Cage Legends 32 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

ONeill
vs
Sass

183 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sass!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sass shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sass was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sass won't let ONeill get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Sass working for a guillotine from mount but ONeill is in no mood to give up.
ONeill wants to try and get back to his feet.

Sass swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and ONeill is now in Sass's guard. A big mistake from Sass there, giving up the dominant position!

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

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

Sass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ONeill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ONeill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sass looks gassed!
ONeill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sass is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ONeill stands up from guard. Let's bang!
ONeill misses with a two punch combination.
ONeill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sass's head.
ONeill dips to his left and cracks Sass with an uppercut!
ONeill throws a right and a left that both miss.
ONeill takes a swing at Sass's ribcage but misses.
Sass slips a straight right by ONeill.
Sass fails with a takedown attempt.
ONeill lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill sizes up Sass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sass on the side of the head.
ONeill throws a series of punches but Sass moves out of range.
ONeill moves into range and connects with a jab.

Sass is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Sass.
Sass is still on wobbly legs! Can ONeill finish him?
ONeill loads up on a big right hand but Sass slips the punch.
ONeill misses with a hook. Sass ducked under it nicely.
ONeill loads up on a big right hand but Sass slips the punch.
ONeill throws a looping overhand right but Sass ducks down to avoid it.
Sass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeill throws a right and a left that both miss.
ONeill waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sass.
Sass slips a straight right by ONeill.
Sass seems to have recovered his senses.
ONeill fails to land with a series of punches.
ONeill stuffs the takedown.
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill sizes up Sass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mickey ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sass.
ONeill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
ONeill misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss!
ONeill throws a right and a left that Sass avoids nicely.

Sass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ONeill wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Sass is trying to get an arm triangle but ONeill is defending well.
ONeill wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sass is putting a hurting on ONeill here, landing some big shots from side control.

Sass is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, ONeill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sass tries to score with some ground and pound. ONeill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sass decides to stand back up.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey ONeill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

ONeill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Sass shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ONeill's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill is looking to stand up but Sass isn't so interested in that idea.
Sass trying to control but ONeill is working from the bottom.
ONeill wants to stand and escape but Sass is having none of it.
ONeill keeping moving, preventing Sass from controlling successfully.
ONeill wants to stand but Sass is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sass passes ONeill's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sass is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
ONeill is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sass wants to finish this one by submission but ONeill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sass.
ONeill is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sass tries to control but ONeill wriggling away.
ONeill is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Sass goes for an armbar but he's not got it… ONeill turns into him and now he's in Sass's guard.

ONeill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sass, up you get!
ONeill misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sass fails with a takedown attempt.
Sass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ONeill.
Mickey ONeill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ONeill swinging wilding here.
Mickey ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

ONeill gets caught flat footed, as Sass shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sass wants to control from the top but ONeill keeps moving.
ONeill is looking to stand up but Sass isn't so interested in that idea.
Sass trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

ONeill scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.

Sass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
ONeill wants to break the clinch but can't.
ONeill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ONeill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

ONeill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from ONeill. No joy for Sass on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from ONeill as Sass shoots in.
Mickey ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sass.
Sass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from ONeill misses its intended target.
ONeill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sass ducks under a wild hook from ONeill.
Sass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ONeill swivels and escapes.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill throws the left hand but Sass avoids the punch easily.
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ONeill misses with a series of wild punches.
Sass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ONeill misses with a hook.

Sass shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ONeill's guard.
ONeill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sass trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ONeill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sass is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sass 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. This is the final round!

ONeill misses with a two punch combination.
Sass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ONeill as he avoids it easily.
Sass tries for a takedown but ONeill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
ONeill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
ONeill misses with the combination.
ONeill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sass defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill throws a nice looking combination but Sass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sass closes the distance and clinches up with ONeill, looking for a takedown. Sass pushes ONeill against the cage but ONeill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mickey ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sass.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Sass moved out of range nicely.
ONeill misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ONeill misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill throws a lazy right hand but Sass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ONeill stuffs the takedown attempt from Sass. Sass gets slowly back to his feet.
ONeill lands with a nice combination. Sass backs away looking to recover.
ONeill throws a body punch but Sass moves out of range.
ONeill swings for the body but Sass moves out of range.
Sass tries to clinch but ONeill is having none of it.
Sass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ONeill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ONeill throws a lazy right hand but Sass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sass has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ONeill throws a shot to the body.
Mickey ONeill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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.
ONeill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sass shoots in looking for a takedown. ONeill tries to sprawl out of it but Sass keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ONeill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ONeill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sass fails with a takedown attempt.

Sass closes the distance and pushes ONeill back into the cage.
ONeill wants to break free but Sass has control.

ONeill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ONeill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sass.
Sass fails to land the takedown.
ONeill misses with a straight right.
Mickey ONeill is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
ONeill throws a series of punches but Sass avoids them all with ease.

Sass shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paul Sass has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sass prevents ONeill from standing back up.
Sass takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sass stops ONeill from getting back to his feet.
Sass wants to take a breather but ONeill is having none of it.

Sass is working for a kimura but ONeill is defending it quite comfortably.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sass will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sass doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeill circles away.
A right-left combo lands from ONeill.
Sass shoots for a double leg takedown but ONeill sprawls well. He's pushed Sass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ONeill throws a nice looking combination but Sass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ONeill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sass has time to react.
Sass ducks under a wild hook from ONeill.
Sass on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Sass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ONeill is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey ONeill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ONeill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Mickey ONeill!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Mickey ONeill!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mickey ONeill!

Mickey ONeill wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jensen
vs
Winner

195 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

188 cm
22
203 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Patrick Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Winner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner fails to land the takedown.
Winner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Jensen moves into the clinch.
Jensen has had enough of the clinch but Winner keeps him there for the moment.

Jensen manages to break the clinch.
Winner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jensen finds it's way round the side to connect with Winner's head.

It looks like Andre Winner has been cut.
Jensen lands with an uppercut that bounces Winner off the cage and back into rage.
Jensen drops Winner with a nice combination! Jensen dives into Winner's guard, looking to finish!

Winner is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen wants to get up but he can't break Winner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Winner is still in real trouble! Can Jensen finish him?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jensen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Winner seems to have recovered his senses.
Winner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Jensen there.
Jensen feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Winner crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Patrick Jensen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soul Crew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jordan's choice of entrance music: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Jesus Jordan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Crew
vs
Jordan

180 cm
21
161 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Soul Crew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jordan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crew tries to get to full guard but Jordan has control of the leg.
Jordan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crew wants to improve his position but Jordan is controlling well.
Crew is not content to let Jordan control the position.
Crew tries to get to full guard but Jordan has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crew gets full guard.
Crew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jordan circles away.
Crew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jordan tries to avoid it but Crew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jordan to the ground. Jordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crew throws a hook but Jordan blocks it.

Jordan moves into the clinch.

Crew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crew doesn't manage to clinch there - Jordan circles away.
Crew shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Crew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crew is breathing heavily.
Crew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jordan shoots for a double leg takedown but Crew sprawls well. He's pushed Jordan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.
Jordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jordan tries to clinch up.
Crew cracks Jordan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Jordan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jordan showed some decent athleticism there.
Jordan slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crew wants to control but Jordan passes into side.
Crew is looking for a sweep.
Crew is trying to control Jordan's posture but Jordan avoids it.
Jordan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Crew!
Crew is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crew is squirming around, avoiding Jordan's attempts to control the action.
Jordan avoids the attempt from Crew to control.
Crew is wriggling around trying to escape.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crew closes the distance and lands a one-two.

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.

Crew rushes Jordan and presses him up against the cage.
Crew using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Crew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Crew feints and as Jordan raises his hands in defense, Crew changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crew sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crew wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Crew connects with a couple of short punches.
Crew wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crew is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crew misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jordan as Crew tries to tie him up.
Jordan has Crew pressed against the cage.
Crew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan tries to pull guard but Crew holds him up against the cage and eventually Jordan drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Crew gets control of Jordan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crew will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crew striking from the bottom.
Crew wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jordan's guard.
Jordan can't keep his opponent in guard - Crew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crew trying to mount his opponent but Jordan defends it.
Well, if Crew 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.
Crew is trying to control the action in half guard but Jordan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crew is pressing down on Jordan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jordan is holding on for now.
Crew thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crew sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crew trying to pass the guard but Jordan defending well.
Jordan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crew.

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

Crew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crew is keen to just control but Jordan is a slippery customer.
Crew is pressing down on Jordan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jordan is holding on for now.
Jordan is in trouble now - Crew has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crew goes for an armbar but Jordan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jordan.
Jordan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Crew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jordan passes into half guard.
Jordan prevents Crew from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jordan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jordan's back!
Crew is punishing Jordan with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crew is trying to stick to Jordan's back but Jordan is turning into Crew. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crew's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jordan.

Crew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crew wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jordan preventing the sweep.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Crew keeps moving.
Crew looking for a sweep. Not yet Crew, not yet.
Crew trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crew swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soul Crew dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Crew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Crew.
Soul Crew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Crew.
Crew lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crew.
Crew uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jordan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crew's waist but Crew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jordan off to one side.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Jordan blocks a head kick by Crew.
Crew looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crew connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crew.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Crew counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Soul Crew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Jordan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crew throwing strikes but missing.
Jordan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crew trying to hold on to Jordan's head to control him but Jordan postures up.
Crew regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jordan preventing the sweep.
Soul Crew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jordan stays in close to Crew's body and controls the position.
Crew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jordan's guard.
Crew tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordan is retaining full guard.
Crew wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crew throwing strikes from guard but Jordan blocks nicely.
Jordan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crew wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Crew won't allow Jordan to sweep him here.
Crew lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands an elbow.
Crew is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jordan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crew tries to get to full guard but Jordan has control of the leg.
Jordan not doing much here.
Crew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crew is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan moves away from the strike by Crew.
Crew darts in trying to clinch

and Jordan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crew's guard now.
Jordan preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Soul Crew!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Soul Crew!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Soul Crew!

Soul Crew wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morgan
vs
Dawkins

190 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Dawkins keeps it at a distance.
Dawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawkins which made him look bad.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawkins as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Dawkins saw that one coming.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Dawkins sprawls well.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Dawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Dawkins lands a jab.

It looks like Damien Morgan has been cut.

Dawkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dawkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Dawkins is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dawkins seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan tries to roll over but Dawkins keeps him under control.

Dawkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dawkins wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan tries to roll over but Dawkins keeps him under control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan misses with a takedown
enabling Dawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawkins throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawkins is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Dawkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawkins which made him look bad.
Dawkins scores with a three punch combo!
Dawkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dawkins looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan misses with a takedown
and Dawkins counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Dawkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dawkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawkins swivels and escapes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dawkins.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Dawkins's head but Dawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawkins misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Dawkins misses.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Dawkins circles away easily
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Morgan 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.

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

Dawkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dawkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Dawkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Morgan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Dawkins misses with a double jab.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Dawkins, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Dawkins against the cage but Dawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dawkins cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dawkins misses with a head kick.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawkins as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dawkins.
Morgan with a poor takedown
and Dawkins counters with a left and a right that stings Morgan.
Dawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Dawkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dawkins's guard.
Morgan preventing the sweep.

Morgan stands up from Dawkins's guard - Morgan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Dawkins.
Morgan misses with a takedown
and Dawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Dawkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dawkins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dawkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morgan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Dawkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Dawkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well.

Morgan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dawkins pulls his head out easily.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Dawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Dawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan shoots in but Dawkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dawkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawkins misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan fails with the takedown
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Morgan has managed to clinch.
Dawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawkins wants to break free but Morgan has control.
Dawkins misses with a punch on the inside.

Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan shoots in but no luck this time.
Douglas Dawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawkins lands an overhand right.
Dawkins misses with a low kick.
Morgan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Morgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Dawkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dawkins's guard.
Dawkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dawkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Dawkins working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Dawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Morgan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dawkins cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dawkins takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawkins as he jumps to the side.

Morgan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dawkins struggling a bit here.
Dawkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dawkins wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.
Morgan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan passes Dawkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Morgan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dawkins has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dawkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

Dawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan uses his free foot to push down on Dawkins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dawkins.
Morgan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dawkins's face.
Morgan trying to control but Dawkins is having none of it.

Morgan working for a guillotine from mount but Dawkins is in no mood to give up.
Dawkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dawkins looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan is keen to just control but Dawkins is a slippery customer.

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.

Dawkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan is keen to just control but Dawkins is a slippery customer.
Dawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dawkins 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.
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dawkins counters with a nice body shot.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawkins swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Morgan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep.
Dawkins manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dawkins 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Douglas Dawkins!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Douglas Dawkins!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Douglas Dawkins!

Douglas Dawkins wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Spoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hais comes to the cage accompanied by Time to Say Goodbye by Bocelli & Brightman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hais
vs
Spoka

188 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

175 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Hais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blue Spoka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hais works over Spoka's head and body with a nice combination.
Spoka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

Hais is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spoka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Hais working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spoka pushes Hais away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hais gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Hais tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hais has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spoka wants to get back to his feet but Hais drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hais thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Hais is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spoka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hais working away.

Hais tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hais has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hais tries to move to mount but Spoka blocks the move with his legs.

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.
Spoka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hais has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spoka prevents Hais from moving into mount.

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

Spoka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Hais looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Spoka is defending well. Hais quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Spoka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hais celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Hais!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rico
vs
MacTavish

190 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big right hand

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Angus MacTavish!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacTavish looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
MacTavish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonny Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacTavish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacTavish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rico pinned against the cage. Rico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rico connects with a jab.
Rico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rico throws a right hand that MacTavish ducks under and follows up with a left that MacTavish also avoids with ease.
MacTavish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rico throws a right and a left that MacTavish avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by MacTavish or perhaps it was just good defense by Rico which made him look bad.
Rico misses with a head kick.
Rico throws a one two combo.

It looks like Angus MacTavish has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico lands a two punch combo.
Rico catches MacTavish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rico lands with a straight right. MacTavish didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Rico.
MacTavish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rico lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rico.

MacTavish is rocked!
Rico digs a good body shot into MacTavish's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rico throws a series of punches but MacTavish avoids them all with ease.
Rico throws a right and a left that MacTavish avoids nicely.

MacTavish gets caught flat footed, as Rico shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rico passes MacTavish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rico is pressing down on MacTavish's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacTavish is holding on for now.
Rico has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico with shots to the head and body - MacTavish looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rico sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jonny Rico just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rico lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish is looking to clinch.
Rico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rico scores with a one two! MacTavish had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Rico shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Rico decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Rico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus MacTavish'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.

Rico scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rico scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
MacTavish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rico lands a two punch combo.
Rico misses with a two punch combination.
Rico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rico lands an overhand right.
Rico shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacTavish but MacTavish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacTavish is breathing heavily.
Rico moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
MacTavish is still on wobbly legs! Can Rico finish him?
Rico drops MacTavish with a naaaaasty hook - MacTavish is in real trouble here! Rico dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Rico!

C
A

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronin Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
Samurai

187 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronin Samurai!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Black drives through with a takedown into guard.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Samurai.
Black wants to control from the top but Samurai keeps moving.

Samurai has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Samurai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Samurai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black advances to half guard.
Samurai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black won't allow Samurai to sweep him here.
Samurai has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.

Samurai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samurai can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Black 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.
Samurai tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.

Samurai looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Samurai wants to get back to full guard.
Samurai looks gassed!
Black is keen to just control but Samurai is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Samurai gets back to full guard.

Samurai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samurai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Black has passed into side control.
Samurai sneaks back into half guard.
Black not doing much here.
Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Samurai is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Samurai defends it.
Black perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurai tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Samurai defends it.

Black is working for a kimura but Samurai is defending it quite comfortably.

Samurai actively working from the bottom here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samurai doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Samurai fights it but they end up in guard.
Samurai wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Samurai has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samurai swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Samurai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Samurai wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Samurai is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Black is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Samurai rolls with it to try and escape but Black cranks on the arm and Samurai is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nigel Black!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero comes to the cage accompanied by I Lie, I Cheat, I Steal. Johnson has chosen TNT as his entrance music. 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!

Guerrero
vs
Johnson

175 cm
19
168 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000
MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enrique Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guerrero wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Guerrero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guerrero looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Guerrero misses with a series of wild punches.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Guerrero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guerrero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Guerrero in his guard.
Guerrero wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Guerrero stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Guerrero's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Johnson looking for subs off his back but Guerrero has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.

Johnson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Guerrero escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Guerrero!
Johnson tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson tries to hold on but Guerrero pushes him away.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guerrero avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guerrero wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guerrero controlling from the full mount.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Guerrero maintains control.
Guerrero avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Johnson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Guerrero escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Guerrero!

Guerrero stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Guerrero 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.

Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guerrero circles away.
Guerrero swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Guerrero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guerrero lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guerrero misses the jab.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Guerrero tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Guerrero as Johnson shoots in.
Guerrero throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Guerrero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guerrero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Guerrero, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Guerrero against the cage but Guerrero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Enrique Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Johnson.
Guerrero throws a body kick that misses.
Guerrero catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Guerrero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guerrero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
A right-left combo lands from Guerrero.
Nice takedown defense from Guerrero. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Guerrero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Guerrero throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Guerrero misses with a low kick.
Guerrero misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guerrero as he jumps to the side.
Guerrero tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Guerrero.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerrero swivels and escapes.
Guerrero tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerrero looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Guerrero takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Guerrero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerrero throws a body kick that misses.

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.
Guerrero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guerrero misses with a straight right.
Guerrero misses with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Guerrero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guerrero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Guerrero.
Guerrero wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Guerrero dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Guerrero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Donk. Guerrero catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Guerrero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guerrero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Guerrero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guerrero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guerrero tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guerrero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guerrero has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Guerrero is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is working an open guard so Guerrero takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Enrique Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guerrero misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Guerrero misses with a straight right.
Enrique Guerrero is winning the standup battle so far.
Guerrero moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Guerrero loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerrero.
Johnson shoots in but Guerrero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Enrique Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Johnson.
Guerrero throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Guerrero.
Guerrero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Tim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guerrero.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerrero which made him look bad.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guerrero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerrero takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enrique Guerrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guerrero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerrero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guerrero.
Guerrero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guerrero throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Enrique Guerrero!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Enrique Guerrero!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Enrique Guerrero!

Enrique Guerrero wins by unanimous decision!