Bloodsport 2 - No Way Out PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Balletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balletti comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of spades. Floyd has chosen Prodigy:Warrior dance as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Balletti
vs
Floyd

196 cm
21
283 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulie Balletti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balletti as he jumps to the side.
Balletti throws a looping overhand right but Floyd ducks down to avoid it.
Floyd looks for a takedown but Balletti sprawls well.
Balletti tests Floyd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Floyd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Floyd tries to clinch up.
Balletti throws a hook but Floyd blocks it.
Balletti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balletti just misses with a punch to the body.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balletti as he jumps to the side.
Paulie Balletti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Floyd.
Balletti lands the left hand.
Balletti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balletti lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Balletti tries to sprawl out of it but Floyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balletti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balletti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Floyd's hands.
Balletti fails to land the takedown.
Floyd fails to land the takedown.
Floyd slips under a jab.
Balletti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Floyd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Floyd.
Floyd looks gassed!
Floyd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balletti avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Balletti.
Floyd walks into a stiff left hand from Balletti.
Balletti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Balletti shoots in for a takedown but Floyd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balletti could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Floyd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balletti avoids it really well and circles away.
Balletti lands a slapping body shot.
Balletti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Floyd takes one to the chin there.
Balletti throws the left hand but Floyd avoids the punch easily.
Floyd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balletti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Floyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balletti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Balletti works the jab nicely.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Floyd moves away from the strike by Balletti.
Balletti misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Balletti coming out on top.
Balletti fails with a takedown attempt.
Floyd fails with the takedown
and Floyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balletti shoots for a double leg takedown but Floyd sprawls well. He's pushed Balletti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balletti stuffs the takedown.
Balletti scores with a hook.
Balletti throws a right and a left that Floyd avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balletti looks to land a combination. Floyd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Floyd tries to clinch
and Balletti counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Floyd is defended easily by Balletti.
Floyd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Floyd dodges the punch combination from Balletti.
Floyd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balletti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Balletti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balletti showed some decent athleticism there.
Floyd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Balletti misses with a series of wild punches.
Balletti misses with a hook. Floyd ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Balletti is predictable there
and Floyd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Floyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Floyd closes the distance and clinches up with Balletti, looking for a takedown. Floyd pushes Balletti against the cage but Balletti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balletti.
Floyd shoots for a takedown but Balletti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paulie Balletti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Floyd.
Balletti throws a jab but it's blocked by Floyd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Floyd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Balletti. That snapped Floyd's head back.
Balletti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Floyd throws the kick towards the body but Balletti avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balletti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balletti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Floyd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Floyd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Floyd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Floyd looks for a takedown but Balletti sprawls well.
Balletti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Floyd as he jumps to the side.
Balletti misses with a combination

and Floyd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Floyd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balletti smiles and moves away.
Balletti lands with a nice combination. Floyd backs away looking to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Floyd!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balletti lands a jab to the head.
Balletti misses with a looping right.
Balletti scores with a one two! Floyd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Floyd shoots in for a double leg but Balletti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balletti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balletti misses with a combination
and Floyd counters with a big head kick but Balletti shrugs it off.
Floyd tries to clinch but Balletti moves out of range.
Balletti throws a series of punches but Floyd moves out of range.
Balletti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Floyd at a distance.
Balletti tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Floyd moves away from the strike by Balletti.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Floyd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd shoots in and drives through. Balletti sprawls well.
Floyd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balletti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balletti throws a shot from downtown. Floyd moves away and avoids it.
Balletti avoids the head kick by Floyd.
Balletti throws a looping overhand right but Floyd ducks down to avoid it.
Floyd tries to clinch up
and Balletti counters with a nice body shot.
Balletti tries to bum rush Floyd with a series of wild strikes but Floyd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Floyd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Floyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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.
Balletti jabs at Floyd's body.
Floyd fails with the takedown.
Floyd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balletti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Floyd walks into a stiff left hand from Balletti.
Floyd slips a jab from Balletti.
Nice straight punches there by Balletti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balletti.
Floyd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balletti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Balletti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Balletti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Balletti 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!

Floyd slips a jab from Balletti.
Floyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balletti throws a jab when Floyd was well out of range.
Floyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Floyd shoots for a takedown but Balletti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Floyd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paulie Balletti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Floyd.
Balletti lands a nice shot to the body.
Balletti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Floyd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balletti throws a series of punches but Floyd moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Balletti.
Balletti swinging wilding here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balletti misses with an uppercut. Floyd saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balletti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Floyd.
Balletti lands the left hand.
Floyd walks into a jab.
Floyd is trying desperately to land a takedown but Balletti is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Floyd.
Balletti scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Balletti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Floyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Balletti sprawls well. He's pushed Floyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balletti lands with a straight right. Floyd didn't see that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Balletti as Floyd shoots in.
Balletti misses with a series of wild punches.
Floyd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balletti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Floyd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Floyd with that takedown attempt.
Balletti cracks Floyd with a good jab.
Floyd tries to clinch
and Balletti counters with a straight right hand.
Paulie Balletti is winning the standup battle so far.
Floyd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Balletti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Floyd has time to react.
Floyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balletti circles away.
Balletti with a hook.
Floyd has a takedown stuffed.
Bill Floyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Balletti with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Balletti.
Floyd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balletti connects with the punch.
Balletti connects with a body shot.
Balletti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Floyd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Floyd moves out of range as Balletti strikes.
Balletti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Floyd.
Balletti connects with a single shot there.
Floyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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.
Floyd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balletti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Floyd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balletti finds it's way round the side to connect with Floyd's head.
Floyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balletti defends it nicely.
Balletti scores with a nice right hand.
Balletti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Balletti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Floyd manages to avoid it.
Balletti throws a hook but Floyd avoids it easily.
Floyd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balletti is fending him off so far but Floyd persists. Nope, Balletti circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balletti misses with a looping right.
Balletti misses the jab.
Floyd shoots in but no luck this time.
Floyd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Balletti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balletti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Paulie Balletti!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Paulie Balletti!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Paulie Balletti!

Paulie Balletti wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and david dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain comes into the arena with Konichiwa Bitches blaring out of the sound system. Rob Pain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pain
vs
dunn

180 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, david dunn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has dunn pinned against the cage. dunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling dunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Pain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but dunn swivels and escapes.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts dunn as he jumps to the side.
Pain fails with the takedown.

dunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

dunn pulls guard successfully.
dunn wants to sweep here but Pain controlling him for the moment.
dunn working a defensive guard here.

dunn 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.

Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and dunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between dunn's legs - danger averted.
dunn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

dunn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pain is breathing heavily.

dunn 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.
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pain is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! dunn has his hands clasped together but Pain extends an breaks dunn's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pain.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Pain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kimbo slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cesar
vs
slice

188 cm
22
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Cesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, kimbo slice!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
slice throws a series of punches but Cesar moves out of range.
Cesar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cesar dodges the punch combination from slice.
slice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cesar leaves slice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Cesar takes the fight into the clinch.
Cesar tries to work over slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Cesar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cesar avoids a punch combination nicely.

slice changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cesar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cesar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cesar thows a huge punch but slice dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar trying to control from half guard but slice is working away.
Cesar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cesar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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.
slice wants to get back to his feet.
slice looks gassed!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Cesar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Cesar scores with a head kick.

Cesar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. slice is trying to defend but Cesar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cesar not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar lands with a punch from half guard.

Cesar is working for a submission of some sort.
Cesar is looking to take a break and control but slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cesar wants to pass to mount but slice is defending the position.

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.
Still in half guard, Cesar seems content to control.
Cesar trying to mount his opponent but slice defends it.
slice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cesar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Cesar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Cesar dodges the punch combination from slice.
slice misses with a wild combination.

Cesar clinches up against the cage.
slice tries to score a body lock takedown but Cesar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cesar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. slice is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cesar tries to pull guard but slice holds him up against the cage and eventually Cesar drops back down to his feet.
slice blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cesar successfully pulls guard.
Cesar trying to control the position.
slice is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
slice preventing the sweep.
slice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cesar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. slice manages to get himself to full guard.
slice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesar pushing down on slice's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if slice can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cesar is looking to take a break and control but slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Cesar thows a huge punch but slice dodges it nicely.
Cesar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns slice that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cesar wants to control the pace but slice is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cesar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cesar looking to finish with strikes here!
Cesar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
slice is squirming around, avoiding Cesar's attempts to control the action.

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.
Cesar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cesar with a couple of short strikes.

Cesar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, slice has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cesar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for slice because Cesar loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Cesar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cesar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cesar stops a takedown attempt from slice.

Cesar breaks from the clinch.
slice avoids the head kick by Cesar.
slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cesar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cesar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Cesar drives through and clinches with slice against the cage.

Cesar lands a takedown into guard.

Cesar stands and steps away. slice gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!

Cesar clinches up against the cage.
Cesar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
slice stops a takedown attempt from Cesar.
slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cesar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. slice just stands there and leans against the cage.

Cesar pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cesar is on top in guard.
Cesar is pushing down on slice's leg trying to pass to half guard. slice is fighting to maintain full guard but Cesar has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar is nestled in close to slice, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Cesar stands up from half guard.
Cesar tries to clinch there but slice circles away.
slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cesar throws a nice head kick!

It looks like kimbo slice has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar throws a nice head kick!
Cesar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cesar is looking to clinch but slice is avoiding it.
Cesar throws a head kick that half lands.
Cesar scores with a crisp jab that stopped slice in his tracks.
Cesar looks for a takedown but slice sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Cesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cesar closes the distance and pushes slice back into the cage.
Cesar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of slice backwards.
Cesar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. slice smiles and moves away.

Cesar closes the distance and clinches.
Cesar jumps guard but slice stands there with Cesar around his waist. Cesar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cesar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cesar counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cesar clinches up against the cage.

Cesar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cesar tries to bum rush slice with a series of wild strikes but slice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cesar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cesar - that will leave a mark!
Cesar lands with a nice body kick.
Cesar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cesar lands a nice looking kick to the body. slice takes a step back to recover.
Cesar is trying hard to land a takedown here. slice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cesar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. slice did well to prevent Cesar getting side control.
kimbo slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Cesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cesar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Cesar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cesar 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Pablo Cesar!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Pablo Cesar!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Pablo Cesar!

Pablo Cesar wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BUDDY TRUST (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hate Me Now. Paulo Filho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

TRUST
vs
Filho

190 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Mundo Green - World Verde

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, BUDDY TRUST!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Filho!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Filho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. TRUST sprawls well initially but Filho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Filho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
TRUST is trying to stand.
TRUST trying to control here.
TRUST controlling the position well.
TRUST is looking to improve his position.
TRUST wants to control but Filho is keeping busy.

Filho seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. TRUST is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulo Filho!
Paulo Filho is the new featherweight champion!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter orbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter orbach looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Alkofer
vs
orbach

191 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter orbach!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer wants to clinch up but orbach keeps it at a distance.
orbach looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alkofer lunges at orbach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by orbach's hand.

It looks like Peter orbach has been cut.

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

Alkofer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, orbach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alkofer wants to pass the guard but orbach is defending well.
Alkofer blocks the strikes from orbach.
Alkofer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
orbach is trying to get back to full guard.
Alkofer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alkofer 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 one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as orbach is looking to escape.
orbach takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alkofer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alkofer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alkofer lands a big shot there that rocks orbach but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alkofer landing punches.
Alkofer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can orbach hang on?
orbach is working to get back to half guard.
orbach has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Alkofer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of orbach's body.

orbach fending off the submission attempt from Alkofer.
Alkofer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Alkofer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. orbach is defending well though. Alkofer let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer struggling to keep hold of the position.
orbach is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Alkofer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
orbach is trying to get back to his feet but Alkofer has full control of the position and if anything, orbach has just worked his way into a worse spot.

orbach preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alkofer.
Alkofer somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer trying to control.
orbach trying to get back to his feet but Alkofer is in full control for now.
Alkofer misses with an elbow to the head.
Alkofer lands a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on orbach's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alkofer tries to get the hooks in deep but orbach pushed the leg off.

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

Maximus Alkofer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter orbach's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alkofer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alkofer is looking to stand up but orbach isn't so interested in that idea.
Alkofer has control of orbach's left arm, preventing orbach from doing any damage.
orbach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alkofer is keeping the position for now.
Alkofer has control of orbach's left arm, preventing orbach from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Alkofer is looking for a triangle but orbach pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alkofer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
orbach trying to control but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
Alkofer looking to hit a scissor sweep but orbach is one step ahead there.
Alkofer looking to control.
orbach working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alkofer's head.
Alkofer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
orbach distracts Alkofer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
orbach connects with a couple of short punches.
Alkofer looking to control.
Alkofer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alkofer is looking to take a break and control but orbach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alkofer blocks the strikes from orbach.
orbach missing with punches from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if orbach can do anything to dispel that myth.
orbach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
orbach is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
orbach throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Alkofer blocks the strikes from orbach.
Alkofer trying to control the action but orbach is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
orbach avoids the head kick by Alkofer.
A head kick misses from Alkofer.
orbach tries to clinch but Alkofer moves out of range.
Alkofer shoots and misses

and orbach counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
orbach lands some shots froms side control.
Alkofer is looking to regain half guard here but orbach keeps moving and retains side control.
Alkofer sneaks back into half guard.
It looks like orbach is going to stand back up.

Alkofer kicks off orbach and gets to his feet.
orbach circles away from the clinch attempt

and orbach counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by orbach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter orbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter orbach'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A nice combination there by Alkofer.
Maximus Alkofer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alkofer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt

and orbach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
orbach wants to control from the top but Alkofer keeps moving.
Alkofer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

orbach has gone for a leg lock! Alkofer slips out almost immediately though and dives into orbach's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alkofer postures up and lands a big shot to orbach's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alkofer postures up.
Alkofer trying to control the position from guard on top but orbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkofer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alkofer working the ground and pound.
Alkofer wants to lay and pray for a moment but orbach keeps working.
Alkofer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
orbach is trying to get back to half guard.

Alkofer stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alkofer throws a nice head kick!

orbach bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
orbach moves into full mount!
orbach raining down shots from the mount!
orbach is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alkofer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer regains half guard.
Alkofer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alkofer is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alkofer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alkofer working a defensive guard here.
Alkofer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alkofer is working hard here to advance position.

orbach has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Alkofer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! orbach is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Alkofer pulls down on the head and he's put orbach to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maximus Alkofer!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between colin miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ely GCz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

miller
vs
GCz

190 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

191 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, colin miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ely GCz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GCz closes the distance and clinches up with miller, looking for a takedown. GCz pushes miller against the cage but miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
GCz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

GCz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in miller's guard.
GCz wants to control from the top but miller keeps moving.

GCz stands and steps away. miller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from GCz.
miller has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
GCz throws a hook but miller avoids it easily.
GCz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and miller counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GCz is trying to improve his position.

miller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
GCz throws a leg kick but miller sees it coming and moves out of range.
GCz with a poor takedown

and miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. GCz won't be happy with that.
colin miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely GCz.

miller decides to stand up, so the ref orders GCz to his feet.
GCz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from miller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GCz scoring well with a low kick there.
GCz tries to clinch but miller is having none of it.

miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

miller postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for GCz to stand up.
GCz throws a head kick that miller semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GCz tries for a takedown but miller circles away easily

and miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
GCz looks gassed!
GCz is pressing down on miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
GCz has a closed guard, preventing miller from standing up.
miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

GCz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GCz on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. GCz did well to prevent miller getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

miller decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
miller fails with the takedown
and GCz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

GCz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
GCz misses with a takedown

and miller counters with a shoot takedown. GCz fights it but they end up in guard.

miller gets to his feet. GCz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
GCz has his takedown stuffed

and miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in GCz's guard.
GCz trying to control the position.
GCz is breathing heavily.
miller wanted to stand there but GCz had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

miller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from GCz as miller shoots in.
GCz throws a leg kick but miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
GCz has his takedown stuffed

and miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for GCz!
colin miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely GCz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
miller controlling the position easily from mount.
miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down GCz for as long as he can get away with.

miller gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
miller tries for a takedown but GCz circles away easily
and GCz counters with a nice low kick that buckles miller's knee momentarily.
GCz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

miller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
miller shoots in looking for a takedown. GCz tries to sprawl out of it but miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. GCz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - GCz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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.

miller gets the takedown into side control.
miller tries to stand but GCz is controlling his head.
GCz is trying to control miller's posture but miller avoids it.

miller decides to stand up, so the ref orders GCz to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
GCz fails with the takedown

and miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

colin miller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

GCz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
colin miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
GCz falls off balance throwing a combination

and miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
miller wants to stand but GCz is controlling his posture from full guard.
miller trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
GCz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst miller is controlling him.
miller preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GCz is trying to keep miller in close.

GCz is working an open guard so miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
miller with a poor takedown
and GCz counters with a nice leg kick.

miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
GCz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

miller decides to stand back up.
GCz throws out a leg kick but miller moves out of range and GCz only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GCz shoots and misses

and miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
GCz trying to control here.

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

miller gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
miller prevents GCz from standing back up.
miller tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GCz is looking for a sweep. miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
miller wants to get back to his feet.
GCz is trying to get back to full guard.

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

GCz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. miller did well to prevent GCz getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

miller has one foot on GCz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says GCz as he avoids it easily.
Ely GCz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - GCz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
miller misses with a takedown attempt

and GCz counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for colin miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

GCz decides to stand back up. GCz steps back and let's miller get back to his feet.
GCz tries for a takedown but miller circles away easily

and miller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in GCz's guard now.

And that's the end of the fight!
colin miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for miller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for colin miller!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for colin miller!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for colin miller!

colin miller wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basteros GCz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Souza
vs
GCz

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Basteros GCz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

GCz closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from GCz.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
Souza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. GCz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

GCz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

GCz has taken the fight to the clinch.

GCz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Souza regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as GCz controls the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Souza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Mihic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihic has chosen Ultimate Fighter - Theme Song as his entrance music. Marko Mihic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Oliveira
vs
Mihic

182 cm
21
201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
212 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Oliveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Mihic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mihic!

It looks like Andre Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mihic misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Mihic.
Mihic tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Mihic misses with a few strikes there.

Mihic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oliveira did well to prevent Mihic getting side control.
Oliveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliveira tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mihic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mihic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mihic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mihic is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mihic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihic working the head and body with strikes.

Mihic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Oliveira is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marko Mihic!
Marko Mihic is the new light heavyweight champion!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McFatterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Den Goods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFatterson's entrance music is Fat. A fine choice. Fatty McFatterson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McFatterson
vs
Goods

210 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

199 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fatty McFatterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Den Goods!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goods dives in and grabs McFatterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. McFatterson pushes down on Goods's head and hops out.
Goods fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McFatterson closes the distance and clinches up with Goods, looking for a takedown. McFatterson pushes Goods against the cage but Goods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

McFatterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Goods!
McFatterson avoids the attempt from Goods to control.

McFatterson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Goods is on top in guard.

Goods avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goods wants to pass the guard but McFatterson is keeping the position.
McFatterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFatterson wants to pass to mount but Goods is defending the position.
Goods is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

McFatterson 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.
Goods regains full guard. Nicely done.

Goods is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Goods wants a takedown but no success here.
Fatty McFatterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Den Goods.
McFatterson lands a knee to the body.
Goods looks gassed!
Goods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McFatterson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFatterson with a knee to the head.

It looks like Den Goods has been cut.
McFatterson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McFatterson crunches a lovely knee into Goods's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFatterson lands an elbow inside that Goods shrugs off.
McFatterson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Goods's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McFatterson lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFatterson.
McFatterson lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Den Goods's cut even more.
McFatterson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goods lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McFatterson landing knees to the body.
McFatterson scores a nice knee to the body.
McFatterson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McFatterson smiles and moves away.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McFatterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goods looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

McFatterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goods, who protects the arm well.
Goods tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goods regains half guard.
McFatterson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

McFatterson goes for an armbar but Goods turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goods.
Goods trying to control but McFatterson is working from the bottom.

Goods avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McFatterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goods wants to control from the top but McFatterson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McFatterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFatterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goods wants to stand but McFatterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFatterson is looking to clinch.
McFatterson fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFatterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goods.

McFatterson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goods's half guard.

McFatterson seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatty McFatterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Den Goods's cut.
That's time! McFatterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Goods shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goods showed some decent athleticism there.
McFatterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McFatterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McFatterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goods wants to control but McFatterson is keeping him busy.

Goods moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from McFatterson.
McFatterson tries to bench press Goods off him but Goods keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McFatterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goods counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McFatterson's guard now.
Goods wants to control from the top but McFatterson keeps moving.
McFatterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goods is one step ahead there.
McFatterson keeping moving, preventing Goods from controlling successfully.

McFatterson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goods stacks McFatterson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goods!
Goods trying to control the position but McFatterson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goods gets to mount! McFatterson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McFatterson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goods looking to control but McFatterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McFatterson tries to reverse the position but Goods maintains control.
Goods controlling the position easily from mount.
McFatterson is looking to improve his position but Goods isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goods postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McFatterson looks a forlorn figure.
Goods can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McFatterson is looking to escape.
Goods putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McFatterson 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.
Goods is trying to control. McFatterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

McFatterson actively working from the bottom here.
Goods wants to pass the guard but McFatterson is defending well.
McFatterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goods is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McFatterson keeping moving, preventing Goods from controlling successfully.
McFatterson looking for a sweep. Not yet McFatterson, not yet.
Goods wants to control from the top but McFatterson keeps moving.

McFatterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goods passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Goods tries for a kimura but McFatterson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goods gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McFatterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

McFatterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McFatterson has gone for a leg lock! Goods slips out almost immediately though and dives into McFatterson's guard.
Goods trying to control the position from guard on top but McFatterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Goods got a little sloppy there for a moment and McFatterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goods has managed to get both his arms back between McFatterson's legs - danger averted.
Goods trying to control but McFatterson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Goods closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McFatterson did well to prevent Goods getting side control.
McFatterson manages to get to full guard.
McFatterson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goods has passed into side control.
Goods is looking to take a break and control but McFatterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Goods decides to stand back up. Goods steps back and let's McFatterson get back to his feet.
McFatterson throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goods.

McFatterson drives through and clinches with Goods against the cage.
McFatterson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goods fails to pull guard.
Goods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFatterson working Goods over with knees to the body.
McFatterson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goods's face.
Goods avoiding damage as McFatterson throws knees to the body.
Goods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McFatterson smiles and moves away.
Goods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFatterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Fatty McFatterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Den Goods.
Goods moves in looking to clinch but McFatterson pushes him off.

McFatterson moves into the clinch successfully.
McFatterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Goods avoids the damage to the body.
McFatterson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goods wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFatterson has him pressed against the cage.
Goods throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFatterson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFatterson lands an elbow inside.
McFatterson tries to land a knee to the head but Goods blocks with his arms.

Goods drags the fight down to the ground.
McFatterson preventing the sweep.
McFatterson looking to pass the guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goods holds on and takes a little breather.
McFatterson looking to pass the guard.
McFatterson 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 has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McFatterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFatterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Goods looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McFatterson!
Goods prevents McFatterson from getting the reversal.
McFatterson is squirming around, avoiding Goods's attempts to control the action.
McFatterson is trying desperately to improve position.
Goods with shots to the head and body - McFatterson looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fatty McFatterson.
I think McFatterson 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 William Gold scores the fight for Fatty McFatterson!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Fatty McFatterson!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Fatty McFatterson!

Fatty McFatterson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Gougeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gougeon
vs
Ferguson

150 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
289 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Gougeon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Gougeon gets caught flat footed, as Ferguson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break Gougeon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gougeon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gougeon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gougeon working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.

Gougeon is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gougeon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gougeon 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.
Ferguson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ferguson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ferguson tries to stand but Gougeon is controlling from the bottom.

Gougeon working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
Gougeon could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Gougeon working for submissions but it's allowed Ferguson to get to half guard.
Gougeon is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferguson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Gougeon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.
Ferguson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gougeon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gougeon wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gougeon looking for submissions off his back.
Ferguson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to stand but Gougeon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gougeon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gougeon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferguson is keen to just control but Gougeon is a slippery customer.

Gougeon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.
Ferguson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Ferguson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gougeon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Samuel Gougeon has been cut.
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!

Ferguson cracks Gougeon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gougeon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ferguson finish him?
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Gougeon circles away.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Gougeon moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a pinpoint strike between Gougeon's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gougeon crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ferguson scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Ferguson!
Kevin Ferguson is the new super heavyweight champion!