CGUK 4 - Venom PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and faisal ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Edit Mix. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Michaels
vs
ali

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, faisal ali!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ali.

ali shoots in and bounces Michaels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
ali controls from within his opponent's guard.
ali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ali is pushing down on Michaels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michaels is fighting to maintain full guard but ali has managed to sneak the leg through.
ali is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
ali is thwarting Michaels's attempts to control the position.
ali is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Michaels wants to control but ali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ali is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Michaels is looking to improve his position.
ali wants to pass the guard but Michaels is defending well.
Michaels wants to control but ali is keeping busy.
ali trying to pass the guard but Michaels defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Michaels throws a right hand that ali ducks under and follows up with a left that ali also avoids with ease.
Michaels stuffs the takedown.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ali closes the distance and clinches up with Michaels, looking for a takedown. ali pushes Michaels against the cage but Michaels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michaels pinned against the cage. Michaels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sean Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of faisal ali.
ali looks gassed!
ali shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two 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.
ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michaels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michaels lands a glancing blow to the side of ali's head.
Michaels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ali dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
Michaels lands a glancing blow to the side of ali's head.
ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sean Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Michaels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Michaels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Michaels looks to land a combination. ali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Michaels throws a right and a left that ali avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Michaels.
ali dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michaels works over ali's head and body with a nice combination.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Michaels as he avoids it easily.
Michaels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michaels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Michaels scores with a crisp jab that stopped ali in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a series of strikes that have ali backpedaling.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but ali is proving a slippery customer.
ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.
ali 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.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing ali from controlling successfully.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
Michaels looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Michaels dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

ali shoots in and drives through. Michaels sprawls well.
ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.

ali scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Michaels wants to improve his position but ali is controlling well.
ali not doing much here.
Michaels gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ali looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
ali won't allow Michaels to sweep him here.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but ali is proving a slippery customer.
ali won't allow Michaels to sweep him here.
ali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
ali wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michaels scores with a crisp jab that stopped ali in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ali looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Michaels lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ali.
Sean Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of faisal ali.
ali looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.
Michaels jabs at ali's body.
Sean Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michaels but Michaels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michaels throws a series of strikes that have ali backpedaling.
ali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michaels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michaels lands a lovely overhand right.
Michaels lands a nice shot that snaps ali's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. ali does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ali fails to land the takedown.
Michaels lands a glancing blow to the side of ali's head.
Michaels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

ali closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Michaels did well to prevent ali getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with ali in particular looking to stall.
Michaels wants to control but ali is keeping busy.
ali controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to hold on to ali's head to control him but ali postures up.
ali works his way into side control.
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.
Michaels manages to get back to half guard.
ali is trying to control. Michaels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet.
ali stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

faisal ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

ali scores a takedown into full mount!
Michaels tries to hold on but ali pushes him away.
ali controlling the position easily from mount.
ali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Michaels is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ali sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, faisal ali just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michaels looks to land a combination. ali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Michaels slaps away a takedown attempt from ali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ali tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sean Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of faisal ali.
Michaels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ali is defended easily by Michaels.
No luck for ali with that takedown attempt.
Michaels scores with a hook.

ali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michaels is trying to defend but ali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with ali in particular looking to stall.
ali is trying to control the action in half guard but Michaels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but ali has control of the leg.
ali stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ali is looking to advance position but Michaels won't allow it.
ali is trying to control the action in half guard but Michaels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michaels moves into full guard.
ali trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
ali preventing the sweep.
ali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four 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.
Michaels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.
ali trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.

Despite being in the dominant position, faisal ali just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ali fails with the takedown.
Michaels stalks ali and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into ali's face. ali staggers backwards, shaken.
ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ali slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for ali with that takedown attempt.
ali slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... faisal ali!

C
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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kick Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kick Ass has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ass
vs
Leach

184 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kick Ass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Leach!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ass throws a head kick that misses.
Ass throws a head kick that misses.
Ass circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Leach drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ass follows Leach to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kick Ass!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Phantom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Phantom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Phantom
vs
Robinson

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Phantom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Phantom takes the fight into the clinch.

Phantom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Phantom manages to end up in side control.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Phantom trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Phantom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson prevents Phantom from improving position.
Robinson tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

Phantom looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Phantom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phantom throwing strikes here but Robinson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Phantom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Phantom's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Phantom isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phantom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Phantom with good strikes from the mount here!
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Phantom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Phantom's attempts to control the action.
Phantom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robinson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Phantom 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.
Phantom controlling the position easily from mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Joey Phantom just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Phantom sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phantom sprawls well. Phantom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phantom's guard.
Phantom controlling the position.
Phantom keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.

Robinson stands up and waves to Phantom to follow him.

Phantom clinches.
Phantom tries to pull guard but Robinson won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robinson pulls guard successfully.
Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Phantom drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robinson dives on top into guard.
Phantom is breathing heavily.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phantom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Joey Phantom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Robinson tries to clinch but Phantom is having none of it.
Robinson tries to move into range but Phantom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phantom swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.

Phantom clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Phantom has the dominant position.
Phantom can't get the takedown.

Robinson pulls guard effortlessly.
Phantom tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Phantom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Phantom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robinson has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson passes Phantom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Phantom defending well.
Phantom is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phantom is looking to improve his position.
Robinson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Phantom controls his leg.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two 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.
Robinson throwing shots but Phantom is blocking nicely.
Phantom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Phantom. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Phantom throws and low kick but Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Phantom sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joey Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Robinson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phantom. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phantom.
Joey Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phantom fails with the takedown

and Robinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Phantom blocks with his arms.
Phantom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Robinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Phantom keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Phantom keeps moving.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phantom is keeping the position for now.

Phantom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robinson passes into side control.
Robinson tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Phantom fails with the takedown

and Robinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robinson is pressed up against the cage. Phantom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robinson down to the mat. Robinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robinson scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson dives in and grabs Phantom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phantom pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robinson.
Joey Phantom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phantom is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Phantom circles away easily

and Phantom counters with a single leg into guard. Robinson didn't expect that.
Robinson wants to stand up but Phantom is controlling him.
Phantom trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson pushes Phantom off and gets back to his feet.
Phantom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phantom tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phantom to the ground. Phantom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joey Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Robinson.
Robinson dives in and grabs Phantom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phantom pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Phantom doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Robinson counters by clinching up.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phantom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Phantom manages to pull guard.
Phantom looking for a sweep. Not yet Phantom, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Phantom is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson wants to control for a moment but Phantom uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Phantom is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robinson uses his free foot to push down on Phantom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Phantom.

Robinson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Phantom is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Phantom and Robinson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robinson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Phantom to his feet.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt

and Phantom moves into the clinch.
Phantom fails to pull guard.

Phantom jumps into guard, dragging Robinson to the mat.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Phantom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phantom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Robinson pulls Phantom in close to his closed guard and prevents Phantom from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Phantom.
I think Phantom 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Phantom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Tempa T - Next Hype as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Reid
vs
Robinson

180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
204 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Robinson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Reid.

Reid forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Robinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reid prevents it.
Robinson effectively controlling the action here.
Reid stalling in the clinch.
Reid missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Reid to work.
Robinson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reid avoiding damage.
Reid seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Robinson blocks the elbow strike.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reid's efforts to push away.
Reid landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Robinson.
Reid landing knees to the head.
Robinson taking a breather.
Robinson wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reid in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reid avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reid keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Robinson.

Reid breaks from the clinch.

Reid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robinson looks gassed!
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Reid on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reid tries to get out of the position.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Reid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position but Reid is working away.
Reid is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Robinson is controlling him well.
Reid being controlled for a moment.
Reid is not content to let Robinson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Reid manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Robinson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reid kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Despite being in the dominant position, Matthew Robinson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alex Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Reid forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Robinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reid wants it to stay on the feet.

Reid moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Stalling in the clinch from Robinson.
Reid prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to score a body lock takedown but Reid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reid landing knees to the head.
Reid lands a knee to the body.
Robinson looking for a takedown.
Reid scores with a shoulder strike.
Reid avoiding damage.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reid has Robinson pressed against the cage.
Reid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
Reid is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Robinson successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Robinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Reid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.

Reid forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Reid is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Reid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
Reid gets underhooks to prevent Robinson's takedown attempt.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.

Reid manages to break the clinch.

Reid instigates a clinch.
Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alex Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Robinson.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson avoiding damage as Reid throws knees to the body.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Reid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reid.
Reid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reid lands a nice elbow.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Reid holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Reid manages to get underhooks.
Reid manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reid breaks from the clinch.
Reid connects with a high kick.
Reid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
Reid lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robinson backs up against the cage.
Reid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reid lands a two punch combo.

Reid has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson misses with an elbow over the top.
Reid is trying to break free.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson misses with an elbow strike.

Robinson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reid looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reid pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reid won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
Reid tries to kick Robinson off but Robinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Robinson 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Reid looks like he's trying to stand up.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reid is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Reid is looking to escape.
Robinson wants to control but Reid is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Robinson trying to control the action but Reid is working from the bottom.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Matthew Robinson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Reid shows good takedown defense.
Reid moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Reid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robinson looking for a takedown.
Reid stalling in the clinch.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reid trying to land knees to the body.
Reid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Robinson leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson has Reid pressed against the cage, preventing Reid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Reid dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reid stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.

Reid has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.

Reid breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Reid as Robinson shoots in.

Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reid working Robinson over with knees to the body.
Reid lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Reid.
Reid tries to stall but Robinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Reid.
Robinson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Reid has him pressed against the cage.
Reid trying to land knees to the body.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alex Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Robinson.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reid rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Robinson looking for a takedown.
Robinson letting Reid take a breather here.
Reid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robinson wants a takedown.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
Reid wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Reid tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
Reid pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson avoiding damage as Reid throws knees to the body.
Reid has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.

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.
Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reid blocks it with crossed arms.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Reid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reid lands with a left to the head.
Reid looking to slow down the pace here.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reid's efforts to push away.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Reid blocks with his arms.
Robinson goes for a takedown attempt but Reid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reid leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reid tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson tries to clinch

and Reid counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid leaning against his opponent.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Reid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reid is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reid down to the mat. Reid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reid keeps Robinson at a distance using the push kick.

Reid pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Reid manages to break the clinch.

Robinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reid is trying to defend but Robinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Reid is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
Robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson slows the pace down in half guard.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Reid is working away.
Robinson trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reid 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Reid!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Quinlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Kid Rock - American Badass as his entrance music. Patrick Quinlan had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quinlan
vs
Robinson

180 cm
21
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Quinlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quinlan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quinlan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
Quinlan throws out a leg kick but Robinson moves out of range and Quinlan only half commits.
Quinlan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quinlan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quinlan sprawls well initially but Robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Quinlan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Robinson.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quinlan is keeping the position for now.
Quinlan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quinlan is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
Robinson stays in close to Quinlan's body and controls the position.
Robinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quinlan's head.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Quinlan keeps moving.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quinlan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quinlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson is in close to Quinlan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quinlan is keeping the position for now.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Robinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Robinson looks gassed!
Quinlan pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quinlan's head.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robinson throwing shots but Quinlan is blocking nicely.
Robinson is controlling the pace.
Quinlan is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robinson throwing shots but Quinlan is blocking nicely.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Robinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Robinson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Robinson.
Quinlan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Quinlan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Robinson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Quinlan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Robinson trying to control the position but Quinlan is working away.

Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Robinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Quinlan swinging wildly here.
Quinlan doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinlan.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quinlan pinned against the cage. Quinlan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quinlan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quinlan off to one side.
Quinlan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patrick Quinlan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson moves forwards but Quinlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Quinlan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Quinlan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Robinson is looking for a triangle but Quinlan pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinlan tries to stand but Robinson is controlling from the bottom.
Quinlan wants to stand and escape but instead Robinson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Robinson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Robinson thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Quinlan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
Quinlan wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
Quinlan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Quinlan keeps moving.

Robinson drops back looking for a leg! Quinlan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quinlan manages to kick Robinson off! Robinson jumps back into Quinlan's guard.
Robinson postures up in Quinlan's guard and throws a big left but Quinlan blocks it.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robinson checks a leg kick.

Robinson scores with a takedown into Quinlan's guard.
Quinlan wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson prevents Quinlan from getting back to his feet.
Quinlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quinlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Robinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Quinlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Quinlan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Quinlan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Quinlan wants to stand up but Robinson manages to regain full guard.

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

Quinlan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson gets the takedown into side control.
Quinlan is trying to buck Robinson off.
Quinlan taking punishment in the form of punches.

Robinson has an Americana. Quinlan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Robinson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Robinson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Patrick Robinson!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between haki zavos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Jaws theme remix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

zavos
vs
Robinson

166 cm
26
170 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

168 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, haki zavos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson tries to clinch up.

zavos moves into the clinch.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that zavos shrugs off.
zavos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but zavos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from zavos.
zavos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.

Robinson rushes zavos and presses him up against the cage.
zavos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for haki zavos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zavos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.

zavos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
zavos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
zavos moves into full mount! Robinson won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding zavos's attempts to control the action.
Robinson wants to try and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.

zavos has control of Robinson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Robinson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
zavos looking to control and managing it successfully.

zavos looking to secure an arm triangle but Robinson defends it well.
zavos tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

zavos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Robinson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
zavos is breathing heavily.
Robinson prevents zavos from moving into mount.
Robinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but zavos has just dragged him back down to the mat.

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

zavos tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.

Robinson throws zavos to one side and escapes!
Dean Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson is looking to clinch.

Robinson moves into the clinch.

Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson tries to clinch up but zavos circles away and keeps his distance.
haki zavos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson tries to clinch there but zavos circles away.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but zavos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but zavos paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Robinson moves into range and clinches up with zavos.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Robinson clinches up with zavos and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.
zavos takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
zavos keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
zavos swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch but zavos moves out of range.

Robinson gets a clinch.
Robinson misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Robinson landing knees to the head.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but zavos blocks it.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but zavos pushes him off.

Robinson rushes zavos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson misses with an elbow strike.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson tries to clinch but zavos is having none of it.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but zavos pushes him off.
zavos swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Robinson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Robinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. zavos is defending well for now.
zavos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robinson walks away with a smile on his face. zavos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Robinson pushes zavos up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but zavos avoids the damage to the body.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
zavos tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Robinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robinson.
zavos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for haki zavos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson is looking to clinch but zavos is avoiding it.
Robinson tries to clinch there but zavos circles away.

Robinson clinches up with zavos and pushes him back against the cage.
zavos jumps guard but Robinson stands there with zavos around his waist. zavos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Robinson moves into range and clinches up with zavos.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dean Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
zavos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Robinson has zavos up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
zavos jumps guard but Robinson stands there with zavos around his waist. zavos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but zavos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robinson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robinson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Robinson unloads a knee to the mid-section. zavos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson tries to clinch up but zavos circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson tries to clinch there but zavos circles away.
zavos swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.

Robinson gets a clinch.
Robinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but zavos blocks it.
zavos tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually zavos drops back down to his feet.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robinson throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but zavos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson is looking to clinch but zavos is avoiding it.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robinson tries to clinch but zavos moves out of range.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but zavos pushes him off.

Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
zavos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson tries to clinch up but zavos circles away and keeps his distance.

Robinson forces zavos back against the cage and clinches.
Robinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Come on Robinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries to clinch there but zavos circles away.
zavos swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch there but zavos circles away.

Robinson gets a clinch.
zavos tries to pull guard but Robinson won't allow it.

Robinson breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but zavos pushes him off.

Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
zavos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
zavos keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson tries to clinch there but zavos circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to clinch but zavos is avoiding it.

zavos tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robinson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robinson lands an elbow just above zavos 's eye.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by zavos.
Robinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but zavos blocks with his arms.
Robinson with a knee to the head.
Robinson misses with an elbow over the top.
Robinson effectively controlling the action here.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
zavos tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson wants to clinch.

Robinson clinches up with zavos and pushes him back against the cage.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson tries to clinch but zavos is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robinson moves in looking to clinch but zavos pushes him off.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
zavos avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
zavos tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually zavos drops back down to his feet.

Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries to clinch up but zavos circles away and keeps his distance.
zavos moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Robinson wants to clinch up but zavos keeps it at a distance.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - zavos circles away.
zavos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
zavos swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.

Robinson clinches up with zavos and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
zavos fails to pull guard.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but zavos uses good head movement to avoid it.
zavos takes a knee right on the jaw!

Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Robinson forces zavos back against the cage and clinches.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
zavos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but zavos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson tries to clinch but zavos moves out of range.
Robinson tries to clinch there but zavos circles away.

Robinson moves into the clinch.
zavos fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for haki zavos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zavos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson lands a hook that snaps the head of zavos backwards.
A knee to the head by Robinson.
Robinson has zavos pressed against the cage.

Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries to clinch but zavos is having none of it.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but zavos paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson leaning against his opponent.
Robinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but zavos blocks it.
Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but zavos blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Robinson.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but zavos is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
zavos fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards zavos's brow.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
zavos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
zavos takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
zavos tries to pull guard but Robinson won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robinson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
zavos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but zavos avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
zavos blocks an elbow strike.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but zavos blocks with his arms.
zavos fails to pull guard.
A short left from Robinson.
zavos avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
zavos dodges an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to zavos's face.

zavos manages to pull guard.
Robinson tries to stand but zavos is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing zavos to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Robinson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - zavos pulls down on the head and he's put Robinson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). haki zavos!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson's entrance music is N.E.R.D. - Rockstar remix. A fine choice. Dennis Robinson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Robinson
vs
Russell

188 cm
18
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
191 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Russell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Russell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Russell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Russell throws a wild left hand from mount and Robinson manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Russell drops an elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Russell trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Russell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson.

Russell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Russell has Robinson in his guard.
Russell is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is controlling Robinson's posture.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russell is on top in guard.
Russell lands a couple of elbows.
Russell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russell.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russell with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell postures up and lands a big shot to Robinson's brow.
Russell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russell connects with a couple of short punches.
Russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russell throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russell is keeping the position for now.

Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Russell looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson advances to half guard.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Russell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson moves nicely into side control.
Russell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Russell is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Russell tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.

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.

Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Russell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Russell tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.
Russell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Russell gets back to full guard.

Russell looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Russell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Robinson fails with the takedown

and Russell counters with a shoot takedown. Robinson fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Russell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Russell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Russell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Russell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Russell.
Robinson has hold of Russell's hands but Russell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Russell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Russell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Russell in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Robinson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Russell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Russell!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinten McCloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sobral
vs
McCloud

185 cm
22
206 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinten McCloud!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCloud drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sobral is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral keeping moving, preventing McCloud from controlling successfully.
Sobral striking off his back but it's not causing McCloud any problems.
McCloud trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCloud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobral striking off his back but it's not causing McCloud any problems.
McCloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sobral shoots and misses
and McCloud counters with a series of strikes. Sobral will be more careful next time no doubt.

McCloud rushes Sobral and presses him up against the cage.
Sobral has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCloud avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sobral tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Sobral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobral is working for takedown but McCloud is calmly controlling the position for now.

McCloud is trying to trip Sobral. He has hold of a leg but Sobral is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCloud persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sobral doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McCloud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCloud works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud passes to full mount!
Sobral is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral is breathing heavily.
McCloud working the ground and pound effectively.
McCloud content just to control the position here.
McCloud should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McCloud fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sobral is working to get back to half guard.
Sobral tries to buck McCloud off but he can't manage it.
Sobral is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloud wants to control the pace but Sobral is squirming around nicely.
Sobral in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCloud scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sobral?
McCloud pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sobral is trying desperately to improve position.
McCloud landing shots from mount.
Sobral tries to improve his position but instead McCloud has taken his back!
McCloud trying to control.

Sobral showing good submission defense here.
Sobral grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCloud working for a choke but Sobral is defending well.
Sobral wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Sobral's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Sobral defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sobral rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sobral tries to roll over but McCloud keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloud is keen to just control but Sobral is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from McCloud.
McCloud lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCloud is looking to advance position but Sobral won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sobral fails with the takedown

and McCloud counters by clinching up.
Sobral goes for a takedown attempt but McCloud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

McCloud looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sobral!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobral can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinten McCloud dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McCloud closes the distance and pushes Sobral back into the cage.
Sobral gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCloud.
Sobral drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCloud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sobral tries to score a body lock takedown but McCloud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCloud stops a takedown attempt from Sobral.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Sobral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobral changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCloud fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McCloud bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCloud is chipping away with strikes.
McCloud scores with a couple of short elbows.

McCloud thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobral tries to bench press McCloud off him but McCloud keeps the position.
McCloud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCloud working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McCloud working the ground and pound.
Sobral is trying to escape the position but McCloud is controlling the position.
Sobral tries to buck McCloud off but McCloud is having none of it.
Sobral is working hard here to advance position.
Quinten McCloud has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

McCloud shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCloud showed some decent athleticism there.
Sobral is pressing down on McCloud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sobral looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCloud is one step ahead there.
Sobral wants to hit a switch here but McCloud passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sobral there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloud postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sobral looks a forlorn figure.
McCloud with a couple of short strikes.
McCloud trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sobral on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobral tries to get out of the position.
Sobral gets back to half guard.
McCloud is looking to advance position but Sobral won't allow it.
Sobral wants to get back to his feet.
McCloud prevents Sobral from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobral is not content to let McCloud control the position.
McCloud winds up and cracks Sobral with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sobral is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobral is looking to get back to full guard here but McCloud has managed to pass to side control instead.
McCloud lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCloud scoring with strikes but Sobral is staying in there.
Sobral is trying desperately to improve position.
Sobral regains half guard.

That's four 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.
Sobral is looking to improve his position.
McCloud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCloud is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sobral manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sobral looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCloud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sobral is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCloud is looking to control Sobral's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCloud avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinten McCloud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McCloud feints and as Sobral raises his hands in defense, McCloud changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCloud trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobral tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobral throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

McCloud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCloud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobral lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McCloud!
McCloud working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobral landing strikes from the mount and McCloud is in trouble!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral lands a nice shot to the head.
Sobral has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McCloud's face.
Sobral throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McCloud because Sobral loaded up on that one.
Sobral throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCloud working to try and regain half guard.
McCloud in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCloud taking shots to the head.
McCloud avoids a strike by Sobral and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Sobral's guard! Fantastic escape!
McCloud slips nicely into half guard.
Sobral wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sobral is looking to improve his position.
McCloud winds up and cracks Sobral with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCloud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sobral wants to get back to his feet.
Sobral keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sobral manages to get to full guard.
McCloud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobral swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCloud won't allow Sobral to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud landing with the ground and pound.

McCloud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCloud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobral will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sobral fails with the takedown

and McCloud counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sobral is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobral is looking to sweep but instead, McCloud has passed into half guard.

McCloud is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobral defends it well.
Sobral is looking for a sweep. McCloud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCloud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sobral is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCloud is looking to control Sobral's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCloud avoid being mounted?
Sobral takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCloud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobral's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobral's back!
Sobral rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sobral throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sobral is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Renato Sobral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinten McCloud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sobral flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinten McCloud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCloud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinten McCloud!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sang Real (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Real is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Edit Mix. Trent Steele is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Steele
vs
Real

180 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sang Real!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele shoots in and drives through. Real sprawls well.

Steele drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steele has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Real!
Real tries to lock up and control but Steele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steele thowing shots but they're missing.
Real tries to lock up and control but Steele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steele tries to control but Real wriggling away.
Steele unloading with bombs!

It looks like Sang Real has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Real avoids a series of strikes thrown by Steele.
Real wants to control but Steele is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Real is working to get back to half guard.
Steele looking to control and managing it successfully.
Real is desperately trying to improve his position but Steele has a good base and remains in mount.
Steele tries to control but Real wriggling away.

That's two 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.
Steele throwing strikes here but Real is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steele prevents Real from getting the reversal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Real can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poor strikes thrown by Steele there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Steele sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to control but Real wriggling away.
Steele misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Steele controlling from mount.
Steele throwing strikes here but Real is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steele looking for a guillotine from mount but Real is having none of it.
Real blocking the ground and pound.
Steele controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele trying to control but Real is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sang Real's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Steele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Real changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Real throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Real.
Real scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Real lunges at Steele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steele's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Real scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Real throws a series of strikes that have Steele backpedaling.

It looks like Trent Steele has been cut.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Oooh a lovely combination from Real sends Steele down but not out. Real dives into side control looking to finish.

Steele is rocked!
Steele is not content to let Real control the position.
Steele wants to control but Real postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele parries the strikes from Real easily there. Real is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steele to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Real tries to score with some ground and pound. Steele controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Real in side control, throwing shots but Steele defends.
The strikes coming from Real are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Real tries to score with some ground and pound. Steele controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Real creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steele sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Real tries to avoid it but Steele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Real to the ground. Real escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Real connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steele. Steele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Real lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Real's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Real duly obliges.
Sang Real is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Real works over Steele's head and body with a nice combination.
Sang Real seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Real!
Real scores with a three punch combo!
Real scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Steele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Real rushes Steele with punches - Steele moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Steele goes down! Real follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sang Real!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Edwinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwinsson comes to the cage accompanied by M by Ayumi Hamasaki. Legend has chosen Edit Mix as his entrance music. Bruce Legend has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Edwinsson
vs
Legend

200 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

196 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Edwinsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Legend!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwinsson throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwinsson as he jumps to the side.

Edwinsson drops Legend with a nice combination! Edwinsson dives into Legend's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Bruce Legend has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legend wants to sweep but no luck.

Edwinsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edwinsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwinsson wants to control from the top but Legend keeps moving.
Edwinsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legend being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwinsson drops back looking for a leg! Legend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Legend manages to kick Edwinsson off! Edwinsson jumps back into Legend's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legend is on top in guard.
Legend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edwinsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edwinsson is trying to keep Legend in close.

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.
Legend pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edwinsson is keeping the position for now.

Edwinsson kicks Legend off and gets to his feet.
Edwinsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Edwinsson lands with a good body shot.
Legend takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Legend looks gassed!
Legend takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edwinsson throws a right hand that Legend ducks under and follows up with a left that Legend also avoids with ease.
Edwinsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edwinsson with a jab.
Edwinsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magnus Edwinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwinsson lands a body shot.
Legend on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Edwinsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Edwinsson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Legend sprawling to the canvas. Edwinsson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Legend hang on?

Edwinsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Legend to get to his feet.
Edwinsson throws a series of punches but Legend avoids them all with ease.
Edwinsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwinsson throws a series of punches but Legend moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Legend throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwinsson's waist but Edwinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legend off to one side.
A left lands for Edwinsson.
Edwinsson works Legend's body with a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Edwinsson scores with a four punch combination!
Edwinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edwinsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Legend dodges the punch combination from Edwinsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwinsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwinsson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Edwinsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Legend avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legend will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwinsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwinsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwinsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwinsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legend throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwinsson's waist but Edwinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legend off to one side.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
Edwinsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Edwinsson.
Edwinsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwinsson.
Edwinsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Edwinsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edwinsson throws a series of punches but Legend moves out of range.
Legend should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Edwinsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legend fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwinsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson swinging wildly here.

Legend looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Legend looking to sit in guard and control but Edwinsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edwinsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legend looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Legend holds on and takes a little breather.
Edwinsson wants to control from the top but Legend keeps moving.

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.
Edwinsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edwinsson looking to pass the guard.
Edwinsson tries to stand but Legend is controlling from the bottom.
Edwinsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edwinsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Edwinsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Legend slips a jab and a cross from Edwinsson.
Edwinsson looks to land a combination but Legend avoids it well.
No luck for Legend with that takedown attempt.
Legend throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwinsson's waist but Edwinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legend off to one side.
Edwinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwinsson misses with a two punch combination.
Legend fails to land the takedown.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Legend shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Legend was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Legend goes for an armbar but Edwinsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Edwinsson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwinsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Edwinsson is looking to wear down Legend with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edwinsson sizes up Legend with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Edwinsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magnus Edwinsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwinsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Edwinsson.
Legend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwinsson but Edwinsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Edwinsson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Edwinsson misses with a head kick.
Magnus Edwinsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legend.

Legend shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edwinsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend tries to advance to mount but Edwinsson denies him.
Legend laying and praying for a moment but Edwinsson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Legend trying to control the action but Edwinsson is working from the bottom.
Edwinsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Legend's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Legend's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend is really stuck here.
Edwinsson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Legend is taking damage to the body and head.
Edwinsson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Legend.
Edwinsson has good solid back control here.

Edwinsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Edwinsson is trying to stick to Legend's back but Legend is turning into Edwinsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Edwinsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Legend.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Legend drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Edwinsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Legend has Edwinsson in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Edwinsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Edwinsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Legend backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Edwinsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwinsson looks to land a combination but Legend avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Edwinsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Legend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwinsson as he avoids it easily.
Edwinsson misses with a head kick.
Legend fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edwinsson throws a head kick that Legend semi-blocks.
Edwinsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edwinsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Edwinsson connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwinsson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Edwinsson duly obliges.
Edwinsson throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwinsson takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwinsson sprawls well. Edwinsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
Edwinsson scores with a punch to the head.
Edwinsson cracks the inside of Legend's front leg.
Edwinsson misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Edwinsson.
Edwinsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwinsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwinsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Legend is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwinsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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.
Edwinsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legend circles away quickly and effectively.
Edwinsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwinsson. Legend does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwinsson throws a leg kick which misses Legend's front leg but catches the back leg as Legend tries to avoid it.
Edwinsson lands with a good body shot.
Edwinsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Edwinsson lands a front kick.
Edwinsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?
Edwinsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legend swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwinsson throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legend shoots in for a takedown but Edwinsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwinsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwinsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Legend if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwinsson scores with a jab to the body.
Edwinsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Edwinsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwinsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Edwinsson gets caught flat footed, as Legend shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Legend advances to half guard.
Legend is trying to control the action in half guard but Edwinsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Legend is just content to waste time from the top position. Edwinsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwinsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Edwinsson had his way with Bruce Legend in that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Legend's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Edwinsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwinsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwinsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Legend throws a lazy body kick
and Legend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwinsson throws a series of punches but Legend moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Edwinsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwinsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwinsson misses with a hook. Legend ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwinsson.
Legend has his takedown stuffed
and Edwinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Legend backing up. Legend nods at Edwinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Legend shoots in for a takedown but Edwinsson shows good takedown defense.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
Edwinsson cracks Legend with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edwinsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Edwinsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwinsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legend tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edwinsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legend somewhat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edwinsson!
Magnus Edwinsson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Legend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edwinsson lands a really nice looking cross but Legend seems unphased.
Legend misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwinsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Legend off the cage and back into rage.
Edwinsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legend takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legend.
Edwinsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwinsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Legend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Edwinsson's guard.
Legend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruce Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwinsson wants to stand up but Legend is controlling him.
Legend is pushing down on Edwinsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edwinsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Legend has managed to sneak the leg through.
Legend is stalling here. Edwinsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Legend seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Edwinsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Edwinsson decides to stand back up.
Magnus Edwinsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwinsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwinsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwinsson throws a right and a left that Legend avoids nicely.
Edwinsson throws a series of punches but Legend avoids them all with ease.
Legend throws a combination that misses
and Edwinsson counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwinsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwinsson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Edwinsson duly obliges.
Jab, jab by Edwinsson - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Edwinsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwinsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 50:44
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:44
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Edwinsson!
Magnus Edwinsson is the new heavyweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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