VFC 3: Beatdown! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between donny marlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Rhodes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

marlow
vs
Rhodes

178 cm
20
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

180 cm
22
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, donny marlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Rhodes.

It looks like donny marlow has been cut.
marlow feints and then cracks Rhodes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhodes down.
marlow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
marlow digs a good hook to Rhodes's body.
Rhodes has a takedown stuffed.

marlow clinches up against the cage.
marlow tries to stall but Rhodes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rhodes is pressed up against the cage. marlow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rhodes down to the mat. Rhodes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rhodes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
donny marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rhodes.
marlow moves in looking to clinch but Rhodes pushes him off.
marlow shoots in and drives through. Rhodes sprawls well.
marlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhodes, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from marlow.
Rhodes swings for the body but marlow moves out of range.
marlow moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Rhodes stuffs the takedown.
marlow throws a hook to the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
marlow fails to pull guard.
Rhodes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rhodes looks gassed!

marlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhodes wants to clinch but marlow slips to the side
and marlow counters with an outside leg kick.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with marlow but marlow pushes him off and we're back to square one.

marlow clinches up against the cage.

marlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
marlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhodes is just out of range.

marlow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
marlow trying to control the action but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
marlow is really struggling to control Rhodes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rhodes is trying to stand up here but marlow is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

marlow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rhodes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time marlow.
marlow seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with marlow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

marlow decides to stand up.
marlow throws a jab when Rhodes was well out of range.
marlow tries to clinch up but Rhodes circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhodes throws a leg kick
and marlow counters with a head kick. That will keep Rhodes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alex Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
marlow tries to clinch up but Rhodes circles away and keeps his distance.
marlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
marlow throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by marlow. That's going to slow Rhodes down.

marlow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rhodes tries to improve his position but instead marlow has taken his back!
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
Rhodes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
marlow controlling well, preventing Rhodes from escaping the position.
marlow lands punches and elbows.

marlow is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Rhodes has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but marlow has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Rhodes taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. marlow doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). donny marlow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Grove will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Phillips
vs
Grove

194 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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, James Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Grove!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phillips gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phillips takes one to the chin there.
Grove moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Phillips goes down! Can Grove finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grove would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Grove would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Phillips holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to keep Grove in close.
Grove wants to get up but he can't break Phillips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grove throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely.
Grove throws a combination. Phillips tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grove throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Grove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grove misses with the combination.
Phillips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grove.
Grove looks gassed!
Phillips takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grove connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Phillips.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Grove is letting Phillips control him for a moment.

Phillips looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grove pushes Phillips away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Phillips gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Phillips scoring with punches from side control.
Phillips tries to move to mount but Grove blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove is pushing Phillips's head away, looking to escape. Phillips manages to hold on to the position though.
Grove is not content to let Phillips control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grove scores with a jab to the head.
Grove throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grove is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Grove circles away and we're back to standing.
Grove throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.

Phillips drives through and clinches with Grove against the cage.
Phillips tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Phillips gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Phillips is looking to take a break and control but Grove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grove wants to get back to his feet.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but Grove defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Phillips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grove is just riding it out for now. Phillips eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Grove dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Grove lands with a cross.
Phillips takes one on the button.
Grove fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grove throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips.
A punch combination from Grove misses.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grove as he jumps to the side.
Grove throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Grove scores with a four punch combination!
Phillips throws a hook to the side of Grove's head but Grove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grove is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Grove circles away and we're back to standing.

Phillips closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grove to the mat! Grove manages to get full guard.
Phillips prevents Grove from getting back to his feet.
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Grove has wrist control.

Phillips gets to his feet. Grove looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grove throws a nice looking combination but Phillips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Grove sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phillips dodges the punch combination from Grove.
Alex Grove seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phillips staying out of range there.
Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grove.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Grove swinging wilding here.
Grove throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt - Grove sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grove throws a combination. Phillips tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips fails with the takedown.
Grove throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Phillips gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grove throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Phillips.
Grove is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Phillips asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grove is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips staying calm.
Grove wants to get back to his feet.
Phillips advances nicely into full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grove can do anything to dispel that myth.
Phillips controlling from the full mount.

Phillips working for a guillotine from mount but Grove is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Grove will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Grove throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grove throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Grove slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Alex Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Grove tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grove manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grove looks to land a combination but Phillips avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grove fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove swinging wilding here.
Alex Grove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Grove shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grove throws a combination that misses

and Phillips counters by moving into the clinch.
Phillips tries to pull guard but Grove holds him up against the cage and eventually Phillips drops back down to his feet.
Phillips is working for takedown but Grove is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grove has had enough of the clinch but Phillips keeps him there for the moment.
Phillips tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grove smiles and moves away.
Grove throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.

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

and Phillips decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grove's guard.
Phillips stops Grove from standing up.
Phillips is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phillips stops Grove from standing up.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Grove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grove really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phillips thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips trying to control but Grove is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Grove.
Grove's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Grove duly obliges.

Phillips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grove keeps working.
Grove is trying to stand up here but Phillips is controlling him well.
Phillips not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grove is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
Phillips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grove is looking to escape.

Phillips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips stops Grove from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grove 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Denham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

King
vs
Denham

189 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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, Kevin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Denham!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King is looking to clinch but Denham is avoiding it.
Denham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Denham misses with a double jab.
King dodges the punch combination from Denham.
King fails with the takedown
and Denham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Denham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.

King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King avoids the strikes from the bottom by Denham.
Denham is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on King's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Denham gets full guard.
Denham has control of King's left arm, preventing King from doing any damage.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Denham is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Denham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denham tries to strike from the bottom.
Denham working a defensive guard here.
Denham looks gassed!
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Denham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
King is trying to stand up here but Denham is controlling him well.
King wants to improve his position but Denham is controlling well.
Denham is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.

King is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Denham pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King is trying to control but can't.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Denham fails to land with a series of punches.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Denham's head.
King moves in looking to clinch but Denham pushes him off.

Denham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Denham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Denham working King over with strikes here.
King is looking to improve his position but Denham isn't that keen on the idea.
King really wants to buck Denham off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to reverse the position but Denham maintains control.
King swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
King is trying to escape the mount.
Denham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Denham lands a big elbow.
Denham landing strikes from the mount and King is in trouble!
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Denham landing strikes from the mount and King is in trouble!
Denham lands a big shot there that rocks King but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
King throwing hammer fists to the chest of Denham. What's that going to do exactly?
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Denham on the ground.
King tries to lock up and control but Denham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
King can't escape the position.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Denham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denham avoids the attempt from King to control.

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.
King is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
King tries to hold on but Denham pushes him away.
King is bucking up trying to escape but Denham cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Denham unloading with bombs!
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Denham has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denham working the ground and pound effectively.
King flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Denham breaks from King's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Denham raining down shots from the mount!
King tries to hold on but Denham pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Denham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

King with a lazy takedown attempt

and Denham counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for King!
Denham lands a nice shot to the head.
King is working to get back to half guard.
King tries to lock up and control but Denham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Denham working King over with strikes here.
Denham prevents King from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Denham connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Denham lands a big elbow.
Denham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. King looks a forlorn figure.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Denham dominating with strikes here.
Denham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Denham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denham with a couple of short strikes.
Denham raining down shots from the mount!
King tries to hold on but Denham postures up.
Denham with the ground and pound from mount.
Denham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
King trying desperately to get to his feet.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Denham fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Denham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Denham working King over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Denham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Denham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. King looks a forlorn figure.
King is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Denham pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Denham.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Denham avoids the attempt from King to control.
King working to try and regain half guard.
King wants to hold on but Denham pushes him away.
King is looking to improve his position but Denham isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denham is landing with some decent strikes but King is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
King tries to hold on but Denham pushes him away.

Denham working for a guillotine from mount but King is in no mood to give up.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
King can't escape the position.
Denham avoids the attempt from King to control.
King wants to try and get back to his feet.
Denham cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Denham landing strikes from the mount and King is in trouble!
King is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
King tries to lock up and control but Denham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Denham with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King is working hard here to advance position.
Denham lands a nice shot to the head.
King holds of for dear life.
Denham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denham unloading with bombs!
King tries to hold on but Denham postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Denham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

King shoots and misses
and Denham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King throws the kick towards the body but Denham avoids it.
King clinches but Denham breaks the clinch
and Denham counters with a one-two to the body.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Denham.
King wants to land a leg kick but Denham is out of range.

King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Denham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King avoids the strikes from the bottom by Denham.
King tries to advance to mount but Denham denies him.
King wants to stand but Denham has his arm trapped.
Denham gets back to half guard.
Denham holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Denham trying to control but King postures up.
Denham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Denham looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King postures up in Denham's guard and throws a big left but Denham blocks it.
King wants to control from the top but Denham keeps moving.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Denham is on top in guard.
King wants to stand but Denham is controlling the position.
Denham postures up.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Denham is controlling him.
Denham is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Denham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Denham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King is looking to stand up but Denham isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Denham counters with a takedown into side control.
Kevin King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin King. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to reverse the position.
Denham looks up at the clock and then as King takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Denham smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
King tries to escape but Denham is in control.
King tries to bench press Denham off him but Denham keeps the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King throws a combination that misses
and Denham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Kevin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Denham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
Denham checks a leg kick.
Denham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Denham looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
King tries to bum rush Denham with a series of wild strikes but Denham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denham's sensitive parts.
King fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Denham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Denham 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Denham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alcibiade Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Day (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!

Black
vs
Day

177 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Likes ground

Hellbent, Inc.

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alcibiade Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Day!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day avoids the head kick by Black.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Day sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alcibiade Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Black.

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.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.

Day shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Black's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Black had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Day is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Black Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Day's back instead.

Black is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Day knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Day for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alcibiade Black dominated that 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.

Day moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Day takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Day blocks a head kick by Black.
Black throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.

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.

Day scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Day really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alcibiade Black dominated that second round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Black has his takedown stuffed

and Day counters with a nice double leg into guard.

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

Day avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Day should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Black has tightened it up now! Day should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alcibiade Black!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Burnside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maike Mitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mitch's choice of entrance music: C'mon !. Maike Mitch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leonard Burnside's chin.

Burnside
vs
Mitch

190 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

210 cm
23
234 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Burnside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maike Mitch!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnside swinging wilding here.
Mitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitch throws a head kick but Burnside moves out of range.
Mitch slips a jab from Burnside.
Burnside misses with a straight left.
Mitch misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitch drops Burnside with a left right combo! Mitch follows him down to the ground into side control.

Burnside is rocked!

It looks like Leonard Burnside has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Burnside is looking for a sweep.
Oh Burnside is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitch misses with the ground and pound.
Burnside seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnside might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burnside is trying to control Mitch's posture but Mitch avoids it.
Burnside is looking for a sweep.
Mitch cracks Burnside with a big right hand but Burnside just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mitch working away.
Mitch scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Burnside to see if he's OK.
Burnside looking for a sweep but Mitch has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Burnside is desperately trying to improve his position but Mitch has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Mitch there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
A nice elbow there by Mitch.
Burnside wants to control but Mitch is having none of it.
Burnside is breathing heavily.
Burnside avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mitch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnside is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burnside in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mitch landing strikes from the mount and Burnside is in trouble!
Burnside is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burnside takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burnside is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burnside working to try and regain half guard.
Burnside holds on for dear life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnside is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burnside tries to reverse the position but Mitch maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnside regains half guard.
Burnside on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burnside tries to get out of the position.
Mitch is thwarting Burnside's attempts to control the position.
Mitch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burnside is looking for a sweep. Mitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnside keeping control of the position.
Mitch working Burnside over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitch lands strikes from half guard.
Mitch passes into side control, despite Burnside's attempt to control the position.
Burnside struggling a bit here.
Burnside is looking for a sweep.
Mitch working away.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Leonard Burnside just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Burnside misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Burnside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Burnside.
Burnside could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Burnside misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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.
Burnside looks to land a left hand but Mitch moved out of range nicely.
Burnside misses with a double jab
and Mitch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burnside is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Burnside misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Burnside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left and a right from Burnside both land. Nice combination.
Mitch moves out of range as Burnside strikes.
Leonard Burnside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Burnside swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burnside takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnside looks to land a right hand but Mitch moved out of range.
Burnside tries to bum rush Mitch with a series of wild strikes but Mitch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burnside stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitch. Mitch gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonard Burnside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnside throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maike Mitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Burnside's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mitch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burnside misses with a double jab
and Mitch counters with a head kick.
Burnside throws a series of punches but Mitch moves out of range.
Burnside misses with a double jab.
Mitch looks for a takedown but Burnside sprawls well.
Mitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitch staying out of range there.
Burnside throws a lazy right hand but Mitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burnside loads up on a big right hand but Mitch slips the punch.
Leonard Burnside is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnside throws a series of punches but Mitch avoids them all with ease.
Burnside throws a one two combo.
Burnside misses with an uppercut. Mitch saw that one coming.
Burnside is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burnside throws a nice looking combination but Mitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burnside misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Burnside.
Burnside with a hook.
A head kick from Mitch lands but Burnside takes it in his stride.
Mitch blocks a jab.
Mitch throws a series of punches but Burnside avoids them all with ease.
Burnside throws a combination. Mitch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big left from Burnside misses.
Burnside ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burnside takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burnside is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Burnside's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Burnside throws out a loose jab but Mitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitch ducks under a wild hook from Burnside.
Burnside looks to land a right hand but Mitch moved out of range.
Mitch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burnside.
Burnside lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burnside fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burnside lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Mitch.
Mitch slips a jab from Burnside.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mitch.
Burnside throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mitch counter with a right hand.
Mitch misses with a body kick.
Burnside looks to land a combination but Mitch avoids it well.
Mitch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burnside misses with a double jab
and Mitch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burnside is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mitch slips a jab and a cross from Burnside.
A slow jab from Burnside misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnside misses with an uppercut.
Burnside misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burnside as he avoids it easily.
Burnside connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Burnside.
Burnside throws a right hand that Mitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitch also avoids with ease.
Burnside looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitch ducks under a wild hook from Burnside.
Burnside falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mitch counters with a head kick. That will keep Burnside thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Left hook, right uppercut from Burnside.
Mitch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A combination from Burnside does no damage.
Burnside looks to land a combination but Mitch avoids it well.
Burnside throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnside swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnside darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mitch dodges the punch combination from Burnside.
Burnside throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitch.
Mitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mitch slips under a jab.
A head kick from Mitch lands but Burnside takes it in his stride.
Burnside throws a series of punches but Mitch avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Burnside throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mitch counters with a head kick.
Mitch throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maike Mitch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leonard Burnside's cut.
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!

Burnside throws a big shot that misses.
Mitch moves away from the strike by Burnside.
Mitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnside moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burnside avoids the head kick by Mitch.
Burnside throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Mitch.
Burnside swings for the body but Mitch moves out of range.
Burnside misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burnside falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mitch counters with a body kick that stops Burnside in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitch thows a body kick. Burnside tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Burnside does no damage.
Mitch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burnside misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnside takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mitch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mitch lands a really nice looking cross but Burnside seems unphased.
Burnside tries to bum rush Mitch with a series of wild strikes but Mitch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burnside.
Burnside throws the left hand but Mitch avoids the punch easily.
Mitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burnside misses with a series of wild punches.
Burnside misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitch.
Maike Mitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burnside misses with a combination
and Mitch counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Burnside. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burnside.
Burnside waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Mitch.
Burnside misses with a double jab
and Mitch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burnside is lucky that one didn't land flush.

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.
Mitch scores with a head kick.
Mitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnside.
Burnside misses with a two punch combination.
Burnside falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Mitch misses.
Burnside throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burnside looks to land a left hand but Mitch moved out of range nicely.
Burnside fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burnside throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitch.
Burnside looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burnside throws a series of punches but Mitch moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnside waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Mitch.
Burnside swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitch clobbers Burnside with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mitch shoots in and drives through. Burnside sprawls well.
Burnside throws a hook but Mitch avoids it easily.

Burnside drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mitch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burnside stalling.
Mitch wants to get back to full guard.
Burnside sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mitch wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnside stalling.
Mitch is looking to improve his position.
Burnside is taking a breather. Mitch 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.
Burnside has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Burnside showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitch 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 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maike Mitch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aron Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Blockhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Proletar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Riddick
vs
Blockhead

172 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Aron Riddick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Blockhead!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blockhead looks for a takedown but Riddick sprawls well.
Riddick throws a head kick that half lands.
Blockhead avoids a punch combination nicely.

Riddick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blockhead's guard.
Riddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Blockhead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Riddick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blockhead throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blockhead throws a combination that misses

and Riddick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blockhead's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riddick wants to pass the guard but Blockhead is keeping the position.
Riddick could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riddick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riddick stops Blockhead from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blockhead keeping moving, preventing Riddick from controlling successfully.
Blockhead is looking to sweep but instead, Riddick has passed into half guard.
Riddick trying to advance position but Blockhead counters by regaining guard.
Riddick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riddick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Blockhead is working an open guard so Riddick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blockhead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Blockhead pushes Riddick up against the cage in a clinch.

Riddick manages to pull guard.
Blockhead scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead won't allow Riddick to get back to his feet.
Riddick is breathing heavily.
Riddick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blockhead!
Blockhead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blockhead has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Riddick 's lack of action.
Blockhead is pressing down on Riddick 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.
Riddick pushes down on Blockhead's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blockhead is trying to get back to full guard.
Riddick tries to pass to full mount but Blockhead defends it.
Riddick wants to stand up but Blockhead is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Blockhead makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Riddick fails with the takedown

and Blockhead counters with a single leg into guard. Riddick didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Riddick 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.

Blockhead doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Riddick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riddick wants a takedown.
Riddick is looking to control Blockhead's arms but Blockhead gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riddick has his back to the cage.

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

Blockhead fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riddick sprawls well initially but Blockhead persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riddick is trying to control but Blockhead passes into side control!
Riddick avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blockhead.
Riddick is trying to control Blockhead's posture but Blockhead avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blockhead is working Riddick over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blockhead is looking to take a break and control but Riddick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riddick struggling a bit here.
Riddick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blockhead asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Riddick is trying to control Blockhead's posture but Blockhead avoids 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riddick slips a jab and a cross from Blockhead.

Blockhead has Riddick up against the cage in a clinch.
Blockhead gets underhooks to prevent Riddick 's takedown attempt.

Blockhead breaks the clinch.
Blockhead is looking to clinch.
Riddick shoots in for a double leg but Blockhead sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Riddick . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blockhead fails with the takedown.
Blockhead tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Riddick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riddick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Riddick stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Riddick tries for a takedown but Blockhead sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blockhead tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riddick swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Riddick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blockhead won't be happy with that.
Blockhead is not content to let Riddick control the position.
Blockhead wants to control but Riddick postures up.
Blockhead striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Blockhead throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Riddick remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick wants to control but Blockhead is keeping him busy.
Riddick working the head with strikes.
Blockhead is trying to get back to half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Blockhead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

Riddick decides to pull guard.
Riddick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blockhead manages to get himself to full guard.
Riddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Blockhead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Riddick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Riddick has Blockhead up against the cage in a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Blockhead - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blockhead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Riddick is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blockhead can't fight it off and eventually Riddick manages to take the fight to the floor. Blockhead looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Riddick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blockhead fails with the takedown

and Riddick counters by moving into the clinch.
Blockhead prevents the takedown attempt.
Riddick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blockhead prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick gets underhooks to prevent Blockhead's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddick jumps guard but Blockhead stands there with Riddick around his waist. Riddick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Riddick . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blockhead prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blockhead tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riddick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blockhead smiles and moves away.

Blockhead drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Riddick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blockhead off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Blockhead wants to clinch but Riddick slips to the side

and Riddick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blockhead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blockhead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blockhead working a defensive guard here.
Blockhead trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blockhead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riddick thows a big elbow that misses.
Riddick pushes down on Blockhead's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riddick wants to take a breather but Blockhead is having none of it.
Blockhead wants to control but Riddick is keeping busy.

Riddick decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown by Riddick or perhaps it was just good defense by Blockhead which made him look bad.
Riddick throws a push kick but Blockhead slaps the foot to one side.
Blockhead tries to close the distance and clinch but Riddick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blockhead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blockhead looks to throw the jab but Riddick is out of range.
Blockhead feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riddick 's calf.
A low kick from Blockhead is predictable there

and Riddick counters by moving into the clinch.

Blockhead manages to break the clinch.
Jonny Blockhead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blockhead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Blockhead gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddick trying to control but Blockhead is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Riddick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riddick , 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Riddick !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Eleazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stagger Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoel Eleazar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Eleazar
vs
Lee

182 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoel Eleazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stagger Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is looking to clinch.

Eleazar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.

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

Eleazar stands up.

Eleazar shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Eleazar from controlling successfully.
Eleazar postures up.

Eleazar drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Eleazar off! Eleazar jumps back into Lee's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Eleazar pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eleazar trying to control the position.

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.
Eleazar wants to sweep but no luck.

Eleazar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eleazar looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eleazar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control but Eleazar is working from the bottom.
Eleazar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Eleazar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eleazar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eleazar wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Eleazar is breathing heavily.
Lee is looking to improve his position.

Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Eleazar.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Eleazar is very close to passing his half guard.

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.

Eleazar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee wants to control but Eleazar is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lee actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eleazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Eleazar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Eleazar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoel Eleazar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Eleazar counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Eleazar wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Eleazar advances position into side control!
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleazar throws an elbow but Lee slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Eleazar controls the position.

Eleazar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eleazar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Eleazar moves into full mount!

Eleazar has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Eleazar avoids the attempt from Lee to control.

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.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Eleazar has a good base and remains in mount.
Eleazar working Lee over with strikes here.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Eleazar isn't that keen on the idea.
Eleazar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eleazar with good strikes from the mount here!

Lee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Eleazar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Eleazar 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.
Lee is staying active underneath Eleazar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Eleazar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Eleazar has control of the leg.
Well, if Eleazar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Eleazar passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoel Eleazar dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Eleazar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Eleazar on that attempt.
Lee has his takedown stuffed

and Eleazar counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eleazar looking to pass the guard.
Eleazar prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Eleazar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoel Eleazar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lee shoots and misses

so Eleazar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eleazar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Eleazar from controlling successfully.

Eleazar gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown by Eleazar or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Eleazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Eleazar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lee!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eleazar wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee has given up his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good control from Eleazar.
Eleazar gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.

Lee showing good submission defense here.

Eleazar is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eleazar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Eleazar working for a submission but Lee is keeping him at bay.
Eleazar controlling his opponent.
Eleazar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

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.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Eleazar's attempts to control the action.

Eleazar wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eleazar.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Eleazar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Eleazar is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
Eleazar fails to take his opponent's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoel Eleazar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eleazar, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Eleazar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JayJay Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeovil Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marvin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Your Not Alone" - Tinchy Stryder. JayJay Marvin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marvin
vs
Tiger

190 cm
22
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
21
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Butchered Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, JayJay Marvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yeovil Tiger!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Marvin misses.
Tiger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marvin throws a hook but Tiger blocks it.
Marvin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marvin.
Marvin is breathing heavily.
Tiger throws a series of strikes that have Marvin backpedaling.

It looks like JayJay Marvin has been cut.
Tiger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Marvin gets caught flat footed, as Tiger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Tiger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tiger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tiger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tiger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
I looks like Tiger 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.
Tiger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger looking to pass the guard.
Tiger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tiger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tiger working some strikes from top position.
Tiger prevents Marvin from getting back to his feet.
Tiger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiger trying to control but Marvin is working from the bottom.
Tiger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Despite being in the dominant position, Yeovil Tiger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Marvin counters with a single leg into guard. Tiger didn't expect that.

Tiger had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Marvin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tiger Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Marvin's back instead.
I would not like to be Marvin right now.
Tiger is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Marvin up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tiger.

Tiger looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Marvin taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yeovil Tiger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sumi Gaeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Bramley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaeshi comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gaeshi
vs
Bramley

179 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sumi Gaeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Bramley!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bramley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bramley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Bramley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bramley stops Gaeshi from standing up.
Gaeshi is trying to keep Bramley in close.
Gaeshi keeping moving, preventing Bramley from controlling successfully.
Gaeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bramley is one step ahead there.

Gaeshi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bramley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bramley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaeshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Gaeshi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bramley to the mat! Bramley manages to get full guard.
Bramley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaeshi manages to get himself to full guard.

Gaeshi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bramley motions for Gaeshi to come forward. Bramley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bramley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gaeshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Bramley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaeshi.
Gaeshi scores with a punch to the head.
Gaeshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Gaeshi.

Gaeshi scores a takedown into full mount!
Gaeshi lands a big shot there that rocks Bramley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gaeshi is landing with some decent strikes but Bramley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gaeshi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bramley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaeshi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gaeshi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bramley?
Gaeshi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaeshi with shots to the head and body - Bramley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gaeshi is landing with some decent strikes but Bramley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bramley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gaeshi lands a nice shot to the head.
Gaeshi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bramley looks a forlorn figure.
Gaeshi working the ground and pound effectively.
Gaeshi lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gaeshi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bramley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bramley is bucking up trying to escape but Gaeshi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bramley gets back to half guard.
Gaeshi is nestled in close to Bramley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bramley wants to get back to full guard.
Bramley gets back to full guard.
Bramley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gaeshi is controlling him.
Gaeshi scoring with some ground and pound.

Bramley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaeshi preventing the sweep.
Bramley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gaeshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bramley swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bramley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaeshi is in close to Bramley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bramley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gaeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bramley is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gaeshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gaeshi tries to clinch but Bramley moves out of range.
Bramley fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bramley shoots and misses
and Gaeshi counters with a three punch combo that has Bramley backing up. Bramley nods at Gaeshi to acknowledge the strikes.
Gaeshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gaeshi keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bramley slips a jab and a cross from Gaeshi.
A jab lands there for Gaeshi.
Gaeshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bramley counters with a stiff right hand.
Bramley misses with a takedown

and Gaeshi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bramley won't be happy with that.

Gaeshi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gaeshi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Gaeshi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bramley to his feet.
Bramley has his takedown stuffed
and Gaeshi counters with a three punch combo that has Bramley backing up. Bramley nods at Gaeshi to acknowledge the strikes.
Bramley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gaeshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bramley tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Gaeshi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bramley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaeshi.

Bramley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaeshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gaeshi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gaeshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gaeshi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bramley's guard.
Bramley is looking to improve his position.
Bramley is trying to stand back up but Gaeshi is controlling him
Sumi Gaeshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaeshi prevents Bramley from improving his position.
Bramley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gaeshi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bramley is trying to get back to full guard.
Bramley is trying is best to control the position here.
Nice strikes from Gaeshi there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Gaeshi.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gaeshi.
Gaeshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bramley moves forwards but Gaeshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gaeshi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaeshi throws a nice looking combination but Bramley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaeshi connects with the punch.
Gaeshi misses with a kick to the body.
Gaeshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bramley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Gaeshi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Gaeshi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bramley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaeshi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sumi Gaeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Bramley.

Bramley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bramley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Bramley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gaeshi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bramley to the mat. Bramley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gaeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaeshi landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bramley looking for a guillotine here but Gaeshi defends easily.
Bramley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gaeshi tries to control Bramley's body but Bramley pushes him off. Gaeshi squirms to his side and now Bramley has his back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Bramley is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gaeshi has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bramley has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gaeshi taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bramley doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lee Bramley!