RSM 20 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Verchanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smack My Bitch Up - The Prodigy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Verchanko
vs
Phillips

170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Verchanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Phillips!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Verchanko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phillips thinking.
Phillips throws a sloppy body shot
and Verchanko counters with a nice body shot.
Verchanko misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Verchanko.
Verchanko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Dave Phillips has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Verchanko moves out of range.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phillips throws a right hand that Verchanko ducks under and follows up with a left that Verchanko also avoids with ease.
Verchanko cracks Phillips with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Phillips tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Verchanko pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Phillips is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Verchanko!
Ivan Verchanko spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murphy Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masamura Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyamoto has chosen Hit 'Em Up - 2Pac as his entrance music. The key to victory for Murphy Harris has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Harris
vs
Miyamoto

175 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Murphy Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Masamura Miyamoto !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miyamoto has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyamoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.

Miyamoto tightens his grip and picks Harris up, before dumping him to the ground. Harris manages to land in guard.
Miyamoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harris gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Harris is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miyamoto lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masamura Miyamoto !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Masamura Miyamoto waved his t-shirt featuring Kobra Clothing Inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Castillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon Garcia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dante Castillion's chin.

Castillion
vs
Garcia

180 cm
19
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
31
170 lbs
13 - 23 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Castillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia defending well as Castillion loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castillion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Castillion's leg but Castillion calmly moves out of range.

Garcia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Castillion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castillion wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Castillion is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castillion is on top in guard.

Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castillion defends it easily.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castillion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castillion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia is looking for a triangle but Castillion pushes his legs off easily.
Castillion wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.

Garcia working for a triangle but Castillion defends it easily.
Castillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castillion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia looks gassed!
Castillion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castillion stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

Garcia has his foot on Castillion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castillion works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castillion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castillion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castillion.
Castillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillion wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Castillion missing there with some ground and pound from the 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!
Castillion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castillion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castillion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castillion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castillion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Castillion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Garcia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Castillion stacks Garcia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Castillion!
Castillion working the ground and pound from side control.
Castillion scoring with punches and elbows.
Castillion scoring with punches and elbows.
Castillion grinds an elbow into Garcia's temple.

Castillion has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castillion scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castillion scores with a nice head shot.
Castillion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castillion tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Castillion cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garcia takes one on the button.
Castillion feints a jab promting Garcia to slip. Castillion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garcia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Castillion stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Castillion connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castillion shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garcia eats them both and turns towards Castillion to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Castillion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castillion to score with a decent uppercut.
Castillion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Castillion 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.

Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castillion lands with a straight right. Garcia didn't see that one coming.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Castillion lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Castillion's corner calls for a 1-2. Castillion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Garcia is rocked!
Castillion cracks Garcia with a hook to the temple - Garcia is on wobbly legs here! Castillion swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Garcia falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Castillion wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dante Castillion!
A relieved looking Dante Castillion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen comes to the cage accompanied by On In Five - BoySetsFire. Dave Allen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Allen
vs
Rogers

194 cm
27
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dave Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rogers drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Allen is looking to stand up but Rogers isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rogers cracks Allen with a solid left hand.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rogers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Rogers stands up over Allen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
Rogers is in close to Allen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Rogers.

Rogers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Allen quickly recovers to half guard.
Allen missing with punches from the bottom.
Rogers is nestled in close to Allen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rogers is keen to just control but Allen is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Rogers.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers throwing shots but Allen is blocking nicely.
Rogers stops Allen from getting back to his feet.
Rogers moves into full mount! Allen won't be happy about that!
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rogers cracks Allen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rogers looking to finish Allen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Allen!

Rogers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Allen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Allen shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allen did well to prevent Rogers getting side control.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Allen is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Allen's temple.

Allen is rocked!
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Allen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Allen quite badly. Allen pulls Rogers in close trying to recover. Rogers postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Allen on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Allen doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rogers!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth McLellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLellan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soulja Boy(crank that)-Soulja Boy. Gareth McLellan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Powell
vs
McLellan

187 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gareth McLellan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Powell with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Powell with that takedown attempt.

Powell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McLellan to the ground. Powell is now in McLellan's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

McLellan is working an open guard so Powell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McLellan stuffs the takedown attempt from Powell. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McLellan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell shoots for a double leg takedown but McLellan sprawls well. He's pushed Powell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLellan stuffs the takedown.
Powell shoots for a double leg takedown but McLellan sprawls well. He's pushed Powell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

McLellan rushes Powell and presses him up against the cage.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but McLellan avoids the damage to the body.
McLellan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McLellan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powell is defending well for now.
McLellan stops a takedown attempt from Powell.
McLellan crunches a lovely knee into Powell's ribcage.
Powell is breathing heavily.
McLellan landing knees to the head.

It looks like James Powell has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLellan trying to stall but Powell improves his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLellan missing with knees to the body.
McLellan taking a breather.
McLellan looking to throw knees to the head but Powell is blocking nicely.
McLellan trying to land knees to the body.
Powell avoiding damage as McLellan throws knees to the body.
McLellan missing with knees to the body.
Powell missing with knees to the body.
Powell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLellan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Powell taking a breather.
Powell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Powell missing with knees to the body.
Powell avoiding damage as McLellan throws knees to the body.
McLellan is trying to stall.

Powell has clasped his hands together around McLellan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLellan is looking for a sweep.

Powell decides to stand back up. Powell steps back and let's McLellan get back to his feet.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McLellan sprawls well. McLellan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.

McLellan moves into range and clinches up with Powell.
McLellan has Powell pressed against the cage.
McLellan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLellan looking to stall.
McLellan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLellan wants to break free but Powell has control.
McLellan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Powell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLellan.
Powell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLellan.
McLellan wants to stall.
McLellan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLellan avoiding damage as Powell throws knees to the body.
McLellan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powell avoids it.
McLellan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powell.
McLellan missing with knees to the body.
Powell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLellan wants to stall.
McLellan trying to land knees to the body.
McLellan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gareth McLellan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Powell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Powell shoots in for a takedown but McLellan shows good takedown defense.
Powell shoots in but no luck this time.
James Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McLellan moves into the clinch.
McLellan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Powell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Powell stalling in the clinch.
McLellan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powell is defending well for now.
McLellan being controlled against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McLellan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Powell's brow.
Powell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Powell displaying some good clinch control by pressing McLellan up against the cage.
McLellan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powell avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLellan avoids it.

Powell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McLellan regains guard.
McLellan trying to strike off his back.

Powell stands up from McLellan's guard - Powell perhaps looking for a knockout.

McLellan gets a clinch.
McLellan tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powell as McLellan tries to tie him up.

Powell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McLellan is trying to keep an underhook but Powell manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Powell decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McLellan forces Powell back against the cage and clinches.
McLellan tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
Powell is pushing McLellan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McLellan tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
McLellan misses with an elbow over the top.
McLellan tries a knee to the head but Powell blocks it.
Powell lands an elbow that stopped McLellan in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Gareth McLellan has been cut.
Powell blocks the elbow strike.
Powell stalling the fight.
Powell lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLellan avoiding damage as Powell throws knees to the body.
McLellan managing to block the knees to the body from Powell.
McLellan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Powell crunches a lovely knee into McLellan's ribcage.
McLellan tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
McLellan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McLellan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powell.
McLellan tries a knee to the head but Powell blocks it.
McLellan takes an elbow to the forehead.
McLellan is trying to push Powell away but Powell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Powell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McLellan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

McLellan tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Powell has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! McLellan is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Powell!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Bombay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Bombay
vs
Flash

180 cm
25
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition (Disciples of Pain)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Bombay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Flash!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flash slips a jab and a cross from Bombay.
Flash throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bombay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flash counters with a nice uppercut.
Flash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bombay's hands.
Flash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bombay's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombay throws a series of punches but Flash avoids them all with ease.
Flash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bombay is breathing heavily.

Flash has managed to clinch.
Flash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flash lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bombay.
Flash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bombay backwards.
Flash stalling in the clinch.
Bombay wants to break free but Flash has control.
Good body shot from Flash.
Flash lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash is working Bombay over against the cage.
Flash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bombay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bombay takes a shot to the head.

Bombay is rocked!
Flash stalling in the clinch.
Oh Bombay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bombay seems to have got his legs back now.
Flash pushes Bombay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Flash manages to break the clinch.
Flash drops Bombay with a naaaaasty hook - Bombay is in real trouble here! Flash dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Flash!
A relieved looking The Flash thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Frost's choice of entrance music: RAWR. Fred Boyle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Boyle
vs
Frost

179 cm
26
176 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

177 cm
26
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Frost!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost shoots and misses
and Boyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Boyle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boyle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boyle controlling the position easily from mount.

Boyle looking to secure an arm triangle but Frost defends it well.
Boyle raining down hammerfists from mount.
Frost really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boyle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyle trying to control but Frost is having none of it.
Boyle controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is bucking up trying to escape but Boyle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boyle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boyle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Boyle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frost manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boyle wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.

Boyle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyle wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boyle landing a few strikes.

Boyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
Boyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boyle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Frost is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boyle is keen to just control but Frost is a slippery customer.

Boyle is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
Boyle controlling the pace.
Boyle trying to pass the guard but Frost defending well.
Boyle 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.
Boyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Boyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well.

Boyle is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Boyle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frost is looking for a sweep. Boyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fred Boyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyle passes to side control.

Boyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boyle trying to control the position but Frost is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boyle working away.
Boyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Boyle is really struggling to control Frost but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Boyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boyle is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyle working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boyle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Boyle has an Americana. Frost didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Boyle is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Boyle hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fred Boyle!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shields's choice of entrance music: RAWR. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ernie
vs
Shields

179 cm
27
114 lbs
16 - 21 - 0

175 cm
27
139 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Bert Ernie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralph Shields!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ernie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shields on his heels. He'll look to pass Shields's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ernie passes into half guard.

Shields has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ernie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ernie!
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shields manages to get back to half guard.

Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ernie pulls his head out easily.
Ernie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shields is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.

Shields actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie wants to free his trapped foot but Shields is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ernie pulls his head out easily.

Shields looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ernie wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.

Ernie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shields is just riding it out for now. Ernie eventually gives up the hold.

Ernie wants to work for an arm triangle but Shields is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ernie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shields is not content to let Ernie control the position.
Shields is looking to improve his position.
Ernie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ernie drops an elbow to the side of Shields's head.
Ernie blocks the strikes from Shields.

Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ernie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Shields looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Ernie from controlling successfully.

Shields is looking for a triangle here but Ernie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ernie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shields is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ernie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ernie trying to control the position but Shields is working away.
Shields tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ernie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ernie is trying to move to mount but Shields reverses beautifully and ends up in Ernie's guard.
Ernie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bert Ernie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ernie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ernie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shields sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Ernie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shields gets back to full guard.

Shields working for a triangle but Ernie defends it easily.

Shields looking for a guillotine here but Ernie defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ernie wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Ernie wants to get up but he can't break Shields's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ernie wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.

Shields working for submissions but it's allowed Ernie to get to half guard.
Shields gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shields has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ernie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Shields has his foot on Ernie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ernie works his way back into a safe position though.

Ernie has gone for a leg lock! Shields slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ernie's guard.
Shields landing with the ground and pound.

Ernie is looking for a triangle but Shields pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Ernie is retaining full guard.
Ernie working a defensive guard here.
Shields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shields postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ernie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ernie tries to strike from the bottom.
Shields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ernie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ernie is keeping the position for now.
Shields scoring with some ground and pound.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ernie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ernie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ernie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields with a nice head shot there.
Shields won't allow Ernie to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shields gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ernie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shields throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Shields escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ernie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Shields escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ernie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ernie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Shields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ernie defends well.
Ernie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie won't allow Shields to sweep him here.
Ernie trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ernie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shields dives on top into guard.

Ernie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ralph Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ernie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ernie wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Shields scoring with some ground and pound.
Shields stands up over Ernie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shields stands up over Ernie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields working some strikes from top position.
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ernie's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ernie trying to control the position.
Shields lands a couple of elbows.

Shields drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shields jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields lands a couple of elbows.
Shields chips away with some ground and pound.
Shields working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ernie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ernie stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ernie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Ernie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shields is trying to keep an underhook but Ernie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ernie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ernie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shields.
Shields is trying to keep Ernie in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Shields!
A less than humble Ralph Shields misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rallo Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gaard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Otto Brandenburg - Når en Sailor Går i Land. Keast Gaard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Gaard
vs
Brown

194 cm
25
178 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

177 cm
26
182 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rallo Brown!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Gaard.
Gaard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Gaard does no damage.
Gaard lands the left hand.
Gaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is stalling here. Gaard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brown seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gaard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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!

Gaard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brown to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Gaard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaard connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Gaard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown working aggressively here.
Gaard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Gaard controls the action.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Gaard improves position.
Gaard is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Gaard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gaard is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gaard has denied him.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Gaard breaks the clinch.
Gaard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gaard scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gaard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gaard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brown. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaard tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaard tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keast Gaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rallo Brown.
Gaard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brown eats them both and turns towards Gaard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gaard scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Gaard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gaard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gaard lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown shoots in but Gaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Gaard lands a left and a right that send Brown crashing to the mat, dazed. Gaard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Brown is rocked!
Brown looks gassed!
Gaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaard finish him?
Gaard throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Gaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Gaard.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Gaard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gaard throws a combination that misses

and Brown counters by clinching up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gaard blocking some punches.
Gaard is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gaard tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Gaard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brown tries to clinch there but Gaard circles away.
Gaard punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keast Gaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Gaard lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Keast Gaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaard which made him look bad.
Gaard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaard lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaard throws out the jab.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
BOOM! Gaard lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brown. Brown tries to recover but Gaard is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brown lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keast Gaard!
Keast Gaard retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Keast Gaard rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.