LFNC 59 - April Fools PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Dreamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Milito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Dreamer
vs
Milito

192 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
230 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Dreamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Diego Milito!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dreamer.
Milito jabs at Dreamer's body.
Dreamer wants to clinch up but Milito keeps it at a distance.
Milito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dreamer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milito.
Milito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Austin Dreamer has been cut.
Dreamer looks to land a combination but Milito avoids it well.
Dreamer tries to clinch up.
Milito scores with a hook.
Milito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dreamer wants to clinch up but Milito keeps it at a distance.
Dreamer tries to close the distance and clinch but Milito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milito lands a nice shot to the body.
Dreamer is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreamer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dreamer tries to clinch up but Milito circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Dreamer.
Milito throws a shot to the body.
Milito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Nice combo by Milito! Oh, that's hurt him - Dreamer falls to the canvas and Milito follows him into side control.

Dreamer is rocked!

Milito decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dreamer to his feet.
Oh Dreamer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milito misses with a few strikes there.
Milito looks to land a combination but Dreamer avoids it well.
Dreamer seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milito lands a jab to the head.

Austin Dreamer's cut is getting worse.
Milito misses with a head kick.
Milito drops Dreamer with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dreamer! Milito dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Diego Milito!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters has chosen Skillet Monster as his entrance music. Joe Waters is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bonney
vs
Waters

172 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Waters!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Bonney lands with a right hand.
Bonney needs to keep his hands up - Waters had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Max Bonney has been cut.
Bonney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waters throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
A big left from Bonney misses.
Waters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonney throws a jab when Waters was well out of range.
Bonney really is a fat lump.
Waters slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonney staying out of range there.
Bonney throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Waters's head.
Waters wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonney is breathing heavily.

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

Max Bonney's cut is getting worse.
Bonney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waters lands a nice shot to the body.
Waters ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Waters cracks Bonney with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Waters has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bonney to stand back up!

Bonney is rocked!

Max Bonney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters circling - Waters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Bonney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonney switches off momentarily and Waters cracks him with a monster right hand! Bonney topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Waters dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Waters!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Waters!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hank Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Bismol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismol is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here Comes The Pain. Hank Cole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cole
vs
Bismol

175 cm
21
157 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
150 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Crashforce Nutrition

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Bismol!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole defending well as Bismol loads up on a big left hand.
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bismol shoots in but Cole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cole slips a straight right by Bismol.
Cole leaves Bismol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Bismol slips the punch.
Cole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bismol moves away.
Hank Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole jabs Bismol right on the nose. Bismol blinks but takes it well.
Cole works the jab nicely.

Bismol is rocked!
Cole throws a monster overhand right that drops Bismol! Cole follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Cole!

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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Tower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Fort minor Ft. 50 Cent&Eminem - Remember the name Remix. Junior Lewis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lewis
vs
Tower

195 cm
24
212 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

192 cm
26
218 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Tower!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tower.

Lewis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower pulls Lewis in close to prevent any damage.
Tower wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
Tower controlling the position.
Lewis won't allow Tower to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tower swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Tower throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tower momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tower takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Tower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Tower tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tower misses the shot to the body.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tower defends it nicely.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tower as he jumps to the side.
Tower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two 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.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paul Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tower misses with a hook.
Tower throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tower misses with a body shot
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tower misses with the combination.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tower.
Tower looks gassed!

Lewis gets the takedown into side control.
Lewis trying to control the action but Tower is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower trying to remain calm as Lewis controls from the top position.
Lewis trying to control the action but Tower is working from the bottom.
Lewis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tower will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tower is not content to let Lewis control the position.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Junior Lewis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tower looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tower's hands.
Lewis feints and then cracks Tower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tower down.
Tower throws a combination that misses
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Tower misses with a combination
and Lewis counters with a thumping low kick.
Lewis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lewis, as that shot connected.
Tower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Tower as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Lewis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lewis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lewis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lewis slips under a jab from Tower.
A big left from Tower misses.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Tower missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tower misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tower misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower misses with a looping right.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tower avoids it really well and circles away.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Tower's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lewis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tower quickly recovers to half guard.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tower does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lewis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tower is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tower trying to hold on to Lewis's head to control him but Lewis postures up.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tower does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Junior Lewis.
Lewis slips a straight right by Tower.
Tower throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lewis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Tower misses with a double jab
and Lewis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tower's knee momentarily.
Tower is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Lewis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tower.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower misses with a body shot.
Tower misses with a body shot
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tower defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Tower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lewis counters with a good, hard body kick but Tower shrugs it off.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Tower swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.

Lewis shoots in and bounces Tower off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Tower is keeping the position.
Lewis is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower looking for a sweep. Not yet Tower, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lewis is really struggling to control Tower but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lewis won't allow Tower to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Lewis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lewis slips a straight right by Tower.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Tower sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Lewis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lewis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tower's knee momentarily.
Tower throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Tower.
Junior Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis connects with an inside leg kick.
Lewis moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from Tower.
Lewis tries to work over Tower's front leg with a kick but Tower checks it.
Tower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewis counters with a body kick.
Tower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lewis connects with a crisp jab.
Tower misses with a hook to the body
and Tower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Lewis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lewis looking to control but instead Tower has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lewis is trying to control. Tower wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junior Lewis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tower throws a big shot that misses.
Tower swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Tower misses with a body shot

and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lewis wants to stand but Tower has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tower is trying to get back to full guard.
Lewis is trying to control. Tower wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lewis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is keen to just control but Tower is a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Junior Lewis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tower scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Tower finds it's target.
Lewis takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tower circles away.
Tower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lewis counters with a thumping low kick.
Tower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Lewis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paul Tower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower has his hands on Lewis's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Junior Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis throws a front kick aimed at Tower's knee but Tower avoids it well.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Lewis!

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energy
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw has chosen Body Head Bangerz - Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boyle
vs
Shaw

179 cm
23
176 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

185 cm
23
182 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Resistance

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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Don Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Boyle.

Boyle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boyle is looking to advance position but Shaw won't allow it.
Boyle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Boyle goes for an armbar but Shaw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shaw.

Boyle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
Boyle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shaw tries to reverse the position but Boyle maintains control.
Boyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaw is working to get back to half guard.
Shaw is squirming around, avoiding Boyle's attempts to control the action.

Boyle is working for a guillotine from mount but Shaw frees his head quite easily.
Shaw is in a horrible position here. Boyle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to improve his position but Boyle isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyle is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shaw tries to hold on but Boyle postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boyle wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Boyle controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Boyle.

Boyle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shaw is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shaw and Boyle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boyle is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Boyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaw is just riding it out for now. Boyle eventually gives up the hold.

Boyle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Shaw is in trouble now - Boyle has advanced to mount!
Boyle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boyle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shaw?
Shaw wants to control but Boyle is having none of it.
Boyle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shaw because Boyle loaded up on that one.
Shaw tries to hold on but Boyle pushes him away.
Shaw is squirming around, avoiding Boyle's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Boyle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Boyle misses with a wild combination.
Boyle throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Boyle is out of range.
Boyle throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaw circles away.
Shaw swings for the body but Boyle moves out of range.
Shaw sizes up Boyle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Boyle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boyle showed some decent athleticism there.
Boyle is just content to waste time from the top position. Shaw takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Boyle postures up.
Boyle trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boyle throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely.
Boyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaw with a nice head shot there.

Boyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boyle controls Shaw momentarily but Shaw frees himself.

Boyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Boyle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is in close to Boyle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.

Boyle has an active guard here but Shaw has managed to pass into half guard.
Shaw prevents Boyle from improving his position.
Shaw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boyle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaw looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boyle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fred Boyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boyle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Boyle keeps moving.
Boyle pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
Boyle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw sitting in guard here, content to control.

Boyle is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Boyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fred Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw cracks Boyle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Boyle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shaw won't be happy with that.
Boyle wants to take a breather but Shaw manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Boyle.
Shaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shaw thows a huge punch but Boyle dodges it nicely.
Boyle wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle regains full guard. Nicely done.

Boyle pushes a forearm under Shaw's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shaw is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Boyle!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Hardy II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy II comes to the cage accompanied by Last Resort- Papa Roach. Carter has chosen Kasabian - Club Foot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hardy II
vs
Carter

180 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hardy II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
Carter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardy II's head.

It looks like James Hardy II has been cut.

Carter moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but Hardy II blocks with his arms.
Carter lands an elbow that stopped Hardy II in his tracks for a moment.

Carter drops Hardy II with a big knee straight up the middle! Hardy II is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Hardy II is rocked!
Hardy II is breathing heavily.
Carter lands a big right hook! Hardy II looks hurt but is still standing! Carter lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Hardy II falls down and Carter dives in with a huge hammer fist! Hardy II's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Carter runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Carter!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bugger Off. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cole
vs
Andersson

180 cm
20
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andersson.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cole swivels and escapes.
Cole punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Andersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andersson scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Lars Andersson has been cut.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cole sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danny Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Andersson.
Cole works Andersson's body with a nice hook.
Cole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole scores with the left hand. Andersson knows he should have avoided that one.
Andersson looks gassed!

Cole drops Andersson with a beautiful combination! Andersson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cole is looking for the KO!

Andersson is rocked!
Cole fakes the body blow, causing Andersson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Andersson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Cole!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Compton's choice of entrance music: Granville Bowlin - Wild Bill Jones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stevens
vs
Compton

176 cm
20
169 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
167 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Compton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Compton thuds a left hand into Stevens's body.
Stevens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Compton moves into the clinch.
Compton trying to stall but Stevens improves his position.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Compton manages to get underhooks.
Compton lands a damaging elbow.
Compton lands an elbow inside that Stevens shrugs off.
Compton prevents a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens tries to work over Compton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Compton.
Stevens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Compton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Compton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Compton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stevens misses with a knee to the head.
Compton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Compton avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Compton.
Compton lands an elbow inside.
Compton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Compton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Compton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Compton lands an elbow inside.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but Compton blocks it.
Stevens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Compton avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Nice elbow from Compton.
Compton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Compton manages to get underhooks.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stevens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Compton lands a damaging elbow.
Stevens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Compton has him pressed against the cage.
Compton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stevens misses with a knee strike.
Compton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stevens takes an elbow to the temple.
Compton lands a knee to the body.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Compton presses Stevens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Compton manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Compton lands a good knee to the midsection. Stevens won't want to take too many of those.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Compton lands a right hand.
Compton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Compton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Compton scores with a shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stevens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Compton lands a nice elbow.
Stevens fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevens's defenses.
Compton scores a nice knee to the body.
Compton cracks Stevens with a nice body shot.
Compton is stalling here.
Stevens takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Compton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Compton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stevens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Compton lands a right hand.
Compton lands an uppercut.
Compton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Compton lands a good knee to the midsection. Stevens won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Compton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Compton lands a damaging elbow.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Compton.
A hook to the body from Compton.
Compton trying to control the position but instead, Stevens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Compton into the cage.
Compton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stevens takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton is looking to control Stevens's arms but Stevens gets an underhook and turns him. Now Compton has his back to the cage.
Compton lands an elbow that stopped Stevens in his tracks for a moment.
Compton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Compton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Compton.
Compton lands an elbow inside.
Compton lands with a left to the head.
Stevens is trying to drag Compton to the mat but Compton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stevens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Compton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Compton lands an elbow just above Stevens 's eye.
Stevens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Compton.
Compton lands a damaging elbow.
Compton crunches a lovely knee into Stevens's ribcage.
Compton lands an uppercut.
A short right from Compton.
Compton lands an elbow that stopped Stevens in his tracks for a moment.
Stevens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stevens scores with a knee to the head.
Compton lands an elbow that stopped Stevens in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Compton avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Compton.
Compton lands an elbow inside.
Compton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Compton is leaning against Stevens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stevens working Compton over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Compton.
Compton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Compton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Compton is defending well for now.
Stevens is trying to drag Compton to the mat but Compton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Compton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Compton.
Compton is looking to control Stevens's arms but Stevens gets an underhook and turns him. Now Compton has his back to the cage.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Compton avoids it.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stevens just misses with a elbow thrown towards Compton's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Compton lands a good knee to the midsection. Stevens won't want to take too many of those.
Compton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevens's defenses.
Compton with a knee to the head.
Compton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevens avoids it.
Compton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Compton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Compton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Compton thuds a left hand into Stevens's body.

Compton gets tackled into the cage by Stevens. Stevens maintains the clinch.
Compton dodges an elbow strike from Stevens.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Compton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Compton lands with a nice body punch.
Stevens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Compton takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens wants a takedown.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Compton.
Stevens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Compton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Compton tests Stevens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Compton scores with a push kick.
A nice combination there by Compton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Compton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stevens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Compton clobbers Stevens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton connects with a nice looking jab.
Compton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bill Compton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Compton.
Compton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Compton throws a series of strikes that have Stevens backpedaling.
Compton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Compton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Compton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Compton manages to avoid it.
Compton digs a good body shot into Stevens's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Compton as he connects with a hook.
Stevens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Compton scores with a three punch combo!
A leg kick checked by Compton.
Stevens throws a leg kick

and Compton moves into the clinch.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Compton is defending well for now.
Compton stalling.
Bill Compton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Compton lands a damaging elbow.
Compton trying to land knees to the body.
Compton lands a knee to the head.

Stevens is rocked!
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Compton's elbow.
Stevens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Compton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Compton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Compton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Compton lands an elbow just above Stevens 's eye.
Compton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Stevens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Compton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but Compton blocks it.
Compton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Compton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Compton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevens's defenses.
Compton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Compton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Compton lands a damaging elbow.
Compton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Compton lands an elbow that stopped Stevens in his tracks for a moment.
Compton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stevens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Compton lands an elbow just above Stevens 's eye.
Compton trying to stall but Stevens improves his position.
Compton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stevens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Compton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Compton is looking to control Stevens's arms but Stevens gets an underhook and turns him. Now Compton has his back to the cage.
Compton lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control the position but instead, Compton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stevens into the cage.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Compton prevents Stevens from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Compton.
Compton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens tries to stall but Compton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Compton lands a body shot.
Compton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stevens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Compton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Compton blocks an elbow strike from Stevens.
Compton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Compton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stevens is keeping busy.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Compton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Compton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Compton managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevens takes an elbow to the temple.
Stevens is working for takedown but Compton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Compton lands an elbow inside.
Compton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Compton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Compton lands an elbow inside.
Compton stalling in the clinch but Stevens improves position.
Compton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens takes an elbow to the temple.
Compton lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Compton.
A short right from Compton on the inside.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Compton.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Compton.
Compton cracks Stevens with a nice body shot.
Compton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Compton looking to slow down the pace here.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Compton is defending well for now.
Compton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Compton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevens blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Compton avoids it.
Compton avoiding damage.
Compton trying to control the position but instead, Stevens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Compton into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Compton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stevens throws a head kick but Compton moves out of range.
Compton lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevens moves forwards but Compton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Compton stuns Stevens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Compton cracks Stevens with an open hand slap.
Stevens throws a sloppy body shot

and Compton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Compton.
Stevens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Compton is defending well for now.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Compton.
Compton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Compton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Compton avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Compton lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Compton lands an elbow inside.
Stevens goes for a takedown attempt but Compton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Compton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Compton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Compton stalling.
Stevens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stevens takes an elbow to the temple.
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Compton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Compton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stevens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Compton obliges.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Compton.
Compton working Stevens over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Compton.
Compton scores with a shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Compton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Compton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stevens blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Compton.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Compton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevens tightens his grip and picks Compton up, before dumping him to the ground. Compton manages to land in guard.
Stevens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Compton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Compton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dean Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Compton wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevens throws a strike but Compton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bill Compton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stevens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Compton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Compton from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Compton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Compton lands a slapping body shot.
Stevens swings away with a body shot that misses

and Compton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Compton.
Stevens throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Compton.
Compton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Compton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Compton!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic comes to the cage accompanied by Russian National Anthem. Kennedy has chosen Street Spirit (Fade Out) by RadioHead as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Demikovic
vs
Kennedy

191 cm
23
250 lbs
9 - 5 - 2

200 cm
28
270 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Demikovic is out of range and Kennedy settles back down.
Demikovic dives in and grabs Kennedy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes down on Demikovic's head and hops out.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Demikovic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demikovic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Demikovic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kennedy regains half guard, as Demikovic was trying to land strikes.
Demikovic tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Demikovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Demikovic trying to control the action but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Kennedy is concentrating on defense, preventing Demikovic from advancing position.
Demikovic stalling.
Kennedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Demikovic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demikovic wants to stand up but Kennedy is controlling the position.
Demikovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Kennedy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Nicolai Demikovic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Demikovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kennedy is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kennedy wants to improve his position but Demikovic is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Demikovic in particular looking to stall.
Demikovic trying to control from Kennedy's half guard. Kennedy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.
Demikovic won't allow Kennedy to sweep him here.

We're going to have a standup here because Nicolai Demikovic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Demikovic drives through and clinches with Kennedy against the cage.
Demikovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Kennedy pushes Demikovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demikovic blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy gets underhooks to prevent Demikovic's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeff Kennedy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Demikovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy connects with a body shot.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Demikovic saw that one coming.
Kennedy lands a jab to Demikovic's midsection.

Kennedy throws a left that rocks Demikovic and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kennedy dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Demikovic regain composure!

Demikovic is rocked!

It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Oh Demikovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Demikovic to see if he's OK.
Demikovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kennedy lands a strong strike to the head of Demikovic. That's dazed him! Kennedy looking to finish here. Demikovic is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kennedy lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Kennedy!

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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclean has chosen Oasis - F**king in the bushes as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Robinson
vs
Mclean

202 cm
22
278 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

195 cm
22
264 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Vodka Rags

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Mclean!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclean misses with a straight left.
Mclean lands a head shot.

Mclean clinches up against the cage.
Mclean lands an elbow that stopped Robinson in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Arnold Robinson has been cut.
Mclean lands an elbow inside that Robinson shrugs off.
Mclean lands an elbow inside.

Arnold Robinson's cut is getting worse.
Robinson avoiding damage as Mclean throws knees to the body.
Mclean lands an elbow that stopped Robinson in his tracks for a moment.

Arnold Robinson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mclean missing with knees to the body.
Mclean throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Mclean lands a damaging elbow.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mclean gets through Robinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Jeez, Arnold Robinson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mclean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mclean is working Robinson over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mclean.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lenny Mclean! Lenny Mclean retains his heavyweight title!