Cage Legends 27 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uchi Mata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain has chosen Dominos as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mata
vs
Cain

169 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

166 cm
22
141 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Uchi Mata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Cain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mata tries to clinch up.
Cain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mata can pounce on him.
Mata connects with a solid leg kick.
Mata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Cain as Mata shoots in.
Mata digs a good hook to Cain's body.
Cain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mata lands a head kick. Cain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mata lands a head kick. Cain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mata throws a head kick that misses.
Mata scores with a leg kick.
Cain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mata lands with a slapping head kick.
Cain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cain if he has to take too many more of those.
Cain looks gassed!
Cain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uchi Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Mata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mata. Cain shrugs it off though.

Mata gets a clinch.

Mata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Mata drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mata trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.

Mata drops back looking for a leg! Cain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cain manages to kick Mata off! Mata jumps back into Cain's guard.
Cain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata throwing strikes from guard but Cain blocks nicely.
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mata moves into full mount! Cain won't be happy about that!

Cain defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mata.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mata jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cain manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cain wants to control but Mata postures up.

Mata is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cain looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mata gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cain is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mata lets go of the hold and Cain can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uchi Mata!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BATT SMITH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

SMITH
vs
McLean

199 cm
21
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, BATT SMITH!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Lenny McLean!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch up but SMITH swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLean lands a nice shot that snaps SMITH's head back.

It looks like BATT SMITH has been cut.
McLean has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for SMITH with that takedown attempt.
McLean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SMITH throws out the jab.
No joy there for McLean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLean looks to land a combination but SMITH avoids it well.
McLean throws a right and a left that both miss.

McLean tries to keep at a distance but SMITH has taken the fight into the clinch.
McLean has SMITH pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. SMITH manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

SMITH pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
SMITH throws a head kick but McLean moves out of range.
McLean wants to clinch but SMITH slips to the side
and SMITH counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Lenny McLean has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McLean shoots and misses

and SMITH counters with a series of strikes that sends McLean to the canvas! SMITH follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
BATT SMITH has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny McLean.
McLean looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean being controlled here, momentarily.
McLean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with SMITH. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
SMITH is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
SMITH sitting in guard, not really doing much.
SMITH trying to control but McLean is working from the bottom.
SMITH looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
SMITH has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
SMITH landing some decent shots from guard.
SMITH wants to control from the top but McLean keeps moving.

SMITH thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SMITH works over McLean with some ground and pound from guard.

McLean is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, SMITH has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - McLean taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BATT SMITH!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and aadam bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift comes to the cage accompanied by The man without fear. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Swift
vs
bird

173 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, aadam bird!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
bird misses with a takedown attempt

and Swift counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for bird!
bird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swift looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bird slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bird on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
bird is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
bird misses with some strikes from the bottom.
bird is trying to get back to full guard.

Swift is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, bird has managed to free his arm - good work.
bird manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift throwing strikes but missing.
Swift takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Swift wants to control from the top but bird keeps moving.
bird lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swift!
bird avoids the attempt from Swift to control.

bird with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
bird looks gassed!

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.

bird looking for a guillotine from mount but Swift is having none of it.
bird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Swift is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swift sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Swift might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Swift striking from the bottom.
Swift trying to hold on to bird's head to control him but bird postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bird thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swift's head.
bird is nestled in close to Swift, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swift trying to control here.
bird looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swift fails with the takedown

and bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swift won't be happy with that.
bird in side control lands a decent elbow.
Swift managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by bird.
Swift is trying to control bird's posture but bird avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bird lands a few punches from side control.
Swift taking a bit of punishment here - bird scoring with strikes.
bird working away.
Check out the look on bird's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
bird moves out of range as Swift throws a body kick.

bird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
bird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

bird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

aadam bird 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.

bird misses with a takedown attempt

and Swift decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in bird's guard.
Swift throwing strikes from guard but bird blocks nicely.
Swift trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamie Swift overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bird trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swift pushes down on bird's leg and manages to get into half guard.
bird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
bird is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
bird is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bird is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swift lands a big shot there that rocks bird but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Swift wants to control the pace but bird is squirming around nicely.
bird is looking to get to half guard.
bird gets back to half guard.
bird is pressing down on Swift's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Swift trying to control but bird is working from the bottom.
bird wants to sweep here but Swift controlling him for the moment.
bird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swift's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swift looking for a guillotine here but bird defends easily.
bird scoring with punches to the head and body.
Swift is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
bird working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
bird chips away with some ground and pound.
bird must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swift tries to land a sweep but no joy.
bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swift is keeping the position for now.
Swift is trying to keep bird in close.
Swift working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from bird.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bird with a poor takedown
and Swift counters with a body kick.
bird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Swift to counter with a crisp jab.
Jamie Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aadam bird.
Swift with a lazy takedown attempt

and bird counters with a shoot takedown. Swift fights it but they end up in guard.
Swift is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
bird is staying active underneath Swift, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
bird regains full guard. Nicely done.
bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Swift avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift wants to pass the guard but bird is keeping the position.
bird trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swift trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bird tries for a takedown but Swift circles away easily
and Swift counters with a stiff right hand.

bird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swift keeping full guard, as bird tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

aadam bird 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Swift scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
bird tries to roll over but Swift keeps him under control.
bird throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Swift works his foot free and advances to mount.
bird working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift lands a nice shot to the head.
bird keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for bird. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Swift landing punches.
bird sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Swift is looking to take a break and control but bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swift is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
bird avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swift.
The fighters are battling for position here. bird manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.
bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swift postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swift wants to control from the top but bird keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
bird doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Swift counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swift.
Swift prevents a takedown attempt there.

bird has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Swift clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
bird is throwing shots to the body but Swift manages to wriggle free. bird pounces on him again and ends up in Swift's guard.
Swift preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swift is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swift has momentary wrist control but bird slips an elbow through the middle.

bird drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Swift manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now bird has Swift in his guard.
Swift wants to control from the top but bird keeps moving.
bird has a closed guard, preventing Swift from standing up.

Swift 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.
bird keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift throwing strikes but missing.
bird wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swift tries to land a front kick but bird steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jamie Swift has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
aadam bird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
bird fails with the takedown
and Swift counters with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Swift showed his dominance in that final round.
I think bird 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... aadam bird!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Sproles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sproles's choice of entrance music: can't be touched -Roy Jones Jr. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Woods
vs
Sproles

179 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

174 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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, Liam Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Pete Sproles!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproles misses with a head kick.
Sproles keeps the fight on the outside.
Woods fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woods throws a right hand that Sproles ducks under and follows up with a left that Sproles also avoids with ease.

Sproles closes the distance and clinches.
Sproles lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Liam Woods has been cut.

Sproles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Woods tries to keep at a distance but Sproles has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sproles breaks the clinch.
Sproles shoots for a takedown but Woods saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Sproles clinches up with Woods and pushes him back against the cage.
Woods can't break the clinch.
Sproles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woods.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Sproles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sproles misses with an uppercut.

Woods scores with a takedown into Sproles's guard.
Woods trying to control but Sproles is working from the bottom.
Sproles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproles prevents Woods from getting the reversal.
Sproles trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Woods tries to hold on but Sproles pushes him away.
Sproles tries to control but Woods wriggling away.
Sproles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sproles trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Despite being in the dominant position, Pete Sproles just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sproles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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.

Sproles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sproles.
Sproles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woods as he jumps to the side.
Sproles looks to clinch

and Woods counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sproles managing to control the position.
Woods prevents Sproles from getting back to his feet.
Woods seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Woods postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pete Sproles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam Woods'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.

A slow jab from Sproles misses its intended target.

Sproles moves into the clinch.
Woods misses with an elbow over the top.
Sproles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sproles blocks an elbow strike from Woods.
Woods is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Sproles manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sproles swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.

Sproles gets a clinch.
Woods takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sproles is trying to break the clinch but Woods has him pressed against the cage.

Woods breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sproles darts in trying to clinch

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

Sproles throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A swing and a miss from Sproles.

Sproles rushes Woods and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sproles is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sproles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pete Sproles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sproles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sproles gets to his feet. Woods looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sproles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sproles throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Woods is working for a submission of some sort.
Woods prevents Sproles from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles trying to hold on to Woods's head to control him but Woods postures up.

Woods seems to be working for a kimura but Sproles defends the submission attempt.
Woods trying to control the action but Sproles is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles wants to get back to his feet.
Sproles tries to roll over but Woods keeps him under control.
Sproles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sproles is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sproles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sproles lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sproles lands with a straight right. Woods didn't see that one coming.
Sproles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woods circles away.

Sproles rushes Woods and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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

Sproles has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sproles manages to break the clinch.
Sproles with a poor takedown

and Woods counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Woods.
Liam Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Sproles.
Sproles managing to control the position.
Liam Woods overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sproles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Sproles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Woods'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sproles tries to clinch but Woods moves out of range.
Sproles tries to clinch up.
Sproles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woods is fending him off so far but Sproles persists. Nope, Woods circles away and we're back to standing.
Sproles tries to clinch up.
Sproles scores with a nice head shot.
Horrible takedown by Woods or perhaps it was just good defense by Sproles which made him look bad.
Sproles tries to clinch but Woods moves out of range.
Sproles tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Woods counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sproles won't be happy with that.
Sproles is trying to control Woods's posture but Woods avoids it.
Sproles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sproles keeping hold of Woods's head, controlling as best he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproles regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Woods.

Sproles pushes Woods off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sproles throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.

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.
Woods blocks a head kick by Sproles.

Woods drives through and clinches with Sproles against the cage.
Woods unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sproles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Sproles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woods gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sproles counters with a nice body shot.
Woods closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sproles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sproles jumps guard but Woods stands there with Sproles around his waist. Sproles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woods wants to break free but Sproles has control.
Sproles has Woods pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Woods manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liam Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Sproles.

Sproles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Woods uses from the top position.
Sproles wants to get back to his feet but Woods is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Woods throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles is pulling down on Woods's head. It's preventing any offense from Woods, at least for the moment.
Woods tries to free his leg and advance position but Sproles is retaining full guard.

Sproles has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Woods off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice uppercut there from Sproles.

Sproles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Woods trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sproles digs a right hand underneath Woods's ribcage. Woods let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Sproles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sproles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Woods circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sproles tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
Pete Sproles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sproles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woods swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sproles scores with a hook to the body. Woods takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sproles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sproles misses with a double jab

and Woods counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Liam Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sproles trying to control here.
Pete Sproles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Sproles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sproles 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Sproles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Spring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spring has chosen Human as his entrance music. The key to victory for Robert Hagan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hagan
vs
Spring

192 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
271 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Hagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Spring!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spring forces Hagan back against the cage and clinches.
Spring has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hagan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spring has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hagan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spring prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spring prevents a takedown attempt there.

Spring pulls guard effortlessly.
Hagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hagan stopping the sweep attempt from Spring.

Hagan has gone for a leg lock! Spring slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hagan's guard.
Hagan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Hagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hagan controls Spring momentarily but Spring frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spring accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spring manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spring can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hagan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spring looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hagan 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.
Hagan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spring swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spring looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hagan is one step ahead there.
Hagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spring swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hagan wants to clinch

and Spring counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hagan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Hagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Spring has Hagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hagan lands a left hand.

Spring ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spring no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hagan distracts Spring with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spring looks gassed!
Hagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spring 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.
Hagan slips nicely into half guard.
Hagan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spring is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hagan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hagan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hagan 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.
Spring is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagan lands strikes from half guard.
Hagan working Spring over with strikes.
Spring flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Spring is defending against the submission attempts here by Hagan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hagan connects with a nice short shot to Spring's temple.
Hagan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hagan passes to side control.
Spring is trying to improve his position.
Hagan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hagan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Hagan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hagan misses with a takedown attempt

and Spring counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hagan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spring looking to pass the guard.

Hagan looking for a guillotine here but Spring defends easily.

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

Hagan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Spring taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hagan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Hagan!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack McMatthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

McMatthew
vs
Barnes

173 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Predator Nutrition 140 Q!!!!

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMatthew looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but McMatthew avoids it.
McMatthew scores with a three punch combo!
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes throws a right and a left that McMatthew avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from McMatthew.
McMatthew's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McMatthew duly obliges.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McMatthew slips a straight right by Barnes.
McMatthew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McMatthew, as that shot connected.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but McMatthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McMatthew!
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
letting McMatthew counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McMatthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMatthew lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McMatthew throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
Jimmy Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMatthew's corner calls for a 1-2. McMatthew obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McMatthew!
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMatthew counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes looks gassed!
McMatthew scores with a hook.
McMatthew swinging wilding here.
McMatthew throws a combination that misses
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMatthew lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McMatthew duly obliges.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
McMatthew throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMatthew scores with a three punch combo!
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMatthew.
McMatthew catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McMatthew throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
McMatthew scores with a three punch combo!
McMatthew misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
McMatthew looks to land a combination. Barnes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from McMatthew misses.
McMatthew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMatthew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
McMatthew lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jack McMatthew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMatthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMatthew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McMatthew.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew misses with a double jab.
McMatthew is working the combinations to good effect here.
McMatthew slips a straight right by Barnes.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from McMatthew.
Danga de danga de dang - McMatthew scores with a four punch combination!
McMatthew closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good exchange - McMatthew coming out on top.
McMatthew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McMatthew with a nice cross.
McMatthew lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into rage.
McMatthew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMatthew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
McMatthew connects with a body shot.
A combination from McMatthew does no damage.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMatthew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMatthew is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and McMatthew moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
McMatthew misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from McMatthew.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMatthew misses with a series of wild punches.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMatthew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
McMatthew throws a one two combo.
McMatthew throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
McMatthew misses with the combination.
McMatthew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McMatthew lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by McMatthew.
McMatthew scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McMatthew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McMatthew moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Barnes is rocked!
A lazy left from McMatthew finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes misses with a combination
and McMatthew counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnes clinches but McMatthew breaks the clinch
and McMatthew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMatthew stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.
McMatthew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McMatthew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and McMatthew counters with a one-two to the body.
McMatthew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMatthew slips under a jab.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
McMatthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMatthew closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barnes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McMatthew has got the better of the exchanges.
McMatthew darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McMatthew to counter with a crisp jab.
McMatthew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMatthew.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can McMatthew finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMatthew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from McMatthew misses.
McMatthew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Jab from McMatthew.
McMatthew scores with a one two! Barnes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McMatthew scores with a decent looking hook.
McMatthew lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McMatthew throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Barnes stumbling backwards into the cage! Barnes bounces back off the cage towards McMatthew, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! McMatthew lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! McMatthew celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack McMatthew!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between B J Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk comes to the cage accompanied by E Ala E. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

J Sherk
vs
Young

175 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, B J Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Young!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Sherk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
Sherk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Sherk is just out of range.
Sherk wants to clinch.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Sherk.
Sherk connects with a nice looking jab.
Sherk tries to clinch there but Young circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sherk forces Young back against the cage and clinches.
Sherk tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
Sherk is pushing Young up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sherk tries to pull guard but Young holds him up against the cage and eventually Sherk drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for B J Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherk keeps control of Young as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sherk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Young lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Sherk has him pressed against the cage.

Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Sherk.
Young with a nice cross.

It looks like B J Sherk has been cut.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Sherk clinches with his opponent.
Sherk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Young fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sherk.
Young scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck for Sherk with that takedown attempt.
Young scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sherk has managed to clinch.
Young wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sherk has him pressed against the cage.
Young wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sherk prevents Young from breaking the clinch.
Sherk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sherk prevents Young from breaking the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sherk.
Sherk wants a takedown but no success here.
Young is looking to break free of the clinch but Sherk has double underhooks.
Sherk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Young just stands there and leans against the cage.

Sherk pulls Young into guard.
Sherk is looking to stand up but Young isn't so interested in that idea.
Young is looking to stand up but Sherk won't let him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). B J Sherk!