GCC: March Madness PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markcus Sparkus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markcus Sparkus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Machine
vs
Sparkus

185 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Markcus Sparkus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Markcus Sparkus has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machine.
Sparkus looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine lands a nice looking body shot.
Machine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machine.

Machine scores with a takedown into Sparkus's guard.
Machine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sparkus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Sparkus in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparkus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparkus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Machine kicks Sparkus off and gets to his feet.
Sparkus shoots and misses
and Machine counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sparkus is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That has opened up Markcus Sparkus's cut even more.
Sparkus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machine. Machine obviously looking to wear him down.
Markcus Sparkus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sparkus did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Machine not doing much here.
Sparkus tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.
Sparkus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machine uses his free foot to push down on Sparkus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparkus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparkus is working to get back to half guard.
Sparkus wants to control but Machine is having none of it.

Machine has isolated one of Sparkus's arms. Sparkus looking to fight him off but Machine twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeus Machine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hortons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music. Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hortons
vs
Yefimovich Rasputin

195 cm
21
300 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Hortons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hortons misses with a series of wild punches.
Hortons 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.

It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Hortons throws a series of punches but Rasputin moves out of range.
Hortons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasputin sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Rasputin closes the distance and clinches.
Hortons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hortons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hortons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rasputin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hortons misses with a punch on the inside.
Hortons has Rasputin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rasputin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rasputin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hortons backwards.

Hortons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tim Hortons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hortons fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hortons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasputin is defended easily by Hortons.
Rasputin dodges the punch combination from Hortons.
Hortons misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hortons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasputin is fending him off so far but Hortons persists. Nope, Rasputin circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasputin walks into a left hand.
Hortons throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin throws a series of punches but Hortons avoids them all with ease.
Rasputin avoids the body shot from Hortons.

Rasputin has Hortons up against the cage in a clinch.
Hortons has had enough of the clinch but Rasputin keeps him there for the moment.

Hortons jumps guard and drags Rasputin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hortons wants to stand and escape but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin won't allow Hortons to sweep him here.

Rasputin stands and steps away. Hortons gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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

It looks like Tim Hortons has been cut.
Hortons is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hortons.

Rasputin closes the distance looking for a takedown. Hortons stuffs it but Rasputin still has hold of him. Rasputin picks Hortons up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Rasputin slams Hortons to the floor and that's really hurt Hortons - he doesn't know where he is! Rasputin throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TONY THOMPSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alexandrov
vs
THOMPSON

200 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
268 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BLKOUT Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, TONY THOMPSON!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
THOMPSON will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by THOMPSON or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexandrov which made him look bad.
THOMPSON shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexandrov tries to sprawl out of it but THOMPSON keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anton Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TONY THOMPSON.
Alexandrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between THOMPSON's hands.

It looks like TONY THOMPSON has been cut.
Alexandrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
THOMPSON shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

THOMPSON looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
THOMPSON looks gassed!
THOMPSON looking to sit in guard and control but Alexandrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alexandrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. THOMPSON swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Alexandrov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov stuffs the takedown attempt from THOMPSON. THOMPSON gets slowly back to his feet.

Alexandrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. THOMPSON manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexandrov tries to free his leg and advance position but THOMPSON is retaining full guard.

Alexandrov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Alexandrov seems to have locked his on tight now - THOMPSON screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Alexandrov, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Anton Alexandrov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Figgjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bohlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figgjo's entrance music is Edward Grieg. A fine choice. Bohlin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kanashimi wo Yasashisa Ni by Little by Little. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Figgjo
vs
Bohlin

178 cm
24
156 lbs
15 - 13 - 1

165 cm
28
155 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddie Figgjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bohlin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohlin looks for a takedown but Figgjo sprawls well.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown but Figgjo shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Figgjo. No joy for Bohlin on that attempt.
Freddie Figgjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bohlin.
Bohlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Figgjo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Figgjo leaves Bohlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Figgjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bohlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Figgjo sprawls well. Figgjo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bohlin gets slowly back to his feet.

Figgjo rushes Bohlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figgjo.
Figgjo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bohlin can't get the takedown.
Bohlin blocks an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Figgjo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.

Bohlin pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bohlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Figgjo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bohlin dives on top into guard.

Figgjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bohlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Figgjo is trying to control the position but Bohlin postures up.
Figgjo 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.
Bohlin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Figgjo working for a triangle but Bohlin defends it easily.
Bohlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Figgjo is retaining full guard.
Figgjo is trying to control the position but Bohlin postures up.
Figgjo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bohlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Figgjo working a defensive guard here.

Figgjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bohlin is aware though and is defending well.

Bohlin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bohlin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bohlin wants to control from the top but Figgjo keeps moving.

Bohlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figgjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bohlin has managed to get both his arms back between Figgjo's legs - danger averted.
Bohlin wants to pass the guard but Figgjo is keeping the position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bohlin drops back looking for a leg! Figgjo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Figgjo manages to kick Bohlin off! Bohlin jumps back into Figgjo's guard.
Bohlin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo is trying to control the position but Bohlin postures up.
Figgjo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bohlin!
Bohlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Figgjo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bohlin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bohlin shrugs it off.

Figgjo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bohlin is now in Figgjo's guard. A big mistake from Figgjo there, giving up the dominant position!
Figgjo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Figgjo is breathing heavily.

Bohlin 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.

Figgjo working for a triangle but Bohlin defends it easily.
Bohlin wants to pass the guard but Figgjo is keeping the position.
Bohlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bohlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Figgjo wants to pass the guard but Bohlin is keeping the position.

Bohlin is looking for a triangle but Figgjo pushes his legs off easily.

Figgjo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bohlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Figgjo has managed to get both his arms back between Bohlin's legs - danger averted.
Figgjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bohlin is keeping the position for now.

Figgjo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bohlin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bohlin has escaped and now he's on top!
Bohlin 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bohlin moves into the clinch.
Bohlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bohlin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bohlin tries to score a body lock takedown but Figgjo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bohlin tries for a takedown but Figgjo manages to get underhooks.
Figgjo blocks the elbow strike.
Figgjo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bohlin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Figgjo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freddie Figgjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bohlin.
Bohlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bohlin goes for a takedown attempt but Figgjo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Figgjo throws a head kick that Bohlin semi-blocks.
Bohlin is breathing heavily.
Bohlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Bohlin with that takedown attempt.
Bohlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo wants to clinch

and Bohlin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figgjo won't be happy with that.
Figgjo is looking for a sweep.
Bohlin tries to move to mount but Figgjo blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Figgjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bohlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Bohlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Figgjo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bohlin's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo is trying to control but can't.
Figgjo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Figgjo is trying to control the position but Bohlin postures up.

Figgjo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bohlin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Figgjo.
Figgjo wants to control but Bohlin postures up.

Bohlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Figgjo is trying to improve his position.
Bohlin working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo is looking to reverse the position.
Figgjo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Figgjo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Figgjo controls Bohlin momentarily but Bohlin frees himself.

Bohlin 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.

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

Bohlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figgjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bohlin has managed to get both his arms back between Figgjo's legs - danger averted.
Bohlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figgjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin won't allow Figgjo to sweep him here.
Bohlin wants to pass the guard but Figgjo is keeping the position.
Figgjo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bohlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Figgjo trying to hold on to Bohlin's head to control him but Bohlin postures up.

Bohlin is working for a kimura but Figgjo is defending it quite comfortably.
Figgjo is trying to get back to full guard.

Figgjo looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bohlin shoots in and drives through. Figgjo sprawls well.
Figgjo tries to clinch up but Bohlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bohlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bohlin tries for a takedown but Figgjo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freddie Figgjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bohlin.
Figgjo moves in looking to clinch but Bohlin pushes him off.

Figgjo gets a takedown into half guard.

Figgjo is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figgjo is trying to control the action in half guard but Bohlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohlin won't allow Figgjo to pass to mount.
Figgjo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bohlin!

Figgjo is working for a guillotine from mount but Bohlin frees his head quite easily.

Figgjo goes for an armbar but Bohlin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bohlin.

Bohlin drops back looking for a leg! Figgjo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Figgjo manages to kick Bohlin off! Bohlin jumps back into Figgjo's guard.
Bohlin advances position into side control!
Figgjo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bohlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Figgjo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Bohlin tries for a kimura but Figgjo is defending well.
Figgjo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bohlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Figgjo struggling a bit here.
Tony Bohlin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin wants to control but Figgjo is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Figgjo manages to get back to half guard.
Bohlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figgjo keeps working.
Bohlin is pressing down on Figgjo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Figgjo is holding on for now.

Figgjo looking for submissions off his back.
Bohlin wants to control but Figgjo is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bohlin is thwarting Figgjo's attempts to control the position.

Bohlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Figgjo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Figgjo tries to roll over but Bohlin keeps him under control.
Bohlin wants to control but Figgjo is keeping him busy.
Figgjo gets full guard.
Bohlin postures up.

Bohlin tries for a kimura but Figgjo is defending well.
Figgjo tries to improve position but can't.

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 Freddie Figgjo.
I think Figgjo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Figgjo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think David might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Craig David - Rise and Fall. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

David
vs
Maia

179 cm
25
197 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

183 cm
28
200 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Maia!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David blocks a head kick by Maia.
David takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maia throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
David tries for a takedown but Maia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.
Maia throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Craig David has been cut.

Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maia is looking to advance position but David has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Maia is desperately trying to improve his position but David has a good base and remains in mount.
David throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
David misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia reaches up and holds on to David to control the position.
David scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maia wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
David bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maia's guard.
David passes Maia's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Maia moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

David thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in David's guard.
Maia trying to control but David is working from the bottom.

David had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maia defends it easily.
Maia throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maia trying to control but David is working from the bottom.

Maia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! David is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maia, into his guard.
David looking to sit in guard and control but Maia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia passes David's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Maia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

David shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maia as he avoids it easily.
David takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maia connects with a solid leg kick.

Maia scores with a takedown into David's guard.
Maia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maia chips away with some ground and pound.
Maia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maia trying to control but David is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maia trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Maia controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
David preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Maia.

Maia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the action but David is working from the bottom.
Lyoto Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.

David is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maia pulls his head out easily.
Maia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Maia is working for a kimura but David is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maia is looking for a kimura here.
David manages to get to full guard.
Maia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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.
Maia trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed David's guard.

David is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
Maia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed David's head.

Maia is looking for a kimura but David is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maia to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Maia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt David.
Maia scores with a head kick.
Maia leaves David with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maia misses with a head kick.
Craig David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maia lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as David checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maia throws a front kick that sends David stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maia.
Maia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maia!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia scoring well with a low kick there.
Maia sizes up David with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Maia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maia lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maia controls the position.
David is looking to reverse the position.
Maia is putting a hurting on David here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maia in side control, throwing shots but David defends.
Maia controlling the position.
Maia tries to score with some ground and pound. David controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but David is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
David is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia scores with a couple of short elbows.
David throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Maia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Maia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. David knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maia cracks David with a big right hand but David just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
David is looking to regain half guard here but Maia keeps moving and retains side control.

Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Maia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, David has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maia but great work by David.
Lyoto Maia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia manages to work his way to half guard, despite David's best efforts.
Craig David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maia 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Maia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between crazy legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odafin Tutuola told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

legs
vs
Tutuola

190 cm
26
173 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Cartel's cage gears

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, crazy legs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Odafin Tutuola!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutuola fails with a takedown attempt.
legs throws the kick towards the body but Tutuola avoids it.
Tutuola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has legs pinned against the cage. legs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tutuola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
crazy legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
legs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Odafin Tutuola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
legs throws a solid leg kick but Tutuola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at legs.
Tutuola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Tutuola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
legs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tutuola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
legs is staying active underneath Tutuola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tutuola is looking to advance position but legs won't allow it.
legs is staying active underneath Tutuola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tutuola slips a nice elbow through legs's hands, connecting with legs's forehead.
legs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tutuola scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

legs has one foot on Tutuola's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
legs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tutuola.
Tutuola tries to close the distance and clinch up but legs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
legs slaps away a takedown attempt from Tutuola, before circling back to the center of the mat.

legs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tutuola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tutuola won't allow legs to get back to his feet.

legs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tutuola's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
legs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tutuola won't allow legs to get back to his feet.
legs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
legs keeping moving, preventing Tutuola from controlling successfully.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts legs as he jumps to the side.
legs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as legs checks a leg kick.
Tutuola misses with a kick to the body
and legs counters with an inside leg kick.
Tutuola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutuola throws a sloppy head kick
and legs counters with a head kick. That will keep Tutuola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

It looks like Odafin Tutuola has been cut.
legs is breathing heavily.

Tutuola gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
legs is refusing to be controlled, as Tutuola sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odafin Tutuola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odafin Tutuola's cut.
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.

Tutuola throws a right hand that legs ducks under and follows up with a left that legs also avoids with ease.
Odafin Tutuola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for legs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tutuola misses with a low kick.
Tutuola slips a jab from legs.
Tutuola fails to land with a series of punches.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown but legs shows good takedown defense.
legs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tutuola leaves legs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutuola misses with a takedown attempt

and legs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
legs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tutuola's face.
legs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tutuola tries to circle away but legs has him pinned against the cage.
Tutuola has had enough of the clinch but legs keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
legs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

legs breaks from the clinch.
legs tries to clinch up.
legs throws a sloppy head kick and Tutuola moves out of range easily.
legs throws a head kick that half lands.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as legs sprawls well. legs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tutuola gets slowly back to his feet.
crazy legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
Tutuola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from legs.

legs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tutuola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. legs is in Tutuola's guard.
legs is looking to stand up but Tutuola won't let him.
Tutuola managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Tutuola isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. legs stacks Tutuola on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by legs!
Tutuola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on legs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola wants to get back to full guard.
Tutuola is looking to control legs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tutuola avoid being mounted?
legs is keen to just control but Tutuola is a slippery customer.
Tutuola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Tutuola manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
legs throws a head kick that misses.
Tutuola shoots in but no luck this time.
Tutuola tries to clinch up but legs circles away and keeps his distance.
Tutuola misses with a takedown attempt
and legs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tutuola with a lazy takedown attempt
and legs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tutuola darts in trying to clinch
and legs counters with a left to the body.
legs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tutuola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tutuola closes the distance looking to clinch

and legs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

crazy legs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Odafin Tutuola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tutuola tries to clinch but fails miserably

and legs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
legs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tutuola blocks it with crossed arms.
Tutuola tries to pull guard but legs holds him up against the cage and eventually Tutuola drops back down to his feet.
Tutuola trying to control the position but instead, legs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tutuola into the cage.
Tutuola seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.

legs breaks the clinch.
Tutuola tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and legs counters with a head kick. That will keep Tutuola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
legs stuffs the takedown.
legs keeps Tutuola at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tutuola shoots and misses

and legs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
crazy legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.

That's one minute gone in the round.
legs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tutuola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. legs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
legs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
legs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tutuola backwards.

legs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tutuola regains guard immediately.
Tutuola trying to keep a closed guard but legs is proving a slippery customer.
Tutuola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst legs is controlling him.

legs stands up from Tutuola's guard - legs perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and legs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
legs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tutuola prevents a body shot from legs.
A short left from Tutuola.
A short right hand to the side of the head by legs.
Tutuola changes levels and goes for a takedown here. legs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tutuola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Tutuola feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola landing some decent shots from guard.
Tutuola throws a big right hand that misses.
Tutuola works over legs with some ground and pound from guard.
Tutuola trying to control but legs is working from the bottom.
Tutuola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

legs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tutuola is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for legs.
Tutuola wants to lay and pray for a moment but legs keeps working.
Tutuola tries to advance to mount but legs denies him.

Tutuola stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
crazy legs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think legs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... crazy legs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull comes to the cage accompanied by The Last Shadow Puppets . Terry Bull had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bull
vs
Bloggs

192 cm
29
255 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

186 cm
25
255 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP / Money Exchange!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloggs lands with an overhand left.
Bloggs has a takedown stuffed.
Bull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
Bloggs looks for a takedown but Bull sprawls well.
Bloggs shoots for a takedown but Bull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Terry Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bloggs.
Bull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bloggs checks a leg kick.
Bloggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Bull tries to sprawl out of it but Bloggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bull manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bloggs looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bull tries to avoid it but Bloggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bull to the ground. Bull escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

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

It looks like Joe Bloggs has been cut.
Bloggs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bull is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bloggs.

Bull darts in and clinches Bloggs up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Bull.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull lands a shoulder strike.
Bull content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bull misses with a knee strike.
Bull tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloggs avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bull.
Bull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bloggs blocks an elbow strike.
Bull lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloggs backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bull takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Bull.
Bull connects with a jab.
Bloggs needs to keep his hands up - Bull had a free shot at his head there.
Bloggs lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bull's waist but Bull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bloggs off to one side.
Bloggs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bull makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bull lands a left and a right that send Bloggs crashing to the mat, dazed. Bull thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bloggs gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bull gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bloggs is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Bull!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pleaser comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Brainpool - We Aim to Please kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Luke Skywalker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Skywalker
vs
Pleaser

170 cm
20
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

168 cm
29
137 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Pleaser!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Pleaser throws a hook but Skywalker blocks it.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Pleaser checks it.
Skywalker works Pleaser's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Skywalker misses.
A head kick misses from Pleaser.
Skywalker throws a shot from downtown. Pleaser moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skywalker checks a leg kick.

Skywalker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pleaser to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pleaser trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pleaser on the ground.
Pleaser is stalling in the full guard.
Pleaser looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pleaser forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Pleaser is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Pleaser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skywalker defends it well.

Pleaser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Skywalker wants to get back to full guard but Pleaser has passed into side control.
Pleaser sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to improve his position but instead Pleaser has taken his back!
Pleaser trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Well, with Pleaser on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Skywalker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pleaser is looking to control Skywalker but Skywalker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pleaser has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pleaser lands with a nice body kick.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pleaser.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pleaser manages to avoid it.
Pleaser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pleaser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pleaser was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Pleaser connects with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skywalker throws a lazy body kick
and Pleaser counters with a good low kick that Skywalker was not able to check.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skywalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skywalker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pleaser connects with a body shot that sends Skywalker's belly button to the back.
Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Pleaser.
Pleaser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Skywalker misses the target.
Skywalker throws a push kick but Pleaser slaps the foot to one side.
Skywalker slips under a jab.
Pleaser slips under a jab from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Pleaser moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker moves away from the strike by Pleaser.
Skywalker missing with a left hand there. Pleaser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pleaser ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Pleaser throws a head kick but Skywalker moves out of range.
Pleaser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skywalker misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Skywalker misses its intended target.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker wants to land a leg kick but Pleaser is out of range.

Pleaser drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pleaser throws a big right hand that misses.
Pleaser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pleaser trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pleaser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pleaser forces his way into half guard.

Pleaser is trying to work for a kimura but Skywalker is defending well.
Pleaser performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser trying to control from half guard but Skywalker is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Richard Pleaser.
Pleaser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pleaser connects with a looping right hand.
A combination from Skywalker does no damage.
Pleaser throws the left hand but Skywalker avoids the punch easily.
Pleaser scores with a body shot.
Pleaser shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Pleaser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pleaser scores with a hook to the body. Skywalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pleaser scores with a jab. Skywalker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skywalker moves to clinch but Pleaser breaks away
and Pleaser counters with a two punch combo.
Skywalker throws a body kick the misses
and Pleaser counters with a straight right hand.
Pleaser lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pleaser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pleaser scores with a sloppy right hand. Skywalker should have avoided that one.
Pleaser with a hook.
Pleaser tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleaser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pleaser tries a head kick but it misses.
Skywalker misses with a body kick.
Pleaser moves out of range of the body kick.
Pleaser throws a head kick that misses.
Skywalker moves out of range as Pleaser strikes.
Pleaser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pleaser feints and then cracks Skywalker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skywalker down.
Skywalker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pleaser decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skywalker's guard.
Pleaser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skywalker wants to get back to his feet but Pleaser is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker 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.
Pleaser trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleaser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pleaser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Richard Pleaser wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pleaser tries a head kick but it misses.
Skywalker connects with a crisp jab.
Pleaser throws a head kick but Skywalker moves out of range.
Pleaser moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pleaser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skywalker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skywalker tries to score with a low kick but Pleaser moves his leg out of the way.
Skywalker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pleaser throws a lazy right hand but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pleaser.
Skywalker moves out of range of the body kick.
Pleaser tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleaser tries a head kick but it misses.
Skywalker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pleaser defending well as Skywalker loads up on a big left hand.
Pleaser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pleaser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skywalker at a distance.
Skywalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pleaser checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pleaser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pleaser throws a head kick but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker looks to land a left hand but Pleaser moved out of range nicely.
Skywalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Pleaser checks a leg kick nicely.
Pleaser avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pleaser was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a leg kick
and Pleaser counters with a head kick.
Pleaser blocks a jab.
Pleaser throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pleaser displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pleaser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skywalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pleaser doesn't seem bothered though.
Skywalker throws a hook to the side of Pleaser's head but Pleaser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Skywalker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Pleaser from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pleaser controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Skywalker keeping full guard, as Pleaser tries to pass.
Pleaser forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pleaser really 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.

Pleaser throws a body kick that misses.
Skywalker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pleaser throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Skywalker
and Pleaser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Skywalker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pleaser pulls Skywalker in close to his closed guard and prevents Skywalker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pleaser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skywalker manages to get himself to full guard.
Pleaser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard Pleaser has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skywalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pleaser stays in close to Skywalker's body and controls the position.
Pleaser's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Pleaser from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Richard Pleaser.
Pleaser lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pleaser keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pleaser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skywalker takes one to the side of the head.
Pleaser connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skywalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skywalker throws a shot from downtown. Pleaser moves away and avoids it.
Pleaser scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Pleaser does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skywalker.
Skywalker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pleaser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pleaser plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Skywalker.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skywalker!
Pleaser lands an overhand right.
Pleaser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skywalker throws the left hand but Pleaser avoids the punch easily.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pleaser.
Pleaser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Pleaser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pleaser lands in his opponent's guard.
Skywalker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pleaser has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pleaser is looking to take a break and control but Skywalker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleaser misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pleaser dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pleaser tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleaser lands a nice looking body kick.
Skywalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pleaser.
Skywalker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pleaser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skywalker moves away.
Skywalker blocks a jab.
Skywalker misses the jab.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pleaser manages to avoid it.
Pleaser slips under a jab.
Pleaser looks to land a body kick but Skywalker moved away.
Skywalker thumps Pleaser with a low kick.
Pleaser throws a looping overhand right but Skywalker ducks down to avoid it.
Pleaser misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Pleaser is just out of range.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pleaser moves away.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by Pleaser.
A combination from Pleaser does no damage.
Skywalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richard Pleaser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Pleaser.

Skywalker takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skywalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pleaser's brow.

Pleaser has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Skywalker is trying to keep an underhook but Pleaser manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pleaser wants to free his trapped foot but Skywalker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pleaser is thwarting Skywalker's attempts to control the position.

Pleaser is working for a kimura but Skywalker is defending it quite comfortably.
Pleaser takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleaser not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser wants to pass the guard but Skywalker is defending well.
Skywalker trying to control but Pleaser postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Richard Pleaser wasn't active enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Pleaser.
Pleaser throws the left hand but Skywalker avoids the punch easily.
Skywalker throws the kick towards the body but Pleaser avoids it.
Pleaser throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skywalker throws a solid leg kick but Pleaser takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skywalker.
Richard Pleaser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Pleaser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skywalker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skywalker walks into a left hand.
Pleaser ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Skywalker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pleaser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pleaser throws a head kick but Skywalker moves out of range.
Pleaser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pleaser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skywalker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pleaser scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luke Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pleaser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pleaser lands with a right hand.
Pleaser sizes up Skywalker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by Pleaser.
Pleaser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skywalker at a distance.
Pleaser lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skywalker throws the kick towards the body but Pleaser avoids it.
Pleaser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Pleaser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pleaser winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Pleaser!
Richard Pleaser is the new bantamweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Guy Cascarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bova
vs
Guy Cascarino

225 cm
27
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Cartel's cage gears

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Anthony Guy Cascarino!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bova fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cascarino checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Cascarino.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bova.
Bova closes the distance and clinches up with Cascarino, looking for a takedown. Bova pushes Cascarino against the cage but Cascarino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cascarino looks to land a combination but Bova avoids it well.
Cascarino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bova throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bova.
Bova checks a leg kick nicely.
Cascarino throws a body kick the misses
and Bova counters with a left and a right that stings Cascarino.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bova counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cascarino's guard now.
Cascarino looks gassed!

Cascarino working for a triangle but Bova defends it easily.
Bova passes Cascarino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cascarino is staying active underneath Bova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Cascarino looking for submissions off his back.
Bova uses his free foot to push down on Cascarino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cascarino.
Bova scoring with strikes but Cascarino is staying in there.
Cascarino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bova looking to finish Cascarino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cascarino!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino tries to reverse the position but Bova maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bova scoring with strikes but Cascarino is staying in there.

It looks like Anthony Guy Cascarino has been cut.
Bova trying to control but Cascarino is having none of it.

Bova stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Cascarino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That has opened up Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut even more.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Bova - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bova. Bova obviously looking to wear him down.
Bova swinging wildly here.
Bova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cascarino misses with a combination

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

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

Bova 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.
Bova forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bova uses his free foot to push down on Cascarino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cascarino.
Bova landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bova with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Bova connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cascarino is looking to escape.

Cascarino defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bova.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cascarino is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Bova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bova misses with a low kick.
Bova misses with a double jab.
Bova does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bova is defended easily by Cascarino.
Bova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cascarino.
Anthony Bova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cascarino slips a jab from Bova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cascarino tries to score with a low kick but Bova moves his leg out of the way.
Bova misses with a combination
and Cascarino counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bova blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cascarino misses with a combination
and Bova counters with a left and a right that stings Cascarino.
Cascarino misses with a jab to the body
and Bova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cascarino counters with a body kick.
Cascarino bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cascarino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bova throws a front kick aimed at Cascarino's knee but Cascarino avoids it well.
Bova dodges the punch combination from Cascarino.
Anthony Guy Cascarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bova takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bova fails with a takedown attempt.
Bova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cascarino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cascarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cascarino throws out a leg kick but Bova moves out of range and Cascarino only half commits.
Cascarino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bova tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cascarino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cascarino as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cascarino delivers a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cascarino as he avoids it easily.
Anthony Bova is winning the standup battle so far.
Cascarino thows a body kick. Bova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cascarino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bova's calf.
Cascarino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cascarino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cascarino.
Cascarino lands a jab to the nose.
Cascarino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bova.
Cascarino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cascarino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cascarino in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino looks to land a combination but Bova avoids it well.
Bova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bova fails to land the takedown.
Cascarino misses with a combination
and Bova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cascarino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Cascarino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cascarino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cascarino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Guy Cascarino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cascarino misses with an uppercut.
Bova shoots in for a takedown but Cascarino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Bova as he checks the leg kick.
Cascarino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cascarino looks for the body kick but Bova saw that one coming.
Bova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cascarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cascarino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bova has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bova and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cascarino delivers a nice body kick.
Bova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cascarino as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cascarino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cascarino.
Bova misses with a kick to the body
and Cascarino counters with an outside leg kick.
Cascarino bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cascarino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Bova. Those never looked like landing.
Bova will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bova. Those never looked like landing.
Cascarino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cascarino.
Nice body kick from Cascarino.
Bova dodges the punch combination from Cascarino.
Cascarino gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Bova counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cascarino keeps working.

Bova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Cascarino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Cascarino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cascarino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bova connects with a nice short shot to Cascarino's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova slips a nice elbow through Cascarino's hands, connecting with Cascarino's forehead.

Bova is trying to work for a kimura but Cascarino is defending well.
Cascarino wants to get back to full guard.
Bova 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.

Cascarino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cascarino is staying active underneath Bova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Cascarino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bova in particular looking to stall.
Bova works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cascarino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Bova looking to secure an arm triangle but Cascarino defends it well.

Bova looking to secure an arm triangle but Cascarino defends it well.
Cascarino is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Bova clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bova tries to clinch but Cascarino moves out of range.
Cascarino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cascarino misses with a double jab
and Bova counters with a two punch combo.
Bova shoots in for a takedown but Cascarino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cascarino misses with a two punch combination.
Cascarino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cascarino wants it to stay on the feet.
Bova fails to land with a series of punches.
Bova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

The cut above Anthony Guy Cascarino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Bova drives through with a takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Cascarino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bova preventing the sweep.
Bova pushes down on Cascarino's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Cascarino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bova pulls his head out easily.

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

Bova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cascarino defends it well.

Cascarino actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cascarino actively working from the bottom here.
Bova is trying to control the action in half guard but Cascarino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bova wants to free his trapped foot but Cascarino is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Cascarino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cascarino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Cascarino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bova pulls his head out easily.

Cascarino actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova is trying to control the action in half guard but Cascarino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Cascarino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cascarino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bova pulls his head out easily.
Bova is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cascarino!
Bova scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bova raining down hammerfists from mount.

Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cascarino is looking to get to half guard.
Bova dominating with strikes here.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Bova!
Anthony Bova is the new super heavyweight champion!