Friday Bash 2!! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dj Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Get Me Keks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Get Me Keks will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Tiongson
vs
Me Keks

179 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dj Tiongson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Get Me Keks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiongson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keks pinned against the cage. Keks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tiongson scores with a one two! Keks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Keks looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiongson is just out of range.
Tiongson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keks.
Keks misses with a double jab
and Tiongson counters with an inside leg kick.
Keks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice sprawl there from Keks as Tiongson shoots in.
Keks throws a right hand that misses
and Tiongson counters with a left and a right that stings Keks.
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!
Keks misses with a hook
and Tiongson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tiongson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Keks moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Tiongson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiongson fails to pull guard.

Keks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tiongson counters with a head kick that drops Keks to the mat! Keks scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Keks misses with an uppercut
and Tiongson counters with a two punch combo.
Keks looks gassed!
Keks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiongson on the side of the head.
Keks throws a right hand that Tiongson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiongson also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keks stuffs the takedown.
Keks falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Tiongson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiongson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keks misses with a looping right.
Tiongson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tiongson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keks throws a leg kick
and Tiongson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Get Me Keks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt - Keks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiongson.
Keks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiongson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Keks drives through and clinches with Tiongson against the cage.
Tiongson tries to circle away but Keks has him pinned against the cage.
Keks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson wants to get back to striking at distance but Keks won't allow it.
Tiongson tries to circle away but Keks has him pinned against the cage.

Tiongson drags the fight down to the ground.
Tiongson wants to stand up but Keks is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keks won't allow Tiongson to sweep him here.
Keks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tiongson trying to keep a closed guard but Keks is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Keks stands up and waves to Tiongson to follow him.
Keks stuffs the takedown.
Keks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiongson counters with a left to the body.
Keks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keks wants it to stay on the feet.
Keks stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiongson. Tiongson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiongson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Keks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiongson tries to clinch up but Keks circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiongson defending well as Keks loads up on a big left hand.
Tiongson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tiongson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiongson is defended easily by Keks.
Tiongson works the jab nicely.
Keks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tiongson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiongson shoots for a double leg takedown but Keks sprawls well. He's pushed Tiongson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiongson is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Keks misses
and Tiongson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tiongson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiongson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keks avoids it really well and circles away.

Keks has Tiongson up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiongson has had enough of the clinch but Keks keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Keks misses with an uppercut
and Tiongson counters with a good low kick that Keks was not able to check.
Tiongson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keks backs up against the cage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keks is trying to force a seperation but Tiongson has the dominant position.
Tiongson keeps control of Keks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Keks manages to break the clinch.
Keks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tiongson.
Tiongson tries to clinch up but Keks circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiongson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiongson dodges the punch combination from Keks.
Keks blocks a head kick by Tiongson.
Tiongson wants to clinch.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keks is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tiongson counters with a leg kick.
Keks misses with a body shot
and Tiongson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tiongson moves in looking to clinch but Keks pushes him off.
Keks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiongson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Tiongson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Keks forces Tiongson back against the cage and clinches.
Keks tries to circle away but Tiongson has him pinned against the cage.
Tiongson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keks smiles and moves away.
Tiongson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keks's waist but Keks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiongson off to one side.
Tiongson tries to clinch but Keks moves out of range.
Tiongson doesn't manage to clinch there - Keks circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiongson.
Tiongson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Get Me Keks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiongson dives in and grabs Keks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keks pushes down on Tiongson's head and hops out.
A solid body kick from Tiongson.
Keks misses with a hook
and Tiongson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Keks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tiongson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiongson.
Tiongson throws a sloppy head kick and Keks moves out of range easily.
Dj Tiongson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiongson jabs Keks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Keks as Tiongson shoots in.
Keks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiongson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiongson looks for a takedown but Keks sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keks lands a jab-cross combination.
Tiongson shoots in but Keks avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Keks drives through and clinches with Tiongson against the cage.
Tiongson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keks walks away with a smile on his face. Tiongson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tiongson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keks pinned against the cage. Keks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiongson. That's going to slow Keks down.
Tiongson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dj Tiongson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiongson tries to clinch but Keks moves out of range.
Keks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiongson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keks as he avoids it easily.
Keks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiongson.
Keks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiongson counters with a left and a right that stings Keks.
Keks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiongson tries to close the distance and clinch but Keks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Tiongson lands but Keks takes it in his stride.

Keks clinches up against the cage.
Keks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiongson has him pressed against the cage.
Tiongson tries to pull guard but Keks holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiongson drops back down to his feet.
Tiongson can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiongson's efforts to push away.
Tiongson wants to get back to striking at distance but Keks won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dj Tiongson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Tiongson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keks misses with a hook
and Tiongson counters with a nice body shot.
Tiongson dives in and grabs Keks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keks pushes down on Tiongson's head and hops out.
Crunch! Tiongson slams his shin into Keks's torso.
A lazy body kick from Keks
and Tiongson counters with a body kick that stops Keks in his tracks momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Tiongson blocks the leg kick.
Tiongson fails to land the takedown.
Tiongson wants to clinch.
Keks throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiongson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tiongson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiongson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Tiongson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiongson counters with a straight right hand.
Tiongson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiongson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keks has Tiongson up against the cage in a clinch.
Keks tries to break free but Tiongson pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tiongson tries to pull guard but Keks won't allow it.
Tiongson is looking to break free of the clinch but Keks has double underhooks.
Keks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiongson has him pressed against the cage.
Tiongson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Keks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Keks has closed the distance and engaged Tiongson in a clinch.
Tiongson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keks smiles and moves away.
Tiongson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keks tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiongson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiongson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tiongson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiongson shoots in looking for a takedown but Keks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiongson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tiongson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiongson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keks's waist but Keks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiongson off to one side.
Tiongson is looking to clinch but Keks is avoiding it.
Tiongson thuds a left hand into Keks's body.
Nice sprawl there from Keks as Tiongson shoots in.
Keks takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson fails to land the takedown.
Keks misses with a straight left.
Tiongson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiongson shoots for a double leg takedown but Keks sprawls well. He's pushed Tiongson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiongson tries to clinch up
and Keks counters with a right hand to the body.
Tiongson moves away from the strike by Keks.
Keks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiongson tries to clinch up

and Keks counters by clinching up.
Keks tries to break the clinch but Tiongson is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiongson can't get the takedown.
Tiongson keeps control of Keks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keks tries to circle away but Tiongson has him pinned against the cage.
Tiongson can't break the clinch.
Tiongson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiongson wants a takedown but no success here.

Keks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiongson closes the distance and clinches up with Keks, looking for a takedown. Tiongson pushes Keks against the cage but Keks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tiongson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tiongson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keks.
Tiongson shoots in for a double leg but Keks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiongson shoots and misses
and Keks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Keks misses with a hook
and Tiongson counters with an outside leg kick.
Get Me Keks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dj Tiongson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiongson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Keks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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 Dj Tiongson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tiongson, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dj Tiongson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilong Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kruno Masni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ranger
vs
Masni

190 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilong Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kruno Masni!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masni closes the distance and pushes Ranger back into the cage.
Masni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ranger.
Ranger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ranger tries to clinch but Masni moves out of range.
Ranger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masni circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilong Ranger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ranger scores with a head kick.

It looks like Kruno Masni has been cut.

Ranger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ranger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ranger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ranger working the head and body with strikes.
Masni looks gassed!
Ranger is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger working over Masni with some ground and pound. Masni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ranger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ranger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranger prevents Masni from improving his position.
Ranger slows the pace down in half guard.
Masni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ranger.

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.
Ranger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Masni is refusing to be controlled, as Ranger sits in half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Ilong Ranger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ranger. That's going to slow Masni down.
Kruno Masni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranger is looking to clinch but Masni is avoiding it.
Ranger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Masni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ranger.
Ranger feints a jab and as Masni dips his head, Ranger unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Masni right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Masni falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Ranger smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ilong Ranger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Popoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bato
vs
Bob

192 cm
19
274 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
135 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Popoy Bato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bob 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.
Bato keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Bato is working an open guard so Bob takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bob looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bato fails with a takedown attempt.

Bob moves into the clinch.
Bato is working for takedown but Bob is calmly controlling the position for now.

Bato manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

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

Bob stands up from Bato's guard - Bob perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bato forces Bob back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bato.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Bob breaks from the clinch.
Bato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bob pinned against the cage. Bob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Popoy Bato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bato avoids the head kick by Bob.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bob with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bato counters with a big head kick but Bob shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Bato.
Bato blocks a head kick by Bob.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bato as he avoids it easily.
Bob looks gassed!

Bob gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob trying to control the position.
Bato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bob wants to stand but Bato is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bato sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bob is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bato takes the fight into the clinch.
Bato could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bob wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bato is working for takedown but Bob is calmly controlling the position for now.

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.

Bob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bob.

Bob decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bato to his feet.

Bato gets tackled into the cage by Bob. Bob maintains the clinch.

Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bob moves into range and clinches up with Bato.
Bato tries to pull guard but Bob holds him up against the cage and eventually Bato drops back down to his feet.
Bob is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Bob breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bob.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Bato uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bob gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bob is working an open guard so Bato takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bob lands a nice looking body shot.
Bato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bob sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bato doesn't seem bothered though.
Bob throws a head kick but Bato moves out of range.
Bob wants to clinch up but Bato keeps it at a distance.
Bob shoots in looking for a takedown but Bato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bob's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bob fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bato tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bob shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bob stands up and beckons Bato to join him on the feet.
Bob throws a head kick that Bato semi-blocks.
Bato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bato drops his hands momentarily and Bob takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bato.
Bob tries to clinch there but Bato circles away.
Bato defending well as Bob loads up on a big left hand.
Bato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bob throws a predictable looking body shot

so Bato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bato wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bato looking to sit in guard and control but Bob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bato wants to sweep here but Bob controlling him for the moment.
Bato keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Bato ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Bob. No joy for Bato on that attempt.
Bato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bob misses with a jab to the body

and Bato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bob won't be happy with that.
Bato misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bob is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bato's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Popoy Bato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bob trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bato in particular looking to stall.

Bob has one foot on Bato's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bob tries to clinch up but Bato circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob fails with the takedown.
Popoy Bato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
Bato shoots and misses

and Bob counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bato is trying to control but can't.

Bato is defending against the submission attempts here by Bob.
Bob trying to control from half guard but Bato is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Bob will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Bato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bob pinned against the cage. Bob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bato is defended easily by Bob.
Popoy Bato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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

Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob with a poor takedown

and Bato counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bato.

Bob breaks the clinch.
Bob wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bob lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bato will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bato swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
Bob misses with a head kick.

Bob forces Bato back against the cage and clinches.
Bob fails to pull guard.
Popoy Bato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.

Bob manages to break the clinch.
Bob throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bato's head.
Bato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Bob misses
and Bato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bob misses with a combination

and Bato counters with a shoot takedown. Bob fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob working a defensive guard here.
Bob seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bob trying to keep a closed guard but Bato is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Billy Bob.
Bob throws a lazy head kick

and Bato counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bato has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bob is proving hard to escape from.

Bob kicks Bato off and gets to his feet.
Bob blocks the body kick.
Bato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bob pinned against the cage. Bob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bato misses with a takedown attempt
and Bob counters with a three punch combo that has Bato backing up. Bato nods at Bob to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Bato leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bato swivels and escapes.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Bato is just out of range.
Bato throws a series of punches but Bob moves out of range.
Bato blocks a head kick by Bob.
Bato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bob but Bob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bato as Bob shoots in.
Bato avoids the head kick by Bob.
Bob throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bob throws a hook but Bato avoids it easily.
Popoy Bato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bob checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Popoy Bato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bob 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Billy Bob!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and United States Wrecking Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jabbar
vs
States Wrecking Machine

220 cm
18
243 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, United States Wrecking Machine!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrecking Machine throws a combination. Jabbar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Wrecking Machine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wrecking Machine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Wrecking Machine is working for a kimura here but Jabbar manages to reverse the position and he's now in Wrecking Machine's guard.

Wrecking Machine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jabbar scoring with some ground and pound.
Wrecking Machine wants to get back to his feet but Jabbar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrecking Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrecking Machine wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment.
Wrecking Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jabbar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrecking Machine throws a couple of heel strikes.
Wrecking Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jabbar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wrecking Machine, up you get!
Jabbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wrecking Machine.
Wrecking Machine lands with an uppercut that bounces Jabbar off the cage and back into rage.

Wrecking Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wrecking Machine working Jabbar over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jabbar looks a forlorn figure.
Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Wrecking Machine's attempts to control the action.
Jabbar wants to hold on but Wrecking Machine pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrecking Machine tries to pass to full mount but Jabbar defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Wrecking Machine sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrecking Machine wants to stand up but Jabbar has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jabbar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wrecking Machine working over Jabbar with some ground and pound. Jabbar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jabbar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wrecking Machine.
Wrecking Machine is keen to just control but Jabbar is a slippery customer.
Wrecking Machine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jabbar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wrecking Machine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four 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.
Jabbar tries to roll over but Wrecking Machine keeps him under control.
Jabbar is breathing heavily.
Jabbar won't allow Wrecking Machine to pass to mount.
Wrecking Machine works his way into full mount!
Jabbar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jabbar tries to get out of the position.
Wrecking Machine landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrecking Machine is landing with some decent strikes but Jabbar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wrecking Machine raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

United States Wrecking Machine dominated that round.
That's time! Jabbar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A right-left combo lands from Wrecking Machine.
Jabbar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakeem Jabbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wrecking Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jabbar was covering up waiting for the punch and Wrecking Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wrecking Machine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jabbar's guard.
Wrecking Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wrecking Machine is working an open guard so Jabbar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jabbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrecking Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Jabbar.
Wrecking Machine shoots for a double leg takedown but Jabbar sprawls well. He's pushed Wrecking Machine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jabbar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrecking Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Wrecking Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wrecking Machine lands in his opponent's guard.
Wrecking Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jabbar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Wrecking Machine from controlling successfully.
Wrecking Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jabbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrecking Machine wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment.

Jabbar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jabbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrecking Machine circles away.
Wrecking Machine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wrecking Machine keeps the fight on the outside.
Jabbar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
United States Wrecking Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wrecking Machine.

Wrecking Machine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jabbar is trying to improve his position.
Wrecking Machine controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine working the ground and pound.
Wrecking Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working.
Wrecking Machine lands a nice forearm strike.
Wrecking Machine working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wrecking Machine in side control lands a decent elbow.

Wrecking Machine swings around for an armbar but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wrecking Machine's guard.
Wrecking Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jabbar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

United States Wrecking Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A jab from Wrecking Machine finds it's way through Jabbar's defenses.
Wrecking Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrecking Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrecking Machine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wrecking Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Wrecking Machine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jabbar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wrecking Machine is in Jabbar's guard.
Wrecking Machine wants to stand but Jabbar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jabbar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wrecking Machine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrecking Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wrecking Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wrecking Machine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Jabbar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Wrecking Machine.
Wrecking Machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
United States Wrecking Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wrecking Machine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wrecking Machine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jabbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wrecking Machine trying to control but Jabbar is having none of it.
Wrecking Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jabbar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wrecking Machine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar really wants to buck Wrecking Machine off and get back to his feet.
Wrecking Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jabbar is looking to escape.
Wrecking Machine lands a big shot there that rocks Jabbar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four 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.
Wrecking Machine with good strikes from the mount here!
Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Wrecking Machine's attempts to control the action.
Wrecking Machine cracks Jabbar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hakeem Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrecking Machine trying to control but Jabbar is having none of it.
Wrecking Machine avoids the attempt from Jabbar to control.
Wrecking Machine prevents Jabbar from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
United States Wrecking Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrecking Machine 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... United States Wrecking Machine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waranhk Nsembo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bongo Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nsembo comes into the arena with ChessBoxin' blaring out of the sound system. Bongo has chosen Bang Time as his entrance music. Bongo Bongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nsembo
vs
Bongo

193 cm
25
250 lbs
6 - 15 - 0

210 cm
23
260 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Waranhk Nsembo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Bongo Bongo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongo connects with a leg kick. Nsembo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nsembo avoids a kick to the body.
Bongo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nsembo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Waranhk Nsembo has been cut.
Bongo with a poor takedown
and Nsembo counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Bongo Bongo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bongo. Nsembo shrugs it off though.
Bongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bongo lands a leg kick that knocks Nsembo off balance momentarily.
Nsembo is breathing heavily.
Bongo tries to clinch up.
Bongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bongo lands a big head kick that sends Nsembo tumbling to the mat! Bongo takes a step backwards and waves Nsembo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Nsembo is rocked!
Bongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bongo feints and then cracks Nsembo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nsembo down.
Bongo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nsembo circles away.
Bongo lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nsembo blocks a head kick by Bongo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bongo. Nsembo shrugs it off though.
Bongo throws a head kick that Nsembo semi-blocks.
Nsembo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bongo fails with the takedown.
Bongo misses with a head kick.
Bongo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bongo connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bongo fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bongo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nsembo quickly recovers to half guard.
Bongo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nsembo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bongo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nsembo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bongo.
Nsembo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bongo throwing shots but Nsembo is blocking nicely.
Bongo slips a nice elbow through Nsembo's hands, connecting with Nsembo's forehead.
Nsembo is positioning himself well to prevent Bongo advancing to mount.
Nsembo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bongo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bongo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bongo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nsembo to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bongo throws and elbow that misses. Nsembo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bongo's guard. Nice move by Nsembo!

Nsembo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bongo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bongo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bongo!
Nsembo gets back to half guard.
Nsembo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bongo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Nsembo kicks Bongo off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongo tries to clinch
and Nsembo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bongo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bongo throws a body kick that misses.
Bongo closes the distance but Nsembo moves to the side
and Nsembo counters with a straight right hand.
Nsembo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nsembo blocks a head kick by Bongo.

Nsembo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bongo's half guard.
Bongo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nsembo trying to pass the guard but Bongo defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bongo Bongo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nsembo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Nsembo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nsembo wants to pass to mount but Bongo is defending the position.
Nsembo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nsembo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bongo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nsembo looks to land a strike but Bongo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nsembo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nsembo working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nsembo prevents Bongo from getting back to his feet.
Nsembo looking to pass the guard.
Nsembo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bongo can't keep his opponent in guard - Nsembo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nsembo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bongo pushes Nsembo off looking to stand but Nsembo dives back in and keeps control.

Nsembo seems to be looking for submissions.

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.
Nsembo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nsembo seems to be looking for submissions.
Nsembo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Nsembo there.
Nsembo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Nsembo is trying to work for a kimura but Bongo is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nsembo is looking for submissions but instead, Bongo has regained full guard.
Nsembo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nsembo wanted to stand there but Bongo had control of the position.
Bongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.
Nsembo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nsembo looking to sit in guard and control but Bongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bongo throwing strikes from guard but Nsembo blocks nicely.
Bongo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bongo scoring with some ground and pound.

Bongo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nsembo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bongo has managed to get both his arms back between Nsembo's legs - danger averted.
Nsembo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nsembo tries to get out of the position.

Bongo stands up from Nsembo's guard - Bongo perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waranhk Nsembo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nsembo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nsembo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bongo.
Bongo Bongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bongo throws a head kick that misses.
Nsembo avoids the head kick by Bongo.
Nsembo avoids the head kick by Bongo.
Bongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bongo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bongo thumps Nsembo with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongo is looking to clinch.
Nsembo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bongo defends it nicely.
Bongo throws a head kick that Nsembo semi-blocks.
Nsembo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nsembo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bongo throws a head kick but Nsembo moves out of range.
Bongo throws a body kick that misses.
Bongo lands a leg kick that knocks Nsembo off balance momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Nsembo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bongo which made him look bad.
Bongo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

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.
Nsembo keeps the fight on the outside.
Crunch! Bongo slams his shin into Nsembo's torso.
Bongo misses with a leg kick

so Nsembo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nsembo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nsembo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nsembo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Nsembo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bongo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bongo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bongo!
Bongo with the ground and pound but Nsembo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nsembo kicks Bongo off and gets back to his feet.
Nsembo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waranhk Nsembo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bongo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nsembo. That did some damage!
Bongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nsembo.
Bongo scores with a kick to the body.
Nsembo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bongo is looking to clinch.
Bongo tries to clinch but Nsembo is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bongo misses

and Nsembo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nsembo wants to free his trapped foot but Bongo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bongo looks like he's trying to stand up.

Nsembo is looking for a kimura but Bongo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nsembo to get the leverage.
Nsembo is looking to take a break and control but Bongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nsembo is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waranhk Nsembo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nsembo 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 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waranhk Nsembo!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hawkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Orton
vs
Hawkey

220 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Hawkey!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton tries for a takedown but Hawkey circles away easily
and Orton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
Orton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hawkey lands a stunning uppercut that sends Orton to the mat!

Orton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hawkey in particular looking to stall.
Hawkey wants to advance to full mount but Orton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hawkey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawkey looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Steve Hawkey wasn't active enough on the ground.

Hawkey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orton was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawkey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hawkey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Hawkey has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Steve Hawkey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Orton with a poor takedown

and Hawkey counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Orton!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton is breathing heavily.
Hawkey content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Hawkey was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Hawkey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hawkey controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hawkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hawkey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orton, pushing him back against the cage.

Hawkey has clasped his hands together around Orton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hawkey taking a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Hawkey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Orton doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hawkey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orton won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steve Hawkey has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hawkey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Hawkey.

Hawkey shoots in and gets a takedown into Orton's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkey stays in close to Orton's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Hawkey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hawkey.
Hawkey misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkey is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Orton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hawkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton'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. And we move into the final round!

Hawkey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hawkey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Orton pushes Hawkey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hawkey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkey controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Steve Hawkey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Orton doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hawkey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hawkey.
Hawkey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Hawkey was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Hawkey gets the takedown into side control.
Hawkey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Orton's legs.
Orton wants to get back to his feet.
Orton seems a little lost for a moment, as Hawkey dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Steve Hawkey wasn't active enough on the ground.

Hawkey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steve Hawkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hawkey stands up and waves to Orton to follow him.

Hawkey shoots in and gets a takedown into Orton's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hawkey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hawkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawkey 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 Ackerman scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hawkey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thomas
vs
Lloyd

180 cm
26
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas clinches with his opponent.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
Alex Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lloyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lloyd with a poor takedown

and Thomas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomas.
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.
Thomas trying to control but Lloyd is working from the bottom.
Lloyd wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
Lloyd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Lloyd has wrist control.
Thomas won't allow Lloyd to get back to his feet.

Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Lloyd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lloyd looks gassed!
A nice combination there by Thomas.
Lloyd throws a left and a right that both miss

and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thomas lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thomas scores with a knee to the head.
Thomas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lloyd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thomas lands a knee to the body.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lloyd.
Chris Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Lloyd.
Thomas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Thomas lands a takedown into guard.
Lloyd is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.

Thomas stands and steps away. Lloyd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lloyd misses with a takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a head kick.

Lloyd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas misses with some strikes 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.
Thomas regains full guard. Nicely done.

Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lloyd has his takedown stuffed

and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control.
Lloyd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thomas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lloyd sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lloyd is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lloyd wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thomas working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas is putting a hurting on Lloyd here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd is trying to get back to his feet.
Lloyd bucks up and tries to throw Thomas off but instead Thomas has got his back!
Thomas missing with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lloyd is taking damage to the body and head.
Lloyd looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Lloyd manages to escape to his feet.
Lloyd throws a combination that misses
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lloyd fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Lloyd thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it

and Thomas counters with a single leg into guard. Lloyd didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas slips nicely into half guard.
Thomas throwing shots but Lloyd is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Thomas there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Lloyd's temple.

Lloyd makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lloyd with a poor takedown

and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Lloyd taking a bit of punishment here - Thomas scoring with strikes.
Thomas working the body and head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas working the ground and pound.
Lloyd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thomas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lloyd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lloyd with a lazy takedown attempt

and Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Lloyd's takedown attempt.
Lloyd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chris Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Lloyd.
Thomas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a knee to the head.
Lloyd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
Thomas lands a nice elbow.

Thomas pulls guard effortlessly.
Thomas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lloyd wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Lloyd won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Chris Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lloyd trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to keep Lloyd in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lloyd misses with a takedown attempt

and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thomas working over Lloyd with some ground and pound. Lloyd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Thomas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lloyd to stand up.
Lloyd throws an off balance right hand

and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomas.
Lloyd wants a takedown.
Lloyd letting Thomas take a breather here.
Thomas connects with a knee to the head.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lloyd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lloyd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas with a knee to the head.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thomas scores with a knee to the head.

Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Lloyd shoots and misses

and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lloyd jumps guard but Thomas stands there with Lloyd around his waist. Lloyd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lloyd tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomas scores with a knee to the head.
Lloyd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas scores with a knee to the head.
Lloyd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Lloyd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lloyd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas stops Lloyd from getting back to his feet.
Thomas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thomas stops Lloyd from getting back to his feet.

Lloyd has one foot on Thomas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lloyd with a lazy takedown attempt

and Thomas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lloyd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Thomas.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas scores with a knee to the head.
Thomas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lloyd's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
Lloyd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
Lloyd has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lloyd tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a knee to the head.
Lloyd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas lands a knee to the head.

Lloyd drags the fight down to the ground.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lloyd wants to get back to his feet but Thomas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Thomas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Thomas tries to clinch but Lloyd is having none of it.
Lloyd with a lazy takedown attempt

and Thomas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lloyd's guard now.
Thomas is working Lloyd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
Thomas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lloyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Lloyd tries a head kick but it misses.
Lloyd misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.

Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Lloyd.

Lloyd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Thomas pushes Lloyd off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd misses with a takedown

and Thomas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomas.
Chris Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Lloyd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Thomas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lloyd dives on top into guard.
Lloyd won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Lloyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lloyd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lloyd sitting in guard here, content to control.

Thomas pushes Lloyd off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lloyd shoots and misses

and Thomas counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Thomas.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.

Thomas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lloyd regains guard immediately.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Lloyd blocks nicely.
Lloyd wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Lloyd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas stands up over Lloyd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Lloyd wriggles free and stands up.
Alex Lloyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd with a lazy takedown attempt

and Thomas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomas.
Thomas stops Lloyd from standing up.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chris Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas stops Lloyd from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thomas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thomas won't allow Lloyd to get back to his feet.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.

Thomas gets to his feet. Lloyd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Lloyd fails with the takedown

and Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lloyd blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas stalls.

Lloyd jumps guard and drags Thomas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lloyd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lloyd has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Thomas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Ruchkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruchkin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica-All Nightmare Long. Arthur Ruchkin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ruchkin
vs
Steiner

188 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

MADE IN GERMANY

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Ruchkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruchkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Steiner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruchkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steiner throws a combination that misses
and Ruchkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruchkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruchkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steiner.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steiner.
Steiner tries for a takedown but Ruchkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steiner throws a leg kick
and Ruchkin counters with a big head kick but Steiner shrugs it off.
Steiner thows a leg kick but Ruchkin checks it
and Ruchkin counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steiner avoids the head kick by Ruchkin.
Steiner misses with a combination
and Ruchkin counters with a big head kick but Steiner shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruchkin lands with a slapping head kick.
Steiner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruchkin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Steiner is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ruchkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruchkin dodges the punch combination from Steiner.
Steiner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steiner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruchkin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Steiner is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Steiner is predictable there
and Ruchkin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Steiner is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by Ruchkin misses
and Steiner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steiner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruchkin as he jumps to the side.
Arthur Ruchkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Steiner.
Steiner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruchkin counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruchkin throws a sloppy head kick
and Steiner counters with a left and a right that stings Ruchkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steiner throws a combination that misses
and Ruchkin counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Ruchkin looks at the referee who does nothing so Ruchkin lands a crushing right that sends Steiner to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Ruchkin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bebe Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Tog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Nose
vs
Tog

180 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

189 cm
19
273 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tog gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nose looking for a sweep but Tog has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tog looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tog throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nose because Tog loaded up on that one.
Nose is bucking up trying to escape but Tog cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nose is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tog misses with a head shot.
Tog throws some wild stikes that Nose manages to avoid easily.
Nose blocking the ground and pound.
Nose is bucking up trying to escape but Tog cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tog controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tog tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Tog looking to secure an arm triangle but Nose defends it well.
Tog content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Tog working for a guillotine from mount but Nose is in no mood to give up.
Tog content just to control the position here.
It looks like Tog might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tog trying to control but Nose is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose tries to control the position but Tog now has his back.
Tog connects with a big shot to the side of Nose's head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tog has eaten all the pies!
Tog really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nose.
Tog has the hooks in. Nose is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tog scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Nose is looking for a way out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Tog go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nose is really stuck here.
Tog controlling the position well here. Nose rolled but Tog kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tog punches the canvas rather than the man.
Nose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tog on the ground.
Tog scores with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nose is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tog thows a leg kick but Nose checks it
enabling Nose to counter with a crisp jab.
Tog misses with a takedown attempt - Nose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nose sprawls well. Nose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tog gets slowly back to his feet.
Nose wants to clinch but Tog slips to the side

and Tog counters by moving into the clinch.

Tog gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tog looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tog with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tog is breathing heavily.

Tog is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose looking to control.
Tog is looking to work some ground and pound but Nose has wrist control.
Tog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tog postures up in Nose's guard and throws a big left but Nose blocks it.
Nose is trying to control the position but Tog postures up.

Tog stands and steps away. Nose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nose looks to clinch
and Tog counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tog circles away from the clinch attempt

and Tog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tog is working for takedown but Nose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bebe Nose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Tog.
Nose can't find room to land a body shot as Tog controls the action.
Nose fails to pull guard.
Nose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tog smiles and moves away.
Nose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nose shoots in looking for a takedown. Tog tries to sprawl out of it but Nose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nose shoots in looking for a takedown but Tog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nose shoots for a double leg takedown but Tog sprawls well. He's pushed Nose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose shoots in looking for a takedown. Tog tries to sprawl out of it but Nose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tog counters with a shoot takedown. Nose fights it but they end up in guard.
Tog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tog laying and praying for a moment but Nose takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tog stalling.
Nose is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose is trying to reverse the position but instead Tog has taken his back - oops!

Tog working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nose looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tog.
Tog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tog thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Tog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nose.
Tog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nose avoids it really well and circles away.
Nose looks to clinch

so Tog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nose is looking to stand back up but Tog counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nose.
Nose wants to control but Tog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tog is trying to control the action in half guard but Nose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nose wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tog wants to take a breather but Nose is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Neil Tog.
Tog stuffs the takedown attempt from Nose. Nose gets slowly back to his feet.
Nose shoots in for a takedown but Tog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bebe Nose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nose connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tog.
Nose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tog avoids it really well and circles away.
Nose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Tog decides to stand back up. Tog steps back and let's Nose get back to his feet.
Nose doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tog fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nose's head.
Tog is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tog is keen to just control but Nose is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nose trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tog manages to pass to mount!
Nose tries to buck Tog off but he can't manage it.

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.
Nose holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tog tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nose tries to lock up and control but Tog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nose is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tog controlling the position easily from mount.

Tog has control of Nose's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nose regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bebe Nose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neil Tog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nose wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tog.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Tog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tog winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Tog!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babsie Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Paneda
vs
Jones

179 cm
25
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Babsie Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Paneda counters with a straight right hand.

Paneda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Paneda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paneda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Babsie Paneda.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Paneda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paneda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Paneda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones looks gassed!

Paneda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Paneda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paneda is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paneda wants to stand but Jones has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Paneda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paneda is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Paneda decides to stand up.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paneda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Paneda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Paneda is staying active.
Paneda trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Paneda keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paneda off and has taken his back!

Jones has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!

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.
Paneda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Paneda moved out of range.
Paneda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a hook.
Paneda moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Paneda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones wants to control but Paneda postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paneda grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Paneda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice cross by Paneda.
Paneda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paneda could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paneda doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Paneda counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Paneda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paneda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paneda thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babsie Paneda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paneda is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Babsie Paneda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Paneda blocks a head kick by Jones.

Paneda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paneda looking to pass the guard.
Paneda scoring with some ground and pound.
Paneda's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep here but Paneda controlling him for the moment.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Paneda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paneda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paneda prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones is trying to keep Paneda in close.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones blocks a head kick by Paneda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paneda counters with a two punch combo.
Paneda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Paneda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Paneda lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.

Paneda scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.

Paneda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Paneda avoids the head kick by Jones.
Paneda avoids the body shot from Jones.
Paneda avoids the body shot from Jones.
Paneda blocks a head kick by Jones.
Paneda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paneda misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paneda avoids the head kick by Jones.
A head kick from Jones lands but Paneda takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Paneda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Paneda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paneda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Paneda is having none of it.
Paneda stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paneda looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Babsie Paneda dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Paneda tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Paneda checks the leg kick.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Paneda counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Paneda trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Paneda tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.

Paneda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Paneda counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paneda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jones is working an open guard so Paneda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paneda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones swings for the body but Paneda moves out of range.
Paneda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand

and Paneda moves into the clinch.
Paneda is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paneda avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.

Jones gets control of Paneda's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Paneda is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jones has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Paneda is looking to defend but Jones has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Paneda! Jones pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Paneda taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Jones!