UKMMA 49 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertie Bassett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bassett comes to the cage accompanied by ET. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bassett
vs
Augustine

191 cm
29
272 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

200 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bertie Bassett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rui Augustine!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bassett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Augustine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bassett shoots and misses

and Augustine counters with a shoot takedown. Bassett fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Augustine trying to control the position from guard on top but Bassett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bassett working a defensive guard here.
Augustine postures up in Bassett's guard and throws a big left but Bassett blocks it.
Bassett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bassett keeping moving, preventing Augustine from controlling successfully.
Augustine throwing strikes from guard but Bassett blocks nicely.
Augustine wants to control from the top but Bassett keeps moving.
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!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bertie Bassett!

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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Black Flood Diesel - Lost Cause 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.

Mercier
vs
Nelson

197 cm
26
247 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

205 cm
29
289 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Reynald Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mercier wants to get back to full guard but Nelson has passed into side control.
Nelson wants to control but Mercier is keeping him busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Nelson!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandy Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Sadlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandy comes to the cage accompanied by Protect ya neck. Kamil Sadlos has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Brandy
vs
Sadlos

192 cm
21
215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

195 cm
26
208 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mandy Brandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Sadlos!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sadlos pinned against the cage. Sadlos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sadlos shoots in for a takedown but Brandy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadlos looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandy is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sadlos.

Sadlos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brandy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sadlos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadlos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadlos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadlos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brandy's head.

Brandy is looking to sinch up a triangle. Sadlos throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brandy's body to avoid the submission. Brandy has instead reached around Sadlos's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brandy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mandy Brandy!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaoki Aomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hawthorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawthorn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sam & Dave - Soul Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aomi
vs
Hawthorn

150 cm
28
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaoki Aomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcus Hawthorn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aomi shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawthorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aomi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aomi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawthorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aomi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawthorn is fending him off so far but Aomi persists. Nope, Hawthorn circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawthorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Aomi.

Hawthorn gets a clinch.
Hawthorn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aomi takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Shaoki Aomi has been cut.
Hawthorn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aomi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawthorn just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaoki Aomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawthorn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hawthorn lands a good knee to the midsection. Aomi won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Aomi tries to pull guard but Hawthorn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aomi tries to pull guard but Hawthorn holds him up against the cage and eventually Aomi drops back down to his feet.
Aomi is breathing heavily.
Hawthorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawthorn lands an elbow that stopped Aomi in his tracks for a moment.
Hawthorn connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Aomi is rocked!
Hawthorn lands a big right hand that drops Aomi! The killer instinct kicks in and Hawthorn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hawthorn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Hawthorn!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luc Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Lawson (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.

Deveraux
vs
Lawson

178 cm
24
182 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

181 cm
27
274 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luc Deveraux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Julius Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Deveraux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Deveraux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lawson lunges at Deveraux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deveraux's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deveraux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Deveraux.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deveraux.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
Deveraux with a nice cross.
Deveraux lands a head kick. Lawson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Julius Lawson has been cut.
Deveraux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Deveraux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Deveraux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Luc Deveraux has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deveraux manages to avoid it.
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deveraux.
Deveraux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lawson's head.
Deveraux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lawson moves out of range as Deveraux strikes.
Deveraux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lawson.
Julius Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Lawson misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deveraux.
Deveraux looks to land a body kick but Lawson moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses the jab.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson throws a jab when Deveraux was well out of range.
Lawson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deveraux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lawson.
Nice straight punches there by Lawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lawson.
Deveraux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lawson on the side of the head.
Lawson drops Deveraux with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lawson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Lawson!
A victorious Julius Lawson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eoin Andershannon O Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by yes. O Darby has chosen I'm Shipping up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Green
vs
Andershannon O Darby

177 cm
29
158 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

170 cm
31
154 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

GTI - 1337 Winter stock

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Eoin Andershannon O Darby!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Darby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Darby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
Green drops his hands momentarily and O Darby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eoin Andershannon O Darby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Green closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Green lands in his opponent's guard.
Green working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but O Darby is retaining full guard.

O Darby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green slips nicely 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!
Green working the head and body with strikes.
O Darby tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Green stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green thows a body shot but no joy.
O Darby throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Green moves away from the strike by O Darby.
O Darby scores with a sloppy right hand. Green should have avoided that one.
O Darby walks into a straight right hand from Green.
Green lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Darby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
O Darby throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
O Darby throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Green there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green catches O Darby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Green motions for O Darby to come forward. Green throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Darby looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Darby throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Darby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
O Darby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Green clinches up against the cage.

Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Darby throws a hook but Green blocks it.
O Darby ducks under a wild hook from Green.

O Darby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Green tries to reverse the position but O Darby maintains control.
O Darby looking to finish with strikes here!
Green gets back to half guard.
Green wants to improve his position but O Darby is controlling well.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Darby is one step ahead there.

O Darby drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick O Darby off! O Darby jumps back into Green's guard.
O Darby trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.

Green is looking for a triangle but O Darby pushes his legs off easily.

Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green keeping moving, preventing O Darby from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Darby defends it easily.

Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Darby trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Darby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green keeping moving, preventing O Darby from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Green 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.

O Darby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Darby throws out the jab.
Green staying out of range there.
O Darby slips a jab from Green.
Green throws a low kick but O Darby avoids it.
Green jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by O Darby.
Green scores with a decent looking hook.
O Darby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green slips a straight right by O Darby.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Darby might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
O Darby throws a jab when Green was well out of range.

Green shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Green was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
O Darby working to try and regain half guard.
O Darby is in a horrible position here. Green smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is landing with some decent strikes but O Darby is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
O Darby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green landing strikes from the mount.
Green prevents O Darby from getting the reversal.
Green lands a big shot there that rocks O Darby but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mr Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green landing strikes from the mount and O Darby is in trouble!

O Darby is rocked!
Green punishing his opponent with strikes.
O Darby is still in real trouble! Can Green finish him?
A nice elbow there by Green.
Green has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
O Darby takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Green postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt O Darby bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Green and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Green!
Mr Green retains his featherweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garelli's choice of entrance music: Patriarch on a Vespa. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joe Garelli enters the cage!

Shango
vs
Garelli

174 cm
27
195 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

180 cm
27
184 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, David Shango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Garelli!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Shango, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Shango takes the fight into the clinch.
Garelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garelli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shango in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shango swings wildly with an uppercut but Garelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garelli lands an elbow just above Shango 's eye.
Shango misses with a body punch.
Shango lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garelli.
Shango lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garelli lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shango.
Shango trying to stall but Garelli improves his position.
Shango lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shango misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shango is trying to push Garelli away but Garelli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Shango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garelli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shango.
Shango lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garelli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shango will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango misses with a hook to the body
enabling Garelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Shango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garelli moves away.
Garelli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shango throws a nice looking combination but Garelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garelli slips a straight right by Shango.

Shango clinches up with Garelli and pushes him back against the cage.
Shango avoiding damage as Garelli throws knees to the body.
Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garelli lands a knee to the head.
Shango misses with a punch on the inside.
Shango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shango just leaning against Garelli, taking a breather.
Shango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garelli crunches a lovely knee into Shango's ribcage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shango.
Shango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garelli lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Garelli.

It looks like David Shango has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garelli.
Shango swings wildly with an uppercut but Garelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garelli connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shango's face.
Garelli lands with a light punch inside.
Garelli lands an elbow just above Shango 's eye.
Garelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
Shango blocks a body shot from Garelli.
Shango looking to slow down the pace here.

Garelli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shango wants to stand but Garelli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Garelli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garelli looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garelli lands a heavy elbow.
Garelli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Garelli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shango is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garelli landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shango is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garelli is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shango can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shango really wants to buck Garelli off and get back to his feet.
Garelli landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garelli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Garelli lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garelli breaks from Shango's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Garelli pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Garelli controlling his opponent.

Garelli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shango wants to get back to his feet.
Shango trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Garelli with shots to the head and body - Shango looks very uncomfortable down there.
Garelli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Garelli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Shango is rocked!

Shango has left one of his arms exposed and Garelli doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Shango screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Garelli!
A relieved looking Joe Garelli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thurston Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparka Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thurston Moore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sparka Man's chin.

Moore
vs
Man

182 cm
27
152 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

170 cm
28
155 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thurston Moore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sparka Man!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Man moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Man closes the distance and clinches.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Man prevents Moore from breaking the clinch.
Moore tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Moore is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
Moore is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man taking a breather.
A short right from Man.
Man stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to break free but Man has control.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Man avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man lands a body punch.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Man prevents Moore from breaking the clinch.
Moore is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Moore has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Man's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Man pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Man leaning against his opponent.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Moore tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Moore can't break the clinch.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Man manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparka Man dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moore throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moore's head backwards.

Man clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Man keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Man stalling the fight.
Man lands a shoulder strike.
Sparka Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Man is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man stalling the fight.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Man has Moore pushed against the cage.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Moore letting Man take a breather here.
Moore tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Man digs a right hand underneath Moore's ribcage. Moore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Moore is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Man controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Man.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Moore tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Moore tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Man pressing his opponent 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparka Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Man digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Moore is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
Moore being controlled against the cage.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man taking a breather.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man has Moore pressed against the cage.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Man keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moore is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Moore being controlled against the cage.
Moore is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Man.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Moore wants to break free but Man has control.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Moore wants to break free but Man has control.
Moore has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Man prevents Moore from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore is trying to break free.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moore tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big right from Moore misses.

Man rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Moore letting Man take a breather here.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Come on Man - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Man keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore wants to break free but Man has control.
Man stalls.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Man.
Moore tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Man's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head.
A bit of stalling here from Man.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Moore takes a shot to the head.

Moore is rocked!
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man pressing his opponent against the cage.
Man continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sparka Man.

Man forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore letting Man take a breather here.
Moore seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore is trying to break free.
Man pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Moore is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Man.
Moore has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man is working Moore over against the cage.
Man stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Man presses Moore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sparka Man.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparka Man dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man slips a straight right by Moore.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.
Moore looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Moore throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.

Man drives through and clinches with Moore against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Man is struggling to control the position.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moore.
Man gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Man keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Man slows down the pace here.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Moore can't break the clinch.
Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Moore is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moore up against the cage.
Man prevents Moore from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Man.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Man stalling in the clinch.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Man stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man just leaning against Moore, taking a breather.
Thurston Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Sparka Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparka Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparka Man! Sparka Man retains his lightweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Maroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Daigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maroon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is yes. Mr Maroon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maroon
vs
Daigle

198 cm
28
210 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

199 cm
23
275 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GTI - 1337 Winter stock

Seven Sins™
Burning Fist Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Maroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Daigle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daigle misses with a wild combination.

Daigle moves into range and clinches up with Maroon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maroon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maroon.
Daigle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maroons head.
Daigle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daigle blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maroon fails to land.
Maroon lands a left hand.
Maroon blocking some punches.
Daigle misses with the head strike.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Maroon.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
Daigle is working Maroon over against the cage.
Daigle tries a body shot but Maroon blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daigle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daigle lands a nice uppercut.
Maroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daigle blocking some punches.
Maroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Daigle controls his hands.
Maroon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daigle throws a head punch that misses.
Maroon pushes Daigle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maroon.
Maroon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daigle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maroon throws a head punch that misses.
Maroon throws a head punch that misses.
Maroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Daigle.
Daigle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maroon is keeping busy.
Maroon tries to pull guard but Daigle won't allow it.
Maroon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daigle has a couple of punches blocked by Maroon.
Maroon takes a shot to the head.
Maroon misses with some punches.
Daigle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maroon can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Maroon looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daigle.
Daigle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daigle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daigle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daigle has a couple of punches blocked by Maroon.
Maroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daigle blocking some punches.
Maroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maroon tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daigle gets underhooks to prevent Maroon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Maroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daigle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maroon misses with a punch on the inside.

Daigle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maroon scores with a punch to the head.
Daigle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Maroon misses.
Maroon blocks a head kick by Daigle.
Daigle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luke Daigle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daigle moves out of range of the strikes.
Daigle lands with a good body shot.
Maroon jabs Daigle right on the nose. Daigle blinks but takes it well.
Daigle thumps Maroon with a low kick.
Luke Daigle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daigle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maroon finds it's way round the side to connect with Daigle's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daigle moves into range and clinches up with Maroon.
Daigle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maroon lands a nice shot to the body.
Daigle has a couple of punches blocked by Maroon.
Maroon tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daigle blocks an uppercut.
Daigle blocking some punches.
Daigle working aggressively here.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Maroon.
Daigle is trying to maintain a safe position but Maroon gets an underhook and turns Daigle into the cage.
Maroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Daigle.
Daigle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
Daigle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maroon up against the cage.
Daigle pushes Maroon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Maroon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daigles head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daigle.

Daigle manages to break the clinch.
Daigle thuds a left hand into Maroon's body.
Daigle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Maroon - just one landing.
Maroon keeps the fight on the outside.
Maroon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daigle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daigle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maroon misses the jab.
Maroon lands with a hook. Daigle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daigle slips under a jab from Maroon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maroon lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Maroon misses the target.
Daigle lands a nice looking body kick.
Daigle scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Daigle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Maroon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maroon throws a jab when Daigle was well out of range.
Maroon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daigle. Daigle obviously looking to wear him down.
Daigle loads up on a big right hand but Maroon slips the punch.
Daigle slips under a jab from Maroon.
Maroon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daigle throws a combination that misses

so Maroon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maroon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maroon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maroon postures up in Daigle's guard and throws a big left but Daigle blocks it.
Daigle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maroon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daigle wants to stand and escape but Maroon is having none of it.
Maroon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daigle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maroon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maroon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maroon looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maroon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daigle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maroon is controlling him.
Daigle keeping full guard, as Maroon tries to pass.
Daigle wants to sweep but no luck.
Maroon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maroon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maroon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maroon throws an elbow that misses. Daigle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maroon's guard. Nice move by Daigle!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maroon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daigle manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maroon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maroon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daigle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maroon throwing strikes from guard but Daigle blocks nicely.
Daigle wants to stand and escape but Maroon is having none of it.
Maroon wants to control from the top but Daigle keeps moving.
Daigle tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maroon throws a big right hand that misses.
Maroon forces his way into half guard.
Maroon is pressing down on Daigle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daigle is holding on for now.
Maroon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maroon trying to mount his opponent but Daigle defends it.
Maroon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daigle's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maroon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maroon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maroon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Maroon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daigle tries to get to full guard but Maroon has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maroon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maroon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Maroon with shots to the head and body - Daigle looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maroon landing punches.
Maroon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Daigle because Maroon loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maroon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daigle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daigle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maroon will feel that in the morning.
A big right from Maroon misses.
Daigle walks into a stiff left hand from Maroon.
Daigle lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Daigle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daigle is looking to clinch.
Maroon throws a hook but Daigle avoids it easily.
Maroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daigle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luke Daigle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maroon misses with a wild combination.

Daigle gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daigle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daigle swings wildly with an uppercut but Maroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daigle trying to control the position but instead, Maroon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daigle into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
Daigle gets through Maroon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daigle throws a punch but it's blocked by Maroon.
Daigle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maroon misses with a punch to the body.
Daigle cracks Maroon with a nice body shot.
Daigle lands a shoulder strike.
Maroon lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
Maroon tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Maroon back 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!
Maroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Daigle.
Daigle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maroon backwards.
Maroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Daigle.
Maroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Daigle uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daigle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maroon has him pressed against the cage.
Maroon blocks an uppercut.
Maroon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
Maroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luke Daigle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maroon throws a head punch that misses.
Daigle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maroon tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Maroon back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Maroon.
Daigle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daigle is working Maroon over against the cage.
Maroon lands with a light punch inside.
Maroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maroon misses with a punch to the body.

Daigle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daigle misses with a low kick.
Maroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daigle. Maroon shrugs it off though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maroon gets a takedown into half guard.
Daigle wants to improve his position but Maroon is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Maroon.
Daigle pushes Maroon off looking to stand but Maroon dives back in and keeps control.
Maroon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daigle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daigle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maroon.
Maroon wants to pass to mount but Daigle is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daigle moves into full guard.
Maroon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maroon tries to free his leg and advance position but Daigle is retaining full guard.
Maroon throws an elbow that misses. Daigle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maroon's guard. Nice move by Daigle!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maroon wants to sweep here but Daigle controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Maroon has his foot on Daigle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daigle works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mr Maroon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maroon misses with an uppercut.
Maroon tries to bum rush Daigle with a series of wild strikes but Daigle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daigle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maroon circles away quickly and effectively.
Maroon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maroon swings for the body but Daigle moves out of range.
Daigle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maroon avoids the head kick by Daigle.
Maroon throws a series of punches but Daigle avoids them all with ease.
Maroon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daigle back to the cage. Maroon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Maroon tries to keep at a distance but Daigle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maroon has a couple of punches blocked by Daigle.
Daigle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daigle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maroon pushes Daigle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daigle lands a left hand.
Daigle lands a right hand.
Daigle misses with the head strike.
Maroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daigles head.
Maroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daigle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daigle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Daigle throws a punch but it's blocked by Maroon.
Daigle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maroon tries to break the clinch but Daigle is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Daigle.
A shot in the inside from Daigle.

Maroon is rocked!
Daigle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oh Maroon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daigle gets through Maroon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maroon has a couple of punches blocked by Daigle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daigle pushes Maroon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maroon can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Maroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daigle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daigle dips a shoulder and cracks Maroon with a mighty uppercut! Maroon falls back against the cage and Daigle unloads with a barrage of strikes! Maroon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Daigle screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Daigle!
As Luke Daigle got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thats what it is like to fight a real fighter!'.