APEX 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micky Dealer (ranked 5262 p4p, 490 weight class) and Michael Dempsey (ranked 6790 p4p, 551 weight class). Michael Dempsey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Dealer
vs
Dempsey

170 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky Dealer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dealer looks for a takedown but Dempsey sprawls well.
Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dealer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dempsey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dealer looks to land a combination but Dempsey avoids it well.
Dealer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dempsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dealer tries to clinch up but Dempsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Dealer doesn't manage to clinch there - Dempsey circles away.
Dealer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dealer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dealer moves into range and clinches up with Dempsey.
Dealer prevents Dempsey from breaking the clinch.
Dempsey is trying to break free.
Dempsey wants to break free but Dealer has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dealer lands a nice shot to the body.

Dealer manages to pull guard.

Dempsey stands and steps away. Dealer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dempsey misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dempsey misses the target.
Dempsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dealer.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Dealer avoids nicely.
Dempsey misses with a double jab
and Dealer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Michael Dempsey has been cut.

Dealer gets a clinch.
Dealer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dempsey wants to get back to striking at distance but Dealer won't allow it.
Dempsey blocks an elbow strike.
Dealer lands an elbow inside.
Dealer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dempsey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dealer tries a body shot but Dempsey blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dealer tries a knee to the head but Dempsey blocks it.
Dealer keeps control of Dempsey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dempsey is trying to push Dealer away but Dealer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dealer landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dempsey is trying to break the clinch but Dealer has him pressed against the cage.
Dealer looking to slow down the pace here.
Dempsey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dealer misses with a knee to the head.
Dealer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dealer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dempsey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dempsey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dealer keeps control of Dempsey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dempsey is trying to break free.
Dealer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dempsey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dealer tries a knee to the head but Dempsey blocks it.
Dealer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dempsey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Dealer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dempsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dealer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dempsey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dealer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dempsey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dempsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dealer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dempsey misses with a wild body shot.
Dempsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Dealer. Dealer gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Dempsey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dealer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dempsey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dealer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dempsey.
Dempsey connects with a jab.
A combination from Dempsey does no damage.
Dempsey looks to land a combination but Dealer avoids it well.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dealer misses with a knee strike.
Dealer tries to land a knee to the head but Dempsey blocks with his arms.
Dempsey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dealer presses Dempsey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dealer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dempsey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dealer stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Dealer.
Dealer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dempsey tries to break free but Dealer pushes him back against the cage.
Dealer has Dempsey pressed against the cage, preventing Dempsey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dempsey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dempsey working hard to break the clinch.
Dealer prevents Dempsey from breaking the clinch.
Dempsey is trying to force a seperation but Dealer has the dominant position.
Dempsey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dempsey misses with a body shot.
Dempsey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dealer moves in looking to clinch but Dempsey pushes him off.
Dealer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dempsey misses with a few strikes there.

Dealer gets a clinch.

Dealer manages to break the clinch.
Dempsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Dealer.
Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Dealer closes the distance and clinches.
Dealer misses with a knee strike.
Micky Dealer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey has had enough of the clinch but Dealer keeps him there for the moment.
Dempsey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dealer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dealer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dempsey blocks it with crossed arms.
Dempsey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dealer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dempsey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dealer tries a knee to the head but Dempsey blocks it.

Dealer breaks the clinch.
Dealer tries to clinch there but Dempsey circles away.
Dempsey misses with a wild combination.
Dempsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dealer moves away.

Dealer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dealer misses with an elbow strike.
Dealer tries to land a knee to the head but Dempsey blocks with his arms.
Dempsey is trying to break the clinch but Dealer has him pressed against the cage.
Dempsey has had enough of the clinch but Dealer keeps him there for the moment.
Dealer tries to land a knee to the head but Dempsey blocks with his arms.
Dealer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dealer looking to throw knees to the head but Dempsey is blocking nicely.
Dealer tries a body shot but Dempsey blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dealer has a couple of punches blocked by Dempsey.
Dealer working aggressively here.
Dealer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dempsey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dempsey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dempsey is trying to break the clinch but Dealer is controlling him.
Dealer keeps control of Dempsey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dempsey letting Dealer take a breather here.
Dealer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dealer misses with a knee strike.
Dealer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dealer looking to throw knees to the head but Dempsey is blocking nicely.
Dealer lands an elbow that stopped Dempsey in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dealer has a couple of punches blocked by Dempsey.
Dempsey blocks an elbow strike from Dealer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dealer can't find room to land a body shot as Dempsey controls the action.
Dealer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dempsey smiles and moves away.
Dealer tries to clinch up
and Dempsey counters with a straight right hand.
Dealer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dempsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dealer dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Dealer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dempsey sprawls and moves away.
Dempsey throws a right hand that Dealer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dealer also avoids with ease.
Dempsey lands a jab.
Dempsey lands with a shot to the body.
Michael Dempsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dealer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dempsey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dempsey swinging wildly here.
Dempsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dealer rather than just go for the knockout.
Dealer shoots in looking for a takedown but Dempsey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dealer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dealer tries to clinch but Dempsey moves out of range.
Dempsey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dempsey circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Dempsey throws a series of strikes that have Dealer backpedaling.
Dempsey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dempsey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dempsey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dempsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dealer at a distance.
Dealer looks to land a combination but Dempsey avoids it well.
Micky Dealer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dempsey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dealer is looking to clinch.
Dealer throws a series of punches but Dempsey avoids them all with ease.
Dealer dives in and grabs Dempsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes down on Dealer's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Dealer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dempsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dempsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dealer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dealer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Dempsey misses.
Dealer avoids the body shot from Dempsey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dempsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Dealer.
Dempsey connects with a single shot there.
Dempsey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dealer is looking to clinch.
Dealer wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Dempsey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dealer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dempsey.
Dealer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dealer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dealer or perhaps it was just good defense by Dempsey, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dealer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dempsey swivels and escapes.
Dempsey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dealer doesn't manage to clinch there - Dempsey circles away.
Dealer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dempsey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dealer with a body shot.
Dempsey throws a series of strikes that have Dealer backpedaling.
Dealer tries to clinch there but Dempsey circles away.
Dempsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dealer.
Dempsey misses with a double jab.
Dealer dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Dempsey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dealer tries to clinch there but Dempsey circles away.
Dempsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Dealer.
Dealer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dempsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dealer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dempsey duly obliges.
Dealer throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dealer tries to clinch there but Dempsey circles away.
Dealer defending well as Dempsey loads up on a big left hand.
Dempsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Dealer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dempsey doesn't seem phased though.

Dempsey is rocked!
Dempsey throws a body shot but no joy.
Dempsey is still on wobbly legs! Can Dealer finish him?
Dealer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dealer tries to close the distance and clinch but Dempsey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Dempsey misses.
Dealer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dempsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dempsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Dempsey. No joy for Dealer on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Dealer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dealer tries to clinch up but Dempsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Dealer misses with a series of wild punches.
Dealer tries to clinch up but Dempsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Dempsey seems to have recovered his senses.
Dealer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dempsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dempsey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dealer tries to clinch but Dempsey moves out of range.
Dempsey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dealer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dempsey.
Dempsey circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dempsey! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dealer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dempsey tries to avoid it but Dealer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dempsey to the ground. Dempsey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dempsey tries to bum rush Dealer with a series of wild strikes but Dealer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dempsey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dealer dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dealer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Dealer avoids nicely.
Michael Dempsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dempsey misses with a body shot.
Dempsey misses with a few strikes there.
Dempsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Dealer. Dealer gets slowly back to his feet.
Dempsey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dealer tries to clinch there but Dempsey circles away.
Dempsey digs a good hook to Dealer's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey misses with a series of wild punches.
Dealer is looking to counter punch.
Dempsey misses the shot to the body.
Michael Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Dempsey misses its intended target.
Dealer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dempsey throws a shot from downtown. Dealer moves away and avoids it.
Dealer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dempsey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dealer is looking to clinch.
Dempsey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dempsey takes a jab right on the kisser.

That has opened up Michael Dempsey's cut even more.
Dempsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dealer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dealer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dealer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dempsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dealer.
Nice takedown defense from Dempsey. No joy for Dealer on that attempt.
Dealer tries to clinch but Dempsey is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Dempsey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Hallaway (ranked 3271 p4p, 379 weight class) and Abner Hill (ranked 4724 p4p, 470 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hallaway
vs
Hill

188 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathew Hallaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Hill!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hallaway backs up against the cage.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.

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

Hill 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.
Hill 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.
Hallaway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hill decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hallaway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abner Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill shoots and misses
and Hallaway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hill thinking.
No luck for Hill with that takedown attempt.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallaway swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hallaway is trying to defend but Hill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hallaway wants to get back to his feet.

Hill postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hallaway to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill fails with the takedown
and Hallaway counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathew Hallaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abner Hill.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hill.
A little feinted left hand from Hallaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hallaway lunges at Hill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hill's hand.
Hill throws a head kick that half lands.

Hill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hallaway was covering up waiting for the punch and Hill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hallaway wants to get back to his feet but Hill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Hallaway is retaining full guard.
Hallaway wants to get back to his feet but Hill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill cracks Hallaway with a solid left hand.
Hallaway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground.

Hill gets to his feet - Hallaway follows without any prompting.
Hallaway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill misses with a takedown
letting Hallaway counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallaway. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathew Hallaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallaway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Hill is rocked!
Hallaway throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Hill crashing down! Hill tries to stagger back to his feet but Hallaway just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Hill asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Hallaway!
In his post fight interview, Mathew Hallaway started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kamenashi Razan (ranked 4612 p4p, 367 weight class) and Ieuan Thomas (ranked 5714 p4p, 406 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Razan
vs
Thomas

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamenashi Razan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razan lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Razan connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Razan.
Razan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Razan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Razan.
A jab from Razan does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Razan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Razan misses with a looping left.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Razan finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Razan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Razan lands.
Razan throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Razan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Razan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Razan.
Razan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Razan avoids it easily.
Razan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamenashi Razan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Razan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Razan throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Razan scores with a hook.
Razan misses with a looping right.
Razan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Razan swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Razan misses with a looping right.
Razan stuffs the takedown.
Razan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Razan.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
Razan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Razan looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Razan misses with a looping left.
Razan throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Razan misses with an uppercut.
Razan cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Razan throws a shot to the body.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Razan avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Razan misses its intended target.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kamenashi Razan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Razan looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Razan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Razan.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Razan's corner calls for a 1-2. Razan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Razan clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Razan tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Razan to the ground. Razan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Razan misses its target.
Razan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Razan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Razan sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Razan throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas walks into a jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Razan enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Razan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Razan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas stays in close to Razan's body and controls the position.
Thomas trying to control but Razan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circling - Razan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Razan coming out on top.
Razan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Razan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Razan won't be happy with that.
Razan bucks up and tries to throw Thomas off but instead Thomas has got his back!

Razan is trying to defend against the choke here but Thomas has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Thomas Tightens the hold and Razan taps out furiously! Thomas displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ieuan Thomas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Sheeran (ranked 4262 p4p, 224 weight class) and Sean McCarthy (ranked 4442 p4p, 236 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sheeran
vs
McCarthy

170 cm
22
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Sheeran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sheeran was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.

Sheeran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.

Sheeran looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
McCarthy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sheeran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy is in close to Sheeran's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheeran can't keep his opponent in guard - McCarthy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Sheeran actively working from the bottom here.
Sheeran is pressing down on McCarthy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is in close to Sheeran's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy working some strikes from top position.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
Sheeran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Sheeran keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Sheeran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sheeran is trying to control. McCarthy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sheeran is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCarthy is refusing to be controlled, as Sheeran sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Sheeran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sheeran wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
Sheeran controlling the pace.
McCarthy is trying is best to control the position here.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
McCarthy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheeran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarthy's head.
Sheeran trying to mount his opponent but McCarthy defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Sheeran. No joy for McCarthy on that attempt.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheeran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheeran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheeran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

McCarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCarthy looks winded!
Sheeran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sheeran looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sheeran looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.

Sheeran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheeran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy chips away with some ground and pound.

Sheeran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ben Sheeran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McCarthy fails with the takedown.

Sheeran gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Sheeran keeps moving.

Sheeran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sheeran wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a couple of digs.
Sheeran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.

McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheeran's guard.

McCarthy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sheeran's head.
Sheeran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Sheeran is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McCarthy has his hands clasped together but Sheeran extends and breaks McCarthy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sheeran.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Sheeran!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Torres (ranked 4011 p4p, 435 weight class) and Ihadababy Itsaboy (ranked 6154 p4p, 533 weight class). Alejandro Torres could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ihadababy Itsaboy's chin.

Torres
vs
Itsaboy

177 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
173 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ihadababy Itsaboy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres looks for a takedown but Itsaboy sprawls well.

Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Itsaboy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Torres manages to get back to half guard.
Itsaboy content to control rather than advance.
Torres wants to improve his position but Itsaboy is controlling well.
Itsaboy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itsaboy in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Itsaboy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Itsaboy won't allow Torres to sweep him here.

Torres has his foot on Itsaboy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Itsaboy works his way back into a safe position though.
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Itsaboy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Itsaboy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.

Itsaboy gets a takedown into half guard.
Torres gets full guard.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Itsaboy's guard.

Torres sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres stops Itsaboy from standing up.
Torres wants to control from the top but Itsaboy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itsaboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Itsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Itsaboy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itsaboy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres dodges an elbow strike from Itsaboy.
Torres is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsaboy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itsaboy after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Itsaboy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Itsaboy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Itsaboy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Itsaboy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres goes for a takedown in the clinch but Itsaboy prevents it.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres has Itsaboy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itsaboy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itsaboy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Itsaboy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Itsaboy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Torres taking some punishment here, with Itsaboy in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ihadababy Itsaboy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Itsaboy feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, Itsaboy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itsaboy postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
Itsaboy lands a couple of elbows.
Itsaboy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Itsaboy from controlling successfully.
Itsaboy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itsaboy landing with the ground and pound.
Itsaboy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Torres trying to strike off his back.
Torres wants to sweep here but Itsaboy controlling him for the moment.
Torres throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itsaboy connects with a couple of short punches.
Itsaboy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torres looking to control.

Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itsaboy defends well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.

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.
Torres slips a jab from Itsaboy.

Itsaboy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Itsaboy 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.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Itsaboy is proving a slippery customer.
Itsaboy trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itsaboy's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itsaboy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Itsaboy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres is trying to keep Itsaboy in close.
Torres throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Itsaboy, which made it look bad.
Itsaboy wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsaboy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.

Itsaboy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Itsaboy working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itsaboy controlling the position.
Torres manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Torres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Itsaboy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Itsaboy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Itsaboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Itsaboy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ihadababy Itsaboy 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!

Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Itsaboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Itsaboy as he jumps to the side.

Itsaboy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
Itsaboy 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.
Ihadababy Itsaboy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Itsaboy chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control the position.
Itsaboy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Itsaboy won't allow Torres to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.

Itsaboy pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Itsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Itsaboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torres stands up over Itsaboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torres scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Itsaboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres cracks Itsaboy with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Itsaboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Itsaboy has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
Torres trying to control but Itsaboy is working from the bottom.
Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Itsaboy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itsaboy is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Itsaboy slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itsaboy is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres wants to improve his position but Itsaboy is controlling well.
Itsaboy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torres is pressing down on Itsaboy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Itsaboy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itsaboy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Torres is trying to control the position but Itsaboy postures up.

Torres looking for a guillotine here but Itsaboy defends easily.
Itsaboy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alejandro Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Torres seems keen to control Itsaboy's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ihadababy Itsaboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ihadababy Itsaboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Itsaboy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ihadababy Itsaboy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Gray (ranked 3418 p4p, 347 weight class) and Crapple Cropple (ranked 4789 p4p, 430 weight class). The key to victory for Tyson Gray has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gray
vs
Cropple

172 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Condemned

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Gray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crapple Cropple!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cropple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Gray 's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gray misses with a wild combination.
Gray falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cropple counters with a shoot takedown. Gray fights it but they end up in guard.
Cropple throwing strikes from guard but Gray blocks nicely.
Cropple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gray . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cropple won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.
Cropple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Cropple slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropple engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gray throws a right and a left that Cropple avoids nicely.
Cropple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cropple fails with the takedown.
Cropple fails with the takedown.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crapple Cropple.

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.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
Cropple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cropple with a poor takedown
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Cropple sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cropple closes the distance and clinches up with Gray , looking for a takedown. Cropple pushes Gray against the cage but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gray was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gray digs a good body shot into Cropple's ribs.
Gray throws a head kick but Cropple moves out of range.
Cropple fails with the takedown.
Crapple Cropple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cropple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Gray catches Cropple right on the button with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cropple.
Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cropple counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gray won't be happy with that.
Cropple happy to just control the position for now.
Gray managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cropple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray is trying to buck Cropple off.
Cropple in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cropple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cropple can do to turn this around?
Gray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cropple circles away quickly and effectively.
Cropple fails with the takedown
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Cropple shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crapple Cropple.
Gray lands with an overhand left.
Gray scores with a three punch combo!
Cropple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cropple somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cropple tries for a takedown but Gray circles away easily
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Gray .
Cropple walks into a stiff left hand from Gray .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropple with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a series of strikes. Cropple will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gray throws a right hand that Cropple ducks under and follows up with a left that Cropple also avoids with ease.
Cropple shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray dives in and grabs Cropple's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cropple pushes down on Gray 's head and hops out.
Cropple feints the counter takedown.
Gray dives in for a single leg takedown but Cropple sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gray lands a nice hook to Cropple's body. Cropple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cropple misses with a takedown
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Cropple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cropple with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray slaps away a takedown attempt from Cropple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cropple avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Cropple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danga de danga de dang - Gray scores with a four punch combination!

Gray takes the fight into the clinch.
Gray tries to circle away but Cropple has him pinned against the cage.

Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cropple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
Gray throws a series of strikes that have Cropple backpedaling.
Cropple shoots in looking for a takedown. Gray tries to sprawl out of it but Cropple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cropple shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cropple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cropple misses with a takedown
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Gray looking to score a takedown here. Cropple is defending well but Gray drives through and ends up in Cropple's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cropple trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
Crapple Cropple has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gray trying to control but Cropple is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray pushes down on Cropple's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cropple is trying is best to control the position here.
Gray is keen to just control but Cropple is a slippery customer.
Gray is really struggling to control Cropple but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown but Cropple manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gray 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
Gray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gray stuffs the takedown.
Cropple shoots for a double leg takedown but Gray sprawls well. He's pushed Cropple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray scores with a one two! Cropple had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cropple with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a two punch combo.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crapple Cropple.
Cropple shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cropple shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cropple closes the distance and clinches up with Gray , looking for a takedown. Cropple pushes Gray against the cage but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gray throws a series of punches but Cropple moves out of range.
Gray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cropple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
Cropple shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
Gray looks to land a combination. Cropple sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gray misses with a combination

and Cropple counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cropple prevents Gray from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Gray explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cropple counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gray !

Gray bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cropple gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Cropple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cropple somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cropple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cropple has his takedown stuffed
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cropple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gray throws a combination that misses

and Cropple counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Gray scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gray scores with a body shot.
Gray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gray lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cropple shoots in but no luck this time.
Cropple shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cropple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cropple with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cropple with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray scores with a jab.
Gray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Cropple darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray , 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Gray !
In his post fight interview, Tyson Gray started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Becker (ranked 2714 p4p, 112 weight class) and Abo Lanch (ranked 3975 p4p, 145 weight class). Lanch has chosen Down River as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Abo Lanch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Becker
vs
Lanch

195 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abo Lanch!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker lands a head shot.

Lanch looking to score a takedown here. Becker is defending well but Lanch drives through and ends up in Becker's guard.
Lanch throwing strikes from guard but Becker blocks nicely.
Lanch trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Lanch wants to pass the guard but Becker is keeping the position.
Becker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Becker tries to get out of the position.
Lanch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lanch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Becker, up you get!
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch but Lanch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lanch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker avoids the head kick by Lanch.
Becker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lanch was well out of range. Poor timing from Becker.

Becker pushes Lanch up against the cage in a clinch.
Becker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lanch has Becker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Becker stops a takedown attempt from Lanch.
Lanch blocking some punches.
Becker throws a head punch that misses.

Lanch pulls guard.
Lanch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lanch looking to control.

Lanch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Becker is aware though and is defending well.
Lanch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Becker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lanch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Becker is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Becker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lanch on the ground.
Becker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lanch is looking to stand back up but Becker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lanch.
Becker not doing much here.
Lanch tries to roll over but Becker keeps him under control.
Lanch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Becker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Becker's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Lanch go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lanch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Becker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lanch is hanging on to Becker's back as he tries to escape.
Lanch struggling to land strikes to the head as Becker covers up.
Lanch controlling well, preventing Becker from escaping the position.
Becker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Becker showing good submission defense here.
Becker covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanch somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Lanch trying to control.

Becker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lanch somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Lanch manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lanch missing with strikes.
Lanch misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Becker tries to clinch there but Lanch circles away.
Lanch misses with a body kick.

Lanch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lanch decides to pull guard.
Lanch wants to sweep here but Becker controlling him for the moment.
Lanch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Becker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lanch 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.
Lanch trying to control the position.
Becker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lanch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lanch is trying to keep Becker in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lanch manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Becker has a couple of punches blocked by Lanch.
Becker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lanch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Becker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Becker lands with a left to the head.
Becker pushes Lanch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Lanch pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lanch wants to stand and escape but Becker is having none of it.
Lanch is breathing heavily.
Lanch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Becker won't allow Lanch to sweep him here.
We've been informed that Lanch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Becker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Becker.
Abo Lanch has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lanch has his foot on Becker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Becker works his way back into a safe position though.
Lanch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Becker controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Becker is looking to clinch but Lanch is avoiding it.
Lanch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Becker cracks Lanch with a good jab.
Lanch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Becker wants to clinch up but Lanch keeps it at a distance.
Lanch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Becker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lanch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Becker scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becker as he jumps to the side.
Brian Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abo Lanch.

Lanch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Becker on his heels. He'll look to pass Becker's guard now, I'm sure.
Becker wants to sweep but no luck.
Lanch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lanch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Becker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Lanch stands and steps away. Becker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A shot to the liver by Becker. Beautiful body shot.
Becker is looking to clinch but Lanch is avoiding it.
Becker wants to clinch.
Lanch pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanch throws a sloppy head kick and Becker moves out of range easily.
Lanch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lanch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Becker's corner calls for a 1-2. Becker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, jab by Becker - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Becker.
Abo Lanch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Becker does no damage.
Becker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lanch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lanch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lanch feints the counter takedown.
Lanch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lanch shoots in for a takedown but Becker shows good takedown defense.
Lanch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Becker wants to clinch.
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 Brian Becker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nice jab there from Becker.
Becker lands a slapping body shot.
Becker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Lanch is rocked!
Becker closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Lanch out cold! Lanch corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Becker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adan Schiff (ranked 2510 p4p, 289 weight class) and Willy Dixon (ranked 5966 p4p, 518 weight class). Dixon has chosen I'm Gonna Knock You Out as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Schiff
vs
Dixon

191 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adan Schiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Willy Dixon has been cut.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schiff as he jumps to the side.

Schiff lands a big uppercut and Dixon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dixon looks OK. Schiff waves Dixon back to his feet!

Dixon is rocked!
Schiff sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dixon's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dixon's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Schiff!
Adan Schiff very nearly forgot to thank Mo' Money Laundry Service amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.