MMA: London 3 The Challenger PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Mandapat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexis Mandapat 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!

Mallao
vs
Mandapat

194 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Mallao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexis Mandapat!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mandapat sprawls well. Mandapat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mallao gets slowly back to his feet.
Mallao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mandapat tries to avoid it but Mallao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mandapat to the ground. Mandapat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mandapat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mallao as he jumps to the side.
Mallao keeps the fight on the outside.
Mandapat shoots in looking for a takedown. Mallao tries to sprawl out of it but Mandapat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mallao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Mallao has Mandapat up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandapat stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mandapat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mallao jabs Mandapat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mandapat leaves Mallao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mandapat shoots in looking for a takedown. Mallao tries to sprawl out of it but Mandapat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mallao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Mandapat has closed the distance and engaged Mallao in a clinch.
Mallao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mandapat has him pressed against the cage.
Mallao is working for takedown but Mandapat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mallao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mandapat just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mallao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mallao moves in looking to clinch but Mandapat pushes him off.
Roger Mallao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mandapat circles away.
Mallao doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandapat circles away.
Mandapat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mallao shoots in and drives through. Mandapat sprawls well.
Mandapat misses with a takedown attempt

and Mallao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mallao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Mandapat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mallao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mallao tries a head kick but it misses.
Mallao closes the distance but Mandapat moves to the side

and Mandapat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mandapat looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat trying to control the pace.

Mallao looking for submissions off his back.
Mallao is holding on to half guard well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mallao is looking to escape.
Mallao is looking for a sweep. Mandapat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mallao trying to control from the bottom.
Mallao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mandapat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mallao tries to roll over but Mandapat keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roger Mallao.
Mallao misses with a takedown attempt - Mandapat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mandapat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mallao's waist but Mallao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mandapat off to one side.
Mandapat fails with a takedown attempt.
Mandapat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mallao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mandapat thinking.
Mallao tries to score with a low kick but Mandapat moves his leg out of the way.
Mallao shoots in and drives through. Mandapat sprawls well.
Mallao shoots in for a double leg but Mandapat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mallao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mandapat, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Mandapat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Mallao.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mandapat breaks the clinch.
Mandapat is breathing heavily.

Mallao has closed the distance and engaged Mandapat in a clinch.
Mandapat managing to block the knees to the body from Mallao.
Mallao's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mallao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mandapat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallao has a takedown stuffed.

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.
Mandapat tries to clinch up

and Mallao moves into the clinch.
Mallao is trying to stall.
Mallao prevents Mandapat from breaking the clinch.
Mandapat taking a breather.
Mallao is looking to control Mandapat's arms but Mandapat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mallao has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mallao.

Mandapat breaks the clinch.
Mandapat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mandapat leaves Mallao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat shoots in looking for a takedown but Mallao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mandapat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mallao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mandapat tries for a takedown but Mallao circles away easily
and Mallao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Mallao.
Mallao moves to clinch but Mandapat breaks away
and Mandapat counters with a left and a right that stings Mallao.
Mandapat fails to land the takedown.
Mallao dives in and grabs Mandapat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mandapat pushes down on Mallao's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mandapat wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mandapat is defended easily by Mallao.

Mallao instigates a clinch.
Mallao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mandapat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mallao looking for a takedown.
Mandapat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mallao is trying to drag Mandapat to the mat but Mandapat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mandapat can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Mallao dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mallao wants to clinch up but Mandapat keeps it at a distance.
Mandapat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mallao swivels and escapes.
Mallao wants to clinch but Mandapat slips to the side

and Mandapat counters by moving into the clinch.
Mallao fails to pull guard.

Mallao breaks from the clinch.
Mallao shoots in for a double leg but Mandapat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mandapat swats away the attempt to clinch by Mallao.

Mallao moves into the clinch.
Mandapat working hard to break the clinch.
Mallao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandapat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mandapat can't break the clinch.
Mallao tries to score a body lock takedown but Mandapat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mallao fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mallao pulls guard effortlessly.
Mallao wants to get back to his feet but Mandapat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mallao wants to hit a switch here but Mandapat passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mallao there!
Mallao tries to lock up and control but Mandapat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Mallao is looking to get to half guard.
Mandapat controlling his opponent.
Mallao tries to hold on but Mandapat pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mandapat wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallao throws a strike but Mandapat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mallao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mandapat wants to control from the top but Mallao keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandapat wants to stand but Mallao is controlling his posture from full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mallao fails to land the takedown.
Roger Mallao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mandapat shoots in for a double leg but Mallao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mandapat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown by Mandapat or perhaps it was just good defense by Mallao which made him look bad.

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

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 Roger Mallao.
I think Mallao 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexis Mandapat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurgen Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Tog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurgen Blake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Blake
vs
Tog

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
273 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Knock Out Artistry
[IFC] Fighter's Clothing Essentials

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurgen Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Tog!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tog throws a combination that misses
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Neil Tog has been cut.
Tog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blake is fending him off so far but Tog persists. Nope, Blake circles away and we're back to standing.
Blake thows a body shot but no joy.
Tog should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Blake connects with a body shot that sends Tog's belly button to the back.
Tog looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Blake lands a big uppercut and Tog crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tog looks OK. Blake waves Tog back to his feet!

Tog is rocked!
Tog drops his hands momentarily. Blake doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Tog staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Tog doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurgen Blake!

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 Dr Octagon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osana Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osana Bin Laden will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Octagon
vs
Bin Laden

170 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
159 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Octagon !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Osana Bin Laden!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Octagon tries to sprawl but Bin Laden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bin Laden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bin Laden prevents Octagon from improving his position.
Well, if Bin Laden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bin Laden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bin Laden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bin Laden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Octagon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octagon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bin Laden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Octagon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bin Laden on the ground.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Osana Bin Laden wasn't active enough on the ground.
Octagon misses with a body shot.
Octagon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Octagon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Bin Laden has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bin Laden gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Octagon regains guard.
Bin Laden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Octagon controls Bin Laden momentarily but Bin Laden frees himself.

Octagon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bin Laden is aware though and is defending well.
Bin Laden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Octagon is working an open guard so Bin Laden takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bin Laden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Octagon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bin Laden working the head and body with strikes.
Octagon is trying to improve his position.
Bin Laden landing a few strikes.
Octagon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Octagon tries to bench press Bin Laden off him but Bin Laden keeps the position.
Bin Laden lands an elbow.
Octagon can't do much from the bottom here.
Octagon is trying to work for a sweep but Bin Laden has mounted him!
Octagon working to try and regain half guard.
Bin Laden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Octagon 's face.
Octagon taking shots to the head.
Octagon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bin Laden content just to control the position here.
Octagon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Octagon is looking to get to half guard.
Bin Laden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bin Laden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Octagon wants to control but Bin Laden is having none of it.
Bin Laden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bin Laden tries to control but Octagon wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden controlling from mount.
Bin Laden lands with some strikes.
Octagon is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bin Laden with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Octagon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bin Laden working Octagon over with strikes here.
Octagon wants to hold on but Bin Laden pushes him away.
Octagon is desperately trying to improve his position but Bin Laden has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bin Laden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Octagon 's sensitive parts.

Bin Laden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Octagon , pushing him back against the cage.

Bin Laden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bin Laden seems content to control.
Octagon tries to get to full guard but Bin Laden has control of the leg.
Octagon missing with punches from the bottom.
Octagon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Bin Laden there.
Octagon wants to control but Bin Laden is keeping busy.

Octagon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Octagon actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden slows the pace down in half guard.
Bin Laden passes to side control.
Bin Laden in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Octagon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Octagon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Octagon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bin Laden's best efforts.
Bin Laden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bin Laden lands with a punch from half guard.
Bin Laden trying to control the action but Octagon is working from the bottom.
Bin Laden is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octagon is trying to get back to full guard.
Octagon wants to control but Bin Laden is keeping busy.
Bin Laden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bin Laden prevents Octagon from improving his position.
Octagon trying to control from the bottom.

Octagon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bin Laden decides to stand and escape the position.
Octagon misses with a lunging right hand

and Bin Laden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bin Laden.
Octagon fails to pull guard.
Octagon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Bin Laden jumps guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Octagon looking to pass the guard.
Osana Bin Laden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Octagon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bin Laden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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

Octagon looking for a guillotine here but Bin Laden defends easily.

Octagon working for a triangle but Bin Laden defends it easily.
Octagon is looking to stand up but Bin Laden isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Octagon looking for a guillotine here but Bin Laden defends easily.

Octagon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bin Laden is aware though and is defending well.
Bin Laden is working Octagon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bin Laden stands up over Octagon , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Octagon working a defensive guard here.
Bin Laden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Octagon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bin Laden defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osana Bin Laden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Octagon . Bin Laden shrugs it off though.
Octagon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Octagon misses.
Octagon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Bin Laden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Octagon trying to hold on to Bin Laden's head to control him but Bin Laden postures up.
Bin Laden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bin Laden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Octagon could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden working the head and body with strikes.
Bin Laden working the head and body with strikes.
Bin Laden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bin Laden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bin Laden is looking for a kimura here.

Octagon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Octagon wants to get back to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octagon is trying to control but can't.
Octagon tries to roll over but Bin Laden keeps him under control.
Bin Laden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Octagon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bin Laden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bin Laden prevents Octagon from improving his position.
Bin Laden is thwarting Octagon 's attempts to control the position.
Bin Laden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Bin Laden seems to be working for a kimura but Octagon defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octagon is looking to escape.
Bin Laden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Octagon tries to get to full guard but Bin Laden has control of the leg.
Bin Laden is thwarting Octagon 's attempts to control the position.
Octagon tries to roll over but Bin Laden keeps him under control.

Bin Laden is looking for a kimura but Octagon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bin Laden to get the leverage.
Octagon is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Octagon actively working from the bottom here.

Octagon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bin Laden passes into side control!
Bin Laden gets to mount! Octagon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Octagon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bin Laden prevents Octagon from getting the reversal.
Bin Laden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Octagon looks a forlorn figure.
Bin Laden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Octagon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osana Bin Laden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bin Laden 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osana Bin Laden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Smalling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Romero
vs
Smalling

185 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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, Rich Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Smalling!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smalling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Smalling moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romero misses with a head kick.
Smalling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Romero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smalling counters with a two punch combo.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smalling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Smalling does no damage.
Smalling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smalling blocks a head kick by Romero.
Smalling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Smalling. Those never looked like landing.
Smalling lands a body shot.
Romero tries to clinch but Smalling is having none of it.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalling misses with a double jab.
Smalling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smalling fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Smalling. Beautiful body shot.
Smalling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smalling lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Rich Romero has been cut.
Romero is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalling misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalling connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smalling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Smalling. Those never looked like landing.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smalling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Smalling moves out of range easily.
Rich Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalling connects with a looping right hand.
Smalling lands a body shot.
Smalling shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Romero eats them both and turns towards Smalling to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smalling closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Smalling moves out of range easily.
Smalling connects with a right hand. Romero shakes it off.
Smalling pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Romero back to the cage. Smalling follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Romero is rocked!
Smalling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalling throws a shot to the body.
Smalling scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smalling is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smalling lands a jab-cross combination.
Smalling punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Smalling.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalling bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.
Smalling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smalling lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Romero backs up against the cage.
Romero throws a head kick but Smalling moves out of range.
Romero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smalling avoids the head kick by Romero.
Smalling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smalling lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
Romero seems to have got his legs back now.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Smalling moves out of range easily.
Smalling swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Smalling coming out on top.
Smalling avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Smalling misses.
Romero connects with a high kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smalling.
Smalling throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws the left hand but Smalling avoids the punch easily.
Smalling scores with a three punch combo!
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Smalling lands with a right hand.
Smalling lands a jab to the nose.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Smalling. That snapped Romero's head back.
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romero moves forwards but Smalling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romero cracks the inside of Smalling's front leg.
Smalling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Smalling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero throws a head kick but Smalling moves out of range.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Smalling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

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.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Smalling.
Smalling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Smalling.
Smalling moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Romero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smalling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smalling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Smalling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero tries to clinch but Smalling moves out of range.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalling moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Smalling scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smalling misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smalling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smalling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Romero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Smalling moves out of range easily.
Smalling tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Smalling jabs at Romero's body.
A right-left combo lands from Smalling.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smalling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smalling thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Smalling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smalling misses with the combination.
Smalling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Smalling.
Romero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smalling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Smalling lands the left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smalling avoids the head kick by Romero.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalling scores with a shot to the body.
Smalling lands a body shot.
Romero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Romero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Romero.
Smalling thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Smalling works over Romero's head and body with a nice combination.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero wants to clinch up but Smalling keeps it at a distance.
Romero lands a high kick!
Nice body punch from Smalling.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Smalling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smalling!
Smalling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smalling lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero throws a head kick but Smalling moves out of range.
Smalling throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smalling fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Smalling moves out of range easily.
Romero looks for the body kick but Smalling saw that one coming.
No joy there for Smalling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Romero gets a clinch.
Smalling working hard to break the clinch.
Smalling tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Romero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smalling's face.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Smalling avoids the damage to the body.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smalling.
Romero trying to land knees to the body.
Smalling tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the cage.
Romero prevents Smalling from breaking the clinch.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Smalling avoids the damage to the body.
Smalling tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Romero landing knees to the head.
Smalling is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.
Smalling is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smalling avoiding damage as Romero throws knees to the body.
Smalling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Romero obliges.
Smalling wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero.
Smalling is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smalling managing to block the knees to the body from Romero.
Smalling managing to block the knees to the body from Romero.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Smalling avoids the damage to the body.
Romero trying to land knees to the body.
Romero prevents Smalling from breaking the clinch.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romero trying to land knees to the body.
Smalling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Smalling is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
Smalling is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero lands a knee to the body.
Smalling tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Smalling wants to break free but Romero has control.
Romero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romero with a knee to the head.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smalling's efforts to push away.
Romero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Romero with a knee to the head.
Smalling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smalling is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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.
Smalling avoiding damage as Romero throws knees to the body.
Smalling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smalling tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smalling.
Smalling takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smalling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
Smalling can't break the clinch.
Romero crunches a lovely knee into Smalling's ribcage.
Smalling looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smalling is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero scores with a knee to the head.
Smalling is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smalling managing to block the knees to the body from Romero.
Smalling is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Romero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romero has Smalling pressed against the cage, preventing Smalling from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smalling managing to block the knees to the body from Romero.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smalling is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smalling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero has Smalling pressed against the cage, preventing Smalling from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smalling wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Romero.
Romero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smalling wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smalling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Romero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Romero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smalling is out of range and Romero settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Smalling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smalling.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smalling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smalling scores with a three punch combo!
Smalling throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smalling avoids the head kick by Romero.
Some wild striking there from Smalling.
Smalling scores with a body shot.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smalling bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice combination there by Smalling.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Romero lands a high kick!
Smalling scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalling misses with a double jab.
Smalling misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smalling lands a really nice looking cross but Romero seems unphased.
Smalling throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Rich Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smalling works Romero's body with a nice hook.
Smalling misses with a double jab.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smalling misses with a wild combination.
Smalling lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Smalling moves out of range easily.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Smalling.
Smalling just misses with a punch to the body.
Rob Smalling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Smalling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smalling.
Smalling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smalling throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Smalling moves out of range easily.
Rob Smalling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero throws a head kick but Smalling moves out of range.
Smalling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smalling scores with a sloppy right hand. Romero should have avoided that one.
Smalling pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Romero back to the cage. Smalling follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smalling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smalling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalling shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Romero eats them both and turns towards Smalling to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalling punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Smalling scores with a three punch combo!
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smalling.
Smalling blocks a head kick by Romero.
Smalling lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Smalling lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smalling closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smalling moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Smalling connects with a crisp jab.
Smalling lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
Romero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smalling.

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.
Romero lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smalling smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smalling throws a one two combo.
Smalling blocks a head kick by Romero.
Smalling throws a shot to the body.
Romero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smalling counters with a nice uppercut.
Smalling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smalling misses with a two punch combination.
Rich Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smalling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smalling to score with a decent uppercut.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalling lands a jab-cross combination.
Smalling with a jab.
Smalling lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Smalling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smalling 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Smalling!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

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

Grimas
vs
Abbott

190 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Grimas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Darrell Abbott!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimas cracks Abbott with a good jab.
A left and a right from Abbott both land. Nice combination.
Nice body punch from Grimas.
Abbott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Abbott.
Abbott circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Abbott. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Abbott takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Abbott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimas is able to avoid easily.
Grimas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Abbott looks gassed!

Grimas knocks Abbott to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Abbott is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abbott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abbott is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grimas connects with a decent elbow.
Abbott is still in real trouble! Can Grimas finish him?
Abbott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grimas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abbott keeps working.
Abbott seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimas working over Abbott with some ground and pound. Abbott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abbott is trying to stand.

Grimas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grimas works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Abbott tries to improve position but can't.
Abbott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Grimas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Abbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grimas prevents Abbott from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grimas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abbott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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.
Abbott wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grimas scoring with punches from side control.
Grimas working the head and body with strikes.
Abbott tries to bench press Grimas off him but Grimas keeps the position.

Grimas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abbott tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Grimas trying to control the position but Abbott is working away.
Abbott regains half guard.
Grimas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abbott scores with a few weak punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abbott connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Abbott tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Abbott lands with a few short shots to the body.
Grimas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grimas wants to stand up but Abbott is controlling the position.
Abbott striking from half guard on the bottom.
Abbott is looking to improve his position.
Grimas blocks the strikes from Abbott.
Grimas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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.
Grimas trying to control from half guard but Abbott is working away.
Grimas wants to get back to his feet.
Abbott punching from the bottom.
Abbott missing with punches from the bottom.
Abbott is looking to escape.
Grimas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grimas wants to control but Abbott is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Abbott punching from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abbott flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Abbott scores with a few weak punches.
Abbott tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grimas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbott misses with a jab to the body
and Grimas counters with a two punch combo.
Grimas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grimas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abbott circles away.
Grimas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abbott circles away quickly and effectively.
Abbott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abbott swings widly with a right hand
and Grimas counters with a straight right hand.
Abbott throws a hook but Grimas blocks it.
Abbott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Grimas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abbott's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Grimas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Abbott swinging wildly here.
Abbott loads up on a big right hand but Grimas slips the punch.
Grimas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Grimas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Grimas or perhaps it was just good defense by Abbott which made him look bad.
Abbott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott misses with a combination
and Grimas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abbott misses with a double jab
and Grimas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliver Grimas is winning the standup battle so far.
Abbott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grimas - that will leave a mark!
Abbott misses with an uppercut
and Grimas counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimas dives in and grabs Abbott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abbott pushes down on Grimas's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Grimas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Grimas with that takedown attempt.
Abbott throws a combination that misses
and Grimas counters with a left and a right that stings Abbott.
No luck for Grimas with that takedown attempt.
Grimas avoids a kick to the body.
Abbott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grimas pushes Abbott away with a front kick.
Grimas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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.
Abbott misses with an uppercut. Grimas saw that one coming.
Abbott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abbott misses with a double jab
and Grimas counters with a series of strikes. Abbott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abbott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimas with a hook.
Grimas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grimas misses with a few strikes there.
Grimas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abbott, as that shot connected.
Grimas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abbott pinned against the cage. Abbott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abbott misses with an uppercut
and Grimas counters with a left and a right that stings Abbott.
Grimas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliver Grimas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abbott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimas counters with a straight right hand.
Abbott circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimas on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Abbott. No joy for Grimas on that attempt.
Abbott throws out a loose jab but Grimas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grimas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darrell Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grimas works Abbott's body with a nice hook.
Abbott cracks Grimas with a good jab.
Abbott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimas on the side of the head.
Abbott fails with a takedown attempt.
Abbott swings widly with a right hand
and Grimas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimas jabs Abbott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimas shoots in but Abbott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimas.

Grimas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abbott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abbott tries to break the clinch but Grimas is controlling the position.
Abbott is trying to break free.

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

Grimas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abbott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grimas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abbott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abbott takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abbott connects with a crisp jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Grimas breaks the clinch.
Abbott swinging wildly here.
Abbott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimas counters with a head kick. That will keep Abbott thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimas takes one on the button.
Abbott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abbott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Grimas there.
Grimas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abbott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Grimas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Abbott walks into a jab.
Abbott steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grimas. That one must have hurt.
Abbott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimas.
Abbott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abbott misses with a wild combination.
Abbott throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Grimas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abbott is trying to break free.
Abbott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abbott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimas lands a knee to the body.

Grimas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abbott misses with the body kick
and Grimas counters with a big head kick but Abbott shrugs it off.
Grimas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Abbott tries to land a leg kick but Grimas saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Grimas.
Abbott misses with a few strikes there.
Grimas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abbott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abbott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abbott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abbott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grimas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abbott thinking.

Grimas moves into the clinch successfully.
Abbott working hard to break the clinch.

Grimas breaks the clinch.
Abbott throws a sloppy head kick
and Grimas counters with a head kick. That will keep Abbott thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grimas doesn't manage to clinch there - Abbott circles away.
Grimas tries to clinch there but Abbott circles away.
Abbott scores with a hook.
Abbott misses with a jab to the body
and Grimas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimas throws a right and a left that both miss.

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.
Abbott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abbott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abbott misses with a combination

and Grimas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grimas.
Abbott tries to break the clinch but Grimas is controlling the position.

Grimas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abbott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abbott throws an ugly left hook that misses

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

Grimas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abbott throws a lazy head kick
and Grimas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abbott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abbott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grimas somewhat.
Abbott throws a right and a left that Grimas avoids nicely.
Abbott throws a right hand that misses
and Grimas counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimas scores with a head kick. Abbott tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grimas scores with a three punch combo!
Abbott avoids the head kick by Grimas.
Abbott slips under a jab from Grimas.
Grimas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimas staying out of range there.
Grimas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abbott sprawls well. Abbott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Grimas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimas lands with a nice combination. Abbott backs away looking to recover.
Darrell Abbott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abbott looks to land a combination but Grimas avoids it well.
Abbott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abbott misses with an uppercut
and Grimas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Grimas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abbott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abbott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Grimas moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimas has Abbott pressed against the cage, preventing Abbott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimas.
Grimas wants to break free but Abbott has control.

Grimas breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Abbott or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimas which made him look bad.

Grimas darts in and clinches Abbott up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abbott.
Abbott stops a takedown attempt from Grimas.
Grimas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abbott has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimas.
Grimas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abbott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimas jumps guard but Abbott stands there with Grimas around his waist. Grimas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Abbott manages to break the clinch.
Oliver Grimas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grimas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abbott defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Grimas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimas 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Grimas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Junior
vs
Marquez

192 cm
18
250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ariel Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marquez jabs at Junior's body.
Marquez dives in and grabs Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
Marquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Marquez swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Marquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marquez pinned against the cage. Marquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Julio Marquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquez thuds a left hand into Junior's body.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Marquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Junior's head.
Junior closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marquez counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Junior.
Junior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junior walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Marquez misses.
Marquez misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Marquez throws a combination that misses
and Junior counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marquez lands a two punch combo.

Marquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marquez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Junior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junior wants the takedown. Marquez is fighting it off but Junior persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marquez's guard against the cage.
Marquez wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.

Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junior trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking to advance position but Marquez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez tries to control but Junior wriggling away.
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Marquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Marquez throws some wild stikes that Junior manages to avoid easily.
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Marquez has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Junior bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Marquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marquez controls Junior momentarily but Junior frees himself.
Marquez is pulling down on Junior's head to control his posture.
Junior with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marquez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marquez duly obliges.
Marquez misses with a wild combination.
Junior tries to clinch but Marquez moves away
and Marquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marquez lands a two punch combo.
Junior takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ariel Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marquez in his tracks.
Marquez misses with a combination
and Junior counters with a right hand to the body.
Junior closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marquez counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marquez is trying to defend but Junior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior prevents Marquez from improving his position.
Junior throwing shots but Marquez is blocking nicely.

Junior is looking for a kimura but Marquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Marquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Junior is looking for a kimura but Marquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Marquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Junior trying to control from half guard but Marquez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez is trying to get back to full guard.

Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Marquez is trying to stand back up but Junior is controlling him
Junior wants to free his trapped foot but Marquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Marquez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Marquez is looking to improve his position.
Junior wants to take a breather but Marquez is having none of it.

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.
Marquez trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Julio Marquez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marquez is looking to clinch.
Marquez throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Marquez jabs Junior to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Marquez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ariel Junior will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Marquez throws a series of punches but Junior moves out of range.
Marquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marquez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Junior rather than just go for the knockout.
Junior pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marquez back to the cage. Junior follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marquez stuffs the takedown attempt from Junior. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez throws a right hand that Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Junior also avoids with ease.
Jab by Marquez.
Marquez lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Marquez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marquez misses with a double jab
enabling Junior to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez throws a combination that misses
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Marquez misses with a jab, cross combination.

Junior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Junior won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Marquez is looking to stand up but Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
Junior trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Junior passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marquez is refusing to be controlled, as Junior sits in half guard.
Marquez wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Marquez looks like he's trying to stand up.

Junior is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Marquez wants to get back to his feet.
Junior is trying to control. Marquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Marquez is defending well.
Marquez is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Marquez is defending well.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marquez's head.

Marquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
Junior prevents Marquez from improving his position.
Marquez is trying to control but Junior manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marquez is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ariel Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Junior 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ariel Junior!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

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

Paneda
vs
Knoxville

180 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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, Tabachoy Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Knoxville!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paneda has his takedown stuffed
enabling Knoxville to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knoxville. That's going to slow Paneda down.
Paneda tries to clinch up
and Knoxville counters with a low kick, right behind Paneda 's knee.
A good leg kick by Knoxville.
Paneda is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Knoxville.
Knoxville and Paneda are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Knoxville throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Paneda into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Knoxville knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Knoxville!

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 Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dondi Daga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vitor Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Silva
vs
Daga

183 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

201 cm
21
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49 [†CoE†]
Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dondi Daga!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Silva is rocked!

It looks like Vitor Silva has been cut.

Daga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
Daga trying to control the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.

Daga is working for a submission of some sort.

Daga decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with a poor takedown

so Daga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Daga tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Daga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva keeping full guard, as Daga tries to pass.
Daga thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Daga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Daga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daga working some strikes from top position.

Daga 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.
Daga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daga trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Daga sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dondi Daga hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch

so Daga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daga looking to pass the guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dondi Daga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Daga doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

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

Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daga.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva 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.
Dondi Daga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva won't allow Daga to sweep him here.

Silva 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.

Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daga working a defensive guard here.
Silva trying to control but Daga is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daga wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva trying to control but Daga is working from the bottom.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Daga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Daga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daga looking to pass the guard.
Daga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.

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.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Daga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Daga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Daga pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Daga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Daga.

Daga has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva with a poor takedown

and Daga counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva is not content to let Daga control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daga scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Daga is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva tries to kick Daga off but Daga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Daga seems content to control.
Silva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daga.
Daga is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Daga is having none of it.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daga throws and elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daga's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Daga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Daga is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Daga keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

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.
Silva looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick

and Daga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daga.
Daga trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Daga postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dondi Daga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daga 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dondi Daga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Couture looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Couture
vs
Salace

186 cm
18
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Salace!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Couture closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salace to the mat! Salace manages to get full guard.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Salace is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Salace pushes a forearm under Couture's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Couture is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cyril Salace!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

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

Silva
vs
Disi

188 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bwakanang Disi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a series of punches but Disi avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Disi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Disi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Disi gets slowly back to his feet.
Disi misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Disi blocks a head kick by Silva.
Disi misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Disi fails with the takedown
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Disi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Disi.

It looks like Bwakanang Disi has been cut.
Jake Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bwakanang Disi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Disi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Disi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jake Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disi looks gassed!
Donk. Silva catches Disi right on the button with a cross.
Disi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Disi.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Disi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Disi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Disi throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jake Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Disi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Silva lands with a nice combination. Disi backs away looking to recover.
Disi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Disi.
Silva lands a jab.
Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Disi slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva looks to land a combination but Disi avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disi blocks a leg kick.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Disi has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Disi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Disi momentarily.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Disi backs up against the cage.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Disi with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Disi backing up. Disi nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Disi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Disi backs away looking to recover.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Disi tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Disi thinking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva tries to bum rush Disi with a series of wild strikes but Disi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva lands a jab.
Disi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bwakanang Disi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Disi closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Disi pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jake Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Disi wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Disi.
Disi looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Disi counters with a nice body kick.
Disi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Disi.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Silva throws a series of punches but Disi avoids them all with ease.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Disi tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws a combination. Disi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Disi is breathing heavily.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Disi.
Disi tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Disi will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva works over Disi's head and body with a nice combination.
Disi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Disi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Disi.
Jake Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bwakanang Disi.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Disi with a poor takedown
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Disi looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Disi looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disi tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva scores with a one two! Disi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Disi blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Disi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Disi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Disi avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Disi eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Jake Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva avoids the head kick by Disi.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss

and Disi moves into the clinch.
Disi fails to pull guard.
Disi wants to break free but Silva has control.
Disi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Disi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Disi takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a one two! Disi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Disi wants to clinch.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Disi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Disi can do to turn this around?
Disi throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick from Silva lands but Disi takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Disi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Disi backing up. Disi nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bwakanang Disi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Silva scores with a one two! Disi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Disi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Disi tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Disi fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Disi.
Jake Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bwakanang Disi.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Disi looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Disi misses with a wild body shot.
Disi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Disi counters with a good, hard body kick but Silva shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Disi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Disi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Disi backing up. Disi nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Disi dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva misses with the combination.
Disi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick by Silva misses
and Disi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jake Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disi misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Disi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Disi avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva looks to land a combination but Disi avoids it well.
Disi darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Disi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Disi has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Disi backs up against the cage.
Disi scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Disi checks a leg kick.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Disi misses with a takedown
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva stalks Disi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Disi's face. Disi staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Disi. Disi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva throws a right and a left that Disi avoids nicely.
Disi shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Disi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Disi fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Silva!