V.F.C #1: The Uprising. PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddler has chosen Getting Away With Murder as his entrance music. Paul Sass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sass
vs
Riddler

183 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Riddler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddler misses with a two punch combination.
Riddler lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Paul Sass has been cut.
Riddler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riddler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sass throws out the jab.
Sass slips a jab and a cross from Riddler.
Riddler throws a right and a left that Sass avoids nicely.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Sass avoids them all with ease.
Riddler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sass. Riddler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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

Sass is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddler misses with a wild combination.
Riddler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riddler misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sass.
Sass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riddler.
Riddler ducks under a wild hook from Sass.
No joy there for Riddler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riddler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sass throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Riddler misses.
Jason Riddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Sass looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sass tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sass stands up and beckons Riddler to join him on the feet.
Sass is breathing heavily.
Riddler misses with a two punch combination.
Riddler looks to land a combination but Sass avoids it well.
Sass fails to land with a series of punches.
Riddler throws a right and a left that Sass avoids nicely.
Sass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riddler misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Riddler misses.
Riddler misses with a double jab.
Riddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jason Riddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sass fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riddler avoids it really well and circles away.
Riddler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riddler swinging wildly here.
Riddler throws a right hand that Sass ducks under and follows up with a left that Sass also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Riddler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riddler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sass circles away quickly and effectively.
Riddler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riddler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riddler.
Riddler looks to land a combination but Sass avoids it well.

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

Sass decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Riddler, up you get!
Riddler throws a nice looking combination but Sass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riddler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riddler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Sass avoids them all with ease.
Riddler scores with a three punch combo!
Riddler throws a series of punches but Sass avoids them all with ease.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Sass moves out of range.
Riddler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sass.
Riddler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sass misses with a series of wild punches.
Riddler throws a nice looking combination but Sass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Riddler does no damage.
Sass misses the jab.
Riddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riddler fails to land with a series of punches.
Sass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riddler.
Sass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Riddler does no damage.
Riddler throws a right hand that Sass ducks under and follows up with a left that Sass also avoids with ease.
Riddler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sass.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Sass avoids them all with ease.

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.
Riddler tries to bum rush Sass with a series of wild strikes but Sass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sass misses with a looping right.
Riddler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sass.
Riddler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riddler misses with a series of wild punches.

Sass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sass lands in his opponent's guard.
Riddler wants to stand and escape but Sass is having none of it.
Sass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riddler's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddler keeping moving, preventing Sass from controlling successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Riddler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Sass's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Riddler throws a series of punches but Sass avoids them all with ease.
Riddler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riddler misses with the combination.
Riddler misses with the combination.
Sass fails with a takedown attempt.
Riddler lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Riddler does no damage.
Riddler misses with a double jab.
Riddler avoids the body shot from Sass.
Sass dodges the punch combination from Riddler.
Riddler misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddler fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Riddler does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddler throws a nice looking combination but Sass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sass throws a body punch but Riddler moves out of range.
Riddler misses with a two punch combination.
Riddler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sass.
Riddler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sass.
Riddler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Riddler duly obliges.
Riddler slips a straight right by Sass.
Sass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riddler.
Riddler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sass misses with a wild combination.
Riddler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sass looks to land a left hand but Riddler moved out of range nicely.
Riddler misses with a double jab.

Riddler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sass to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sass wants to stand but Riddler is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sass gets to his feet. Riddler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Riddler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Riddler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sass throws a series of punches but Riddler avoids them all with ease.
Riddler misses with a series of wild punches.
Riddler swinging wildly here.
Riddler misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddler misses with a few strikes there.
Riddler misses with the combination.
Sass tries to clinch there but Riddler circles away.
Sass throws a right and a left that Riddler avoids nicely.
Riddler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riddler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sass.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Sass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddler misses with a few strikes there.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Sass moves out of range.

Sass darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Sass decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Sass moves out of range.
Riddler tries to bum rush Sass with a series of wild strikes but Sass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riddler in his tracks.
Sass fails with a takedown attempt.
Riddler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riddler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sass.
Sass shoots in but Riddler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Sass avoids them all with ease.
Riddler stuffs the takedown attempt from Sass. Sass gets slowly back to his feet.
Riddler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sass throws a jab when Riddler was well out of range.
Sass slips a jab and a cross from Riddler.
Sass wants to clinch up but Riddler keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Sass with that takedown attempt.
Riddler looks to land a combination. Sass sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Sass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sass dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Sass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Riddler throws a right and a left that Sass avoids nicely.
Riddler misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Riddler misses.
Riddler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sass misses with a looping left.
Sass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riddler swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Riddler.
Jason Riddler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sass backs up against the cage.
Riddler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sass circles away quickly and effectively.
Riddler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sass.
Riddler stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Sass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sass circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddler swinging wildly here.
Sass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddler tries to bum rush Sass with a series of wild strikes but Sass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sass looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riddler is fending him off so far but Sass persists. Nope, Riddler circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sass.
Riddler misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddler lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Riddler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riddler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sass is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Riddler looks to land a combination but Sass avoids it well.
Sass throws out a loose jab but Riddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sass tries to clinch but Riddler moves out of range.
Riddler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sass looks to throw the jab but Riddler is out of range.
Sass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sass.
Riddler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Sass avoids them all with ease.
Sass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riddler throws a right hand that Sass ducks under and follows up with a left that Sass also avoids with ease.
Riddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riddler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Riddler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riddler circles away.
Riddler misses with a two punch combination.
Riddler misses with a wild combination.
Sass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riddler sprawls well. Riddler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sass gets slowly back to his feet.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Sass moves out of range.
Riddler misses with a few strikes there.
Riddler throws a combination that misses

and Sass counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riddler won't be happy with that.
Riddler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sass asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Sass stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Riddler.
Riddler throws a right and a left that Sass avoids nicely.
Riddler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riddler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jason Riddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sass shoots for a double leg takedown but Riddler sprawls well. He's pushed Sass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riddler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Sass misses.
Sass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riddler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Riddler misses with a wild combination.
Sass shoots in but no luck this time.
Riddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riddler leaves Sass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riddler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Riddler duly obliges.

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

Sass bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Riddler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sass asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sass decides to take the fight back to the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Sass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sass 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Sass!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domagoj Kovacic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovacic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wtihin Temptation-Memories. Domagoj Kovacic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rich Murphy's chin.

Kovacic
vs
Murphy

180 cm
22
207 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

192 cm
18
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Domagoj Kovacic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Murphy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Kovacic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovacic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Domagoj Kovacic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Kovacic circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovacic doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Kovacic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Kovacic circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovacic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovacic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Kovacic's body.
Kovacic dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Kovacic's head and hops out.
Kovacic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kovacic rather than just go for the knockout.
Murphy scores with a head kick.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy punishes Kovacic's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kovacic defends it nicely.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Kovacic's ribs.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Kovacic circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovacic's head.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Kovacic's head back.
Murphy jabs at Kovacic's body.
Murphy lands a body shot.
A shot to de liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Murphy sizes up Kovacic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Kovacic slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Domagoj Kovacic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Murphy.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy throws a nice head kick!
Murphy tries to clinch there but Kovacic circles away.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovacic circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Kovacic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Kovacic's ribs.
Kovacic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy tries to clinch but Kovacic is having none of it.
Murphy throws a head kick that Kovacic semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy shoots in but Kovacic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kovacic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Kovacic circles away.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Kovacic is avoiding it.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Kovacic's body. Kovacic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy tests Kovacic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovacic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Kovacic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy lands a jab to Kovacic's midsection.
Kovacic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Kovacic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovacic avoids it really well and circles away.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovacic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacic's sensitive parts.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Murphy.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovacic avoids it really well and circles away.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Kovacic's ribs.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovacic's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovacic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Kovacic keeps it at a distance.
Kovacic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to de liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovacic tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovacic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy lands a jab to Kovacic's midsection.
Kovacic swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that Kovacic semi-blocks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Kovacic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovacic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovacic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovacic swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy jabs at Kovacic's body.
Kovacic walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Kovacic shows good takedown defense.
Kovacic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy tries to clinch but Kovacic is having none of it.
Murphy lands a jab to Kovacic's midsection.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kovacic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy digs a good hook to Kovacic's body.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Kovacic pushes him off.
Murphy lands a jab to Kovacic's midsection.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Murphy duly obliges.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kovacic prevents it.
Domagoj Kovacic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Murphy.
Kovacic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kovacic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy keeps control of Kovacic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Murphy throws a head kick that half lands.
Kovacic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy stuns Kovacic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kovacic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovacic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Kovacic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovacic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovacic as he avoids it easily.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovacic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Kovacic shoots in.
Kovacic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Domagoj Kovacic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovacic wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Kovacic throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kovacic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Kovacic circles away.
Murphy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kovacic.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovacic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovacic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rich Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovacic doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovacic at a distance.
Kovacic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy works Kovacic's body with a nice hook.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
A nice combination there by Murphy.
Nice takedown defense from Kovacic. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
A shot to de liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Kovacic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Kovacic sprawls well.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kovacic is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Kovacic circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy lands with a slapping head kick.
Kovacic misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovacic swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kovacic slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovacic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovacic closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Kovacic pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovacic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Domagoj Kovacic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Murphy.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kovacic swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Kovacic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Kovacic pushes him off.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Kovacic's body. Kovacic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a jab to Kovacic's midsection.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands a jab to Kovacic's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy digs a good hook to Kovacic's body.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovacic at a distance.
Murphy stuns Kovacic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Kovacic knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovacic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Kovacic is avoiding it.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovacic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.

Murphy scores with a takedown into Kovacic's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Murphy.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Kovacic pushes him off.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovacic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy stuns Kovacic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kovacic's waist but Kovacic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Kovacic keeps the fight on the outside.

Kovacic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kovacic decides to stand back up.
Kovacic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacic's sensitive parts.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Kovacic's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacic thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovacic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
A low kick from Kovacic is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kovacic's knee momentarily.
Kovacic motions for Murphy to come forward. Kovacic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy cracks Kovacic with an open hand slap.
Murphy lands a jab to Kovacic's midsection.
Murphy stuns Kovacic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovacic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kovacic tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kovacic to the ground. Kovacic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Kovacic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovacic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kovacic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.

Kovacic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kovacic stands up and beckons Murphy to his feet.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Kovacic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy stuns Kovacic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kovacic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Kovacic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Domagoj Kovacic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovacic throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rich Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovacic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kovacic takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Murphy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cro Cop Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom The Bells Toll. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Roberts
vs
Cop Filipovic

190 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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, James Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cro Cop Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.

Filipovic lands a big head kick that sends Roberts tumbling to the mat! Filipovic takes a step backwards and waves Roberts back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Roberts is rocked!

It looks like James Roberts has been cut.
A head kick by Filipovic - that's a beauty! Roberts is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Filipovic can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cro Cop Filipovic!

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 Craig Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Daniels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daniels
vs
Lucas

180 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daniels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas did well to prevent Daniels getting side control.
Lucas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Daniels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lucas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lucas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels working the head and body with strikes.
Daniels is looking to take a break and control but Lucas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Daniels drops an elbow to the side of Lucas's head.
Daniels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Daniels is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daniels to get the leverage.
Daniels works his foot free and advances to mount.
Daniels sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Lucas is bucking up trying to escape but Daniels cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the head.
Daniels looking to finish Lucas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lucas!
Daniels controlling the position easily from mount.
Daniels lands a heavy elbow.
Daniels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daniels looking to finish Lucas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lucas!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels controlling his opponent.

Daniels working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lucas turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Daniels off and cradles Lucas's limp body as Daniels celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Craig Daniels!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Marcheweka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcheweka's entrance music is Skinnyman-Static-X. A fine choice. Jones has chosen Prayer Of The Refugee as his entrance music. Michal Marcheweka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Marcheweka
vs
Jones

170 cm
20
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

158 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Marcheweka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has a takedown stuffed.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Marcheweka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marcheweka regains full guard. Nicely done.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones advances position into side control!
Marcheweka tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Marcheweka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Marcheweka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Marcheweka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!

Jones fending off the submission attempt from Marcheweka.

Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marcheweka.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marcheweka working for the choke.

Marcheweka looking for the choke but no joy.
Marcheweka is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marcheweka working for a choke but Jones reverses nicely into Marcheweka 's guard.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Marcheweka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcheweka manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Marcheweka's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Marcheweka is keeping the position.
Marcheweka wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Marcheweka is keeping the position.
Jones stands and throws Marcheweka's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Jones tries for a kimura but Marcheweka is defending well.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Marcheweka denies him.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Marcheweka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Marcheweka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marcheweka tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Marcheweka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!

Marcheweka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Marcheweka is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marcheweka is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Marcheweka has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones turns into Marcheweka and is now in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones 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.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcheweka is retaining full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Marcheweka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

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

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcheweka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Marcheweka has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marcheweka's guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Marcheweka.
Marcheweka keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones passes Marcheweka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Marcheweka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marcheweka looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcheweka, not yet.

Marcheweka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones is pushing down on Marcheweka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marcheweka is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marcheweka moves into full guard.
Marcheweka 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.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Marcheweka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcheweka manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Marcheweka's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Marcheweka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones passes into half guard.
Marcheweka tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marcheweka sees it coming and defends easily.
Marcheweka is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marcheweka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.

Marcheweka is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Marcheweka extends the arm and Jones is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michal Marcheweka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abrafo Dabney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Tupper has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tupper
vs
Dabney

188 cm
22
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Tupper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abrafo Dabney!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dabney fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Dabney with that takedown attempt.
Dabney shoots in but Tupper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bobby Tupper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abrafo Dabney.
Tupper avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dabney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dabney fails to land with a series of punches.

Tupper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dabney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Tupper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tupper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tupper throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dabney works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper trying to control the action but Dabney is working from the bottom.
Tupper trying to mount his opponent but Dabney defends it.
Tupper is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dabney wants to improve his position but Tupper is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tupper trying to control the action but Dabney is working from the bottom.

Tupper is looking for a kimura but Dabney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tupper to get the leverage.

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

Tupper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tupper is breathing heavily.
Tupper is looking to take a break and control but Dabney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tupper is looking to advance position but Dabney won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper stops Dabney from getting back to his feet.
Tupper is looking to advance position but Dabney won't allow it.
Tupper stalling away here and it's allowed Dabney to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tupper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dabney 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.
Tupper wants to control from the top but Dabney keeps moving.

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.
Dabney managing to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dabney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tupper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dabney's guard.
Tupper won't allow Dabney to get back to his feet.
Tupper looking to sit in guard and control but Dabney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tupper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dabney.
Dabney wants to stand but Tupper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dabney throwing strikes from guard but Tupper blocks nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dabney looks to clinch

and Tupper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dabney won't be happy with that.
Dabney is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tupper connects with a decent elbow.
Tupper is looking to take a break and control but Dabney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tupper wants to control for a moment but Dabney uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tupper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dabney keeps working.
Tupper is stalling here. Dabney is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tupper seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dabney has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabney throws a strike aimed at the side of Tupper's head but Tupper avoids it well.
Dabney lands a few punches from side control.
Dabney tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tupper tries to improve position but can't.
Dabney lands some shots froms side control.
Dabney working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tupper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dabney on the ground.
Tupper is trying to control Dabney's posture but Dabney avoids it.
Dabney throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dabney tries to stand but Tupper is controlling his head.
Dabney scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabney misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dabney misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dabney scoring with punches from side control.
Dabney tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tupper wants to control but Dabney postures up.
Tupper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dabney.

Dabney decides to stand back up.
Dabney doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tupper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dabney keeping moving, preventing Tupper from controlling successfully.
Dabney looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabney wants to stand but Tupper is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dabney is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Tupper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dabney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dabney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dabney!
Dabney in side control, throwing shots but Tupper defends.

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.
Tupper is not content to let Dabney control the position.
Bobby Tupper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tupper struggling a bit here.
Tupper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tupper tries to get out of the position.
Tupper dodges the ground and pound from Dabney.
Tupper wants to control but Dabney postures up.
Dabney tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dabney wants to stand but Tupper has his arm trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tupper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dabney defends it nicely.
Dabney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tupper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dabney won't be happy with that.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dabney has a takedown stuffed.
Dabney throws a series of punches but Tupper avoids them all with ease.

Tupper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dabney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tupper throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dabney is looking for a sweep.
Dabney is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dabney trying to control from the bottom.
Dabney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Tupper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dabney has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tupper tries to pass to full mount but Dabney defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dabney to regain full guard.
Dabney keeping moving, preventing Tupper from controlling successfully.
Dabney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dabney wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tupper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tupper ducks under a wild hook from Dabney.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dabney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dabney doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tupper counters with a shoot takedown. Dabney fights it but they end up in guard.
Dabney working a defensive guard here.
Tupper wanted to stand there but Dabney had control of the position.
Dabney is pulling down on Tupper's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dabney is on top in guard.
Dabney tries to stand but Tupper is controlling from the bottom.
Dabney advances to half guard.
Tupper trying to control from the bottom.
Tupper is trying to get back to full guard.
Dabney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tupper wants to improve his position but Dabney is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dabney tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tupper controls his leg.
Dabney is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tupper!

Dabney working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tupper holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dabney tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dabney throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tupper because Dabney loaded up on that one.
Dabney looking to finish with strikes here!
Tupper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Abrafo Dabney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Tupper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Dabney is going to stand back up.

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 Bobby Tupper.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tupper, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper!