RFC 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Majar Rakim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Rakim
vs
Moore

183 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Majar Rakim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Moore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Rakim postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Moore to stand up.
Richard Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rakim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rakim forces his way into half guard.
Rakim misses with a head shot. Moore uses the momentum to regain guard.
Moore keeping full guard, as Rakim tries to pass.
Rakim pushes down on Moore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rakim is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakim trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Rakim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Rakim is trying to work for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Rakim trying to control the pace.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rakim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore is looking to improve his position.

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.
Moore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rakim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rakim's back!
Rakim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moore's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Moore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rakim rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moore is looking to stall here but Rakim recovers full guard.
Mooreis looking to pass into half guard but Rakim pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rakim is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakim postures up.
Rakim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rakim wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore wants to get back to his feet but Rakim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rakim's guard.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rakim holds on and takes a little breather.

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.
Moore landing some decent shots from guard.
Rakim is breathing heavily.

Rakim wriggles free and stands up.

Rakim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moore's guard.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
Moore keeping full guard, as Rakim tries to pass.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Majar Rakim 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.

Rakim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moore finds it's way round the side to connect with Rakim's head.
Moore throws a right and a left that Rakim avoids nicely.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Rakim is rocked!
A head kick misses from Moore.
Oh Rakim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Moore misses.

Moore gets caught flat footed, as Rakim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moore strikes from his own guard.
Rakimis looking to pass into half guard but Moore pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moore is in guard.
Moore stands and throws Rakim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moore working the ground and pound.
Rakim tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Moore is working to tighten is grip on Rakim's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rakim has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Moore is really squeezing tight and eventually Rakim passes out! Moore breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Moore!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Pexton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Ward (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.

Pexton
vs
Ward

191 cm
21
173 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

ACME Fight Food Q150 promotion 30 dollar

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Pexton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Ward!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pexton rushes Ward and presses him up against the ropes.
Ward has Pexton pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Pexton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pexton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pexton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pexton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.

Pexton decides to pull guard.
Pexton wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
Ward 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.

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

Ward looking for subs off his back but Pexton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pexton is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Ward looking for subs from the bottom but Pexton mounts him!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pexton wants to stand but Ward is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Ward working to try and regain half guard.
Pexton is landing with some decent strikes but Ward is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ward is looking to improve his position but Pexton isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Pexton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Pexton.
Pexton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pexton trying to control but Ward is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ward tries to lock up and control but Pexton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pexton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pexton avoids the attempt from Ward to control.
Pexton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ward looks a forlorn figure.
Ward holds on for dear life, controlling Pexton's posture momentarily.
Pexton lands a nice shot to the head.

Pexton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ward is on top in guard.
Ward is pushing down on Pexton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pexton is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ward 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.

Pexton actively working from the bottom here.
Pexton is breathing heavily.

Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Pexton is defending well.
Ward working Pexton over with strikes.

Ward seems to be working for a kimura but Pexton defends the submission attempt.

Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Pexton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pexton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Ward winds up and cracks Pexton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Pexton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward slips a nice elbow through Pexton's hands, connecting with Pexton's forehead.

Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ward in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pexton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ward!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Ward!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nath Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers's entrance music is Lux Aeterna. A fine choice. Muhatma Gandhi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Chambers
vs
Gandhi

180 cm
18
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nath Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhatma Gandhi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gandhi is looking to clinch but Chambers is avoiding it.
Gandhi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chambers tries to avoid it but Gandhi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chambers to the ground. Chambers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Chambers drives through and clinches with Gandhi against the ropes.
Gandhi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chambers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chambers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gandhi checks a leg kick nicely.
Gandhi looks to land a combination. Chambers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Gandhi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gandhi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chambers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chambers trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gandhi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chambers is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gandhi breaks from Chambers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gandhi lands a nice shot to the head.
You get the feeling that Chambers really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gandhi scoring with strikes but Chambers is staying in there.

Chambers is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gandhi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Chambers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gandhi is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Gandhi working for a submission but Chambers is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi landing punches.
Chambers's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Chambers seems to have got his legs back now.
Chambers is working to get back to half guard.
Gandhi has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chambers's face.
Gandhi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chambers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gandhi lands a big elbow.
Gandhi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee warns Chambers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chambers is squirming around, avoiding Gandhi's attempts to control the action.
Gandhi looks gassed!
Gandhi with the ground and pound from mount.
Gandhi scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi wants to control the pace but Chambers is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chambers tries to lock up and control but Gandhi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gandhi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chambers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gandhi working Chambers over with strikes here.
Chambers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Chambers bucks Gandhi off and manages to get back to his feet!
Horrible takedown by Gandhi or perhaps it was just good defense by Chambers which made him look bad.
Nath Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhatma Gandhi.
Chambers misses with the combination.
Chambers misses with a double jab

and Gandhi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chambers has one foot on Gandhi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chambers fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gandhi looks to land a combination but Chambers avoids it well.
Chambers misses with a wild combination.

Chambers moves into the clinch successfully.

Chambers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chambers falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gandhi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gandhi.
Gandhi throws a big right hand that misses.

Chambers working for a triangle but Gandhi defends it easily.
Gandhi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chambers wants to get back to his feet but Gandhi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi content to stall in guard here.
Chambers keeping full guard, as Gandhi tries to pass.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Gandhi from controlling successfully.

Chambers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gandhi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gandhi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gandhi distracts Chambers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gandhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gandhi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chambers tries to avoid it but Gandhi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chambers to the ground. Chambers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chambers scores with a sloppy right hand. Gandhi should have avoided that one.
Gandhi closes the distance and clinches up with Chambers, looking for a takedown. Gandhi pushes Chambers against the ropes but Chambers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt - Gandhi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chambers works over Gandhi's head and body with a nice combination.
Gandhi with a poor takedown

and Chambers counters by moving into the clinch.
Nath Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhatma Gandhi.

Chambers manages to break the clinch.
Chambers misses with a double jab

and Gandhi counters with a takedown into side control.
Chambers is trying to get back to his feet.

Gandhi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chambers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chambers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gandhi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chambers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gandhi asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Chambers wants to get back to his feet.
Gandhi trying to control the position but Chambers is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gandhi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chambers's waist but Chambers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gandhi off to one side.
Nice body punch from Chambers.
Chambers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gandhi circles away quickly and effectively.
Gandhi shoots in but Chambers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chambers digs a good body shot into Gandhi's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chambers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chambers fails to land with a series of punches.
Gandhi cracks the inside of Chambers's front leg.

Chambers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gandhi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gandhi distracts Chambers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gandhi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chambers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Chambers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gandhi is aware though and is defending well.
Gandhi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gandhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhatma Gandhi has got the better of the ground game so far.

Chambers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gandhi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gandhi slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gandhi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gandhi is trying to control. Chambers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chambers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chambers is trying to stand back up but Gandhi is controlling him
Chambers is trying to get back to full guard.
Chambers looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Gandhi is trying to get an arm triangle but Chambers is defending well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gandhi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gandhi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chambers is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Chambers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chambers wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhatma Gandhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gandhi forces Chambers back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right from Gandhi on the inside.
Gandhi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Chambers manages to break the clinch.

Gandhi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chambers was covering up waiting for the punch and Gandhi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gandhi prevents Chambers from getting back to his feet.
Gandhi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chambers is retaining full guard.
Gandhi wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.

Chambers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gandhi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gandhi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chambers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gandhi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gandhi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chambers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chambers wants to stand but Gandhi is controlling the position.
Gandhi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chambers is keeping the position for now.
Gandhi postures up in Chambers's guard and throws a big left but Chambers blocks it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gandhi is defended easily by Chambers.
Gandhi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nath Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Gandhi avoids them all with ease.
Chambers throws a shot to the body.
Gandhi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gandhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chambers misses with the combination.
Chambers tries to clinch

and Gandhi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chambers won't be happy with that.
Chambers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gandhi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chambers wants to get back to his feet but Gandhi drags him back down.
Gandhi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gandhi wants to control but Chambers is keeping him busy.
Gandhi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chambers down.
Chambers is trying to buck Gandhi off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chambers to see if he's OK.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chambers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Gandhi clinches up with Chambers and pushes him back against the ropes.

Gandhi jumps guard.
Chambers wants to stand but Gandhi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chambers preventing the sweep.
Chambers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gandhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gandhi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gandhi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gandhi has momentary wrist control but Chambers slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chambers throwing strikes from guard but Gandhi blocks nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chambers stuffs the takedown attempt from Gandhi. Gandhi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nath Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhatma Gandhi.
Chambers misses with a kick to the body.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Gandhi moves out of range.
Chambers misses with a double jab

and Gandhi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chambers's guard now.
Gandhi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chambers throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

Gandhi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chambers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gandhi has managed to get both his arms back between Chambers's legs - danger averted.
Chambers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gandhi controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gandhi wants to pass the guard but Chambers is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muhatma Gandhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gandhi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhatma Gandhi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kev Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hizkeel Abu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the ring accompanied by "Bad Things" by Jace Everett. Kev Richards had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Richards
vs
Abu

179 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Richards' Remedies

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, Kev Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hizkeel Abu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abu.

Richards shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Richards throwing strikes from guard but Abu blocks nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Richards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Abu works the jab nicely.

Richards fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abu sprawls well initially but Richards persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abu tries to kick Richards off but Richards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abu wants to control but Richards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abu is staying active underneath Richards, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Richards is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Abu kicks Richards off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hizkeel Abu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Abu as Richards shoots in.
Richards avoids the body shot from Abu.
Abu closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Richards is rocked!

Abu has closed the distance and engaged Richards in a clinch.
Oh Richards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Abu.
Abu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for Abu.
Abu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Richards up against the ropes.
Abu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Richards to his knees! Abu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hizkeel Abu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jericho comes to the ring accompanied by Moving in Stereo by The Cars. Dan Jericho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jericho
vs
Banks

182 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Banks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Banks - just one landing.

Banks rushes Jericho and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jericho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jericho tries to circle away but Banks has him pinned against the ropes.
Banks looking to stall.
Banks lands a shot to the body.
Jericho tries to break free but Banks pushes him back against the ropes.

Jericho has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Banks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jericho is throwing shots to the body but Banks manages to wriggle free. Jericho pounces on him again and ends up in Banks's guard.
Jericho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jericho trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jericho wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.

Banks working for a triangle but Jericho defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
Jericho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Banks tries to land a front kick but Jericho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banks, as that shot connected.
Banks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Banks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jericho.
Jericho throws a push kick but Banks slaps the foot to one side.
Brad Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks lands a nice looking body kick.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banks tries to clinch there but Jericho circles away.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Banks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Banks closes the distance and pushes Jericho back into the ropes.
Banks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Banks misses with a punch on the inside.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Jericho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the ropes.
Banks misses with some punches.
Banks tries to stall but Jericho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jericho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banks smiles and moves away.
Brad Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banks tries to land a front kick but Jericho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Banks does it's job there.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Banks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banks blocks the body kick.
Banks lands a jab.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Jericho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banks misses with a body kick.
Banks is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Banks looks gassed!
Jericho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banks is able to avoid easily.
Jericho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jericho throws a low kick but Banks avoids it.

Jericho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Banks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jericho.
Jericho controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Jericho is looking to advance position but Banks won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Banks tries to clinch but Jericho moves out of range.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jericho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banks but Banks pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jericho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banks to the mat! Banks manages to get full guard.
Jericho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Banks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jericho prevents Banks from getting back to his feet.
Jericho advances to half guard.
Jericho wants to free his trapped foot but Banks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Jericho looks to land a strike but Banks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Jericho scoring with some ground and pound.
Jericho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jericho wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
Jericho throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Banks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Banks trying to control but Jericho is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jericho seems keen to control Banks's posture.
Jericho throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Banks won't allow Jericho to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Banks avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Banks wants to clinch.
Jericho misses with a body kick.
Brad Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jericho keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jericho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Jericho misses
and Banks counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Jericho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banks is staying active underneath Jericho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jericho throwing shots but Banks is blocking nicely.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jericho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jericho wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Jericho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jericho scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jericho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jericho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banks's guard.
Ground and pound from Jericho.
Jericho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jericho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jericho stops Banks from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ground and pound from Jericho.
Jericho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Banks!
Jericho scoring with strikes but Banks is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Jericho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Jericho avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Jericho misses.
Banks tries to clinch but Jericho moves out of range.
Banks lands a jab to the head.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jericho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Jericho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jericho is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jericho slips an elbow through the middle.
Jericho trying to move into half guard but instead Banks has managed to sweep!
Jericho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jericho tries to get out of the position.
Jericho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks stands up over Jericho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banks preventing the sweep.
Jericho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jericho is on top in guard.
Jericho works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Jericho throws a big right hand that misses.
Jericho distracts Banks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks controls Jericho momentarily but Jericho frees himself.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Jericho from controlling successfully.
Jericho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jericho connects with a couple of short punches.
Jericho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jericho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banks sprawls well initially but Jericho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jericho is taking a breather. Banks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Banks trying to hold on to Jericho's head to control him but Jericho postures up.
Jericho trying to mount his opponent but Banks defends it.
Jericho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho raining down shots from the mount!
Jericho landing punches.
Jericho avoids the attempt from Banks to control.
Jericho prevents Banks from getting the reversal.
Jericho unloading with bombs!
Jericho with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Jericho.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jericho 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Jericho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Patrick's choice of entrance music: Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up to Boston. Amir Khalidov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimi Patrick's chin.

Khalidov
vs
Patrick

188 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

NATURAL BEAST

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Amir Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimi Patrick!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov tries a head kick but it misses.
Patrick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Khalidov. That one must have hurt.
Patrick lunges at Khalidov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalidov's hand.

It looks like Amir Khalidov has been cut.
Patrick throws a right and a left that Khalidov avoids nicely.
Khalidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khalidov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patrick.
Patrick stuffs the takedown.
Patrick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khalidov.
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalidov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khalidov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalidov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Patrick if he has to take too many more of those.
Patrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Patrick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Patrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khalidov.
A big right from Patrick misses.
Patrick moves out of range of the body kick from Khalidov.
Patrick missing with a left hand there. Khalidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amir Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patrick works over Khalidov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Patrick. That snapped Khalidov's head back.
Khalidov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khalidov tries to clinch there but Patrick circles away.
Patrick blocks a head kick by Khalidov.
Khalidov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidov throws a sloppy head kick and Patrick moves out of range easily.
Khalidov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimi Patrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidov throws a hook but Patrick blocks it.
Patrick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khalidov counters with a body kick that stops Patrick in his tracks momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to clinch.
Khalidov slips a jab and a cross from Patrick.
Patrick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khalidov walks into a straight right hand from Patrick.
Khalidov throws a head kick that half lands.
Khalidov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Patrick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Patrick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Patrick digs a good body shot into Khalidov's ribs.
Patrick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalidov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalidov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patrick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khalidov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khalidov checks a leg kick.
A combination from Khalidov does no damage.
Patrick lands a with a good body shot.
Khalidov shoots in for a double leg but Patrick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khalidov fails with the takedown.
Patrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidov.
Khalidov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khalidov on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidov moves out of range easily.
Patrick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khalidov counters with a head kick. That will keep Patrick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Khalidov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Patrick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Khalidov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Patrick both land. Nice combination.
Patrick thuds a left hand into Khalidov's body.
Khalidov moves out of range of the body kick from Patrick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patrick throws a series of punches but Khalidov avoids them all with ease.
Khalidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patrick.
Patrick is working the combinations to good effect here.
Patrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Patrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amir Khalidov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Khalidov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khalidov dodges the punch combination from Patrick.
Patrick avoids the head kick by Khalidov.
Patrick lands a lovely overhand right.
Patrick's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Patrick duly obliges.

Amir Khalidov's cut is getting worse.
Khalidov throws a head kick but Patrick moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Patrick.
Patrick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khalidov misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalidov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Patrick blocks a head kick by Khalidov.
Patrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Patrick.
Khalidov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Patrick throws a series of punches but Khalidov avoids them all with ease.
Khalidov thuds his shin into the meat of Patrick's side.
Khalidov walks into a jab.
Khalidov misses with a body kick.
Khalidov tries a head kick but it misses.
Patrick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Patrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patrick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khalidov.

Patrick clinches up against the ropes.

Patrick breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Patrick does it's job there.
Patrick throws a left that rocks Khalidov and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Patrick dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Khalidov regain composure!

Khalidov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidov is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to control but Patrick postures up.

Patrick has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good shot there by Patrick.

Amir Khalidov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Patrick lands a two punch combo.
Patrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patrick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Patrick cracks Khalidov with an open hand slap.
Khalidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patrick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Patrick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov avoids the body shot from Patrick.
Khalidov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Patrick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimi Patrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidov misses with a double jab
and Patrick counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick throws a right and a left that Khalidov avoids nicely.
Patrick connects with a right hand. Khalidov shakes it off.
Khalidov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Patrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalidov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Patrick is looking to clinch but Khalidov is avoiding it.
Patrick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalidov circles away quickly and effectively.
Patrick tries to bum rush Khalidov with a series of wild strikes but Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalidov connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Patrick both land. Nice combination.
Khalidov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Khalidov lands but Patrick takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Patrick.

Khalidov tries to keep at a distance but Patrick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khalidov tries to break free but Patrick pushes him back against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Patrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khalidov moves in looking to clinch but Patrick pushes him off.
A punch combination from Patrick misses.
Patrick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khalidov wants to clinch
and Patrick counters with a three punch combo that has Khalidov backing up. Khalidov nods at Patrick to acknowledge the strikes.
Patrick throws a series of punches but Khalidov avoids them all with ease.

Khalidov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Patrick was covering up waiting for the punch and Khalidov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khalidov wants to stand and escape but instead Patrick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Khalidov pushes Patrick off and gets back to his feet.
Patrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Patrick misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalidov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patrick.
A head kick misses from Khalidov.
Nice shot by Patrick.
Khalidov takes one to the side of the head.
Patrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patrick stuffs the takedown.
Patrick tries to bum rush Khalidov with a series of wild strikes but Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khalidov needs to keep his hands up - Patrick had a free shot at his head there.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patrick has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Khalidov.
Khalidov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Patrick scores with a four punch combination!

Patrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Patrick.
Patrick lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patrick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Patrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalidov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidov is defended easily by Patrick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Khalidov counters with a takedown into side control.
Khalidov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Patrick regains half guard.

Patrick kicks off Khalidov and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick throws a hook but Khalidov avoids it easily.
Patrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidov.
Patrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khalidov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khalidov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Khalidov.
Patrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khalidov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khalidov tries for a takedown but Patrick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patrick misses with a head kick.

Patrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Khalidov wants to break free but Patrick has control.
Patrick prevents Khalidov from breaking the clinch.

Patrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patrick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patrick with a nice cross.
Patrick lunges at Khalidov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalidov's hand.
Amir Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patrick misses with a few strikes there.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Patrick moves away
and Patrick counters with a three punch combo that has Khalidov backing up. Khalidov nods at Patrick to acknowledge the strikes.
Patrick throws a right hand that Khalidov ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidov also avoids with ease.
Patrick thows a body shot but no joy.
Khalidov throws a series of punches but Patrick moves out of range.
Jimi Patrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Patrick does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patrick lands a jab-cross combination.
Khalidov wants to clinch
and Khalidov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Patrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patrick 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Patrick!