UKMMA 50 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Ley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan McMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ley
vs
McMasters

194 cm
21
184 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
195 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Ley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan McMasters!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMasters doesn't manage to clinch there - Ley circles away.
McMasters tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMasters dodges an elbow strike from Ley.
Ley throws an elbow but it misses.
McMasters misses with an elbow over the top.
McMasters pushes off an throws an elbow but Ley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McMasters misses with a knee to the head.
Ley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ley misses with an elbow strike.
McMasters trying to land knees to the body.
McMasters blocks the elbow strike.
Ley missing with knees to the body.
Ley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMasters misses with a knee to the head.
McMasters throws a punch but it's blocked by Ley.
Ley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMasters is defending well for now.
Ley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMasters's defenses.
Ley lands a good knee to the midsection. McMasters won't want to take too many of those.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Jonathan McMasters has been cut.
McMasters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMasters obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but Ley blocks it.
Ley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ley.
Ley lands an elbow just above McMasters 's eye.
McMasters blocks an elbow strike.
McMasters misses with an elbow strike.
McMasters avoids the elbow strike from Ley, against the cage.
McMasters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMasters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ley managing to block the knees to the body from McMasters.
Ley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ley.
Ley lands an elbow inside.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but Ley blocks it.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ley lands an elbow just above McMasters 's eye.
McMasters lands an elbow inside that Ley shrugs off.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ley managing to block the knees to the body from McMasters.
Ley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ley.
Ley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMasters landing knees to the body.
Ley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, 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!
McMasters lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ley.
McMasters throws an elbow that misses.
McMasters dodges an elbow strike from Ley.
McMasters trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ley.
McMasters misses with a punch to the body.
McMasters avoids the elbow strike from Ley, against the cage.
Ley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMasters.
Ley misses with an elbow over the top.
Ley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMasters trying to land knees to the body.
Ley blocks the elbow strike.
Ley lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters dodges an elbow strike from Ley.
Ley unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMasters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McMasters looks gassed!
Ley lands a damaging elbow.
McMasters blocks an elbow strike.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMasters avoids the elbow strike from Ley, against the cage.
McMasters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMasters scores with a knee to the head.
McMasters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ley is defending well for now.
Ley blocks an uppercut.
Ley lands an elbow that stopped McMasters in his tracks for a moment.
Ley lands a damaging elbow.
McMasters throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMasters's defenses.
McMasters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ley blocks it with crossed arms.
Ley lands an elbow inside.
McMasters dodges an elbow strike from Ley.
Ley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMasters misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ley lands a damaging elbow.
Ley lands an elbow that stopped McMasters in his tracks for a moment.
Ley lands a damaging elbow.
Ley lands a damaging elbow.
Ley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMasters's defenses.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ley throws an elbow that misses.
Ley lands an elbow just above McMasters 's eye.
Ley prevents a body shot from McMasters.
Ley lands a nice elbow.
McMasters working aggressively here.
McMasters misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ley lands an elbow inside.
McMasters putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ley misses with an elbow over the top.
McMasters putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMasters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ley's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Ley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan McMasters's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McMasters wants to clinch but Ley slips to the side

and Ley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ley.
McMasters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMasters missing with knees to the body.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ley avoids it.
McMasters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMasters scores with a knee to the head.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ley lands a nice elbow.
Ley dodges an elbow strike from McMasters.
McMasters scores with a knee to the head.
Ley avoiding damage as McMasters throws knees to the body.
McMasters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ley missing with knees to the body.
Ley unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMasters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McMasters missing with knees to the body.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Ley tries to land knees in the clinch but McMasters avoids the damage to the body.
McMasters is breathing heavily.
McMasters takes an elbow to the temple.
Ley missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMasters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ley's brow.
Ley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McMasters utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMasters's defenses.
Dan Ley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ley landing knees to the body.
McMasters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMasters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ley lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ley.
Knees to the body from Ley.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ley.
Ley lands an elbow inside that McMasters shrugs off.
McMasters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McMasters lands an elbow that stopped Ley in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ley throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from McMasters fails to land.
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!
Ley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMasters's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ley blocks an elbow strike from McMasters.
McMasters tries to throw a body punch but Ley avoids it by throwing McMasters back against the cage.
A knee to the head by McMasters.
Ley missing with knees to the body.
Ley lands an elbow that stopped McMasters in his tracks for a moment.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ley.
Ley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ley.
McMasters avoids a wild elbow strike from Ley.
Ley prevents a body shot from McMasters.
McMasters takes an elbow to the temple.
McMasters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ley avoids it.
Ley misses with an elbow strike.
McMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMasters blocks an elbow strike from Ley.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters tries to land knees in the clinch but Ley avoids the damage to the body.
Ley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McMasters misses with a knee strike.
McMasters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ley is defending well for now.
Ley misses with an elbow strike.
Ley pushes off an throws an elbow but McMasters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ley trying to land knees to the body.
McMasters takes a knee to the side of the body.
McMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
McMasters looking to throw knees to the head but Ley is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ley obliges.
Ley lands an elbow that stopped McMasters in his tracks for a moment.
McMasters takes an elbow to the temple.
Ley trying to land knees to the body.
McMasters missing with knees to the body.
McMasters takes an elbow to the temple.
Ley throws an elbow but it misses.
McMasters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMasters misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMasters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMasters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ley is defending well for now.
Ley blocking some punches.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ley.
Nice elbow from Ley.
McMasters swings wildly with an uppercut but Ley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ley throws an elbow but it misses.
McMasters misses with an elbow over the top.
McMasters tries to work over Ley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McMasters utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ley blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ley lands a nice elbow.
Ley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMasters missing with knees to the body.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ley avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Ley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan McMasters's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McMasters tries to clinch there but Ley circles away.
McMasters tries to clinch there but Ley circles away.
McMasters is looking to clinch but Ley is avoiding it.
McMasters tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ley moves into the clinch.
Ley avoiding damage as McMasters throws knees to the body.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMasters misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McMasters.
Ley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMasters is defending well for now.
McMasters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMasters can't find room to land a body shot as Ley controls the action.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ley.
McMasters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McMasters blocks an elbow strike.
Ley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McMasters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ley lands a nice elbow.
McMasters blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ley misses with an elbow over the top.
McMasters lands a knee to the head.
Ley tries to land knees in the clinch but McMasters avoids the damage to the body.
Ley lands an elbow just above McMasters 's eye.
Ley lands an elbow inside that McMasters shrugs off.
McMasters avoids a wild elbow strike from Ley.
Ley managing to block the knees to the body from McMasters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ley throws an elbow but misses.
Ley avoiding damage as McMasters throws knees to the body.
McMasters misses with a knee to the head.
McMasters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMasters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ley lands an elbow inside.
McMasters missing with knees to the body.
Ley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ley lands an elbow just above McMasters 's eye.
Ley trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McMasters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMasters misses with a knee to the head.
Ley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ley lands an elbow inside that McMasters shrugs off.
Ley lands an elbow that stopped McMasters in his tracks for a moment.
Ley lands an elbow that stopped McMasters in his tracks for a moment.
McMasters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ley's defenses.
McMasters landing knees to the head.
Ley lands an elbow inside.
Ley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMasters's defenses.
Ley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ley lands an elbow inside that McMasters shrugs off.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ley just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMasters's brow.
McMasters avoids the elbow strike from Ley, against the cage.
Ley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters misses with a knee to the head.
McMasters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ley's elbow.
McMasters scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ley just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMasters's brow.
Ley takes a knee to the side of the body.
McMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ley dodges an elbow strike from McMasters.
Ley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMasters dodges an elbow strike from Ley.
McMasters trying to land knees to the body.
McMasters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMasters takes an elbow to the temple.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMasters avoids the elbow strike from Ley, against the cage.
Ley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ley lands a nice elbow.
Ley trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ley avoiding damage as McMasters throws knees to the body.
Ley lands a damaging elbow.
McMasters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ley avoids it.
McMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ley pushes off an throws an elbow but McMasters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McMasters throws a knee to the head but misses.
McMasters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMasters avoids a wild elbow strike from Ley.
McMasters managing to block the knees to the body from Ley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMasters working aggressively here.
McMasters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMasters misses with some punches.
Jonathan McMasters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Ley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Ley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mendez Papillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Simpson
vs
Papillion

189 cm
22
235 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

188 cm
28
180 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mendez Papillion!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Papillion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Papillion drops his hands momentarily and Simpson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Papillion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simpson tests Papillion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Simpson.
Papillion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a sloppy right hand. Papillion should have avoided that one.
Papillion throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Papillion.
Simpson wants to clinch.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papillion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Papillion moved away.
Simpson throws a low kick but Papillion moves out of range easily.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Papillion.
Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papillion under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papillion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Simpson.
Papillion swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson cracks Papillion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson delivers a nice body kick.
Simpson cracks Papillion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Papillion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Papillion.
Simpson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Papillion looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Papillion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Papillion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papillion connects with a body shot.
Papillion throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Papillion misses.
Papillion throws a combination. Simpson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Edward Simpson has been cut.
Papillion tries to score with a low kick but Simpson moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slips under a jab from Papillion.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papillion throws a low kick but Simpson moves out of range easily.
Papillion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson lands a head kick. Papillion smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Papillion clinches.
A short right from Simpson.
Simpson misses with an elbow strike.
Papillion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simpson gets through Papillion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papillion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papillion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simpson to keep the fight standing.

Papillion manages to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Edward Simpson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Papillion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papillion misses with a head kick.
Papillion 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.
Papillion looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Papillion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Papillion throws a solid leg kick but Simpson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papillion.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses.
Papillion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Papillion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papillion lands with a shot to the body.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Papillion is out of range.
Papillion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Papillion misses its intended target.
Simpson thows a body kick. Papillion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Simpson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Papillion there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Papillion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
Papillion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simpson.
Edward Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papillion's hands.
Papillion misses with an uppercut.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papillion.
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Papillion moves out of range easily.
Papillion takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Papillion connects with a right hand. Simpson shakes it off.

Simpson is rocked!
Papillion throws an overhand right that has Simpson reeling! Papillion follows up with more punches and Simpson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mendez Papillion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Black Flood Diesel - Lost Cause. Brad Nelson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Nelson
vs
Mercier

205 cm
29
289 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

197 cm
26
247 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Reynald Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mercier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nelson is in Mercier's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Mercier is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mercier is trying to control Nelson's posture. Nelson takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mercier! Nelson is rotating here... this could be the end... Mercier is out! Nelson has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brad Nelson!

C
A

C
B

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pop
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40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sgt Parrotface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garelli comes to the cage accompanied by Patriarch on a Vespa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garelli
vs
Parrotface

180 cm
27
184 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

169 cm
27
191 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Garelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sgt Parrotface!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garelli lands a nice shot that snaps Parrotface's head back.

Parrotface gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garelli wants to control but Parrotface postures up.
Garelli is looking to regain half guard here but Parrotface keeps moving and retains side control.
Parrotface postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Parrotface tries to move to full mount but Garelli actually manages to regain half guard.
Garelli trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parrotface is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garelli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Parrotface.

Parrotface is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parrotface looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garelli moves into full guard.
Garelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parrotface wants to pass the guard but Garelli is keeping the position.
Garelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Parrotface is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Parrotface sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Garelli doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Parrotface paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Garelli - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Garelli!
Joe Garelli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shango has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. David Shango has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shango
vs
Rios

174 cm
27
195 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

182 cm
29
205 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, David Shango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Rios!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios connects with an inside leg kick.
Shango keeps the fight on the outside.
Shango misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Rios.

Rios closes the distance and clinches.
Shango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shango prevents a body shot from Rios.
Shango struggles to land a body shot inside as Rios controls his hands.
Rios throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rios misses with a body punch.
Rios works on Shango's body with a couple of short punches.
Shango is breathing heavily.
Shango misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rios misses with some punches.
Rios lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rios lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
A short right from Rios on the inside.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
Rios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Rios - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rios lands with a light punch inside.
Rios tries to throw a body punch but Shango avoids it by throwing Rios back against the cage.
Rios swings wildly with an uppercut but Shango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios tries to throw a body punch but Shango avoids it by throwing Rios back against the cage.
Rios is looking to control Shango's arms but Shango gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rios has his back to the cage.
Rios misses with a punch to the body.
Shango misses with the head strike.
Rios lands a right hand.
Rios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rios misses with a body punch.
Rios misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Rios to work.
A short body shot lands from Shango as the two fighters clinch.
Shango's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rios.
Rios lands a shoulder strike.
Rios misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rios.
Nice body punch from Rios.
Rios misses with a body punch.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
Shango letting Rios take a breather here.
Rios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rios as the two fighters clinch.
Rios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shango or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Rios.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rios cracks Shango with a nice body shot.
Rios throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Rios.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios misses with a punch to the body.
Rios tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rios swings wildly with an uppercut but Shango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios pushes Shango back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rios manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Rios - that landed with a thud.
Rios trying to stall but Shango improves his position.
Rios lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Rios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
Rios wants to stall.
Rios lands a body punch.
Rios can't find room to land a body shot as Shango controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Rios.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Shango is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios throws a big uppercut that drops Shango! More strikes from Rios and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shango lies dazed against the cage as Rios celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Rios!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jesus Rios waved his t-shirt featuring O'Brannigan's Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kareem al Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rehab comes to the cage accompanied by saturday nights alright for fighting. Kareem al Rashid told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Rehab
vs
al Rashid

185 cm
24
177 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
167 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rab Rehab!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem al Rashid!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Rashid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rehab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
al Rashid swings for the body but Rehab moves out of range.
Rehab throws the left hand but al Rashid avoids the punch easily.
Rehab misses with a looping left.
al Rashid is looking to score with low kicks.
Rab Rehab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al Rashid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rehab keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rehab. al Rashid does a little dance to reset his feet.
al Rashid looks to clinch
and Rehab counters with a right hand to the body.
al Rashid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
al Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch but Rehab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rehab misses with a straight right.
Rehab swats away the attempt to clinch by al Rashid.
al Rashid misses with a looping left.
al Rashid lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice shot lands for Rehab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
al Rashid tries to clinch but Rehab is having none of it.
al Rashid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rehab stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

al Rashid moves into the clinch successfully.
Rehab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of al Rashid backwards.
al Rashid works on Rehab's body with a couple of short punches.
al Rashid misses with a short punch on the inside.
al Rashid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from al Rashid - that landed with a thud.
Rehab can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Rehab.
Rehab wants a takedown but no success here.
al Rashid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rehab misses with a body punch.
al Rashid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rehabs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rehab lands a left hand.
al Rashid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
al Rashid pushes Rehab back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rehab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rehab prevents a body shot from al Rashid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rehab misses with a hook from the clinch.
al Rashid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from al Rashid fails to land.
Rehab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
al Rashid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rehab displaying some good clinch control by pressing al Rashid up against the cage.
al Rashid is trying to stall.
al Rashid lands a hook that snaps the head of Rehab backwards.
al Rashid can't find room to land a body shot as Rehab controls the action.
Rehab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Rehab has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics al Rashid uses from the top position.
al Rashid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rehab throws his legs up looking for a submission but al Rashid uses it to pass to side control.

al Rashid decides to stand back up. al Rashid steps back and let's Rehab get back to his feet.
Rehab lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid tries to clinch but Rehab moves out of range.
al Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rehab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
al Rashid is looking to clinch but Rehab is avoiding it.

Rehab closes the distance and clinches.
al Rashid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from al Rashid.
al Rashid scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by al Rashid.
Rehab scores with a shoulder strike.
Rehab lands a body shot in the clinch.
al Rashid lands with a left to the head.
Rehab tried to land a shot to the body but connects with al Rashid's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rehab misses with a hook from the clinch.
al Rashid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
al Rashid misses with a punch to the body.
Rehab lands a hook to the side of the head.
al Rashid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
al Rashid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid lands a nice uppercut.
al Rashid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rehab.
al Rashid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rehab throws a head punch that misses.
al Rashid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rehab misses with some punches.
al Rashid is working Rehab over against the cage.
al Rashid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from al Rashid.
A right hook to the body lands for al Rashid.
Rehab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
al Rashid tries to work over Rehab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rehab.
Still in the clinch, al Rashid scores with a nice short uppercut.
al Rashid misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rehab misses with some punches.
al Rashid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rehab tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rab Rehab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
al Rashid lands with a light punch inside.
al Rashid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from al Rashid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem al Rashid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

al Rashid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kareem al Rashid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

al Rashid closes the distance and clinches.
Rehab tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. al Rashid smiles and moves away.
Rehab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by al Rashid.
Rehab misses with a right hand
and al Rashid makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rehab really felt that one!
al Rashid tries to clinch up.
Rehab works the jab nicely.
al Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rehab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
al Rashid misses with a few strikes there.

al Rashid closes the distance and clinches.
Rehab misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rehab tries to work over al Rashid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
al Rashid digs a right hand into Rehab's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rehab's gas tank.
al Rashid lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
al Rashid misses with a body punch.
al Rashid scores with a nice hook to the head.
al Rashid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rehab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Rehab breaks from the clinch.
al Rashid avoids a punch combination nicely.
al Rashid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rehabs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
al Rashid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rehab counters with a straight right hand.
Rehab scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
al Rashid looks to land a combination but Rehab avoids it well.
al Rashid tries to clinch up but Rehab circles away and keeps his distance.
al Rashid fails with an attempt to clinch.
al Rashid tries to clinch but Rehab is having none of it.
al Rashid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
al Rashid tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
al Rashid wants to clinch up but Rehab keeps it at a distance.
A big right from al Rashid misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Rehab checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
al Rashid feints and then cracks Rehab's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rehab down.
al Rashid throws a sloppy head kick and Rehab moves out of range easily.
Rehab is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
al Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch but Rehab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rehab keeps the fight on the outside.
Rehab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from al Rashid.
al Rashid throws a head kick but Rehab moves out of range.
Rehab moves out of range of the body kick from al Rashid.
al Rashid blocks a head kick by Rehab.
Rehab thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kareem al Rashid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
al Rashid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rehab.
Rehab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. al Rashid tries to avoid it but Rehab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag al Rashid to the ground. al Rashid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid tries to clinch up but Rehab circles away and keeps his distance.

Rehab gets a double leg takedown into al Rashid's guard.
Rehab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rehab throwing strikes but missing.
Rehab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rehab postures up in al Rashid's guard and throws a big left but al Rashid blocks it.
al Rashid keeping moving, preventing Rehab from controlling successfully.
Rehab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
al Rashid is trying to control the position but Rehab postures up.
Rehab passes al Rashid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid moves into full guard.
Rehab throwing strikes but missing.
Rehab lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rehab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. al Rashid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rehab lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rehab postures up in al Rashid's guard and throws a big left but al Rashid blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rehab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rehab wants to control from the top but al Rashid keeps moving.
al Rashid has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kareem al Rashid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rehab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rehab swinging wildly here.
al Rashid throws a sloppy head kick and Rehab moves out of range easily.
Rehab is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
al Rashid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
al Rashid wants to clinch up but Rehab keeps it at a distance.
Rehab throws a nice looking combination but al Rashid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

al Rashid closes the distance and pushes Rehab back into the cage.
Rehab swings wildly with an uppercut but al Rashid uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by al Rashid.
al Rashid lands a left hand.
Rehab tries to pull guard but al Rashid won't allow it.
Rehab prevents a body shot from al Rashid.
Rehab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
al Rashid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. al Rashid smiles and moves away.
al Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rehab swats him away and circles back towards the center.
al Rashid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rehab.
Rehab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract al Rashid.
Rehab throws a lazy right hand but al Rashid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rehab looks to throw the jab but al Rashid is out of range.
al Rashid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
al Rashid keeps the fight on the outside.
al Rashid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rehab misses with a straight right.
Rehab swings for the body but al Rashid moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from al Rashid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rehab has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rehab and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
al Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch but Rehab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from al Rashid.

al Rashid moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from al Rashid.
Rehab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Rashid stalling in the clinch but Rehab improves position.
Rehab lands with a left to the head.
al Rashid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rehab's elbow.
al Rashid working aggressively here.
Rehab tries to throw a body punch but al Rashid avoids it by throwing Rehab back against the cage.
Kareem al Rashid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
al Rashid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rehabs head.
Rehab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

al Rashid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
al Rashid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rehab.
al Rashid slips under a jab from Rehab.
al Rashid tries to clinch up but Rehab circles away and keeps his distance.
al Rashid lands with an uppercut that bounces Rehab off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from al Rashid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
al Rashid staying out of range there.
al Rashid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rehab misses with the combination.
al Rashid defending well as Rehab loads up on a big left hand.
al Rashid throws a head kick that half lands.
Rehab dips to his left and cracks al Rashid with an uppercut!
al Rashid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
al Rashid wants to clinch.
al Rashid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rehab has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rehab throws a jab when al Rashid was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid misses with a few strikes there.
Rehab shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. al Rashid defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rab Rehab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
al Rashid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rehab is out of range.
al Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rehab swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kareem al Rashid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
al Rashid wants to clinch up but Rehab keeps it at a distance.
al Rashid is looking to clinch but Rehab is avoiding it.
Rehab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but al Rashid manages to avoid it.
al Rashid slips a jab and a cross from Rehab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rehab moves out of range as al Rashid throws a body kick.
Rehab circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rehab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rehab throws an overhand right that lands on al Rashid's shoulder, as al Rashid tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem al Rashid really 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.

Rehab circles away from the clinch attempt.
al Rashid avoids the body shot from Rehab.
Rehab throws a big shot that misses.
Rehab throws a shot to the body.
al Rashid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rehab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
al Rashid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
al Rashid blocks a jab.
al Rashid tries a head kick but it misses.
Rehab lands an overhand right.
Rehab blocks a head kick by al Rashid.
Rehab avoids the head kick by al Rashid.
al Rashid looks to land a body kick but Rehab moved away.
Rehab misses with a looping left.
al Rashid scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
al Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rehab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rehab. al Rashid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rehab lands the left hand.
A jab from Rehab misses.
al Rashid misses with the combination.
al Rashid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
al Rashid closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rehab counters with a right hand to the body.
Rehab throws a right and a left that al Rashid avoids nicely.
Rehab missing with a left hand there. al Rashid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rehab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehab swings away with a body shot that misses
and al Rashid counters with a nice uppercut.
al Rashid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and al Rashid wants it to stay on the feet.
Rehab lands a glancing blow to the side of al Rashid's head.
Rehab misses with a hook.

al Rashid darts in and clinches Rehab up against the cage.
al Rashid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
al Rashid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rehab pulls guard effortlessly.
Rehab wants to sweep but no luck.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rehab 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.

Rehab is looking for a triangle but al Rashid pushes his legs off easily.
al Rashid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rehab is keeping the position for now.
al Rashid wants to stand but Rehab has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid stopping the sweep attempt from Rehab.
Rehab has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but al Rashid has passed into side control.
al Rashid is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rehab will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rehab is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehab is trying to escape the position but al Rashid is controlling the position.
Rehab is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked al Rashid off and has taken his back!
al Rashid trying to control the position but Rehab manages to sink in the hooks.
Rehab lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

al Rashid is rocked!
Rab Rehab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rehab is working for a rear naked choke. al Rashid is not defending it well and Rehab has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! al Rashid refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of al Rashid's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rab Rehab!
Rab Rehab is the new welterweight champion!