Cage Legends 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Gardner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lundin
vs
Gardner

175 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

160 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Lundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardner as he jumps to the side.
Gardner with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lundin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gardner's guard.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardner controls Lundin momentarily but Lundin frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundin trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.

Lundin stands up from Gardner's guard - Lundin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lundin shoots in and drives through. Gardner sprawls well.
Gardner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lundin counters with a straight right hand.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner is trying to stand up here but Lundin is controlling him well.
Lundin wants to stand up but Gardner is controlling the position.
Lundin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lundin is breathing heavily.
Lundin is taking a breather. Gardner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gardner trying to hold on to Lundin's head to control him but Lundin postures up.
Gardner is looking for a sweep. Lundin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lundin wants to take a breather but Gardner is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gardner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Lundin moves into the clinch.
Lundin avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Lundin as the two fighters clinch.

Gardner manages to pull guard.
Lundin content to stall in guard here.
Lundin thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardner is on top in guard.

Lundin manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gardner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lundin tries to clinch but Gardner is having none of it.

Lundin has Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lundin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gardner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lundin smiles and moves away.
Anders Lundin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Gardner.
Gardner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

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.
Lundin throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease.

Lundin closes the distance and clinches.

Lundin manages to break the clinch.

Lundin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lundin wants to take a breather but Gardner is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gardner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gardner is refusing to be controlled, as Lundin sits in half guard.
Gardner tries to roll over but Lundin keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lundin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gardner manages to avoid it.
Gardner fails with the takedown

and Lundin counters by clinching up.

Lundin manages to break the clinch.
Lundin shoots for a takedown but Gardner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gardner shoots and misses
and Lundin counters with a two punch combo.
Gardner stuffs the takedown.

Gardner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lundin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gardner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gardner has eaten all the pies!
You can see the frustration on Lundin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gardner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gardner is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gardner's best efforts.
Lundin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lundin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lundin lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Lundin moves into full guard.
Lundin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lundin prevents Gardner from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner wants to hold on but Lundin pushes him away.
Gardner is trying to escape the mount.
Lundin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gardner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anders Lundin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gardner wants to hold on but Lundin pushes him away.

Gardner bucks up and throws Lundin to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin wants to clinch

and Gardner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lundin won't be happy with that.
Lundin is not content to let Gardner control the position.

Gardner stands up.

Gardner tries to keep at a distance but Lundin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lundin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gardner gets underhooks to prevent Lundin's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Lundin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardner blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lundin on the inside.
Lundin is pressed up against the cage. Gardner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lundin down to the mat. Lundin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Lundin moves into the clinch.
Gardner is trying to break the clinch but Lundin has him pressed against the cage.
Lundin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lundin.

Lundin decides to pull guard.
Lundin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Lundin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Anders Lundin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Gardner misses

and Lundin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gardner!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gardner wants to control but Lundin is having none of it.
Lundin controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Lundin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lundin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lundin decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Gardner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gardner wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gardner's guard.
Lundin trying to control the pace.
Lundin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gardner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lundin won't allow Gardner to get back to his feet.
Lundin wants to stand but Gardner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Lundin won't allow Gardner to get back to his feet.

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.
Gardner working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gardner wants to clinch
and Lundin counters with a two punch combo.

Gardner closes the distance and clinches.
Gardner throws a head punch that misses.
Lundin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gardner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gardner looking for a takedown.

Lundin manages to break the clinch.

Lundin feints and as Gardner raises his hands in defense, Lundin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
Lundin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lundin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardner wants to hit a switch here but Lundin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gardner there!

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.
Lundin raining down shots from the mount!
Lundin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lundin trying to control but Gardner is having none of it.
Lundin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gardner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Lundin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lundin 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Lundin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the cage accompanied by Get shaky. Tyson has chosen When love takes over as his entrance music. Scott Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with TJ Cage's chin.

Cage
vs
Tyson

179 cm
20
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, TJ Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cage with that takedown attempt.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Tyson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tyson is pressing down on Cage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cage is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyson is keen to just control but Cage is a slippery customer.
Tyson wants to free his trapped foot but Cage is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cage with a poor takedown

and Tyson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tyson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyson on the ground.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cage is fighting to break Tyson's control of his arms but Tyson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cage tries to stand but Tyson is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyson controls Cage momentarily but Cage frees himself.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Cage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cage throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Cage clinches with his opponent.
Cage looking for a takedown.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
Tyson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cage successfully pulls guard.

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.
Tyson is working Cage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyson trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him.
Tyson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyson trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.

Tyson 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.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson is standing up over Cage. Cage looks to escape but Tyson dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Tyson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Cage circles away and keeps his distance.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a leg kick.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt

and Tyson counters with a takedown into side control.

Tyson stands up.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt

and Tyson counters with a shoot takedown. Cage fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Cage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyson!
Tyson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tyson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cage wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely.
Cage blocks Tyson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cage breaks from Tyson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cage looking to control but Tyson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Cage jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tyson manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage with the ground and pound but Tyson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tyson taking some punishment here, with Cage in his half guard.
Cage working Tyson over with strikes.
Tyson is staying active underneath Cage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyson is trying to stand back up but Cage is controlling him
Cage controlling the action here.
Tyson wants to control but Cage is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Tyson is trying to control but can't.
Cage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson is pressing down on Cage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Tyson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cage doesn't defend quickly enough and Tyson has managed to lock this one up! Can Cage escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tyson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Tyson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Wreck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fionn Finnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marc Wreck has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wreck
vs
Finnegan

180 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
264 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Wreck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fionn Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wreck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finnegan to the mat! Finnegan manages to get full guard.
Finnegan tries to strike from the bottom.

Wreck decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Finnegan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Finnegan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Wreck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Finnegan stops Wreck from standing up.
Wreck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wreck manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Finnegan can't escape the position.
Finnegan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wreck. What's that going to do exactly?
Finnegan is working to get back to half guard.
Finnegan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wreck controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wreck connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Finnegan is looking to get to half guard.
Wreck controlling from mount.
Wreck could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finnegan working to try and regain half guard.
Wreck cracks Finnegan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wreck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Finnegan is looking to improve his position but Wreck isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Finnegan is trying to reverse the position but instead Wreck has taken his back - oops!
What can Finnegan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wreck throwing damaging strikes from the back! Finnegan could be in trouble here!
Wreck trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wreck is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Finnegan. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Finnegan is trying to break free.
Wreck is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Finnegan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wreck.
Wreck is breathing heavily.
Wreck is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan turns into Wreck and is now in his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finnegan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finnegan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finnegan wants to pass the guard but Wreck is keeping the position.
Finnegan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wreck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wreck pulls Finnegan in close to prevent any damage.
Finnegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finnegan distracts Wreck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Finnegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finnegan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wreck's guard.
Finnegan not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wreck's head.
Wreck trying to hold on to Finnegan's head to control him but Finnegan postures up.
Finnegan looks to land a strike but Wreck avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wreck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finnegan.
Wreck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finnegan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Finnegan lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Wreck is rocked!
Finnegan loads up on a big left hand. Wreck felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Finnegan looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wreck can't hide his disappointment, as Finnegan celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fionn Finnegan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cadoc Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmedi AlShika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadoc Calzaghe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Calzaghe
vs
AlShika

182 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cadoc Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmedi AlShika!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Calzaghe misses.

AlShika gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
AlShika is trying to maintain a safe position but Calzaghe gets an underhook and turns AlShika into the cage.
Calzaghe is trying to break free.
AlShika looking to slow down the pace here.
Calzaghe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
AlShika looking to slow down the pace here.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but AlShika has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Calzaghe blocks an elbow strike from AlShika.

Calzaghe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
AlShika walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calzaghe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
AlShika throws a chopping leg kick but Calzaghe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calzaghe misses with a wild combination.
Calzaghe misses with a few strikes there.
AlShika scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
AlShika misses with a low kick.
Calzaghe connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AlShika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calzaghe lands a slapping body shot.
AlShika shoots in but Calzaghe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calzaghe stuffs the takedown.
AlShika walks into a straight right hand from Calzaghe.
AlShika cracks the inside of Calzaghe's front leg.
AlShika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calzaghe.
AlShika misses with a low kick.
Calzaghe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as AlShika backs up against the cage.
AlShika drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
AlShika tries to clinch up.

AlShika drives through and clinches with Calzaghe against the cage.
Calzaghe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
AlShika connects with a knee to the head.
AlShika tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
AlShika looks gassed!
AlShika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calzaghe wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe avoiding damage as AlShika throws knees to the body.
AlShika tries to land knees in the clinch but Calzaghe avoids the damage to the body.

Calzaghe breaks from the clinch.
Calzaghe works over AlShika's head and body with a nice combination.
Cadoc Calzaghe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calzaghe misses with a series of wild punches.
Calzaghe throws a one two combo.
Calzaghe misses with a series of wild punches.
Calzaghe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
AlShika tries to clinch but Calzaghe is having none of it.
Calzaghe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Calzaghe.
AlShika throws a low kick but Calzaghe avoids it.
AlShika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calzaghe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by AlShika.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe ducks under a wild hook from AlShika.
Calzaghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but AlShika moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calzaghe throws a combination that misses
and AlShika counters with a two punch combo.
AlShika lands the left hand.
AlShika throws a shot from downtown. Calzaghe moves away and avoids it.
Calzaghe throws a right and a left that AlShika avoids nicely.
AlShika misses with a head kick.
Calzaghe's corner calls for a 1-2. Calzaghe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
AlShika cracks Calzaghe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calzaghe throws a right hand that AlShika ducks under and follows up with a left that AlShika also avoids with ease.
Calzaghe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from AlShika.
AlShika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calzaghe avoids the head kick by AlShika.
Calzaghe scores with a jab.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab
and AlShika counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by AlShika.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from AlShika, right into the meat.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calzaghe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calzaghe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by AlShika.
Calzaghe throws a series of punches but AlShika moves out of range.
AlShika buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from AlShika, right into the meat.
AlShika wants to slow Calzaghe down by chopping away at his legs.
AlShika will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cadoc Calzaghe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmedi AlShika.
AlShika scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
AlShika lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the leg kick from AlShika.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cadoc Calzaghe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

AlShika tries to clinch but Calzaghe is having none of it.
Calzaghe throws a one two combo.
Calzaghe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and AlShika counters by clinching up.
AlShika using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calzaghe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Calzaghe manages to break the clinch.
AlShika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from AlShika misses.
AlShika ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
AlShika throws a leg kick but Calzaghe checks it.
Calzaghe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calzaghe throws a left and a right that both miss
and AlShika counters with a good low kick that Calzaghe was not able to check.
A combination from Calzaghe does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Calzaghe.
AlShika lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calzaghe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from AlShika.
AlShika scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
AlShika fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Calzaghe checks it well.
Calzaghe throws out a loose jab but AlShika uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Calzaghe misses.
Calzaghe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
AlShika throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe looks to land a combination but AlShika avoids it well.
Calzaghe throws out a loose jab but AlShika uses good head movement to avoid it.
AlShika throws a front kick that sends Calzaghe stumbling back into the cage.
AlShika tries to clinch but Calzaghe moves out of range.
AlShika will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
AlShika moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
AlShika throws a nice outside leg kick.
AlShika scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
AlShika misses with a low kick.
A big left from Calzaghe misses.
AlShika scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AlShika finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
AlShika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - AlShika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
AlShika misses with a low kick.
AlShika dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Calzaghe. That did some damage!
AlShika scoring well with a low kick there.
Calzaghe blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for AlShika.
A good leg kick by AlShika.
AlShika feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calzaghe's calf.
AlShika tries to bum rush Calzaghe with a series of wild strikes but Calzaghe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
AlShika throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from AlShika.

AlShika scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

AlShika postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Calzaghe to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from AlShika.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe looks to score with a jab to the body but AlShika is just out of range.
Calzaghe misses with a combination
and AlShika counters with an outside leg kick.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab
and AlShika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzaghe misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahmedi AlShika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calzaghe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between AlShika's hands.
AlShika wants to clinch up but Calzaghe keeps it at a distance.
Calzaghe looks to land a right hand but AlShika moved out of range.
Calzaghe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calzaghe slips a straight right by AlShika.
AlShika will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Calzaghe coming out on top.
Calzaghe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
AlShika slips a jab and a cross from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe slow jab from AlShika misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - AlShika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahmedi AlShika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzaghe misses with the combination.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AlShika.
Calzaghe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calzaghe looks to land a combination. AlShika sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
AlShika throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calzaghe misses with a series of wild punches.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AlShika.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AlShika.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calzaghe throws a right hand that AlShika ducks under and follows up with a left that AlShika also avoids with ease.
AlShika tries a head kick but it misses.
Calzaghe misses with a two punch combination.
AlShika fails with a takedown attempt.
Calzaghe fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmedi AlShika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

AlShika looks to throw the jab but Calzaghe is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe misses the jab.
Calzaghe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
AlShika chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Calzaghe throws a series of punches but AlShika moves out of range.
Calzaghe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. AlShika sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Calzaghe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calzaghe misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Calzaghe finds it's target.
AlShika closes the distance and clinches up with Calzaghe, looking for a takedown. AlShika pushes Calzaghe against the cage but Calzaghe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to de liver by AlShika. Beautiful body shot.
AlShika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calzaghe waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract AlShika.
AlShika tries to clinch but Calzaghe moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from AlShika.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the side of AlShika's head but AlShika sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
AlShika throws and low kick but Calzaghe moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but AlShika moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by AlShika.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from AlShika.
Calzaghe misses with a series of wild punches.
Calzaghe fails to land with a series of punches.
Calzaghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but AlShika moves away.
Calzaghe lands a with a good body shot.
Calzaghe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Calzaghe misses with a hook.
Good work by Calzaghe as he checks the leg kick.
AlShika slips a jab and a cross from Calzaghe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from AlShika, right into the meat.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the leg kick from AlShika.
AlShika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
AlShika attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe misses with a looping right.
AlShika tries a head kick but it misses.
Calzaghe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by AlShika. AlShika obviously looking to wear him down.
Calzaghe fails to land with a series of punches.
AlShika misses with a leg kick.
AlShika looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Calzaghe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
AlShika connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
AlShika takes one to the chin there.
Calzaghe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
AlShika moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Calzaghe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from AlShika misses.
Calzaghe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calzaghe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
AlShika connects with a solid leg kick.
Calzaghe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and AlShika counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calzaghe throws a body punch but AlShika moves out of range.
Calzaghe misses with a combination
and AlShika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calzaghe misses with a few strikes there.
AlShika connects with a nice looking jab.
Calzaghe misses with an uppercut.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab
letting AlShika counter with a right hand.
Calzaghe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calzaghe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AlShika manages to avoid it.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the leg kick from AlShika.
AlShika throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - AlShika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
AlShika throws the kick towards the body but Calzaghe avoids it.
Calzaghe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

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.
AlShika connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calzaghe's hands.
AlShika will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Calzaghe misses with a straight right.
AlShika pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calzaghe is out of range and AlShika settles back down.
Calzaghe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calzaghe throws a combination that misses
and AlShika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calzaghe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. AlShika looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Calzaghe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Calzaghe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Calzaghe throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Calzaghe misses.
AlShika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calzaghe moves forwards but AlShika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Calzaghe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
AlShika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calzaghe throws a right and a left that AlShika avoids nicely.
Calzaghe checks a leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmedi AlShika!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariusz Pudzianowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pudzianowski
vs
Emelianenko

185 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Theodore Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pudzianowski looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Pudzianowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Pudzianowski clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Emelianenko has Pudzianowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pudzianowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Pudzianowski manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Pudzianowski tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pudzianowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Emelianenko.
Pudzianowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Pudzianowski lands with a cross.
Pudzianowski waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Emelianenko. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Emelianenko to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Emelianenko is rocked!
Pudzianowski postures up.
Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Can Pudzianowski finish him?
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to stand but Emelianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pudzianowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Emelianenko trying to control the position.
Pudzianowski stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Pudzianowski wants to stand and escape but instead Emelianenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pudzianowski waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pudzianowski's waist but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Pudzianowski throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Emelianenko has eaten all the pies!
Pudzianowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pudzianowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pudzianowski misses with a hook.

Emelianenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emelianenko is working away from the top position though.
Emelianenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
I looks like Emelianenko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pudzianowski is looking to escape.

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.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pudzianowski to the mat! Pudzianowski manages to get full guard.
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emelianenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Emelianenko is pushing down on Pudzianowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pudzianowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Theodore Emelianenko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pudzianowski is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Pudzianowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Pudzianowski which made him look bad.
Pudzianowski throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Pudzianowski throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls well.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Pudzianowski sprawls well.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski circles away.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pudzianowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Pudzianowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pudzianowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pudzianowski as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pudzianowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pudzianowski throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pudzianowski but Pudzianowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Pudzianowski breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.

Pudzianowski instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pudzianowski manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Pudzianowski does no damage.
Pudzianowski misses with a looping right.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pudzianowski as he avoids it easily.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pudzianowski misses with the combination.
Pudzianowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls well. He's pushed Emelianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pudzianowski tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Pudzianowski throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Emelianenko.

Pudzianowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Pudzianowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianenko drops back down to his feet.
Emelianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko has Pudzianowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pudzianowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Pudzianowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko has Pudzianowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pudzianowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

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

Pudzianowski darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.

Pudzianowski breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pudzianowski's waist but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Pudzianowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Pudzianowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls well.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pudzianowski gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pudzianowski wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Pudzianowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pudzianowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pudzianowski is looking to stand up but Emelianenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Emelianenko is stalling in the full guard.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Pudzianowski is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Pudzianowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.

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

Emelianenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Emelianenko takes a little break here. Pudzianowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pudzianowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Bobbet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bobbet
vs
Smith

188 cm
18
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Bobbet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobbet scoring well with a low kick there.
Bobbet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bobbet throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.

Bobbet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bobbet lands a couple of elbows.
Bobbet with a nice head shot there.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bobbet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith looks gassed!
Bobbet passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bobbet wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.
Bobbet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobbet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Smith feints and as Bobbet raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bobbet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobbet wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bobbet's guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.

Bobbet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bobbet throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Smith won't allow Bobbet to get back to his feet.
Bobbet keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobbet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobbet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bobbet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobbet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bobbet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Bobbet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bobbet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Bobbet advances position into side control!
Bobbet moves into full mount!
Bobbet is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobbet landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bobbet trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Bobbet looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bobbet lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Bobbet lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Smith is rocked!
Bobbet is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Bobbet finish him?
Bobbet lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bobbet with the ground and pound from mount.
Bobbet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith tries to hold on but Bobbet pushes him away.
Bobbet with good strikes from the mount here!
Bobbet with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobbet with a couple of short strikes.
Bobbet drops a big elbow. That's hurt Smith! More shots from Bobbet and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Bobbet!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Holk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by a great song. The key to victory for Nathan James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

James
vs
Holk

200 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

194 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Attliction

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Holk!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Holk.
An elbow from Holk crashes against the mat.
Holk is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Holk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.

Holk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Holk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, James rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holk's guard! Nice work there by James!

Holk keeping busy on the bottom but James has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holk trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Holk looks gassed!

Holk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holk is looking to improve his position.
Holk has a hand on James's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. James takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Holk is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Holk tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holk is trying to move to mount but James reverses beautifully and ends up in Holk's guard.
Holk working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead James passes into half guard.

Holk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Holk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holk off to one side.

Holk shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holk slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to get back to full guard.

Holk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Holk wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holk wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Holk is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Holk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Holk tries a head kick but it misses.

James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Holk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Holk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holk is controlling James's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James gets to his feet. Holk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holk, pushing him back against the cage.
Holk tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.

Holk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. James is trying to keep an underhook but Holk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
James is staying active underneath Holk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holk trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Holk sits in half guard.
Holk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holk slows the pace down in half guard.
Holk works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holk stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holk is trying to get back to full guard.

Holk actively working from the bottom here.
Holk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holk working for the choke.
James tries to escape but Holk has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Holk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Holk is looking for a choke. James gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. James manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.

Holk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

James drops back looking for a leg! Holk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holk manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Holk's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Holk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Holk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Holk is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Holk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Holk!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between B J Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk comes to the cage accompanied by E Ala E. Tony Smiff will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

J Sherk
vs
Smiff

175 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, B J Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sherk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sherk stops Smiff from getting back to his feet.
Sherk is pressing down on Smiff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiff is holding on for now.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smiff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Sherk is tying to control. Smiff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sherk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sherk content to control rather than advance.

Sherk seems to be working for a kimura but Smiff defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sherk is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Smiff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smiff is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sherk passes to full mount!

Sherk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smiff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smiff!
Sherk is breathing heavily.
Smiff postures up.

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

Sherk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Smiff breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sherk with that takedown attempt.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smiff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sherk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smiff's waist but Smiff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherk off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for B J Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sherk's calf.
Sherk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smiff backs up against the cage.

Smiff tries to keep at a distance but Sherk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sherk fails to pull guard.
Smiff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sherk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smiff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sherk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smiff wants to break free but Sherk has control.

Smiff jumps guard and drags Sherk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sherk wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sherk gets to his feet. Smiff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Sherk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smiff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sherk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smiff smiles and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Sherk jumps into guard, dragging Smiff to the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Sherk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smiff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sherk wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Smiff gets to his feet. Sherk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Smiff tries to keep at a distance but Sherk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sherk tries to pull guard but Smiff holds him up against the cage and eventually Sherk drops back down to his feet.

Sherk successfully pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherk has a closed guard, preventing Smiff from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Smiff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smiff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smiff showed some decent athleticism there.

Smiff postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sherk to stand up.
Smiff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smiff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sherk.
Sherk closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Smiff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smiff prevents the takedown attempt.

Sherk successfully pulls guard.
Sherk is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sherk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sherk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smiff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sherk's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff passes Sherk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sherk is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sherk pushes Smiff off looking to stand but Smiff dives back in and keeps control.

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.
Smiff wants to take a breather but Sherk is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sherk misses with a looping right.
Sherk scores with a nice right hand.
Sherk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smiff doesn't seem bothered though.
Sherk fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Smiff.
Sherk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smiff.
Sherk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smiff is fending him off so far but Sherk persists. Nope, Smiff circles away and we're back to standing.

Sherk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sherk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smiff manages to get himself to full guard.
Sherk forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smiff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sherk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Sherk has control of Smiff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smiff regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Sherk working for a submission but Smiff is keeping him at bay.
Sherk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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.
Sherk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sherk fails to move to back control.

Sherk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smiff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smiff!

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

Sherk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sherk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Smiff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sherk dodges the punch combination from Smiff.
Smiff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sherk tries to close the distance and clinch but Smiff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sherk throws the left hand but Smiff avoids the punch easily.
Smiff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sherk just misses with a punch to the body.
Smiff wants to clinch but Sherk slips to the side

and Sherk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smiff!

Smiff defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sherk.
Sherk avoids the attempt from Smiff to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sherk looking for a guillotine from mount but Smiff is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smiff tries to hold on but Sherk pushes him away.
Smiff is trying to stand.
Sherk avoids the attempt from Smiff to control.

Sherk has hold of Smiff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smiff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sherk looking to control but Smiff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.

Sherk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sherk wants to control the pace but Smiff is squirming around nicely.
Sherk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smiff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Sherk looking to secure an arm triangle but Smiff defends it well.

Sherk is working for a guillotine from mount but Smiff frees his head quite easily.
Smiff is desperately trying to improve his position but Sherk has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sherk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sherk pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Smiff is looking to get to half guard.

Sherk working for a guillotine from mount but Smiff is in no mood to give up.
Sherk trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff tries to hold on but Sherk pushes him away.
B J Sherk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Sherk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smiff is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smiff and Sherk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smiff is pushing Sherk's head away, looking to escape. Sherk manages to hold on to the position though.
Sherk trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Sherk tries to score with some ground and pound. Smiff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sherk misses with the ground and pound.
Smiff manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sherk's best efforts.
Sherk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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 B J Sherk.
I think Smiff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Smiff!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Hagland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hagland
vs
Jensen

185 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Hagland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Patrick Jensen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hagland.
Marc Hagland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jensen moves out of range as Hagland strikes.
Hagland stuffs the takedown attempt from Jensen. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hagland tries to clinch but Jensen is having none of it.
Hagland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hagland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hagland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hagland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hagland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hagland is really struggling to control Jensen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hagland preventing the sweep.
Hagland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen lands a good elbow from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hagland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jensen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jensen wants to take a breather but Hagland is having none of it.

Hagland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hagland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hagland wants to get back to full guard but Jensen has mounted him!
Hagland is breathing heavily.

Jensen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hagland is desperately trying to improve his position but Jensen has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagland wants to hold on but Jensen pushes him away.

Jensen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hagland has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hagland is trying to escape the mount.
Jensen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jensen working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Jensen quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Jensen but it's paid off an Hagland is forced to tap! Nice work by Jensen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Jensen!