UCF 15 Morus v Parker PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Hugo (ranked 5013 p4p, 452 weight class) and Dominik Beinhocker (ranked 24184 p4p, 620 weight class). Hugo comes into the arena with Eminem - Lose Yourself blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Leroy Hugo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leroy Hugo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hugo
vs
Beinhocker

174 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominik Beinhocker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beinhocker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hugo as he jumps to the side.
Hugo throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Beinhocker crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leroy Hugo!
Leroy Hugo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 Martin Wolfe (ranked 3701 p4p, 364 weight class) and Andreas Telfer (ranked 24511 p4p, 582 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Wolfe
vs
Telfer

173 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andreas Telfer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe stuffs the takedown attempt from Telfer. Telfer gets slowly back to his feet.

Wolfe feints and as Telfer raises his hands in defense, Wolfe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Telfer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Telfer is trying to control the position but Wolfe postures up.
Wolfe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Telfer is looking for a triangle but Wolfe pushes his legs off easily.
Wolfe content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Telfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Telfer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Telfer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Telfer trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
Wolfe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Telfer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolfe passes into half guard.
Well, if Wolfe 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Telfer wants to control but Wolfe is keeping busy.

Telfer has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wolfe escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wolfe!
Wolfe wants to stand but Telfer has his arm trapped.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Telfer prevents Wolfe from moving into mount.
Telfer wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe working the head and body with strikes.
Telfer tries to bench press Wolfe off him but Wolfe keeps the position.
Wolfe working the head with strikes.
Wolfe landing strikes.
Wolfe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Telfer is looking to reverse the position.
Wolfe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Telfer is still trying to improve position.
Wolfe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Telfer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wolfe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telfer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wolfe off and has taken his back!

Telfer working for the choke.
Wolfe rolls, trying to escape but Telfer keeps control of the position.

Telfer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wolfe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Telfer looks winded!

Telfer sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Wolfe taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andreas Telfer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ahed Tamimi (ranked 4138 p4p, 194 weight class) and Distant Thunder (ranked 6936 p4p, 257 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tamimi
vs
Thunder

169 cm
27
134 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

171 cm
17
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahed Tamimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamimi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder throws an overhand right that lands on Tamimi's shoulder, as Tamimi tries to avoid the shot.
Tamimi misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Thunder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tamimi throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely.
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Tamimi is out of range.
Jab by Thunder.
Ahed Tamimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Tamimi misses.
Tamimi slips under a jab.
Thunder walks into a jab.
A combination from Tamimi does no damage.
Tamimi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Tamimi connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamimi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thunder dodges the punch combination from Tamimi.
Thunder slips a jab from Tamimi.
Tamimi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Tamimi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamimi looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt - Tamimi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Thunder misses its intended target.
Tamimi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tamimi shoots in but no luck this time.
Tamimi misses with an uppercut.
Tamimi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thunder swinging wildly here.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Tamimi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tamimi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tamimi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thunder walks into a straight right hand from Tamimi.
We've been hearing reports that Tamimi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tamimi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Tamimi takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Tamimi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamimi throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
Tamimi works the jab nicely.
Tamimi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tamimi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thunder at a distance.
Tamimi moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Tamimi slips under a jab.
Tamimi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thunder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tamimi lands a nice looking body shot.
Thunder tries to move into range but Tamimi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Tamimi.
A jab from Thunder misses.
A big left from Thunder misses.
Thunder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tamimi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tamimi moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Tamimi there.
Nice takedown defense from Thunder. No joy for Tamimi on that attempt.
Thunder lands with a cross.
Thunder misses with a straight left.
Thunder moves forwards but Tamimi connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamimi.
Tamimi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tamimi scores with a hook.
Tamimi misses the shot to the body.
Thunder wants to counter with a clinch but Tamimi pushes him away.
Thunder loads up on a big right hand but Tamimi slips the punch.

Thunder gets a clinch.
Tamimi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tamimi is trying to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling him.
Thunder tries to work over Tamimi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamimi's elbow.
Nice elbow from Thunder.
Tamimi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahed Tamimi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamimi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thunder walks away with a smile on his face. Tamimi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tamimi lands with a shot to the body.

Thunder drives through and clinches with Tamimi against the cage.
Tamimi can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Thunder.
Thunder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Thunder gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Thunder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tamimi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tamimi has escaped and now he's on top!

Tamimi trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Tamimi from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tamimi cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tamimi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Tamimi. No joy for Thunder on that attempt.
Tamimi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thunder wants to counter the offense by Tamimi and move into the clinch position.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tamimi misses with a body shot.
Tamimi digs a good hook to Thunder's body.
Thunder slips a jab and a cross from Tamimi.
Nice uppercut lands for Tamimi. That snapped Thunder's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamimi misses with a hook to the body
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Tamimi misses.
Tamimi throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamimi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamimi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tamimi lands with a shot to the body.
Tamimi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Thunder misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamimi slips a jab from Thunder.
Donk. Thunder catches Tamimi right on the button with a cross.
Tamimi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tamimi moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
Tamimi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Thunder clinches.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Tamimi controls the action.
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tamimi tries to pull guard but Thunder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tamimi misses with the head strike.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Tamimi 's eye.
Thunder is stalling here.
Thunder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder lands a left hand.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamimi.

Thunder has hold of one of Tamimi's legs. Tamimi is fighting the takedown attempt but Thunder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder postures up.
Tamimi wants to stand but Thunder is controlling the position.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tamimi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamimi, not yet.
Thunder pushes down on Tamimi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Thunder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tamimi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thunder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thunder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tamimi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Thunder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thunder trying to control from half guard but Tamimi is working away.

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.

Thunder is working for a submission of some sort.

Thunder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamimi is just riding it out for now. Thunder eventually gives up the hold.
Thunder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Distant Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tamimi thuds a left hand into Thunder's body.
Tamimi misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thunder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tamimi.
Tamimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Tamimi sets himself, and Thunder steps forward looking for the clinch! Tamimi avoids it this time.
Tamimi jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tamimi to score with a decent uppercut.
Tamimi dips to his left and cracks Thunder with an uppercut!
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt.
Thunder scores with a jab to the head.
Tamimi loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thunder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamimi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thunder back to the cage. Tamimi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamimi.
Thunder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tamimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamimi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Thunder.
Tamimi throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tamimi.
Tamimi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
Tamimi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tamimi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thunder tries to avoid it but Tamimi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thunder to the ground. Thunder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Tamimi.
Thunder throws an overhand right that lands on Tamimi's shoulder, as Tamimi tries to avoid the shot.
Tamimi scores with a jab to the head.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamimi lands a nice shot that snaps Thunder's head back.
Tamimi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamimi.
Tamimi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tamimi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thunder doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Tamimi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tamimi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Tamimi.
Thunder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamimi.
Nice uppercut there from Thunder.
Tamimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder moves out of range as Tamimi strikes.

Thunder closes the distance and pushes Tamimi back into the cage.
Tamimi being controlled against the cage.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Tamimi decides to pull guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamimi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamimi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder advances position into side control!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tamimi.
The ground and pound from Tamimi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahed Tamimi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tamimi 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahed Tamimi!
After winning the bout, Ahed Tamimi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Stevens (ranked 4297 p4p, 394 weight class) and Thaddeus Matthews (ranked 5415 p4p, 466 weight class). Matthews has chosen Der Meister as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Thaddeus Matthews has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Stevens
vs
Matthews

193 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
25
236 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thaddeus Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens tries to clinch up.
Stevens tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Matthews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stevens defends it well.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Matthews scores with a nice strike.
Stevens tries to clinch up.

Stevens closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Stevens.
Stevens looking to slow down the pace here.
Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Stevens is looking to clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stevens is controlling Matthews's posture.
Matthews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Stevens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matthews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Stevens controlling Matthews's posture.
Matthews is working Stevens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevens pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
Matthews chips away with some ground and pound.
Matthews working some strikes from top position.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevens is controlling Matthews's posture.
Matthews trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stevens trying to control the position.
Stevens pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens pulls Matthews in to control the position.
Matthews cracks Stevens with a solid left hand.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matthews working some strikes from top position.
Stevens is controlling Matthews's posture.
Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens's brow.
Matthews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matthews is in close to Stevens's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matthews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Stevens is rocked!
Stevens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthews works over Stevens with some ground and pound from guard.
Stevens is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews postures up in Stevens's guard and throws a big left but Stevens blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens's brow.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Stevens is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thaddeus Matthews 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.

Matthews looks to throw the jab but Stevens is out of range.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Matthews misses with a hook
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevens slips a straight right by Matthews.
Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
Stevens is looking to counter the offense by Matthews and move into the clinch.
Stevens cracks Matthews with an open hand slap.
Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews feints the counter takedown.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Matthews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stevens defends it well.

Matthews dives in and scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews working some strikes from top position.
Matthews working some strikes from top position.

Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matthews is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews being controlled here momentarily.
Stevens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matthews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matthews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matthews working some strikes from top position.
Matthews is working Stevens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevens is pulling down on Matthews's head to control his posture.
Matthews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up.
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthews trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens is adopting a defensive guard.
Matthews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matthews with a nice head shot there.
Stevens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matthews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matthews controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews cracks Stevens with a solid left hand.
Thaddeus Matthews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Matthews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stevens controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Matthews isn't so interested in that idea.
Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matthews cracks Stevens with a solid left hand.
Matthews postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Matthews distracts Stevens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matthews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matthews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matthews postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stevens covers up, he's hurt! Matthews keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Matthews and the ref steps in to end the fight! Matthews can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thaddeus Matthews!
A less than humble Thaddeus Matthews misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Winson (ranked 3496 p4p, 461 weight class) and Robin Olsen (ranked 5028 p4p, 553 weight class). Robin Olsen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlton Winson's chin.

Winson
vs
Olsen

182 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

HELLBENT
Urban Fighter

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Winson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winson lands in his opponent's guard.
Winson is looking to stand up but Olsen won't let him.

Olsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Olsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winson is aware though and is defending well.
Winson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Olsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Olsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Olsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Olsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Olsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Olsen.
Olsen is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen regains half guard.

Olsen actively working from the bottom here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winson pulls his head out easily.
Winson wants to stand but Olsen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winson pulls his head out easily.
Winson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winson wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen tries to roll over but Winson keeps him under control.

Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olsen gets full guard.
Olsen wants to sweep here but Winson controlling him for the moment.

Olsen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Winson stacks Olsen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Winson!
Olsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Olsen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Winson's best efforts.
Olsen is looking to improve his position.
Winson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winson controlling the pace.
Olsen missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winson throws a series of punches but Olsen avoids them all with ease.
Carlton Winson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Winson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winson is one step ahead there.
Winson wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.

Olsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winson passes into side control.
Olsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winson prevents Olsen from improving his position.
Winson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olsen on the ground.

Olsen looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen tries to roll over but Winson keeps him under control.
Winson trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.

Olsen actively working from the bottom here.

Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Winson is trying to control the action in half guard but Olsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen gets back to full guard.

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.

Olsen looking for a guillotine here but Winson defends easily.
Olsen wants to hit a switch here but Winson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Olsen there!
Olsen gets back to half guard.
Robin Olsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olsen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Winson jumps into side control!
Olsen gets back to half guard.
Olsen regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Olsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winson content to stall in guard here.

Olsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Olsen has his foot on Winson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winson works his way back into a safe position though.

Olsen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Winson uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winson scoring with punches and elbows.
Winson takes a little break here. Olsen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Olsen tries to improve position but can't.
Winson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Winson landing a few strikes.
Olsen manages to get back to half guard.

Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen manages to get to full guard.

Olsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carlton Winson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Winson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Olsen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Olsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Winson prevents Olsen from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winson wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.

Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Olsen is looking for a sweep. Winson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen gets back to full guard.

Olsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Olsen is tightening it up a little... Winson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Winson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Winson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Olsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robin Olsen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 3583 p4p, 418 weight class) and John Lawrence (ranked 3918 p4p, 451 weight class). Lawrence has chosen No Surrender as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Emelianenko
vs
Lawrence

182 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

CAGED CROW Clothings 50$
Top Nutrition 160Q\200$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lawrence tries to sprawl but Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lawrence missing with punches from the bottom.
Emelianenko is thwarting Lawrence's attempts to control the position.

Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Emelianenko is thwarting Lawrence's attempts to control the position.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lawrence blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianenko.
Lawrence wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawrence manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Emelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawrence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Lawrence's legs - danger averted.

Lawrence looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to Lawrence's brow.

Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko landing with the ground and pound.

Lawrence looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Lawrence looking to control.

Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Lawrence won't let him.

Lawrence throws his legs up looking for a submission but Emelianenko uses it to pass to side control.
Emelianenko is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working the body and head with strikes.
Emelianenko lands a few punches from side control.

Lawrence is rocked!
Lawrence tries to control but Emelianenko manages to take his back.
Lawrence is still in real trouble! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko lands a big shot to the side of the head and Lawrence goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko!
Our winner, Fedor Emelianenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
John Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sloppy Johnson (ranked 3328 p4p, 403 weight class) and Ryan Beeker Jr (ranked 3188 p4p, 389 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Everybody Poops. A fine choice. Sloppy Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Johnson
vs
Beeker Jr

225 cm
21
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sloppy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Beeker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a takedown

so Beeker Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beeker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

Beeker Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beeker Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Beeker Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beeker Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beeker Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeker Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeker Jr has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Beeker Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.

Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beeker Jr passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beeker Jr trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.

Beeker Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Beeker Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Beeker Jr is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeker Jr keeps trying to improve his position.

Johnson looking for subs from the bottom but Beeker Jr mounts him!
Beeker Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beeker Jr controlling his opponent.
Beeker Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Beeker Jr wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeker Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Beeker Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beeker Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beeker Jr fails to advance to Johnson's back.
Beeker Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Beeker Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beeker Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beeker Jr avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Beeker Jr lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Beeker Jr scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Johnson is looking for a way out.

Johnson is rocked!

Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!

Beeker Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Beeker Jr controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Beeker Jr 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.

Beeker Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Beeker Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Beeker Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Beeker Jr content to stall in guard here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Beeker Jr from controlling successfully.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeker Jr trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beeker Jr has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeker Jr is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Beeker Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beeker Jr.
Ryan Beeker Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

Beeker Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beeker Jr moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Beeker Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Beeker Jr loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Beeker Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Beeker Jr tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson wants to hold on but Beeker Jr pushes him away.
Beeker Jr is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Beeker Jr looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson stops Beeker Jr from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Beeker Jr looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beeker Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeker Jr landing shots from mount.
Beeker Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Beeker Jr postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Johnson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Johnson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Beeker Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xun Wong (ranked 1685 p4p, 170 weight class) and Peter Kropotkin (ranked 2889 p4p, 238 weight class). Kropotkin has chosen EUKZ as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wong
vs
Kropotkin

172 cm
19
148 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

168 cm
27
142 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xun Wong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Kropotkin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropotkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kropotkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropotkin throws a nice looking combination but Wong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kropotkin lands a right hook to the body.
Kropotkin clobbers Wong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kropotkin misses with a combination

and Wong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kropotkin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wong is trying to keep an underhook but Kropotkin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Kropotkin has control of the leg.

Kropotkin is working for a kimura but Wong is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is not content to let Kropotkin control the position.

Kropotkin is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong manages to get to full guard.

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.
Kropotkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kropotkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kropotkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wong keeps working.
Wong is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin controls the position.

Kropotkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wong tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Wong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kropotkin wants to stand but Wong is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wong is trying to improve his position.
Kropotkin working the strikes but Wong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kropotkin forces his way into half guard.

Kropotkin is working for a kimura but Wong is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kropotkin is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kropotkin digs a good hook to Wong's body.
Wong wants to clinch
and Kropotkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong misses with a body shot
and Kropotkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wong misses the body punch
and Kropotkin counters with a stiff right hand.

Wong drives through and clinches with Kropotkin against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Kropotkin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wong uses from the top position.
Wong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kropotkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.

Kropotkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Kropotkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong is really struggling to control Kropotkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kropotkin is retaining full guard.

Kropotkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wong defends well.
Wong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wong is looking to work some ground and pound but Kropotkin has wrist control.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kropotkin is retaining full guard.

Kropotkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wong passes Kropotkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong is trying to control the action in half guard but Kropotkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kropotkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wong.
Wong wants to control but Kropotkin is keeping him busy.

Wong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kropotkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wong.
Wong is stalling here. Kropotkin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kropotkin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kropotkin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong is looking to regain half guard here but Kropotkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Kropotkin wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy.
Wong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kropotkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wong defending well though.

Kropotkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kropotkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kropotkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kropotkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Wong off the cage and back into range.
Kropotkin connects with a body shot that sends Wong's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Wong off the cage and back into range.
Wong throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Kropotkin is looking for the big counter here.
Kropotkin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin scores with a nice strike.
Kropotkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kropotkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wong swings for the body but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Kropotkin connects with a right hand. Wong shakes it off.
Wong moves to clinch but Kropotkin breaks away
and Kropotkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Wong is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kropotkin.
Oh Wong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kropotkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Wong tumbling to the canvas! Kropotkin pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Wong was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin is the new featherweight champion!
Peter Kropotkin made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gargan Morus (ranked 2122 p4p, 315 weight class) and Corey Parker (ranked 2712 p4p, 378 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morus
vs
Parker

186 cm
20
221 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
26
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gargan Morus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Parker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morus slips a straight right by Parker.
Morus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Morus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.

Parker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Morus's coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Parker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morus's head.
Parker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morus is controlling Parker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Morus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parker.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morus.
Parker being controlled here momentarily.
Morus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Parker cracks Morus with a solid left hand.
Parker postures up in Morus's guard and throws a big left but Morus blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morus is pulling down on Parker's head. It's preventing any offense from Parker, at least for the moment.
Parker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morus is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Morus has Parker pulled in close to control his posture.

Morus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morus pulls Parker in to control the position.
Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Morus looking for a triangle here. Parker is fighting it but it looks tight! Morus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Parker is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gargan Morus!
Gargan Morus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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