GCC: Underground Mayhem PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bohlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minanda Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohlin's entrance music is Kanashimi wo Yasashisa Ni by Little by Little. A fine choice. Tony Bohlin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bohlin
vs
Passmoor

165 cm
27
155 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

164 cm
23
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bohlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Minanda Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Passmoor circles away.
Horrible takedown by Bohlin or perhaps it was just good defense by Passmoor which made him look bad.
Passmoor throws a nice looking combination but Bohlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Passmoor has closed the distance and engaged Bohlin in a clinch.
Passmoor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Passmoor throws an elbow but misses.
Bohlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohlin wants a takedown.
Bohlin tries for a takedown but Passmoor manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bohlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohlin is working for takedown but Passmoor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bohlin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Passmoor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Passmoor cracks Bohlin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Passmoor.
Bohlin wants to clinch.
Passmoor lands a hook that stumbles Bohlin back into the ropes. Passmoor follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bohlin to the canvas! Passmoor pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bohlin has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Minanda Passmoor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puukko Punkkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lipton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cant be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Puukko Punkkari has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Punkkari
vs
Jackson

225 cm
22
250 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

182 cm
27
245 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Puukko Punkkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lipton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Punkkari looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Punkkari tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punkkari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Punkkari moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Punkkari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Punkkari blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Punkkari fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punkkari walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punkkari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punkkari dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson tries to bum rush Punkkari with a series of wild strikes but Punkkari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punkkari fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Punkkari avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Punkkari moves out of range.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punkkari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson tries to bum rush Punkkari with a series of wild strikes but Punkkari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a right hand that Punkkari ducks under and follows up with a left that Punkkari also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Punkkari sees coming a mile off.
Jackson works over Punkkari's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Punkkari.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Punkkari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Punkkari avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Punkkari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Punkkari avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Punkkari dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Lipton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punkkari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punkkari slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punkkari tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a right hand that Punkkari ducks under and follows up with a left that Punkkari also avoids with ease.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Lipton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Punkkari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Punkkari moves out of range.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punkkari circles away quickly and effectively.
Punkkari fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jackson throws a combination. Punkkari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Punkkari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Punkkari backs up against the ropes.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lipton Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Punkkari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Punkkari's front leg but catches the back leg as Punkkari tries to avoid it.
Punkkari dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Lipton Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punkkari.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks Punkkari in the body.
Punkkari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Puukko Punkkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Punkkari avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Punkkari avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Punkkari down.
Punkkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punkkari circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Punkkari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Punkkari avoids nicely.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punkkari circles away quickly and effectively.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Punkkari might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Punkkari avoids nicely.
Jackson tries to bum rush Punkkari with a series of wild strikes but Punkkari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punkkari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson throws a right hand that Punkkari ducks under and follows up with a left that Punkkari also avoids with ease.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Punkkari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Punkkari takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Punkkari moves out of range.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Punkkari has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punkkari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punkkari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Punkkari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punkkari moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Punkkari will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Punkkari avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Punkkari avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Punkkari's calf.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punkkari dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Punkkari moves out of range.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson tries to bum rush Punkkari with a series of wild strikes but Punkkari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends Punkkari stumbling back into the ropes.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Punkkari avoids it well.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punkkari slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Punkkari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Punkkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Punkkari moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Punkkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Punkkari avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Punkkari sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Punkkari dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Punkkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Punkkari avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Punkkari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punkkari avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Punkkari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Punkkari avoids them all with ease.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Punkkari counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson is leaning against Punkkari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Punkkari backwards.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punkkari backwards.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

Jackson has hold of one of Punkkari's legs. Punkkari is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Punkkari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Jackson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jackson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Punkkari screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jackson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lipton Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skylor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGrady's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland The Brave. Smith has chosen God's gonna cut you down as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McGrady
vs
Smith

188 cm
24
202 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

190 cm
19
208 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, William McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Skylor Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGrady.
McGrady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGrady's waist but McGrady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGrady gets the takedown into side control.
McGrady throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let McGrady control the position.
McGrady 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.
McGrady tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGrady.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGrady.
McGrady lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith is trying to control McGrady's posture but McGrady avoids it.
McGrady tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a right and a left that McGrady avoids nicely.
Smith punishes McGrady's body with a nice straight punch.
McGrady takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith motions for McGrady to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a right hand that McGrady ducks under and follows up with a left that McGrady also avoids with ease.
Smith shoots for a takedown but McGrady saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

McGrady is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, McGrady seems content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McGrady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGrady perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGrady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
McGrady controlling the pace.
McGrady wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William McGrady dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGrady shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
McGrady trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
McGrady passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGrady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as McGrady sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
McGrady throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGrady's guard. Nice move by Smith!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGrady's guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead McGrady has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McGrady stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGrady seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
McGrady looking to pass the guard.
McGrady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGrady is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
McGrady postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady lands a couple of elbows.
McGrady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGrady tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrady shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGrady to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGrady trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGrady's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William McGrady 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!

McGrady fails with the takedown.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but McGrady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith throws a series of punches but McGrady moves out of range.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGrady to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGrady showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGrady thows a big elbow that misses.
McGrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
McGrady postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
McGrady blocks a head kick by Smith.
Skylor Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from McGrady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
William McGrady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
William McGrady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
McGrady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Skylor Smith.
I think McGrady has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William McGrady!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Co-main event

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

William Quinn
vs
Munroe

191 cm
26
265 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

195 cm
24
255 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

BUY ONE,GET TWO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Niall William Quinn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Amanda Munroe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn throws a hook but Munroe avoids it easily.
Quinn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Quinn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munroe misses with a two punch combination.
Quinn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Munroe counters with a series of strikes. Quinn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Munroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quinn counters with a straight right hand.
Quinn misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Munroe counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn misses with a double jab
and Munroe counters with a three punch combo that has Quinn backing up. Quinn nods at Munroe to acknowledge the strikes.
Quinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quinn, as that shot connected.

It looks like Amanda Munroe has been cut.
Quinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munroe.
Quinn thows a body shot but no joy.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn throws a sloppy body shot
and Munroe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quinn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munroe misses with a double jab
and Quinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Munroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quinn.
Munroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quinn.
Quinn tries to bum rush Munroe with a series of wild strikes but Munroe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quinn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Quinn is looking to wear down Munroe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Quinn misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munroe throws a combination that misses
and Quinn counters with a left to the body.
Munroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munroe throws the left hand but Quinn avoids the punch easily.
Munroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Quinn misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Munroe.
Munroe slips a jab and a cross from Quinn.
Munroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quinn counters with a three punch combo that has Munroe backing up. Munroe nods at Quinn to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn dodges the punch combination from Munroe.
Munroe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quinn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munroe throws a series of punches but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Munroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munroe misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quinn counters with a left to the body.
Quinn throws a combination that misses
and Munroe counters with a left and a right that stings Quinn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Munroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amanda Munroe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Quinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quinn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by Munroe.
Munroe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quinn as he avoids it easily.
Quinn throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Munroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quinn misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn scores with a body shot.
Quinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munroe misses with a combination
and Quinn counters with a one-two to the body.
Munroe is breathing heavily.
Quinn slips a jab and a cross from Munroe.
Munroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munroe misses with a leg kick.
Quinn misses with a body shot

and Munroe counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn is looking to stand up but Munroe isn't so interested in that idea.
Quinn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munroe pushes down on Quinn's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Munroe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Munroe 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! Quinn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amanda Munroe!
Amanda Munroe is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Guy Cascarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Whitelaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Whitelaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guy Cascarino
vs
Whitelaw

225 cm
26
300 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

225 cm
24
308 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

BUY ONE,GET TWO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Anthony Guy Cascarino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jones Whitelaw!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cascarino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitelaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cascarino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cascarino scores with a kick to the body.
Whitelaw misses the shot to the body.
Cascarino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitelaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cascarino.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitelaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cascarino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whitelaw is out of range and Cascarino settles back down.
Whitelaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cascarino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitelaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitelaw misses with a leg kick
and Cascarino counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Cascarino.

It looks like Jones Whitelaw has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cascarino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cascarino checks the leg kick.
Whitelaw throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitelaw takes a swing at Cascarino's ribcage but misses.
Cascarino throws the kick towards the body but Whitelaw avoids it.
Cascarino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Whitelaw finds it's way through Cascarino's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cascarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitelaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cascarino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cascarino. Whitelaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cascarino misses with a leg kick
and Whitelaw counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cascarino's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Guy Cascarino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Whitelaw's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Whitelaw throws a head kick that misses.
Whitelaw scores with a leg kick.
Whitelaw gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Cascarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitelaw is looking to chop away at Cascarino's legs.
Cascarino takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cascarino looks to throw a body kick
and Whitelaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cascarino.
Whitelaw tries for a takedown but Cascarino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whitelaw throws a hook to the side of Cascarino's head but Cascarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cascarino.
Whitelaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cascarino misses with a series of wild punches.
Cascarino throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitelaw.
Cascarino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whitelaw counters with a nice leg kick.
Cascarino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whitelaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitelaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Cascarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitelaw throws a body kick the misses
letting Cascarino counter with a right hand.
Anthony Guy Cascarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Cascarino throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Whitelaw to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Whitelaw is predictable there
and Cascarino counters with a three punch combo that has Whitelaw backing up. Whitelaw nods at Cascarino to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Guy Cascarino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jones Whitelaw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

An inside leg kick lands from Whitelaw.
Whitelaw throws a right and a left that Cascarino avoids nicely.
Whitelaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cascarino misses with a double jab
letting Whitelaw counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitelaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cascarino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whitelaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cascarino misses with a kick to the body.
Whitelaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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.
Cascarino throws a right hand that Whitelaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitelaw also avoids with ease.
Whitelaw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cascarino rather than just go for the knockout.
Whitelaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones Whitelaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cascarino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitelaw lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitelaw.
Whitelaw throws out a leg kick but Cascarino moves out of range and Whitelaw only half commits.
Cascarino throws a nice looking combination but Whitelaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cascarino throws a leg kick
and Whitelaw counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whitelaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cascarino is out of range.

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.
Cascarino throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Whitelaw counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cascarino's knee momentarily.
Cascarino is looking to land body kicks.
Whitelaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cascarino as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitelaw throws a leg kick but Cascarino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Whitelaw really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Whitelaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cascarino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cascarino throws a series of punches but Whitelaw moves out of range.
Cascarino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whitelaw's calf.
Whitelaw shoots in for a takedown but Cascarino shows good takedown defense.
Whitelaw throws a chopping leg kick but Cascarino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitelaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anthony Guy Cascarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitelaw takes one to the chin there.
Whitelaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cascarino but Cascarino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitelaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino tries to land a front kick but Whitelaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Whitelaw misses
and Cascarino counters with a good, hard body kick but Whitelaw shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitelaw throws a hook but Cascarino blocks it.
A low kick from Cascarino is predictable there

and Whitelaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cascarino's guard now.
Whitelaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cascarino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cascarino tries to get out of the position.
Cascarino wants to stand but Whitelaw is controlling the position.
Cascarino keeping moving, preventing Whitelaw from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitelaw is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Whitelaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cascarino wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitelaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cascarino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whitelaw controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Guy Cascarino had his way with Jones Whitelaw in that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Whitelaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cascarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Whitelaw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Whitelaw with the ground and pound but Cascarino uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Whitelaw wants to control from the top but Cascarino keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitelaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitelaw throwing strikes from guard but Cascarino blocks nicely.
Cascarino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitelaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cascarino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cascarino keeping moving, preventing Whitelaw from controlling successfully.
Anthony Guy Cascarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cascarino wants to get back to his feet but Whitelaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cascarino scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Whitelaw misses
and Cascarino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anthony Guy Cascarino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitelaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cascarino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cascarino throws a nice looking combination but Whitelaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitelaw does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Whitelaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whitelaw tries to clinch up.
Cascarino throws a shot to the body.
Whitelaw tries to clinch up but Cascarino circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cascarino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitelaw throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Guy Cascarino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cascarino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Guy Cascarino!
Anthony Guy Cascarino retains his super heavyweight title!