BFFL10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davey Boy Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Sack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boy Hastings
vs
Sack

182 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Davey Boy Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Sack!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Sack misses
and Sack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Sack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Hastings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hastings's head.
Sack lands strikes from half guard.
Sack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hastings looking for submissions off his back.
Sack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hastings is trying to get back to full guard.
Sack 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.
Sack not doing much here.
Sack scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hastings is looking to control Sack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hastings avoid being mounted?
Hastings is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hastings wants to get back to his feet.
Hastings is looking for a sweep. Sack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sack in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hastings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sack.
Sack sitting and controlling from the half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hastings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sack swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sack closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sack lands in his opponent's guard.
Sack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack lands a couple of elbows.

Hastings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hastings's guard.
Hastings is breathing heavily.
Sack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hastings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hastings being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Sack has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Sack.

Sack scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sack trying to control the pace.

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

Sack shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Sack.

Sack feints and as Hastings raises his hands in defense, Sack changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sack looking to pass the guard.
Sack is in close to Hastings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sack drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sack wants to control from the top but Hastings keeps moving.
Sack is in close to Hastings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bobby Sack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sack is working Hastings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hastings being controlled here, momentarily.
Hastings has momentary wrist control but Sack slips an elbow through the middle.
Sack is stalling in the full guard.
Sack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hastings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hastings's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sack wants to control from the top but Hastings keeps moving.
Hastings lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sack!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hastings.
Sack slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sack is looking for a sweep. Hastings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sack keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hastings stops Sack from getting back to his feet.
Sack is looking for a sweep. Hastings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sack is concentrating on defense, preventing Hastings from advancing position.
Hastings prevents Sack from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Sack rushes Hastings and presses him up against the cage.

Sack lands a takedown into guard.
Sack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hastings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sack is stalling in the full guard.

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

Sack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hastings napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sack lands a nice forearm strike.
Sack looks up at the clock and then as Hastings takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sack smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hastings takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings tries to bench press Sack off him but Sack keeps the position.
Hastings seems a little lost for a moment, as Sack dominates the positioning.
Hastings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sack in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hastings tries to escape but Sack is in control.
Sack working the ground and pound from side control.
Sack controlling from side mount.
Sack working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hastings can't do much from the bottom here.
Sack cracks Hastings with a big elbow.
Sack cracks Hastings with a big elbow.
Sack working the ground and pound from side control.
Sack scoring with punches and elbows.
Sack working the ground and pound.
Hastings taking a bit of punishment here - Sack scoring with strikes.
Sack working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sack scores with punches from side control.
Sack is staying tight to Hastings's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hastings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sack working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sack is working Hastings over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sack is working Hastings over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sack lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Sack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sack shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hastings's guard.
Sack landing some decent shots from guard.
Sack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sack is in close to Hastings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hastings wants to stand and escape but Sack is having none of it.
Sack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sack's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bobby Sack has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Sack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sack with a nice head shot there.
Sack lands a couple of digs.
Sack stopping the sweep attempt from Hastings.
Sack content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Sack closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hastings did well to prevent Sack getting side control.
Sack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sack 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.
Sack working Hastings over with strikes.
Sack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sack 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.
Sack winds up and cracks Hastings with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hastings tries to roll over but Sack keeps him under control.
Well, if Sack 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.
Hastings taking some punishment here, with Sack in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Bobby Sack has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Sack gets the takedown into side control.
Sack controls the position.
Sack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hastings takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sack in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sack taking a breather here.
Hastings wants to get back to his feet but Sack drags him back down.
Sack controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hastings sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Sack.
Hastings is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sack slips a nice elbow through Hastings's hands, connecting with Hastings's forehead.
Sack drops an elbow to the side of Hastings's head.
Sack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hastings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sack is nestled in close to Hastings, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Sack!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Basara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Sylosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basara comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem feat. Rihanna-I love the way u lie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Basara
vs
Sylosis

200 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 11 - 0

190 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Luka Basara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Sylosis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sylosis is looking to clinch but Basara is avoiding it.
Basara looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sylosis tries to clinch there but Basara circles away.
Sylosis takes a swing at Basara's ribcage but misses.
Basara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sylosis tries to avoid it but Basara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sylosis to the ground. Sylosis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sylosis throws a right hand that Basara ducks under and follows up with a left that Basara also avoids with ease.
Sylosis throws a series of punches but Basara avoids them all with ease.
Sylosis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sylosis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Basara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sylosis really felt that one!
Sylosis misses with a combination
and Basara counters with a good low kick that Sylosis was not able to check.
Sylosis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brent Sylosis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sylosis throws a front kick aimed at Basara's knee but Basara avoids it well.
Sylosis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sylosis wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylosis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Sylosis forces Basara back against the cage and clinches.
Sylosis tries to score a body lock takedown but Basara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sylosis wants to get back to striking at distance but Basara won't allow it.
Basara keeps control of Sylosis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Sylosis breaks the clinch.
Sylosis misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylosis tries a head kick but it misses.
Basara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sylosis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Basara moves out of range as Sylosis strikes.
Sylosis misses with the combination.
Sylosis connects with a body shot that sends Basara's belly button to the back.
Basara keeps the fight on the outside.
Sylosis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sylosis throws a series of punches but Basara moves out of range.
Sylosis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Sylosis misses.
Sylosis tries to land a front kick but Basara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sylosis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sylosis throws a right and a left that both miss.

Sylosis clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sylosis wants to get back to striking at distance but Basara won't allow it.
Basara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sylosis's efforts to push away.
Sylosis is trying to push Basara away but Basara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Basara keeps control of Sylosis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Basara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sylosis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Basara has him pressed against the cage.
Sylosis tries to circle away but Basara has him pinned against the cage.
Sylosis fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sylosis lands a body punch.
Sylosis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Sylosis breaks the clinch.
Basara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sylosis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sylosis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Basara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sylosis is fending him off so far but Basara persists. Nope, Sylosis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Basara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sylosis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sylosis duly obliges.

Sylosis gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Basara's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sylosis's efforts to push away.
Sylosis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Sylosis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sylosis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sylosis thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sylosis.
Sylosis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Basara working a defensive guard here.
Sylosis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sylosis is looking to stand up but Basara won't let him.
Sylosis throwing strikes from guard but Basara blocks nicely.
Sylosis is looking to stand up but Basara won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sylosis distracts Basara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Sylosis gets to his feet - Basara follows without any prompting.
Sylosis throws a push kick but Basara slaps the foot to one side.
Sylosis tries to close the distance and clinch but Basara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sylosis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Basara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sylosis finds it's way round the side to connect with Basara's head.
Sylosis throws a series of punches but Basara moves out of range.

Sylosis rushes Basara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sylosis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Basara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sylosis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Basara has Sylosis pressed against the cage, preventing Sylosis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sylosis is trying to push Basara away but Basara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sylosis pulls guard.
Sylosis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Basara is controlling him.

Basara gets to his feet - Sylosis follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Sylosis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Basara shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Sylosis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sylosis throws a sloppy head kick and Basara moves out of range easily.
Sylosis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Sylosis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Basara moves out of range of the body kick.
Basara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sylosis throws out a leg kick but Basara moves out of range and Sylosis only half commits.

Sylosis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Basara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sylosis is in Basara's guard.
Sylosis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Basara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sylosis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Basara manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Sylosis is working an open guard so Basara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sylosis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Basara counters with an outside leg kick.
Luka Basara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylosis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Basara scores with a one two! Sylosis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Basara looks for the body kick but Sylosis saw that one coming.
Sylosis throws a head kick that misses.
Basara lands with a kick to the temple. Sylosis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sylosis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sylosis shoots in for a double leg but Basara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sylosis wants to clinch
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Sylosis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sylosis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Sylosis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sylosis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Basara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sylosis's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sylosis wants to stand and escape but Basara is having none of it.
Basara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sylosis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sylosis wants to stand but Basara is controlling the position.
Basara stopping the sweep attempt from Sylosis.

Sylosis has his feet on Basara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Basara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sylosis.
Basara dodges the punch combination from Sylosis.
Basara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Basara wants it to stay on the feet.
Sylosis throws a leg kick
and Basara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sylosis.
Sylosis misses with a combination
and Basara counters with a nice body shot.
Sylosis throws a right hand that misses
and Basara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sylosis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Basara as he avoids it easily.
Luka Basara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Sylosis.
Sylosis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sylosis throws a nice looking combination but Basara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Basara closes the distance and clinches up with Sylosis, looking for a takedown. Basara pushes Sylosis against the cage but Sylosis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sylosis just misses with a punch to the body.
Sylosis misses with a wild combination.
Basara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sylosis's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Sylosis
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sylosis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Sylosis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sylosis moves to clinch but Basara breaks away
and Basara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brent Sylosis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sylosis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sylosis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Sylosis misses its intended target.
Sylosis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sylosis is looking to score with low kicks.
Sylosis throws a right hand that Basara ducks under and follows up with a left that Basara also avoids with ease.
Sylosis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Basara stuffs the takedown attempt from Sylosis. Sylosis gets slowly back to his feet.
Basara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Basara counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Sylosis.
Nice takedown defense from Sylosis. No joy for Basara on that attempt.
Basara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylosis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sylosis. No joy for Basara on that attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Basara. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sylosis lands with an overhand left.
Sylosis misses with a series of wild punches.
Sylosis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Basara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Basara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sylosis throws a body kick that misses.
Sylosis shoots in but no luck this time.
Basara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sylosis avoids the head kick by Basara.
Basara shoots and misses
and Sylosis counters with a three punch combo that has Basara backing up. Basara nods at Sylosis to acknowledge the strikes.
Basara shoots for a double leg takedown but Sylosis sprawls well. He's pushed Basara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sylosis throws a series of punches but Basara avoids them all with ease.
Basara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sylosis as he avoids it easily.
Sylosis looks to land a combination. Basara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brent Sylosis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sylosis shoots in for a takedown but Basara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Basara swinging wildly here.
Sylosis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sylosis defending well as Basara loads up on a big left hand.
Sylosis misses with a body kick.
Sylosis throws a head kick that misses.
Basara slips a jab and a cross from Sylosis.
Sylosis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Basara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sylosis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sylosis throws a combination that misses
and Basara counters with a head kick.
Sylosis thows a leg kick but Basara checks it
and Basara counters with a head kick.
Sylosis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Basara swivels and escapes.
Sylosis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sylosis doesn't manage to clinch there - Basara circles away.
Sylosis misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basara circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Sylosis
and Basara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Basara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sylosis.
Basara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sylosis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Basara eats them both and turns towards Sylosis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sylosis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Basara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sylosis really felt that one!
Sylosis tries to clinch
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Sylosis shrugs it off.
Sylosis throws a series of punches but Basara moves out of range.
A head kick by Sylosis misses
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Sylosis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sylosis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Basara's waist but Basara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sylosis off to one side.
Basara throws a head kick that Sylosis semi-blocks.
Sylosis tries to land a body kick
and Basara counters with a good low kick that Sylosis was not able to check.
A combination from Sylosis does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sylosis doesn't manage to clinch there - Basara circles away.
Sylosis throws a series of strikes that have Basara backpedaling.
Basara shoots in looking for a takedown but Sylosis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Basara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Basara slaps away a takedown attempt from Sylosis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sylosis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sylosis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Sylosis shrugs it off.
Basara stuffs the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Basara.
Luka Basara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sylosis tries for a takedown but Basara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sylosis moves to clinch but Basara breaks away
and Basara counters with a nice body kick.
Basara swats away the attempt to clinch by Sylosis.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brent Sylosis.
Well Sylosis 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 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Sylosis!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyndon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Kobra-I Gdziekolwiek Będę. Lyndon Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Brown
vs
Jones

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyndon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.

Brown is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jones moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Brown! Jones continues to tee off on Brown, landing with a left and a right! Jones connects with a right hand that leaves Brown sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyndon Jones!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarel Valtna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaarel Valtna has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Sullivan's chin.

Sullivan
vs
Valtna

190 cm
27
210 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

189 cm
25
244 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Absolute Clothing (GTT)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaarel Valtna!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt - Valtna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sullivan circles away from the clinch attempt.

Sullivan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valtna's guard.
Valtna is controlling Sullivan's posture.
Sullivan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valtna controls Sullivan momentarily but Sullivan frees himself.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valtna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valtna working a defensive guard here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kaarel Valtna hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A head kick by Valtna misses

and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valtna won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Valtna can't do much from the bottom here.
Valtna is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sullivan is controlling him well.
Valtna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sullivan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sullivan winds up and cracks Valtna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Valtna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.

Valtna kicks off Sullivan and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valtna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Valtna changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sullivan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Valtna in side control, throwing shots but Sullivan defends.
Valtna tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sullivan's legs.
Valtna misses with the ground and pound.

Valtna is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sullivan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Valtna gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sullivan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Valtna lets go of the hold and Sullivan can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaarel Valtna!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kettering (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Moretti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moretti
vs
Kettering

165 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

172 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kettering!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettering doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kettering closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kettering lands in his opponent's guard.

Moretti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kettering doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kettering manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kettering slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kettering in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Kettering has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Moretti is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kettering yanks on the arm and Moretti is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kettering.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Kettering!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

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

Bengtsson
vs
Kersey

210 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johan Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Kersey!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Bengtsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bengtsson is pressed up against the cage. Kersey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bengtsson down to the mat. Bengtsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A punch combination from Bengtsson misses.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up
and Kersey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but Kersey moves away
and Kersey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up
and Bengtsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bengtsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kersey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bengtsson tries to clinch
and Kersey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bengtsson moves to clinch but Kersey breaks away
and Kersey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersey circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kersey counter with a right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kersey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bengtsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Kersey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Kersey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bengtsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bengtsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bengtsson!

Bengtsson stands up.
Bengtsson looks to clinch
and Kersey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersey fails to land with a series of punches.

Kersey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bengtsson wants to control but Kersey is keeping busy.
Kersey prevents Bengtsson from improving his position.

Bengtsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersey pulls his head out easily.

Kersey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bengtsson sees it coming and defends easily.

Bengtsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!

Bengtsson clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bengtsson lands a nice elbow.
Bengtsson connects with a knee to the head.
Bengtsson lands an elbow inside.
Bengtsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Kersey managing to block the knees to the body from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands an elbow that stopped Kersey in his tracks for a moment.
Bengtsson taking a breather.
Kersey is working for takedown but Bengtsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johan Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kersey.
Kersey looks gassed!
Bengtsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bengtsson lands an elbow inside.
Bengtsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bengtsson lands an elbow inside that Kersey shrugs off.
Bengtsson stalling.
Kersey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bengtsson lands an elbow that stopped Kersey in his tracks for a moment.
Bengtsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kersey's defenses.
Bengtsson lands an elbow that stopped Kersey in his tracks for a moment.
Bengtsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bengtsson lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Bengtsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Bengtsson.
Kersey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bengtsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bengtsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bengtsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kersey's face.
Bengtsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kersey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bengtsson crunches a lovely knee into Kersey's ribcage.
Bengtsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kersey.
Bengtsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls for Bengtsson to work.
Bengtsson lands an elbow just above Kersey 's eye.
Bengtsson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Bengtsson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bengtsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kersey's defenses.
Bengtsson slows down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bengtsson.
Bengtsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Bengtsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersey tries for a takedown but Bengtsson circles away easily

and Bengtsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Kersey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bengtsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bengtsson working Kersey over with knees to the body.
Bengtsson just leaning against Kersey, taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bengtsson lands a nice elbow.
Bengtsson with a knee to the head.
Bengtsson landing knees to the head.
Bengtsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Bengtsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bengtsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bengtsson.
A hook to the body from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kersey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bengtsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Bengtsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bengtsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersey takes an elbow to the temple.
Bengtsson controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands an elbow just above Kersey 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bengtsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kersey takes an elbow to the temple.
Johan Bengtsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerseys head.
Kersey takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Bengtsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bengtsson obliges.
Bengtsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bengtsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kersey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johan Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kersey.
Bengtsson connects with a knee to the head.
Bengtsson lands a right hand.
Bengtsson with a knee to the head.
Bengtsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bengtsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bengtsson misses with a knee to the head.
Bengtsson stalling in the clinch but Kersey improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersey tries to pull guard but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bengtsson working Kersey over with knees to the body.
Bengtsson lands an elbow that stopped Kersey in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters up against the cage, Bengtsson throws an elbow but misses.
Bengtsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersey backwards.
Bengtsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kersey wants a takedown.
Bengtsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bengtsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bengtsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bengtsson lands an elbow just above Kersey 's eye.
Bengtsson landing knees to the head.
Kersey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bengtsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kersey fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Bengtsson.
Kersey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bengtsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bengtsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Bengtsson.

Kersey decides to pull guard.

Kersey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bengtsson passes into half guard.
Kersey tries to get to full guard but Bengtsson has control of the leg.

Kersey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersey wants to sweep but Bengtsson has passed to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersey keeps working.
Kersey is looking to reverse the position.
Kersey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Bengtsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersey swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bengtsson moves into range and clinches up with Kersey.
Bengtsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bengtsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersey won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Bengtsson dominated that second round.
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!

Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bengtsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up

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

Kersey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bengtsson dives on top into guard.
Bengtsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Bengtsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch.
Kersey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but Kersey is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kersey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johan Bengtsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bengtsson tries to clinch there but Kersey circles away.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch.

Kersey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kersey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kersey moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bengtsson has worked his arm free - good work by Bengtsson!
Bengtsson sneaks back into half guard.

Kersey is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersey blocks the strikes from Bengtsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bengtsson has one foot on Kersey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kersey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bengtsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersey.

Bengtsson drives through and clinches with Kersey against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bengtsson obliges.
Bengtsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kersey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Bengtsson lands an elbow that stopped Kersey in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bengtsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson scores with a knee to the head.
Kersey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bengtsson scores with a shot to the side of Kersey's head.
A shot in the inside from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands an elbow just above Kersey 's eye.
Nice elbow from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bengtsson lands an elbow inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bengtsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bengtsson working Kersey over with knees to the body.
Bengtsson lands an elbow that stopped Kersey in his tracks for a moment.
Bengtsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kersey's defenses.
Bengtsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kersey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bengtsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bengtsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kersey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bengtsson connects with a knee to the head.
Paul Kersey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kersey pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kersey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bengtsson defends well.

Bengtsson gets to his feet. Kersey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kersey swats away the attempt to clinch by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Kersey is avoiding it.
Johan Bengtsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bengtsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bengtsson darts in trying to clinch

and Kersey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Bengtsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathen Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cave In. Dave Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nathen Cooke's chin.

Dave Anderson
vs
Cooke

187 cm
25
236 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
259 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathen Cooke!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cooke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson digs a good hook to Cooke's body.

Anderson throws a left that rocks Cooke and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Anderson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cooke regain composure!

Cooke is rocked!
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.
Cooke is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Cooke is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cooke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cooke seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke manages to get back to half guard.
Cooke is looking to get back to is feet but Anderson passes into side control.
Anderson staying calm.
Cooke is looking to get back to his feet here but Anderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cooke's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I would not like to be Cooke right now.
I really don't envy Cooke right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Anderson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Anderson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Anderson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cooke. Cooke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Cooke shakes it off.
Cooke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Cooke looks gassed!

Anderson throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Cooke tumbling to the canvas!

Cooke is rocked!

Anderson gets to his feet - Cooke follows without any prompting.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson throws a pinpoint strike between Cooke's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Cooke crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Anderson scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Anderson!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Carthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cohen Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carthew comes into the arena with Straight out of Compton blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carthew
vs
Maloney

193 cm
21
295 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

200 cm
27
255 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Absolute Clothing (GTT)

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Carthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cohen Maloney!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maloney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carthew takes a knee to the side of the body.

Maloney gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Maloney wants to work for an arm triangle but Carthew is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maloney connects with a nice short shot to Carthew's temple.

Carthew is defending against the submission attempts here by Maloney.

Maloney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carthew is just riding it out for now. Maloney eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Maloney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carthew defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Maloney is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carthew has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maloney is working away from the top position though.
Maloney has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Maloney is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carthew has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Maloney is working for a guillotine from mount but Carthew frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maloney swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carthew is now in Maloney's guard. A big mistake from Maloney there, giving up the dominant position!
Carthew tries to stand but Maloney is controlling from the bottom.
Maloney has momentary wrist control but Carthew slips an elbow through the middle.
Maloney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carthew manages to get himself to full guard.
Maloney tries to free his leg and advance position but Carthew is retaining full guard.
Carthew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maloney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carthew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maloney defends well.
Maloney postures up and lands a big shot to Carthew's brow.
Carthew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Maloney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maloney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maloney wants to control from the top but Carthew keeps moving.
Maloney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Maloney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maloney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

Maloney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carthew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carthew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Maloney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carthew defends it easily.

Maloney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carthew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carthew throws a head kick that misses

and Maloney counters with a shoot takedown. Carthew fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Maloney drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carthew dives on top into guard.
Maloney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Maloney is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cohen Maloney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carthew wants to control from the top but Maloney keeps moving.
Carthew wants to get up but he can't break Maloney's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maloney lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carthew!

Maloney looking to secure an arm triangle but Carthew defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carthew really wants to buck Maloney off and get back to his feet.
Maloney unloading with bombs!

Maloney working for a submission but Carthew is keeping him at bay.

Maloney goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carthew turns into him and now he's in Maloney's guard.
Maloney is breathing heavily.
Carthew landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maloney has his foot on Carthew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carthew works his way back into a safe position though.
Maloney is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Carthew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maloney working a defensive guard here.
Maloney keeping moving, preventing Carthew from controlling successfully.
Carthew has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maloney is proving hard to escape from.

Maloney looking for a guillotine here but Carthew defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maloney has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Carthew should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Maloney has tightened it up now! Carthew should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cohen Maloney!