GCC: November Neglect PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lipton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Zacancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cant be touched. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jackson
vs
Zacancer

182 cm
27
253 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

188 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lipton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Zacancer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Zacancer.
Zacancer shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zacancer takes a step back to recover.
Zacancer shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson defending well as Zacancer loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Zacancer backpedaling.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson stalks Zacancer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zacancer's face. Zacancer staggers backwards, shaken.
Zacancer throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Zacancer looks gassed!
Jackson scores with a one two! Zacancer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Jackson looks to land a combination. Zacancer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a big left! Zacancer is wobbled badly! Jackson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Zacancer to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lipton Jackson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Jones
vs
Reid

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Lenny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Reid!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Reid circles away.
Reid slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reid has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reid controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Reid moves into full guard.
Reid manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Reid lands a nice shot to the head.

It looks like Lenny Jones has been cut.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Reid cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Lenny Jones's cut is getting worse.
Reid has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.

Lenny Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Reid!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aamakualenalena Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Urkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the ring accompanied by The Verve- Bittersweet Symphony. Aamakualenalena Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Robinson
vs
Urkel

201 cm
22
226 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

190 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Narcarma Nutrition

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Aamakualenalena Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Urkel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urkel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.

Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Urkel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robinson working away.
Urkel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Robinson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Robinson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Urkel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Urkel's legs - danger averted.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Urkel looking to control.
Robinson is looking to stand up but Urkel won't let him.

Urkel has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Robinson doesn't defend quickly enough and Urkel has managed to lock this one up! Can Robinson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Urkel on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Urkel!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Smith
vs
Mathews

225 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
235 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mathews as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mathews defends it nicely.
Mathews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Sam Smith has been cut.
Mathews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mathews did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
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 action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.

Mathews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mathews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith distracts Mathews with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mathews is proving hard to escape from.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mathews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mathews will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.

Mathews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Mathews controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up in Mathews's guard and throws a big left but Mathews blocks it.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Mathews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.

Smith uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sam Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mathews defends it nicely.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mathews but Mathews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mathews.

Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Smith is nestled in close to Mathews, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Smith looks to land a strike but Mathews avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Mathews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.

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

Mathews is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Mathews cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Mathews!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Russell Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Scholtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brand's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Russell Brand and Katie Perry. Jan Scholtz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brand
vs
Scholtz

187 cm
23
154 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

178 cm
20
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Russell Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Scholtz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scholtz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Scholtz is trying to break the clinch but Brand has him pressed against the ropes.

Scholtz manages to break the clinch.
Brand chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scholtz can pounce on him.
Scholtz misses with the combination.
Scholtz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scholtz sprawls well. Scholtz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brand gets slowly back to his feet.
Brand doesn't manage to clinch there - Scholtz circles away.
Brand tries to close the distance and clinch but Scholtz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Brand closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scholtz to the mat! Scholtz manages to get full guard.
Brand is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholtz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Brand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Scholtz throws a jab when Brand was well out of range.

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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scholtz. That's going to slow Brand down.
Scholtz swings for the body but Brand moves out of range.
Brand really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scholtz throws a jab but it's blocked by Brand.

Brand scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Scholtz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brand is controlling him well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Scholtz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Brand has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brand looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Scholtz is avoiding damage well.
Brand is looking to take a break and control but Scholtz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Brand seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Brand wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scholtz, who protects the arm well.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brand fails to land the takedown.
Brand is breathing heavily.
Scholtz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scholtz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brand on the side of the head.
Brand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scholtz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scholtz.
Brand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Brand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Scholtz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Russell Brand will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Scholtz throws the left hand but Brand avoids the punch easily.
Scholtz scores with a hook.
Brand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scholtz as he jumps to the side.
Brand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scholtz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scholtz. Brand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scholtz lands with an overhand left.
Scholtz tests Brand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brand throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scholtz's waist but Scholtz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brand off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brand takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholtz misses with a wild body shot.
Brand takes one to the chin there.
Brand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scholtz throws a series of punches but Brand avoids them all with ease.
Brand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scholtz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scholtz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scholtz throws a right and a left that Brand avoids nicely.
Scholtz misses with a wild body shot.
Brand tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Scholtz. No joy for Brand on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Brand. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Scholtz does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Scholtz misses the target.
A head kick misses from Brand.
Scholtz moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brand is defended easily by Scholtz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scholtz!
Brand slips a straight right by Scholtz.
Scholtz takes a swing at Brand's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scholtz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scholtz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brand on the side of the head.
Scholtz missing with a left hand there. Brand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scholtz.
Scholtz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scholtz loads up on a big right hand but Brand slips the punch.
Scholtz leaves Brand with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scholtz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand shoots in for a double leg but Scholtz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scholtz throws a right and a left that Brand avoids nicely.
Scholtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell Brand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scholtz loads up on a big right hand but Brand slips the punch.
Brand shoots in but Scholtz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Scholtz finds it's way through Brand's defenses.
Scholtz lands a glancing blow to the side of Brand's head.
Brand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scholtz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brand avoids the body shot from Scholtz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Scholtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A combination from Scholtz does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scholtz!
Scholtz misses the shot to the body.

Brand has taken the fight to the clinch.

Brand manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brand throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Scholtz wants to stand but Brand is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand pulls Scholtz in close to prevent any damage.
Scholtz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brand's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Brand clinches up with Scholtz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Brand jumps guard but Scholtz stands there with Brand around his waist. Brand gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scholtz tries to break the clinch but Brand is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scholtz wants to break the clinch but can't.

Brand has picked Scholtz up - he's going for a ride! Brand dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brand trying to mount his opponent but Scholtz defends it.
Scholtz is trying to stand up here but Brand is controlling him well.
Brand trying to pass the guard but Scholtz defending well.
Scholtz is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scholtz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brand passes to side control.
Scholtz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brand asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brand is trying to get an arm triangle but Scholtz is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Brand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brand 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sam Thomas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Thomas
vs
Campbell

225 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrence Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas wants to clinch.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
Campbell looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Campbell counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Sam Thomas has been cut.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily

and Thomas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Campbell's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas postures up in Campbell's guard and throws a big left but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campbell has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thomas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Campbell has tightened it up now! Thomas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lawrence Campbell!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Matthew Cannon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cannon
vs
Roberts

179 cm
23
207 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

185 cm
24
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cannon defends it nicely.
Cannon misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Cannon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roberts shoots in but Cannon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cannon connects with a body shot.
Cannon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cannon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cannon connects with a body shot.
Roberts looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Nice combo by Cannon! Oh, that's hurt him - Roberts falls to the canvas and Cannon follows him into side control.

Roberts is rocked!

It looks like Jay Roberts has been cut.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cannon happy to just control the position for now.
Roberts is still in real trouble! Can Cannon finish him?

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is not content to let Cannon control the position.
Roberts is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cannon trying to control the position but Roberts is working away.
Cannon controlling the position.
Cannon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon working the head with strikes.
Roberts is not content to let Cannon control the position.
Cannon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cannon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Check out the look on Cannon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cannon trying to control the position but Roberts is working away.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matthew Cannon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cannon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cannon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon throws a combination. Roberts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cannon connects with a body shot.
Cannon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cannon.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Cannon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roberts doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Cannon.
Matthew Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannon cracks Roberts on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Roberts falls backwards against the ropes. Cannon follows up with more strikes that drop Roberts to his knees. Cannon keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Roberts! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Cannon!