145 Super Series PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Cannonier (ranked 5901 p4p, 24311 weight class) and Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 452 p4p, 515 weight class). DJ Cannonier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cannonier
vs
Tomsett

170 cm
27
147
3 - 3 - 0

167 cm
24
137
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, DJ Cannonier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannonier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomsett avoids it really well and circles away.
Tomsett cracks Cannonier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tomsett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tomsett wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tomsett or perhaps it was just good defense by Cannonier, which made it look bad.
Cannonier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomsett avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tomsett but Tomsett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tomsett slaps away a takedown attempt from Cannonier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tomsett throws a head kick that misses.
Tomsett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannonier takes a swing at Tomsett's ribcage but misses.
Tomsett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Cannonier moves into range and clinches up with Tomsett.

Cannonier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cannonier keeping moving, preventing Tomsett from controlling successfully.
Tomsett stopping the sweep attempt from Cannonier.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomsett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett wants to control from the top but Cannonier keeps moving.
Tomsett postures up in Cannonier's guard and throws a big left but Cannonier blocks it.

Cannonier working for submissions but it's allowed Tomsett to get to half guard.

Tomsett is trying to work for a kimura but Cannonier is defending well.
Tomsett controlling the action here.
Cannonier controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cannonier.
Cannonier is controlling Tomsett's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cannonier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cannonier.
Tomsett unleashes a big counter combination but Cannonier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tomsett wants to clinch.
Cannonier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomsett circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tomsett.

Cannonier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cannonier fails to pull guard.
Tomsett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cannonier prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomsett is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannonier has double underhooks.
Cannonier jumps guard but Tomsett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dechlan Tomsett 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.

Cannonier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomsett.
Tomsett tries to bum rush Cannonier with a series of wild strikes but Cannonier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Cannonier rushes Tomsett and presses him up against the cage.
Cannonier lands a damaging elbow.
Tomsett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannonier.

Cannonier manages to break the clinch.

Cannonier has closed the distance and engaged Tomsett in a clinch.
Cannonier is trying to drag Tomsett to the mat but Tomsett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cannonier is pushing Tomsett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannonier is looking for a takedown.
Tomsett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Tomsett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomsett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Cannonier has Tomsett up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomsett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cannonier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tomsett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cannonier just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier tries to pull guard but Tomsett holds him up against the cage and eventually Cannonier drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Cannonier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannonier managing to block the knees to the body from Tomsett.

Cannonier breaks the clinch.
Tomsett with a poor takedown
and Cannonier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Tomsett is rocked!
Cannonier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tomsett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tomsett is still on wobbly legs! Can Cannonier finish him?
Tomsett doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannonier circles away.
Tomsett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cannonier has managed to clinch.

Cannonier pulls guard effortlessly.
Tomsett seems to have recovered his senses.
Cannonier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cannonier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomsett can do to turn this around?

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier tries to stand and escape but Tomsett is controlling the position.
Cannonier moves nicely into side control.
Tomsett is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tomsett struggling a bit here.
Cannonier working the ground and pound.
Tomsett gets back to half guard.
Cannonier controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Cannonier dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cannonier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cannonier wants it to stay on the feet.
Tomsett closes the distance but Cannonier moves to the side
letting Cannonier counter with a right hand.
Cannonier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

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

Tomsett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cannonier passes into half guard.
Tomsett is doing well to control the position and prevent Cannonier from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomsett trying to control but Cannonier postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannonier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cannonier controlling the pace.
Tomsett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cannonier is working away from the top position though.
Tomsett wants to improve his position but Cannonier is controlling well.
Cannonier moves into full mount! Tomsett won't be happy about that!

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

Cannonier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tomsett has given up his back here.
Cannonier avoiding Tomsett 's attempts to control his hands.
Cannonier has Tomsett flattened out and is raining down punches.
Tomsett is really stuck here.

Cannonier is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tomsett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tomsett is really stuck here.
Tomsett keeps trying to improve his position.

Cannonier is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Tomsett taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Cannonier.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Cannonier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khazaev Magomedov (ranked 5156 p4p, 24296 weight class) and Ieuan Thomas (ranked 429 p4p, 499 weight class). Ieuan Thomas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Magomedov
vs
Thomas

167 cm
25
149
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
145
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 London, Khazaev Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.

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

Thomas gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thomas wants to improve his position but instead Magomedov has moved into half guard.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.

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.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Magomedov 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Thomas wants to control the action here but instead Magomedov manages to pass to full mount!
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Magomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.

Magomedov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thomas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khazaev Magomedov 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.

Thomas looks for a takedown but Magomedov sprawls well.
As Thomas tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Thomas manages to avoid the attempt.

Thomas gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
Thomas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.

Magomedov tries to stand but Thomas is controlling his head.
Magomedov staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magomedov cracks Thomas with a big elbow.

Thomas is rocked!
Thomas being controlled for a moment.
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thomas down.

Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thomas some visible discomfort.
Khazaev Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Magomedov taking a breather here.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to stand but Thomas has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.

That's four 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.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khazaev Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Thomas fails with the takedown.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.

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

Thomas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Magomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Thomas back against the cage.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.

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

Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomas's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedov tries to move to mount but Thomas blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Thomas defends it.
Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thomas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Thomas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thomas.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov landing shots from mount.
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov blocks Thomas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Thomas taking shots to the head.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Magomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Magomedov with good strikes from the mount here!
Magomedov controlling from mount.
The referee warns Thomas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?

Magomedov has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov cracks Thomas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khazaev Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khazaev Magomedov!

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A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Denchailek Sitsongrit (ranked 5169 p4p, 5166 weight class) and Declan Shearer (ranked 431 p4p, 432 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sitsongrit
vs
Shearer

175 cm
18
146
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 Rio de Janeiro, Denchailek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Declan Shearer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Shearer.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shearer's head backwards.
Shearer goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
No luck for Shearer with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Shearer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Shearer shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denchailek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan Shearer.
Shearer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Shearer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs at Shearer's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shearer shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit punishes Shearer's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Shearer's side.
Shearer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Shearer does no damage.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shearer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
As Shearer backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Shearer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Shearer shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shearer looks winded!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Shearer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shearer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit lands a high kick!
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shearer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shearer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denchailek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shearer.
Shearer misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit leaves Shearer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shearer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shearer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Denchailek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Shearer right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Shearer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shearer shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Shearer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shearer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Shearer down.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Shearer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shearer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Shearer shakes it off.
Denchailek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shearer is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
Shearer tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shearer. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Shearer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Shearer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shearer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit tests Shearer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shearer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Shearer's head.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shearer can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Shearer. Shearer gets slowly back to his feet.
Denchailek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan Shearer.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shearer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Shearer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Shearer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Shearer's head back.
Shearer fails with the takedown.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Shearer manages to avoid it.
Shearer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Shearer semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denchailek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Declan Shearer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shearer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shearer.
Shearer wants to clinch but Sitsongrit slips to the side
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shearer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Shearer goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denchailek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan Shearer.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Shearer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sitsongrit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shearer.
Shearer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Shearer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shearer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shearer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lunges at Shearer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shearer's hand.
Shearer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Shearer down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Shearer.
Shearer shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Shearer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Shearer's side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shearer tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit cracks Shearer with a good jab.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shearer if he has to take too many more of those.
Shearer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shearer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Shearer throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Shearer moves to clinch but Sitsongrit breaks away
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Declan Shearer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denchailek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shearer misses with the body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Shearer was not able to check.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denchailek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denchailek Sitsongrit!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uri Romanov (ranked 3898 p4p, 5174 weight class) and Laurence White (ranked 372 p4p, 433 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?

Romanov
vs
White

172 cm
27
146
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
151
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Uri Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Laurence White!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romanov gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
White wants to get back to his feet but Romanov passes into half guard.

White is trying to stand.
White trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Romanov manages to pass to mount!
Romanov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Romanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can White hang on?
Romanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White wants to hold on but Romanov pushes him away.
Romanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns White that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Romanov controlling the pace for now.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov raining down shots from the mount!
Romanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
White looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Romanov working for a choke but White is defending well.

Romanov working for the choke.
Romanov biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romanov keeps control of the position as White tries to break free.

Romanov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. White knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften White for a finish.
Romanov gets his hands free as White looks to control.
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov avoiding White 's attempts to control his hands.
Romanov biding his time, controlling White.
The referee is taking a good look at White as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Romanov!
White tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Romanov is looking for the choke from the back position but White is controlling his hands well.
Romanov not allowing White to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Romanov dominated that round.
That's time! Romanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Romanov.
Romanov tries to stand but White is controlling his head.
Romanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
White takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Romanov working the head with strikes.
Romanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Romanov is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
Romanov blocks the strikes from White.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Romanov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. White is trying to escape and Romanov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and White is forced to tap! Nice work there by Romanov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uri Romanov!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raul Mendez (ranked 24163 p4p, 24618 weight class) and Jai Cheng (ranked 503 p4p, 494 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mendez
vs
Cheng

169 cm
27
147
4 - 6 - 0

168 cm
26
146
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Mendez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jai Cheng!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheng looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Mendez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cheng.
Cheng looks to land a combination. Mendez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cheng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendez as he jumps to the side.
Mendez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cheng tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cheng somewhat.

Mendez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cheng was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Cheng is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez throws a strike but Cheng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cheng on the ground.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Cheng from controlling successfully.
Mendez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cheng slips nicely into half guard.
Mendez wants to control but Cheng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cheng wants to pass to mount but Mendez is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Cheng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cheng is trying to control. Mendez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Cheng is working for a submission of some sort.

Mendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cheng 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.
Cheng is thwarting Mendez 's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheng prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Mendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cheng is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Cheng has one foot on Mendez 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheng as he jumps to the side.

Mendez has closed the distance and engaged Cheng in a clinch.

Mendez breaks the clinch.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid body kick from Cheng.
Cheng lands a leg kick that knocks Mendez off balance momentarily.
Cheng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cheng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to avoid it but Cheng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendez to the ground. Mendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendez throws the kick towards the body but Cheng avoids it.

Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cheng!

Cheng throws Mendez to one side and escapes!
Raul Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Cheng kicks off Mendez and gets to his feet.
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!
Crunch! Cheng slams his shin into Mendez 's torso.
Cheng looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cheng with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Raul Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai Cheng.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez throws a low kick, looking for Cheng's leg but Cheng calmly moves out of range.
Cheng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendez avoids it really well and circles away.
As Cheng backs away, Mendez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheng, which made it look bad.
Cheng wants to counter the offense by Mendez and move into the clinch position.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez .

Cheng is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mendez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cheng prevents a body shot from Mendez .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Cheng forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mendez effectively controlling the action here.
Cheng wants to take the fight to the mat but Mendez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendez trying to land knees to the body.
Cheng has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendez after a bit of a struggle.
Mendez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cheng is defending well for now.
Cheng has Mendez pushed against the cage.

Cheng pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez wanted to stand there but Cheng had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Cheng is keeping the position.
Cheng has a closed guard, preventing Mendez from standing up.

Cheng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cheng is breathing heavily.
Cheng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Cheng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cheng keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.

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

Mendez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cheng fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendez leaves Cheng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cheng keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jai Cheng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mendez has closed the distance and engaged Cheng in a clinch.

Mendez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cheng uses from the top position.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez , not yet.
Mendez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cheng stays in close to Mendez 's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cheng is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheng preventing the sweep.

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mendez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Cheng circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez wants to clinch up but Cheng keeps it at a distance.

Cheng rushes Mendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cheng pulls guard.
Cheng trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cheng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendez defends well.
Mendez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cheng's guard.
Cheng working a defensive guard here.

Cheng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cheng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cheng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendez is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mendez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cheng shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendez sprawls well. He's pushed Cheng's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mendez moves into the clinch.
Cheng is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mendez just leaning against Cheng, taking a breather.
Mendez misses with a hook to the ribs.

Cheng pulls guard effortlessly.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Cheng is keeping the position.
Cheng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez trying to control but Cheng is working from the bottom.
Mendez distracts Cheng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mendez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Raul Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jai Cheng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Mendez . Those never looked like landing.
Cheng now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raul Mendez .
I think Cheng 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jai Cheng!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artur Barushki (ranked 24237 p4p, 4068 weight class) and Matthew Rixon (ranked 530 p4p, 385 weight class). Artur Barushki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Barushki
vs
Rixon

171 cm
25
146
1 - 3 - 0

168 cm
25
138
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Barushki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Rixon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barushki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rixon defends well and Barushki ends up having to push Rixon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barushki has his takedown stuffed

and Rixon counters with a single leg into guard. Barushki didn't expect that.

Barushki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barushki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rixon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Barushki . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Barushki gets caught napping as Rixon dives in and scores a takedown. Barushki manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Barushki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rixon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barushki . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Barushki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barushki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barushki being controlled here, momentarily.
Barushki is trying to keep Rixon in close.
Rixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barushki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Rixon looking to sit in guard and control but Barushki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barushki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barushki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Barushki wants to control from the top but Rixon keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barushki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barushki slips nicely into half guard.
Barushki wants to pass the guard but Rixon is defending well.
Rixon is trying to stand back up but Barushki is controlling him
Barushki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rixon wants to improve his position but Barushki is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rixon darts in looking for a takedown but Barushki gets double underhooks and turns Rixon into the cage.
Barushki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barushki wants to clinch.
Barushki dives in and grabs Rixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rixon pushes down on Barushki 's head and hops out.
Barushki fails with the takedown.
Rixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Barushki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rixon sprawls and moves away.
Rixon has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rixon shoots in but Barushki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barushki tries to counter by clinching up but Rixon breaks away and moves out of range.

Barushki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rixon wants to get back to his feet but Barushki passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barushki tries to land a body kick

and Rixon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rixon.

Barushki has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rixon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Barushki leaning against his opponent.
Barushki tries to throw a body punch but Rixon avoids it by throwing Barushki back against the cage.
Rixon is working for takedown but Barushki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barushki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rixon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barushki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barushki wants to get back to striking at distance but Rixon won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Barushki gets the takedown into side control.

Rixon sneaks out the side door and pushes Barushki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Barushki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barushki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rixon closes the distance and clinches up with Barushki , looking for a takedown. Rixon pushes Barushki against the cage but Barushki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artur Barushki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Rixon.
Rixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rixon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Artur Barushki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rixon is breathing heavily.
Rixon wants to land a leg kick but Barushki is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rixon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barushki circles away.
Barushki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barushki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Barushki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barushki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barushki feints a jab promting Rixon to slip. Barushki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rixon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barushki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barushki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Barushki pushes Rixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Barushki pushes off an throws an elbow but Rixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Barushki 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Rixon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barushki trying to control but Rixon postures up.
Rixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rixon trying to control from half guard but Barushki is working away.
Barushki is trying to get back to full guard.
Rixon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barushki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barushki is pulling down on Rixon's head to control his posture.
Rixon trying to move into half guard but instead Barushki has managed to sweep!

Barushki stands up from Rixon's guard - Barushki perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from Barushki misses.
Rixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barushki defends well and Rixon ends up having to push Barushki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Barushki closes the distance and pushes Rixon back into the cage.
Rixon looking for a takedown.
Barushki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rixon avoids it.
Barushki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rixon can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barushki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rixon pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Barushki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Barushki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rixon tries to clinch up
and Barushki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barushki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rixon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rixon is looking to clinch but Barushki is avoiding it.
Barushki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rixon counters with a shoot takedown. Barushki fights it but they end up in guard.

Barushki wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rixon takes a swing at Barushki 's ribcage but misses.
Rixon darts in trying to clinch
and Barushki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barushki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rixon at a distance.
Barushki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rixon.

Barushki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Barushki is pressed up against the cage. Rixon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barushki down to the mat. Barushki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Rixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rixon circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barushki darts in and clinches Rixon up against the cage.
Rixon tries to pull guard but Barushki holds him up against the cage and eventually Rixon drops back down to his feet.
Artur Barushki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Rixon.
Rixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Barushki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barushki avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Rixon is predictable there
and Barushki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rixon throws a body punch but Barushki moves out of range.
Barushki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barushki shoots in and drives through. Rixon sprawls well.
Barushki throws a leg kick that is checked

and Rixon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rixon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barushki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rixon preventing the sweep.
Barushki is pulling down on Rixon's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barushki keeping moving, preventing Rixon from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rixon looking to sit in guard and control but Barushki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Barushki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rixon keeping moving, preventing Barushki from controlling successfully.
Rixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barushki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rixon is keeping the position for now.
Matthew Rixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artur Barushki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Rixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Barushki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barushki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Barushki !