BFFL:12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Camm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lie Die (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lie Die has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Camm
vs
Die

225 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

195 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Camm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lie Die!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Camm takes the fight into the clinch.
Camm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Camm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Camm jumps into guard, dragging Die to the mat.
Camm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Die tries to free his leg and advance position but Camm is retaining full guard.
Camm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Die on the ground.

Die 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.
Camm controls Die momentarily but Die frees himself.
Die tries to free his leg and advance position but Camm is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Die drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Die jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Die trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Die passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Camm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Die wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camm keeps working.

Die is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Camm is looking for a sweep.
Die advances nicely into full mount.
Camm tries to reverse the position but Die maintains control.
Die looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Die might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Die has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Camm is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lie Die!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake the preditor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Prokop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartosz Prokop has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake the preditor's chin.

the preditor
vs
Prokop

184 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

189 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake the preditor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartosz Prokop!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokop misses with a wild combination.
the preditor with a lazy takedown attempt

and Prokop counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple the preditor!
the preditor is concentrating on defense, preventing Prokop from advancing position.
the preditor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Prokop wants to get up but he can't break the preditor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

the preditor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prokop is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

the preditor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
the preditor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
the preditor moves to back control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

the preditor is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Prokop won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips the preditor off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake the preditor!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaykke Wheaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Knowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knowles has chosen Chris Knowles as his entrance music. Christian Knowles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wheaton
vs
Knowles

191 cm
21
242 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaykke Wheaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Knowles!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knowles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Knowles.

Wheaton moves into the clinch.
Wheaton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knowles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wheaton backwards.
Knowles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wheaton backwards.
Knowles lands a knee to the head.

Wheaton is rocked!

It looks like Jaykke Wheaton has been cut.
Knowles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Wheaton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knowles lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wheaton to his knees! Knowles keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Knowles!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyndon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Carthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carthew has chosen Straight out of Compton as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Carthew

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
21
295 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyndon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Carthew!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones jabs Carthew right on the nose. Carthew blinks but takes it well.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carthew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carthew.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones with a jab.
Carthew avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carthew doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones stuns Carthew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carthew dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Carthew's head and hops out.
Lyndon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Carthew.
Carthew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carthew looks gassed!
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carthew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Carthew can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Jones and Carthew drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyndon Jones!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Spitteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Auclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spitteri comes to the cage accompanied by Before I Forget. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Spitteri
vs
Auclair

190 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Spitteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Georges Auclair!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spitteri has his takedown stuffed

and Auclair counters with a takedown into side control.
Auclair is working Spitteri over with some ground and pound from side control.
Auclair cracks Spitteri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spitteri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Auclair connects with a decent elbow.
Spitteri tries to improve position but can't.
Auclair 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.

Auclair tries for a kimura but Spitteri is defending well.
Auclair landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spitteri is trying to get back to half guard.
Auclair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Auclair postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitteri tries to bench press Auclair off him but Auclair keeps the position.

Auclair tries for a kimura but Spitteri is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Auclair has hold of Spitteri's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Spitteri tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Auclair cranks the arm and Spitteri screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Spitteri, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Georges Auclair!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russ Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco has chosen Born Slippy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Miller
vs
Franco

185 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller tries to clinch
and Franco counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Miller lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Franco. That's going to slow Miller down.
Russ Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller wants to clinch but Franco slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
Franco lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Miller tries to clinch up
and Franco counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Franco counters with an inside leg kick.
Miller moves to clinch but Franco breaks away
and Franco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Franco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Miller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Franco can pounce on him.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Franco can pounce on him.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

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

Miller is rocked!

It looks like Russ Miller has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Franco can pounce on him.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Franco feints a jab and as Miller dips his head, Franco unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Miller right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Miller falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Franco smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Begbie Franco!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Lindh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kettering (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Lindh has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lindh
vs
Kettering

193 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Lindh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kettering!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lindh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Lindh.
No luck for Kettering with that takedown attempt.
Kettering checks a low kick from Lindh.

Oooooh!!! Lindh has knocked Kettering down with a huge combo! Lindh steps away and waves a wobbly Kettering back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Kettering is rocked!

It looks like Billy Kettering has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lindh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kettering is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindh finish him?
Lindh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kettering seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lindh pushes Kettering back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lindh lands with a light punch inside.
Lindh lands a nice uppercut.
Lindh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kettering looks gassed!
Lindh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lindh lands with a light punch inside.
Lindh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kettering.
Lindh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lindh lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindh lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Lindh.
Lindh digs a right hand into Kettering's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kettering's gas tank.
Lindh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lindh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindh lands with a right to the head.
Lindh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lindh lands a body shot.
Lindh scores with a shoulder strike.
Lindh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lindh is working Kettering over against the cage.
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!
Lindh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lindh lands an uppercut.
Lindh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kettering.
Lindh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindh lands a left hand.
Lindh lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lindh.
A short right from Lindh.
A right hand to the body from Lindh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindh pushes Kettering back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Lindh.
Lindh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lindh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettering backwards.
Lindh with a knee to the head.
Kettering takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Lindh.
Lindh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Lindh.
Lindh lands an elbow inside that Kettering shrugs off.
Lindh lands a damaging elbow.
Lindh pushes Kettering back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindh lands a shoulder strike.
Lindh scores with a shot to the side of Kettering's head.
Lindh pushes Kettering back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lindh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettering backwards.
Kettering swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettering takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lindh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ketterings head.
Lindh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lindh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lindh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kettering in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Lindh.
Lindh lands a good knee to the midsection. Kettering won't want to take too many of those.
Lindh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lindh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kettering takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Lindh.
A short left from Lindh.
Still in the clinch, Lindh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lindh presses Kettering against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lindh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lindh landing knees to the body.
Lindh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lindh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kettering in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lindh pushes Kettering back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindh lands an elbow inside.
Lindh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindh.
Lindh lands with a short shot to the head.
Lindh lands a left hand.
Kettering is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lindh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Lindh.
Still in the clinch, Lindh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lindh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kettering's defenses.
Lindh presses Kettering against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Lindh.
Lindh connects with a knee to the head.
Lindh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lindh lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettering backwards.
Kettering's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kettering takes an elbow to the temple.
Lindh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lindh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Lindh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Kettering's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lindh swinging wildly here.
Lindh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lindh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kettering misses with a takedown attempt - Lindh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kettering shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lindh counters with a two punch combo.
Kettering takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lindh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lindh stalks Kettering and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kettering's face. Kettering staggers backwards, shaken.
Kettering takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lindh instigates a clinch.
Lindh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lindh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindh lands an elbow inside.
Lindh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kettering can do to turn this around?
Lindh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettering backwards.
Kettering drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lindh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peter Lindh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kettering.
Lindh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lindh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettering backwards.
Lindh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindh lands with a short shot to the head.
Lindh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lindh lands an elbow that stopped Kettering in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Lindh on the inside.
Lindh lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Lindh on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Lindh.
Lindh lands with a left to the head.
Lindh lands with a light punch inside.
Kettering jumps guard but Lindh stands there with Kettering around his waist. Kettering gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peter Lindh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lindh lands with a short shot to the head.
Lindh lands an elbow that stopped Kettering in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindh.
Lindh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Lindh.
Nice elbow from Lindh.
Lindh digs a right hand into Kettering's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kettering's gas tank.
Lindh gets underhooks to prevent Kettering's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Lindh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lindh lands a nice elbow.
Lindh scores with a knee to the head.
Lindh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kettering takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lindh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettering backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kettering takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lindh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Lindh.
Lindh swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettering uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lindh can't find room to land a body shot as Kettering controls the action.
Lindh is leaning against Kettering and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lindh lands a shoulder strike.
Kettering tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lindh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lindh lands with a left to the head.
Lindh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lindh.
A shot in the inside from Lindh.
Kettering is working for takedown but Lindh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lindh lands with a right to the head.

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.
A shot in the inside from Lindh.
Lindh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kettering's face.
A hook to the body from Lindh.
Lindh landing knees to the body.
Lindh has a couple of punches blocked by Kettering.
Lindh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kettering.
Lindh lands an elbow inside.
Kettering takes a shot to the head.
Lindh digs a right hand underneath Kettering's ribcage. Kettering let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lindh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Lindh.
Lindh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ketterings head.
Lindh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kettering in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lindh.
Lindh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lindh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Lindh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Kettering's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lindh clobbers Kettering with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindh throws a body kick that misses.
Lindh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lindh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettering misses with a hook to the body
and Lindh counters with a thumping low kick.
Kettering fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lindh connects with a crisp jab.
Lindh feints a jab promting Kettering to slip. Lindh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kettering slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Lindh does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Lindh. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lindh.
Kettering closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lindh circles away.
Lindh misses with a double jab

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

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

Lindh has one foot on Kettering's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That kick from Lindh tenderised Kettering's leg. Kettering is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindh throws a series of punches but Kettering moves out of range.
Kettering shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindh but Lindh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peter Lindh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kettering.
Lindh thumps Kettering with a low kick.
Kettering avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lindh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kettering paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kettering shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lindh!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindh misses with a wild combination.
Lindh wants to clinch up but Kettering keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Lindh catches Kettering right on the button with a cross.

Lindh clinches with his opponent.
Lindh pushes Kettering back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lindh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lindh lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindh lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Lindh.
Lindh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lindh.
Lindh gets through Kettering's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lindh lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Lindh.
Lindh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lindh lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Lindh.
Lindh lands an elbow inside.
Lindh scores with a shoulder strike.
Lindh lands a nice uppercut.
Lindh lands an uppercut.
Lindh lands an elbow inside.
Peter Lindh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lindh gets through Kettering's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kettering takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lindh lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lindh.
A body shot lands from Lindh.
A body shot lands from Lindh.
Billy Kettering has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kettering is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindh is leaning against Kettering and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindh.
Lindh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindh cracks Kettering with a nice body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Peter Lindh!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Peter Lindh!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Peter Lindh!

Peter Lindh wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Kersey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johan Bengtsson's chin.

Kersey
vs
Bengtsson

193 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

210 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Kersey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johan Bengtsson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersey circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kersey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bengtsson's guard now.

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 passes into half guard.
Kersey trying to hold on to Bengtsson's head to control him but Bengtsson postures up.
Kersey manages to get to full guard.

Bengtsson stands up and waves to Kersey to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up

and Kersey counters with a takedown into side control.

Kersey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bengtsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kersey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Bengtsson stands up and beckons Kersey to join him on the feet.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersey counters with a right hand to the body.
Bengtsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bengtsson tries to clinch
and Kersey counters with a nice body shot.
Kersey dives in and grabs Bengtsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bengtsson pushes down on Kersey's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson darts in trying to clinch

and Kersey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bengtsson tries to kick Kersey off but Kersey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bengtsson is refusing to be controlled, as Kersey sits in half guard.

Kersey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Kersey seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kersey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bengtsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bengtsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bengtsson wants to get back to his feet.
Kersey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bengtsson keeps working.
Kersey prevents Bengtsson from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bengtsson wants to control but Kersey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kersey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersey fails to land the takedown.
Kersey misses with a body kick.

Bengtsson drops Kersey with a beautiful combination! Kersey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bengtsson is looking for the KO!

Kersey is rocked!

It looks like Paul Kersey has been cut.
Kersey is breathing heavily.
Look low, kick high! Bengtsson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kersey tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bengtsson is absolutely delighted - when Kersey wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johan Bengtsson!
Johan Bengtsson is the new light heavyweight champion!