CW Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AJ Zenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jens pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pulver has chosen littlle evil as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zenn
vs
pulver

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, AJ Zenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, jens pulver!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zenn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Zenn misses.
pulver throws a head kick that Zenn semi-blocks.

It looks like AJ Zenn has been cut.
Zenn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

pulver 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.
pulver throws and elbow that misses. Zenn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in pulver's guard. Nice move by Zenn!
Zenn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
pulver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zenn controls the pace.
pulver looking to control.
Zenn wants to control from the top but pulver keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

pulver looking for a guillotine here but Zenn defends easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenn pushes down on pulver's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Zenn is looking for a kimura but pulver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zenn to get the leverage.
pulver is looking to improve his position.
pulver is trying to control but can't.
Zenn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
pulver wants to get back to his feet.
pulver looks gassed!

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.
Zenn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed pulver's head.
pulver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zenn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zenn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zenn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
pulver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
pulver shoots in and drives through. Zenn sprawls well.
pulver walks into a jab.
Zenn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches pulver on the side of the head.
Zenn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

pulver is rocked!
pulver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zenn.
pulver is still on wobbly legs! Can Zenn finish him?
Zenn tries to bum rush pulver with a series of wild strikes but pulver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zenn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by pulver.
pulver seems to have recovered his senses.
Zenn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pulver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zenn but Zenn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zenn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zenn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
pulver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zenn jabs at pulver's body.
Zenn looks to land a combination but pulver avoids it well.
pulver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zenn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
pulver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zenn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zenn lands a right hook to the body.
Zenn stalks pulver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into pulver's face. pulver staggers backwards, shaken.
pulver slips a jab and a cross from Zenn.
Zenn digs a good body shot into pulver's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from pulver.
AJ Zenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jens pulver.
Zenn cracks pulver with a good jab.
Zenn is looking to wear down pulver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zenn lands a glancing blow to the side of pulver's head.
Zenn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent pulver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zenn scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Zenn.
AJ Zenn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
pulver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zenn but Zenn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Zenn does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zenn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zenn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zenn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from pulver.

Zenn gets caught flat footed, as pulver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Zenn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Zenn'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.

pulver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zenn is not content to let pulver control the position.
pulver controlling the position from side mount.
pulver advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zenn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
pulver dominating with strikes here.
Zenn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zenn is working to get back to half guard.
pulver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zenn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zenn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zenn is trying to escape the mount.
pulver cracks Zenn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zenn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
pulver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zenn is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pulver looking to ground and pound but Zenn is blocking nicely.
Zenn tries to hold on but pulver postures up.
pulver looking to finish Zenn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zenn!
Zenn is trying desperately to improve position.
pulver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zenn is wriggling around trying to escape.
pulver controlling from mount.
pulver working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
pulver content just to control the position here.
Zenn regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jens pulver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Zenn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Zenn lands a jab-cross combination.
pulver slips a jab and a cross from Zenn.
pulver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
pulver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Zenn scores with a four punch combination!
pulver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zenn.
A jab lands there for Zenn.
AJ Zenn is winning the standup battle so far.
pulver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zenn scores with a decent looking hook.
Zenn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zenn misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Zenn finds it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
pulver walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Zenn.
pulver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zenn connects with a jab.
Zenn jabs pulver right on the nose. pulver blinks but takes it well.
Zenn scores with a nice head shot.
AJ Zenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zenn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zenn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but pulver manages to avoid it.
pulver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
pulver tries to clinch there but Zenn circles away.
Zenn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so pulver counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zenn wants to stand up but pulver is controlling him.
pulver stopping the sweep attempt from Zenn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zenn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

pulver decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zenn, up you get!
A right-left combo lands from Zenn.
Zenn misses with a wild combination.
Zenn slips a jab and a cross from pulver.
pulver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zenn scores with a hook to the body. pulver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
pulver throws a leg kick but Zenn moved away.
Jab from Zenn.
Zenn throws a left and a right that both miss

and pulver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zenn won't allow pulver to pass to mount.
Zenn has his hands clasped together around pulver's back. He's all about the action.
pulver trying to control the pace.
Zenn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zenn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of pulver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take pulver's back!
Zenn doesn't have the hooks in and pulver manages to turn into his guard.
Zenn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
pulver tries to reverse the position but Zenn maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to jens pulver.
I think pulver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Semmence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MAX PAIN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MAX PAIN has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Semmence
vs
PAIN

188 cm
22
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Buzzkill

Amber Swan*$15 Rec Supp*

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Semmence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, MAX PAIN!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from PAIN is defended easily by Semmence.

PAIN moves into range and clinches up with Semmence.
Semmence gets underhooks to prevent PAIN's takedown attempt.
Semmence is trying to drag PAIN to the mat but PAIN just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

PAIN escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
PAIN uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semmence.
PAIN fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan Semmence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MAX PAIN.

PAIN shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. PAIN showed some decent athleticism there.
Semmence is looking for a sweep. PAIN is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Semmence has a hand on PAIN's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. PAIN takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semmence wants to hold on but PAIN pushes him away.
PAIN can't control as he wanted to and Semmence manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
PAIN wants to free his trapped foot but Semmence is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Semmence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
PAIN is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
PAIN trying to control but Semmence is working from the bottom.
Semmence will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Semmence is trying to control the position but PAIN postures up.

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.
Semmence has a closed guard, preventing PAIN from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
PAIN is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Semmence shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Semmence showed some decent athleticism there.
PAIN is not content to let Semmence control the position.
PAIN blocking the ground and pound attempt from Semmence.
PAIN trying to control but Semmence postures up.
Semmence content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PAIN misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Semmence is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Semmence is keen to just control but PAIN is a slippery customer.

Semmence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and PAIN defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Semmence throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PAIN gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Semmence counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Semmence.
PAIN looks gassed!
Semmence sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Semmence pushing down on PAIN's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
PAIN is trying to control but Semmence manages to pass to mount!
Semmence lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Semmence dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Semmence gets a takedown into half guard.
Semmence is controlling the pace.
Semmence passes to side control.
PAIN throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Semmence rushes PAIN and presses him up against the cage.
PAIN has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

PAIN jumps guard.
Semmence slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
PAIN keeping full guard, as Semmence tries to pass.
Semmence passes PAIN's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Semmence decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ryan Semmence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Semmence bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Semmence decides to stand up, so the ref orders PAIN to his feet.
Semmence with a poor takedown

and PAIN counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PAIN keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Semmence's head.
PAIN wants to stand but Semmence has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Semmence is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst PAIN is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PAIN is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
PAIN lands a couple of decent looking shots.
PAIN wants to control from the top but Semmence keeps moving.
PAIN prevents Semmence from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

PAIN shoots in and bounces Semmence off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Semmence being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PAIN trying to control the position from guard on top but Semmence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semmence controlling the position.
PAIN trying to control but Semmence is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Semmence will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Semmence scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

PAIN darts in and clinches Semmence up against the cage.
Semmence jumps guard but PAIN stands there with Semmence around his waist. Semmence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
PAIN wants to get back to striking at distance but Semmence won't allow it.
PAIN trying to control the position but instead, Semmence has worked for underhooks and has pushed PAIN into the cage.

Semmence tightens his grip and picks PAIN up, before dumping him to the ground. PAIN manages to land in guard.
Semmence is looking to stand up but PAIN won't let him.
Semmence stopping the sweep attempt from PAIN.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now PAIN is on top in guard.
PAIN takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PAIN passes Semmence's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Semmence trying to control but PAIN postures up.
PAIN wants to lay and pray for a moment but Semmence keeps working.
PAIN stalling away here and it's allowed Semmence to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

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.
PAIN trying to control but Semmence is working from the bottom.
PAIN won't allow Semmence to sweep him here.

Semmence pushes PAIN off and gets back to his feet.

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

Semmence stands up.
PAIN shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semmence counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semmence misses with a takedown attempt

and PAIN moves into the clinch.

Semmence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
PAIN fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Semmence dives in and grabs PAIN's left leg, looking for a takedown. PAIN pushes down on Semmence's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Semmence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semmence swings for the body but PAIN moves out of range.
Semmence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

PAIN shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Semmence napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Semmence tries to bench press PAIN off him but PAIN keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semmence is trying to control PAIN's posture but PAIN avoids it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PAIN misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - PAIN looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PAIN fails with the takedown

and Semmence decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in PAIN's guard.
PAIN not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
PAIN throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

PAIN looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
PAIN is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Semmence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Semmence, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Semmence!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

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

JACKSON
vs
Hall

185 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Amber Swan*$15 Rec Supp*

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, RAMPAGE JACKSON!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damon Hall!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
JACKSON tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
JACKSON looks to land a body kick but Hall moved away.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Hall. No joy for JACKSON on that attempt.
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from JACKSON.
JACKSON shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RAMPAGE JACKSON. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall digs a good body shot into JACKSON's ribs.
JACKSON connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hall!

It looks like RAMPAGE JACKSON has been cut.
JACKSON is breathing heavily.
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!
JACKSON fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as JACKSON shoots in.
Hall sizes up JACKSON with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps JACKSON's head back.
Hall throws a body punch but JACKSON moves out of range.
Hall misses the shot to the body.

Hall cracks JACKSON with a big right hand and JACKSON goes down!

RAMPAGE JACKSON's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on JACKSON, up you get!
Hall connects with a body shot.
JACKSON walks into a left hand.
JACKSON takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hall lands a with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
JACKSON on the wrong end of a nice hook.

RAMPAGE JACKSON's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall digs a good body shot into JACKSON's ribs.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. JACKSON looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall throws a series of strikes that have JACKSON backpedaling.
Hall throws a one two combo.

Jeez, RAMPAGE JACKSON's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at RAMPAGE JACKSON's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damon Hall!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

johnson
vs
Walhead

180 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

182 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Amber Swan*$15 Rec Supp*

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, joshua johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Walhead!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
johnson moves in looking to clinch but Walhead pushes him off.
johnson fails with the takedown.

johnson 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.
Walhead is adopting a defensive guard.
johnson postures up.
johnson tries to stand but Walhead is controlling from the bottom.
Walhead wants to stand but johnson is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walhead is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Walhead gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, johnson regains guard.

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

johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
johnson is breathing heavily.
Walhead trying to control the position from guard on top but johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walhead connects with a couple of short punches.
Walhead trying to control but johnson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walhead chips away with some ground and pound.
Walhead sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walhead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walhead works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walhead wants to lay and pray for a moment but johnson keeps working.
johnson trying to control here.
Walhead is keen to just control but johnson is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walhead looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walhead thows a big elbow that misses.
johnson keeping moving, preventing Walhead from controlling successfully.
Walhead wants to get up but he can't break johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
johnson trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Walhead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walhead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A thudding body kick lands there by johnson!
johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joshua johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walhead stuns johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walhead is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Walhead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Walhead takes the fight into the clinch.

Walhead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
johnson tries to clinch but Walhead is having none of it.
Walhead misses with a takedown attempt
and johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick by Walhead misses

and johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walhead is looking for a sweep. johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walhead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson controlling the action here.
johnson trying to control from half guard but Walhead is working away.
Walhead pushes johnson off looking to stand but johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Walhead trying to control here.

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, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Walhead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

johnson clinches up with Walhead and pushes him back against the cage.
Walhead tries to pull guard but johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Walhead drops back down to his feet.

johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Walhead tries to free his leg and advance position but johnson is retaining full guard.
Walhead has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Walhead won't allow johnson to sweep him here.
Walhead trying to stand up but can't free himself from johnson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walhead throws a strike but johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Walhead counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in johnson's guard now.
johnson keeping moving, preventing Walhead from controlling successfully.

Walhead stands up and waves to johnson to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walhead connects with a looping right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walhead is defending well for now.
Walhead tries to land knees in the clinch but johnson avoids the damage to the body.

Walhead drags the fight down to the ground.
Walhead can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as johnson controls the pace.
Walhead wants to sweep here but johnson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that joshua johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for johnson.
Walhead misses with a takedown attempt
and johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Walhead counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walhead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). joshua johnson!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Tookay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tookay comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I Have Become. Psycho Tookay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tookay
vs
Wells

190 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Psycho Tookay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Wells!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tookay shoots in for a takedown but Wells shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tookay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wells wants to get back to his feet.
Tookay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wells down.

Tookay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wells, who protects the arm well.

Tookay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wells knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tookay working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wells is looking to regain half guard here but Tookay keeps moving and retains side control.
Tookay 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.

Tookay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tookay trying to control the action but Wells is working from the bottom.

Tookay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wells is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tookay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wells trying to control from the bottom.
Tookay stops Wells from getting back to his feet.
Wells trying to control from the bottom.
Wells is controlling Tookay's trapped leg to prevent Tookay from advancing to side control.
Wells wants to improve his position but Tookay is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wells can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tookay thows a huge punch but Wells dodges it nicely.

Tookay is looking for a kimura here.
Tookay is breathing heavily.

Tookay is trying to work for a kimura but Wells is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wells lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Psycho Tookay has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Tookay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wells clinches.
Wells just leaning against Tookay, taking a breather.
Tookay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wells tries to break free but Tookay pushes him back against the cage.
Tookay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wells pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tookay has him pressed against the cage.
Tookay tries to pull guard but Wells holds him up against the cage and eventually Tookay drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Tookay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells tries to break the clinch but Tookay is controlling the position.
Wells pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wells wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wells wants to break free but Tookay has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Wells on the inside.
Wells wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wells wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tookay backwards.
Tookay is trying to break the clinch but Wells has him pressed against the cage.
Wells lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tookay has Wells pressed against the cage, preventing Wells from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Wells's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wells stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Wells.
Wells working hard to break the clinch.
Wells effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Wells on the inside.
Wells is trying to break the clinch but Tookay has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wells.
Wells tries to circle away but Tookay has him pinned against the cage.
Wells tries to break the clinch but Tookay is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tookay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tookay has him pressed against the cage.
Wells lands a body punch.

Wells has picked Tookay up - he's going for a ride! Wells dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Wells is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Wells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Psycho Tookay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wells scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tookay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wells throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wells misses with a wild body shot.
Wells tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tookay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tookay shoots in for a double leg but Wells sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Wells. No joy for Tookay on that attempt.
Tookay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wells avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Tookay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wells misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells wants to clinch up but Tookay keeps it at a distance.
Adam Wells is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tookay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tookay shoots in for a double leg but Wells sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wells is looking to clinch but Tookay is avoiding it.
Wells throws a series of punches but Tookay moves out of range.
Wells stuffs the takedown.
Wells fails with an attempt to clinch.

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

Wells gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tookay controls Wells momentarily but Wells frees himself.
Wells tries to free his leg and advance position but Tookay is retaining full guard.
Wells really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tookay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Wells avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wells wants to control from the top but Tookay keeps moving.
Tookay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tookay throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wells keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tookay's head.
Wells postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tookay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wells.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells wants to clinch up but Tookay keeps it at a distance.

Wells moves into the clinch.
Wells stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Wells.
Wells tries to break free but Tookay pushes him back against the cage.
Wells looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wells - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Wells.

Wells turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wells wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tookay keeps working.
Wells scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells lands an elbow.

Wells looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Wells wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tookay, who protects the arm well.
Tookay is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wells is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Wells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Psycho Tookay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wells scores with the left hand. Tookay knows he should have avoided that one.
Tookay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wells sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tookay somewhat.

Wells has taken the fight to the clinch.

Tookay has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wells is trying to keep an underhook but Tookay manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tookay trying to advance position but Wells counters by regaining guard.
Tookay wants to control from the top but Wells keeps moving.

Tookay drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wells looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wells looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wells!
Wells wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tookay keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Wells.
Wells landing strikes.
Wells scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tookay to see if he's OK.
Wells wants to stand but Tookay is controlling his arm.
Wells cracks Tookay with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tookay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tookay takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells tries to stand but Tookay is controlling his head.
Wells works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tookay taking a bit of punishment here - Wells scoring with strikes.
Wells is working Tookay over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wells looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tookay is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Tookay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wells tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tookay wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Adam Wells is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells misses with the ground and pound.
Wells lands a nice forearm strike.
Wells is looking to take a break and control but Tookay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wells changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wells jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tookay takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Wells shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tookay tries to lock up and control but Wells gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wells has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wells sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wells wants to control the pace but Tookay is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wells tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Wells comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wells has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Wells!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between tyler barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Dynamite looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

barker
vs
Dynamite

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, tyler barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kid Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Dynamite does no damage.
barker slips a jab and a cross from Dynamite.
barker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dynamite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten barker somewhat.
Dynamite looks to land a combination but barker avoids it well.
Dynamite looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Dynamite.
Dynamite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dynamite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kid Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
barker stuffs the takedown.
Dynamite scores with a one two! barker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Dynamite gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dynamite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

barker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
barker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dynamite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dynamite getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

barker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
barker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dynamite's shoulder. That is not cool.
barker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep.
barker 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.
Dynamite looks gassed!

barker stands up and beckons Dynamite to his feet.
Dynamite misses with a few strikes there.
barker fails with an attempt to clinch.
barker slips a jab and a cross from Dynamite.
Dynamite shoots for a double leg takedown but barker sprawls well. He's pushed Dynamite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
barker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
barker fails with the takedown.
Dynamite doesn't manage to clinch there - barker circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with a takedown attempt - barker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
tyler barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Dynamite.
barker throws a series of punches but Dynamite avoids them all with ease.
barker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dynamite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten barker somewhat.
Dynamite misses with the combination.
barker misses with a takedown

and Dynamite holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
barker tries to pull guard but Dynamite won't allow it.
barker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dynamite fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dynamite on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around barker's waist but barker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dynamite off to one side.
barker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dynamite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
barker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite avoids it really well and circles away.
barker moves in looking to clinch but Dynamite pushes him off.
barker tries to clinch but Dynamite is having none of it.

barker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. barker showed some decent athleticism there.
Dynamite tries to kick barker off but barker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
barker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
barker moves nicely into side control.
Dynamite trying to control but barker flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

tyler barker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

barker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dynamite swivels and escapes.
tyler barker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dynamite swats away the attempt to clinch by barker.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from barker.

Dynamite moves into the clinch.
Dynamite tries to break free but barker pushes him back against the cage.
barker is looking to control Dynamite's arms but Dynamite gets an underhook and turns him. Now barker has his back to the cage.
Dynamite is trying to break free.
Dynamite is trying to break the clinch but barker has him pressed against the cage.

barker pulls Dynamite into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

barker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dynamite defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
barker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dynamite!

barker is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
barker throws a right hand that Dynamite ducks under and follows up with a left that Dynamite also avoids with ease.
Dynamite keeps the fight on the outside.
Dynamite throws a combination that misses
and barker counters with a straight right hand.
Dynamite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
barker blocks a jab.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but barker avoids them all with ease.
Dynamite doesn't succeed with the takedown
and barker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

barker darts in and clinches Dynamite up against the cage.
barker tries to pull guard but Dynamite holds him up against the cage and eventually barker drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tyler barker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamite lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down barker.
barker fails to pull the fight into his guard.

barker manages to break the clinch.
Dynamite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? barker is fending him off so far but Dynamite persists. Nope, barker circles away and we're back to standing.
barker throws a right hand that Dynamite ducks under and follows up with a left that Dynamite also avoids with ease.
barker swats away the attempt to clinch by Dynamite.
barker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite avoids it really well and circles away.
Dynamite wants to clinch.
barker shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dynamite forces barker back against the cage and clinches.
barker gets through Dynamite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
barker missing with knees to the body.
Dynamite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
barker wants a takedown.
barker tries for a takedown but Dynamite manages to get underhooks.
barker tries to pull guard but Dynamite won't allow it.
barker tries to score a body lock takedown but Dynamite shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dynamite working hard to break the clinch.

barker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Dynamite.
No luck with that takedown attempt from barker.
Dynamite scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite leaves barker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
barker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dynamite moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
barker tries to clinch there but Dynamite circles away.
barker is looking to clinch but Dynamite is avoiding it.
barker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
barker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dynamite's waist but Dynamite gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing barker off to one side.
Dynamite throws a combination that misses

and barker counters by moving into the clinch.

barker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
barker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dynamite got a little sloppy there for a moment and barker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dynamite has managed to get both his arms back between barker's legs - danger averted.

barker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

tyler barker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from barker misses its intended target.
Dynamite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Dynamite.
barker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
barker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
barker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
barker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dynamite sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
barker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dynamite swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
barker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dynamite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and barker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dynamite throws a right and a left that both miss.
barker is looking to clinch.
Dynamite wants to clinch
and barker counters with a solid body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite shoots for a takedown but barker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
barker has his takedown stuffed
and Dynamite counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tyler barker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dynamite pushes barker up against the cage in a clinch.
Dynamite stops a takedown attempt from barker.
Dynamite gets through barker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
barker has Dynamite pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dynamite manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
barker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dynamite avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
barker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dynamite gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Dynamite's face as he tries to break the clinch.
barker looking for a takedown.
Dynamite wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but barker has him pressed against the cage.
barker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dynamite just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dynamite working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
barker with a knee to the head.
Dynamite tries to break free but barker pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dynamite's face as he tries to break the clinch.
barker jumps guard but Dynamite stands there with barker around his waist. barker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
barker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dynamite prevents the takedown attempt.
Dynamite looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dynamite is looking to break free of the clinch but barker has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
barker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dynamite prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Dynamite's face as he tries to break the clinch.

barker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
barker avoids a punch combination nicely.
barker tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Dynamite counters with a single leg into guard. barker didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
barker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

barker is working an open guard so Dynamite takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dynamite throws a combination that misses
and barker counters with a nice kick to the body.
barker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dynamite.
barker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dynamite but Dynamite pushes him off and we're back to square one.
barker fails with a takedown attempt.

Dynamite pushes barker up against the cage in a clinch.
barker tries for a takedown but Dynamite manages to get underhooks.
Dynamite wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
barker prevents Dynamite from breaking the clinch.
barker is working for takedown but Dynamite is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
barker has Dynamite pressed against the cage, preventing Dynamite from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
barker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dynamite walks away with a smile on his face. barker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dynamite misses with a double jab

and barker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
barker is taking a breather. Dynamite 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.
Dynamite wants to control but barker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
barker trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dynamite wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Dynamite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think barker 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tyler barker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Kita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go to Sleep. Michal Kita has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gonzales
vs
Kita

191 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
258 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Kita!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kita with that takedown attempt.
Gonzales fails with the takedown

and Kita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kita.

Kita stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gonzales has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kita manages to get his head free but now Gonzales has transitioned to an armbar! Kita grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gonzales! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Gonzales!