedown but Grimdal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mikhael fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimdal on the side of the head.
Mikhael fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikhael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikhael looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimdal is fending him off so far but Mikhael persists. Nope, Grimdal circles away and we're back to standing.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christen Mikhael.
A head kick misses from Grimdal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Grimdal darts in and clinches Mikhael up against the cage.
Mikhael takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mikhael has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mikhael is trying to force a seperation but Grimdal has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimdal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimdal breaks from the clinch.

Grimdal clinches with his opponent.

Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mikhael shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimdal but Grimdal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimdal.

Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Grimdal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Grimdal lands but Mikhael takes it in his stride.
Mikhael is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimdal finish him?

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grimdal keeps control of Mikhael as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mikhael seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhael jumps guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grimdal pressing his opponent against the cage.

Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimdal throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhael moves out of range easily.
Mikhael dives in and grabs Grimdal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimdal pushes down on Mikhael's head and hops out.
Mikhael tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimdal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikhael somewhat.
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!

Mikhael tries to keep at a distance but Grimdal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christen Mikhael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reggie Grimdal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Grimdal manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Grimdal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimdal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Reggie Grimdal!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Reggie Grimdal!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Reggie Grimdal!

Reggie Grimdal wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

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

Lopez
vs
Baha

180 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Baha!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Baha with that takedown attempt.

Baha moves into the clinch.
Baha has Lopez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lopez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lopez wants to control but Baha is keeping busy.
Lopez controlling the position for now.
Baha wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Baha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Baha is controlling well.

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

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

Lopez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lopez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lopez is in Baha's guard.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Lopez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baha, up you get!
Baha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Baha. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to clinch but Baha moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Lopez
enabling Baha to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Baha moves out of range easily.
Lopez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baha will feel that in the morning.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.

Lopez darts in and clinches Baha up against the cage.
Baha is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Juan Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Baha.
Baha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baha looks winded!
Lopez stalks Baha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baha's face. Baha staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Baha.
Baha fails to land the takedown.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Lopez feints and as Baha raises his hands in defense, Lopez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lopez is controlling him.

Lopez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baha, up you get!

Lopez closes the distance and pushes Baha back into the cage.

Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baha circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baha shoots in but no luck this time.

Lopez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baha to the mat! Baha manages to get full guard.
Lopez stays in close to Baha's body and controls the position.
Baha is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lopez gets to his feet - Baha follows without any prompting.
Baha avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baha.
Baha is breathing heavily.

Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baha is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lopez dives into side control.

Baha is not content to let Lopez control the position.

Lopez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lopez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baha to the ground. Lopez is now in Baha's guard.
Baha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopez controls the pace.

Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez postures up in Baha's guard and throws a big left but Baha blocks it.

Baha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Juan Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopez stands up from Baha's guard - Lopez perhaps looking for a knockout.

Lopez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baha scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lopez manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baha is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopez has a good base and remains in mount.
Lopez avoids the attempt from Baha to control.
Lopez unloading with bombs!
Lopez tries to control but Baha wriggling away.
Lopez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baha is bucking up trying to escape but Lopez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baha misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Baha fails with the takedown

and Lopez moves into the clinch.
Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baha fails to land the takedown.
Juan Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Baha.
Baha tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a left and a right that stings Baha.

It looks like Matt Baha has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baha dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Baha's head and hops out.

Lopez moves into the clinch successfully.
Baha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lopez breaks the clinch.
Baha darts in looking for a takedown but Lopez gets double underhooks and turns Baha into the cage.
Lopez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baha sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into Baha's guard.

Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Baha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baha manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Baha's guard.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lopez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Lopez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Lopez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baha keeps working.
Lopez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baha some visible discomfort.
Baha struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baha to his feet.

Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.

Lopez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lopez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Lopez working for a triangle but Baha defends it easily.
Lopez has control of Baha's left arm, preventing Baha from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Baha is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lopez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Baha is looking to defend but Lopez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Baha! Lopez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Baha taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Lopez!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

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

Callahan
vs
Reseke

188 cm
23
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wallace Reseke!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Callahan or perhaps it was just good defense by Reseke, which made it look bad.
Reseke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Callahan.
Reseke throws a counter combo.
Callahan shoots and misses
and Reseke counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Callahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Reseke.
Callahan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Callahan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reseke lands a brutal uppercut that launches Callahan off his feet! Callahan tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wallace Reseke!