XFC 5 A quick one PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azderiel Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bane
vs
Leonard

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Farr's Better Treats

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Azderiel Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxwell Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bane is looking to clinch.

Leonard closes the distance and clinches.
Leonard looking to slow down the pace here.
Bane stalling in the clinch.

Bane manages to break the clinch.
Bane doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonard circles away.
Leonard thows a body shot but no joy.
Leonard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bane.
Bane wants to clinch

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

Bane scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Leonard throws a jab but it's blocked by Bane.
Leonard fails to land the takedown.
Bane doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonard circles away.
Bane doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonard circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Bane.
Bane is looking to clinch.
Bane pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bane has managed to clinch.
Leonard missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leonard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bane's brow.
Bane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Bane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bane scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bane closes the distance and clinches.
Leonard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bane is working for takedown but Leonard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leonard is trying to break the clinch but Bane has him pressed against the cage.
Bane missing with knees to the body.
Bane misses with a knee strike.
Bane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leonard tries to stall but Bane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bane tries to land a knee to the head but Leonard blocks with his arms.
Bane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leonard fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bane at a distance.
Bane throws a nice head kick!
Leonard keeps the fight on the outside.

Bane rushes Leonard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bane trying to land knees to the body.

Leonard has Bane pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Leonard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bane tumbling to the mat - Leonard dives into Bane's guard.
Bane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leonard is controlling him.
Bane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonard is one step ahead there.

Leonard gets to his feet - Bane follows without any prompting.
Leonard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Azderiel Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bane is looking to clinch.
Bane wants to clinch up but Leonard keeps it at a distance.
Bane tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bane tries to clinch up but Leonard circles away and keeps his distance.

Bane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Leonard is rocked!
Bane controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bane Rushes Leonard and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Leonard is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Bane Piles on the pressure and Leonard crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azderiel Bane!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nate kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bob
vs
kaka

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, nate kaka!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

kaka closes the distance and clinches.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!

kaka breaks from the clinch.
Bob misses with a hook.
Bob shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with kaka but kaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
kaka stuns Bob with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Bob decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
kaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bob stops kaka from standing up.
Bob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
kaka keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kaka wants to stand up but Bob is controlling him.
Bob would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
kaka is pulling down on Bob's head. It's preventing any offense from Bob, at least for the moment.
Bob might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

kaka uses the cage 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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

kaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
kaka's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and kaka duly obliges.
Bob lands a lovely overhand right.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but kaka shows good takedown defense.

kaka feints and as Bob raises his hands in defense, kaka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bob is working an open guard so kaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bob falls off balance throwing a combination

and kaka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

kaka feints and as Bob raises his hands in defense, kaka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
kaka looking to sit in guard and control but Bob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

kaka has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
Bob has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of kaka is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bob thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

kaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bob can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
kaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bob is one step ahead there.
kaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kaka controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bob tries for a takedown but kaka circles away easily

and kaka counters with a takedown into side control.

kaka decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bob to his feet.
Bob lands a two punch combo.
kaka throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bob counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for kaka!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
kaka is working to get back to half guard.
kaka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob avoids the attempt from kaka to control.
Bob is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. kaka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
kaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that kaka really doesn't like being in this position too much.

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.
kaka manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Bob decides to stand and escape the position.

kaka feints and as Bob raises his hands in defense, kaka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

kaka stands up from guard. Let's bang!

kaka moves into range and clinches up with Bob.

kaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
kaka slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bob with a poor takedown
and kaka counters with a low kick, right behind Bob 's knee.

kaka pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob looking to slow down the pace here.
Bob jumps guard but kaka stands there with Bob around his waist. Bob gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.

kaka jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob is standing up over kaka. kaka looks to escape but Bob dives into side control.
kaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Bob trying to control the position but kaka is working away.

kaka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt

and kaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bob won't be happy with that.
kaka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bob gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

nate kaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bob throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck kaka on the side of the head.

kaka clinches.

kaka breaks from the clinch.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick from kaka lands but Bob takes it in his stride.
Joe Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by kaka.

kaka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bob dips to his left and cracks kaka with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kaka throws a series of punches but Bob avoids them all with ease.

kaka gets a clinch.
Bob wants to break free but kaka has control.

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

kaka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bob to the mat! Bob manages to get full guard.
Bob manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
kaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bob tries to control but kaka wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob punishing his opponent with strikes.
kaka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bob trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bob controlling the pace for now.
Bob punching from mount but kaka doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kaka wants to hold on but Bob pushes him away.
kaka throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for kaka on the ground.
kaka is in all sorts of trouble here.
kaka wants to get back to his feet.
Bob in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
kaka is squirming around, avoiding Bob's attempts to control the action.
Bob postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. kaka looks a forlorn figure.

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.
kaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
kaka tries to hold on but Bob postures up.
Bob lands with some strikes.
Bob looking to control but kaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
kaka is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
nate kaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well kaka 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... nate kaka!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leighton Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamora's entrance music is Medieval Fiddle. A fine choice. Leighton Jefferson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Zamora
vs
Jefferson

170 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

184 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leighton Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Zamora clinches up with Jefferson and pushes him back against the cage.
Zamora jumps guard but Jefferson stands there with Zamora around his waist. Zamora gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jefferson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zamora prevents the takedown attempt.
Jefferson is looking to break free of the clinch but Zamora has double underhooks.

Zamora decides to pull guard.
Jefferson wants to get up but he can't break Zamora's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zamora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jefferson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora is looking to stand up but Jefferson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jefferson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zamora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zamora is looking to stand up but Jefferson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jefferson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zamora throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson fails with the takedown.
No luck for Jefferson with that takedown attempt.
Cody Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leighton Jefferson.
Zamora throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Leighton Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jefferson gets the takedown into side control.
Zamora wants to control but Jefferson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora tries to bench press Jefferson off him but Jefferson keeps the position.
Jefferson trying to control the position but Zamora is working away.
Jefferson tries to move to mount but Zamora blocks the move with his legs.
Jefferson looks gassed!
Zamora manages to get back to half guard.
Jefferson lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zamora gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamora has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zamora wants to stand and escape but Jefferson is having none of it.
Zamora controls Jefferson momentarily but Jefferson frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zamora is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Zamora is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jefferson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zamora's waist but Zamora gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jefferson off to one side.
Zamora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Zamora throws a sloppy head kick

and Jefferson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jefferson.
Zamora throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson wants to stand but Zamora has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jefferson!

Zamora gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Zamora shoots in and bounces Jefferson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zamora looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zamora stands up from Jefferson's guard - Zamora perhaps looking for a knockout.

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

Zamora decides to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zamora.
Zamora scores with a leg kick.
Zamora dips to his left and cracks Jefferson with an uppercut!
Zamora looks for a takedown but Jefferson sprawls well.
Zamora shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Zamora changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jefferson has control of an arm but Zamora manages to advance to Zamora's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jefferson regains half guard.
Jefferson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zamora's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zamora's back!
Zamora looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jefferson.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Zamora 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. This is the final round!

Jefferson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jefferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamora is retaining full guard.

Jefferson gets to his feet. Zamora looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson swinging wilding here.
Zamora throws a body kick that misses.
Jefferson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Zamora counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zamora gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zamora tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Zamora drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Jefferson tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Cody Zamora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora prevents Jefferson from getting the reversal.
Zamora trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zamora controlling the position easily from mount.
Jefferson is trying to stand but he's just given Zamora his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zamora is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jefferson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jefferson trying to control the position but Zamora manages to sink in the hooks.

Jefferson manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Jefferson clinches but Zamora breaks the clinch

and Zamora holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Zamora gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jefferson throwing strikes but missing.
Jefferson throwing strikes from guard but Zamora blocks nicely.
Jefferson throws a big right hand that misses.
Leighton Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jefferson is posturing up here but Zamora has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jefferson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jefferson has to tap! Slick submission there by Zamora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Zamora!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Mortensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Rob has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rob
vs
Mortensen

200 cm
22
236 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbert Mortensen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortensen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Rob looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rob shoots in for a double leg but Mortensen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good exchange - Rob coming out on top.
Rob shoots in and drives through. Mortensen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rob tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mortensen scores with a takedown into Rob's guard.
Rob wants to improve his position but instead Mortensen has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensen lands strikes from half guard.
Rob is trying to control but Mortensen manages to pass to mount!
Rob gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Mortensen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Rob looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rob rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob wants to improve his position but Mortensen is controlling well.
Rob moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Rob working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mortensen has passed into half guard!
Rob is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob is looking to control Mortensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rob avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rob moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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.
Rob throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rob looking to control.
Rob looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rob fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Rob as Mortensen shoots in.
Rob fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Mortensen 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.

Mortensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rob counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Mortensen breaks from the clinch.
Rob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mortensen keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob is looking to clinch but Mortensen is avoiding it.
Rob misses with a takedown

and Mortensen counters with a shoot takedown. Rob fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensen trying to control but Rob is working from the bottom.
Mortensen is breathing heavily.

Rob throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mortensen escapes and throws Rob's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rob tries to escape but Mortensen is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mortensen.
Rob is trying to improve his position.

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.
Rob is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mortensen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rob trying to hold on to Mortensen's head to control him but Mortensen postures up.
Rob is pressing down on Mortensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mortensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mortensen wanted to stand there but Rob had control of the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob is trying to keep Mortensen in close.
Rob wants to stand but Mortensen is controlling the position.
Rob tries to strike from the bottom.
Rob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.
Rob working a defensive guard here.
Rob wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mortensen counters with a shoot takedown. Rob fights it but they end up in guard.
Rob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mortensen is one step ahead there.
Rob keeping full guard, as Mortensen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mortensen circles away from the clinch attempt

so Mortensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rob working a defensive guard but Mortensen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rob can't do much from the bottom here.
Rob tries to buck Mortensen off but Mortensen is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rob trying to control but Mortensen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensen missing with strikes from the back.
Mortensen doesn't have the hooks in and Rob manages to turn into his guard.
Mortensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rob controls the pace.
Rob wants to stand and escape but instead Mortensen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Herbert Mortensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rob throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Rob is looking for a triangle but Mortensen pushes his legs off easily.

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.
Rob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rob is pulling down on Mortensen's head. It's preventing any offense from Mortensen, at least for the moment.
Rob trying to control the position.

Rob looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mortensen passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob wants to get back to his feet.
Rob is looking for a sweep. Mortensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rob is pressing down on Mortensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rob controls Mortensen momentarily but Mortensen frees himself.

That's four 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.

Mortensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rob looking for a sweep. Not yet Rob, not yet.
Rob working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rob keeping moving, preventing Mortensen from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Mortensen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mortensen 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Mortensen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Dekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekker comes to the cage accompanied by Freak on a leash. Power is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Withstand The Fall of Time - Immortal. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Dekker
vs
Power

165 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Poweful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Nordic Battle Gear

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Dekker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Power clinches up against the cage.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Dekker blocks with his arms.
Power lands a nice elbow.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Dekker is blocking nicely.
Dekker looking to stall.
Dekker has Power pressed against the cage.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dekker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Power.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dekker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
Dekker stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Dekker.

Dekker has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
Dekker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Power tries to break the clinch but Dekker is controlling the position.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dekker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power lands an elbow inside.
Dekker is trying to stall.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Dekker is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekker trying to land knees to the body.
Dekker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Power breaks from the clinch.
Dekker looks to clinch
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dekker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dekker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Power counters with a nice body kick.
Dekker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt
and Power counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Dekker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dekker moves into the clinch successfully.
Dekker blocks the elbow strike.
Dekker is trying to stall.
A knee to the head by Power.
Power wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power looks gassed!
Dekker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Power lands an elbow inside that Dekker shrugs off.
Dekker trying to land knees to the body.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Power.
Dekker trying to stall but Power improves his position.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekker avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dekker's brow.
Power wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dekker is looking to break free of the clinch but Power has double underhooks.
Power throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dekker is looking to break free of the clinch but Power has double underhooks.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to get back to striking at distance but Dekker won't allow it.
Dekker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Dekker.

Power breaks the clinch.
Dekker tries to clinch up

and Power counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dekker missing with knees to the body.
Dekker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Power manages to break the clinch.
Dekker tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dekker is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Dekker forces Power back against the cage and clinches.

Dekker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dekker tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dekker's knee momentarily.
Dekker stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.
Dekker tries to clinch up

and Power counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Power.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power pushes off an throws an elbow but Dekker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power lands an elbow inside that Dekker shrugs off.
Power has had enough of the clinch but Dekker keeps him there for the moment.
Dekker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dekker tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekker missing with knees to the body.
Dekker stalling in the clinch.
Dekker wants to stall.
Dekker is trying to break the clinch but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Power stalling the fight.
Dekker tries to stall but Power uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
Power tries to break the clinch but Dekker is controlling the position.
Power misses with a knee strike.
Dekker stalling the fight.
Dekker tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dekker tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters with a head kick. That will keep Dekker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dekker clinches but Power breaks the clinch
and Power counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dekker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by Dekker misses
and Power counters with a head kick. That will keep Dekker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Dekker is rocked!
A head kick by Power misses

and Dekker moves into the clinch.
Oh Dekker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dekker takes an elbow to the temple.
Power lands a big knee! That's hurt Dekker! Oh, he's all over the place! Power lands another knee that sends Dekker to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Power!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Martello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Morris is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Martello
vs
Morris

200 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

172 cm
21
176 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Martello!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Morris!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martello looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Morris throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morris.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morris.
Martello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Martello shows good takedown defense.
Martello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Martello persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris tries to clinch up.
Morris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martello tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Morris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martello controls Morris momentarily but Morris frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Martello is keeping the position.
Martello looking for a sweep. Not yet Martello, not yet.
Morris distracts Martello with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Martello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Morris.
Morris misses with the combination.
Martello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morris throws a nice looking combination but Martello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martello misses with a double jab
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Martello misses.
Morris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morris throws a one two combo.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Max Martello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Morris.
Martello with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martello's knee momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morris.
Morris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martello tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morris punishes Martello's body with a nice straight punch.
Martello dodges the punch combination from Morris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Martello tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morris pushes off an throws an elbow but Martello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martello tries a knee to the head but Morris blocks it.
Morris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martello shoots for a takedown but Morris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Martello moves out of range easily.
Martello takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martello throws a head kick that misses
and Morris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martello. That did some damage!
Morris digs a good body shot into Martello's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morris.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morris scores with a one two! Martello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Max Martello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris stuns Martello with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martello rather than just go for the knockout.
Martello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martello.
A head kick misses from Morris.
Morris digs a good hook to Martello's body.
Morris scores with a nice strike.
Morris throws a lazy head kick

and Martello counters with a shoot takedown. Morris fights it but they end up in guard.

Martello postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Martello, into his guard.
Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martello is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.
Morris trying to control but Martello is working from the bottom.
Morris 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.

Morris 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.
Martello pulls Morris in close to prevent any damage.
Morris trying to control but Martello is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris postures up in Martello's guard and throws a big left but Martello blocks it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick by Martello misses

and Morris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martello's guard now.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Martello is keeping the position.

Martello working for a triangle but Morris defends it easily.
Martello working a defensive guard here.
Martello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris passes into half guard.
Martello is refusing to be controlled, as Morris sits in half guard.
Martello is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Morris is looking for a kimura but Martello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morris to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martello wants to control but Morris is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morris lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Martello just misses with a punch to the body.
Martello throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martello tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martello swivels and escapes.
Martello walks into a stiff left hand from Morris.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Morris. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martello fails with a takedown attempt.
Morris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello misses with a combination

and Morris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martello's guard now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martello holds on and takes a little breather.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Martello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chuck Morris has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martello gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martello tries to clinch up but Morris circles away and keeps his distance.
Martello misses with a two punch combination.
Morris misses with a double jab
and Martello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morris misses with an attempted mid kick.

Martello shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Morris is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martello landing strikes, looking to finish!
Morris wants to control but Martello is having none of it.

Morris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Martello.
Martello is looking to stand but Martello has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Martello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Martello avoids the attempt from Morris to control.

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.
Martello controlling his opponent.
Morris working to try and regain half guard.
Max Martello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martello avoids the attempt from Morris to control.

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 Max Martello.
Well Morris 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 Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Morris!
Chuck Morris is the new middleweight champion!