FFO 1 The Prologue PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brinehall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brinehall
vs
Dean

200 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Brinehall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Dean!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brinehall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Brinehall instigates a clinch.
Dean looking for a takedown.
Brinehall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dean just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Brinehall prevents the takedown attempt.
Brinehall tries to break free but Dean pushes him back against the ropes.

Dean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brinehall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dean defends it nicely.
Brinehall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brinehall somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Brinehall. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brinehall struggling a bit here.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Brinehall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinehall is trying to control Dean's posture but Dean avoids it.
Dean controlling from side mount.
Brinehall taking punishment in the form of punches.

Dean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brinehall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Dean decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brinehall to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brinehall has his takedown stuffed

so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brinehall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brinehall is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.

Brinehall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dean is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brinehall.
Brinehall is breathing heavily.
Brinehall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dean is controlling him well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stephen Dean!
Stephen Dean is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Alba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Backstrom
vs
Alba

182 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Amber Swan*$15 Rec Supp*

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Alba!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alba shoots in but Backstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Backstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backstrom is looking to clinch but Alba is avoiding it.
Alba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Alba feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Alba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Backstrom circles away.
David Backstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Alba.
Backstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Backstrom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alba somewhat.
Backstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alba gets a takedown into half guard.
Backstrom tries to roll over but Alba keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Backstrom is pressing down on Alba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alba wants to control from the top but Backstrom keeps moving.
Backstrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Backstrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Backstrom keeping moving, preventing Alba from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Backstrom slaps away a takedown attempt from Alba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alba lands a lovely overhand right.
Backstrom moves in looking to clinch but Alba pushes him off.

Backstrom clinches.

Alba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backstrom tries to clinch but Alba moves out of range.
Alba has a takedown stuffed.
Backstrom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alba looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alba closes the distance and clinches up with Backstrom, looking for a takedown. Alba pushes Backstrom against the ropes but Backstrom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Backstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backstrom wants to clinch.
Backstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Alba with that takedown attempt.
Backstrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Alba counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Backstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Backstrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alba pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Alba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alba tries to clinch

and Backstrom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Backstrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Alba has wrist control.

Alba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Backstrom is aware though and is defending well.
Alba throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Backstrom wanted to stand there but Alba had control of the position.
Alba wants to control but Backstrom passes easily into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backstrom wants to stand but Alba has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alba throws a lazy head kick

and Backstrom counters by moving into the clinch.
Backstrom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Backstrom trying to land knees to the body.
Alba lands an uppercut.
Backstrom is trying to drag Alba to the mat but Alba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Backstrom trying to land knees to the body.

Alba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Alba clinches.

Backstrom is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alba is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Backstrom to the mat. Backstrom regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Backstrom keeping moving, preventing Alba from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Backstrom is trying to keep Alba in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Backstrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alba trying to control but Backstrom is working from the bottom.
Alba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Backstrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Backstrom, not yet.
Alba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Backstrom is trying to get an arm triangle but Alba is defending well.
Alba is looking to regain half guard here but Backstrom keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alba wants to get back to his feet.

Backstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Alba defends the submission attempt.
Alba wants to control but Backstrom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alba looks like he's trying to stand up.

Backstrom is working for a kimura but Alba is defending it quite comfortably.

Backstrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alba is trying to maintain the position but Backstrom is very close to passing his half guard.
Alba tries to roll over but Backstrom keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alba is pressing down on Backstrom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Backstrom wants to control from the top but Alba keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Alba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Alba has his takedown stuffed
and Backstrom counters with a right hand to the body.
Alba fails with the takedown
and Backstrom counters with a good, hard body kick but Alba shrugs it off.
Backstrom leaves Alba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
David Backstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Alba.
Backstrom looks to clinch
and Alba counters with a body kick.
Backstrom tries to clinch but Alba moves out of range.

Alba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alba lands in his opponent's guard.
Alba being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alba trying to move into half guard but instead Backstrom has managed to sweep!
Backstrom forces his way into half guard.

Backstrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alba trying to control from the bottom.
Backstrom prevents Alba from improving his position.
Alba lands with a few short shots to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alba wants to stand but Backstrom is controlling the position.
Backstrom wants to get up but he can't break Alba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Backstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alba is trying to control the position but Backstrom postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Backstrom is looking to clinch.

Alba pushes Backstrom up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Alba successfully pulls guard.
Alba pulls Backstrom in close to his closed guard and prevents Backstrom from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Backstrom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Backstrom wants to control from the top but Alba keeps moving.
Backstrom postures up.
Alba wants to get back to his feet but Backstrom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alba is pulling down on Backstrom's head. It's preventing any offense from Backstrom, at least for the moment.
Backstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Alba is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alba.
Joseph Alba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Backstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Backstrom somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Alba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alba 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 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joseph Alba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis von Carelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Sardoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

von Carelstein
vs
Sardoni

175 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis von Carelstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Sardoni!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sardoni shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in von Carelstein's guard.
von Carelstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
von Carelstein pulls Sardoni in close to prevent any damage.
von Carelstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sardoni looking to sit in guard and control but von Carelstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

von Carelstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and von Carelstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sardoni is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sardoni working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Carelstein trying to control but Sardoni is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
von Carelstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Sardoni circles away.
von Carelstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
von Carelstein wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sardoni is defended easily by von Carelstein.

von Carelstein rushes Sardoni and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

von Carelstein jumps guard and drags Sardoni to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sardoni stopping the sweep attempt from von Carelstein.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
von Carelstein pulls Sardoni in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sardoni wants to get up but he can't break von Carelstein's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sardoni being controlled here momentarily.
Sardoni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sardoni throws a strike but von Carelstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
von Carelstein pushes down on Sardoni's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sardoni keeps working.

von Carelstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sardoni has managed to free his arm - good work.

von Carelstein is working for a submission of some sort.
von Carelstein slows the pace down in half guard.

von Carelstein has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sardoni defend it? von Carelstein steps over the head and cranks it - Sardoni is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for von Carelstein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis von Carelstein!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jason Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wayne
vs
Rooney

200 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, jason Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney closes the distance and clinches up with Wayne, looking for a takedown. Rooney pushes Wayne against the ropes but Wayne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Rooney closes the distance and clinches.
Rooney prevents Wayne from breaking the clinch.

Wayne pulls guard effortlessly.
Wayne lands an upkick as Rooney stands over him.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rooney trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Rooney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Rooney tries to pass.
Rooney wants to stand but Wayne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.

Rooney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rooney is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rooney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wayne shoots in for a double leg but Rooney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.

Rooney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wayne manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rooney trying to hold on to Wayne's head to control him but Wayne postures up.
Rooney is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wayne decides to stand up.
Wayne clinches but Rooney breaks the clinch

and Rooney counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wayne won't be happy with that.
Wayne is trying to buck Rooney off.

Rooney stands up.
Wayne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Rooney avoids the head kick by Wayne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rooney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rooney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Rooney trying to land knees to the body.
Rooney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Rooney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rooney tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rooney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wayne.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wayne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rooney - the referee stops the clock and Wayne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rooney. Wayne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wayne tries to clinch but Rooney moves out of range.
Rooney misses with a takedown attempt

and Wayne counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rooney!
jason Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Rooney.
Wayne trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wayne controlling from mount.
Rooney wants to control but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rooney's face.

Wayne has control of Rooney's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rooney regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joshua Rooney will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wayne misses with a few strikes there.
Wayne has his takedown stuffed

and Rooney counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wayne's guard now.
Rooney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wayne is proving hard to escape from.
Joshua Rooney has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wayne pushes Rooney off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rooney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wayne has his takedown stuffed

so Rooney counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rooney wants to get up but he can't break Wayne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rooney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney tries to stand but Wayne is controlling from the bottom.
Wayne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rooney trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Rooney from controlling successfully.
Rooney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wayne doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rooney counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jason Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rooney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wayne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rooney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wayne kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wayne is trying to maintain the position but Rooney is very close to passing his half guard.
Wayne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wayne gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rooney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wayne trying to control the position here.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rooney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Rooney controlling him for the moment.
Rooney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wayne is trying to keep Rooney in close.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Rooney from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wayne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rooney to the mat! Rooney manages to get full guard.
Wayne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rooney is on top in guard.
Wayne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rooney!
Rooney gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Wayne misses with punches from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney prevents Wayne from getting a body triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rooney just trying to survive but Wayne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Wayne is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rooney taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Wayne.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). jason Wayne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Jones Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones Smith
vs
Jameson

189 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Koffin Inc.
Attack Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jones Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jameson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jameson has eaten all the pies!

Jameson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jameson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Jameson moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Jameson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jameson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jameson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jameson lands strikes to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jameson working for the choke.

Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jameson gets his way!
Jameson has good solid back control here.

Jameson looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Smith prevents Jameson from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is covering up but some of the strikes from Jameson are getting through and doing damage.

Jameson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jameson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Jameson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jameson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmie Jameson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Jameson throws a big shot that misses.

Smith gets caught flat footed, as Jameson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jameson is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jameson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jameson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson controlling from the top position.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jameson is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jameson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jameson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jameson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Jameson is proving a slippery customer.
Jameson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Smith working for a triangle but Jameson defends it easily.

Jameson gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jameson throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.

Jameson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jameson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmie Jameson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jameson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably

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

Jameson stands up.
Smith shoots and misses

and Jameson counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in 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!
Jameson advances to half guard.
Jameson is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jameson passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Jameson get's back to his feet.
Jameson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jameson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jameson controls the position.
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Jameson has mounted him!
Jameson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jameson with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jameson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Jameson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jameson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Jameson!
Jimmie Jameson is the new featherweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nils Englund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nils Englund has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Englund
vs
Nail

187 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Behold The Beast
Koffin Inc.

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils Englund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nail!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Englund closes the distance and clinches.
Englund changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nail fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Nail gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nail keeping moving, preventing Englund from controlling successfully.
Englund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Englund postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nail is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Englund, into his guard.

Nail is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Englund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Englund tries to get out of the position.
Englund is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Englund looking for a sweep. Not yet Englund, not yet.
Englund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nail on the ground.
Nail is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nail trying to control the position from guard on top but Englund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nail looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Englund manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nail manages to get himself to full guard.
Englund looking to pass the guard.

Nail working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Englund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Englund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nail utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Nail looking for a triangle here. Englund is fighting it but it looks tight! Nail pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Englund is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Nail!