MMAL 90 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Ginobili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mallao
vs
Ginobili

194 cm
29
245 lbs
8 - 12 - 2

198 cm
29
205 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Roger Mallao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Manu Ginobili!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallao avoids the body shot from Ginobili.
Mallao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mallao tries to clinch up.
Ginobili throws a body punch but Mallao moves out of range.
Mallao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Manu Ginobili has been cut.
Ginobili tries a head kick but it misses.
Ginobili misses with a body shot.

Mallao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ginobili is pressing down on Mallao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mallao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ginobili is trying to keep Mallao in close.
Ginobili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginobili is looking to stand up but Mallao isn't so interested in that idea.
Ginobili trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Manu Ginobili was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Mallao clinches up with Ginobili and pushes him back against the cage.
Ginobili changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mallao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ginobili throws a combination that misses
letting Mallao counter with a right hand.
Manu Ginobili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mallao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ginobili looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mallao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ginobili is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao wants to stand but Ginobili has his arm trapped.

Mallao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ginobili knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mallao is chipping away with strikes.
Mallao working the head and body with strikes.
Mallao takes a little break here. Ginobili wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mallao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ginobili on the ground.
Mallao seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ginobili for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginobili manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Mallao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Roger Mallao just wasn't active enough.
Ginobili misses with a combination
and Mallao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mallao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ginobili, pushing him back against the cage.

Mallao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mallao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ginobili trying to control from the bottom.
Mallao controlling the action here.
Mallao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Mallao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manu Ginobili's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mallao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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

Ginobili is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mallao moves into the clinch.
Ginobili is still on wobbly legs! Can Mallao finish him?

Mallao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mallao closes the distance looking for a takedown. Mallao picks Ginobili up and slams him brutally to the floor. Ginobili is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Roger Mallao!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rj Paned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shady Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Paned
vs
Marshall

165 cm
29
205 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

175 cm
29
170 lbs
7 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rj Paned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Shady Marshall!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paned counters with a good, hard body kick but Marshall shrugs it off.
Marshall throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Marshall misses
and Paned counters with a body kick.
Marshall connects with an inside leg kick.
Marshall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paned takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marshall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shady Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Paned clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Paned jumps guard and drags Marshall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Paned controlling the position.
Paned bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard.

Paned drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paned jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marshall pulls Paned in close to prevent any damage.
Paned pushing down on Marshall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paned trying to control the pace.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Paned has control of the leg.
Marshall taking some punishment here, with Paned in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paned is working for a kimura but Marshall is defending it quite comfortably.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paned looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marshall can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to roll over but Paned keeps him under control.
Marshall wants to control but Paned is keeping busy.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paned. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marshall throws a combination that misses

and Paned counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marshall's guard now.
Paned passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paned trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall trying to hold on to Paned's head to control him but Paned postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paned lands with a punch from half guard.
Paned could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall is trying to stand back up but Paned is controlling him
Paned wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.

Paned decides to stand and escape the position.
Paned takes one to the side of the head.
Marshall throws a low kick but Paned moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Marshall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall scores with a hook.
Marshall thows a body kick. Paned tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Paned is breathing heavily.
Paned blocks a head kick by Marshall.
Marshall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paned. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Marshall - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rj Paned will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Marshall lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Rj Paned has been cut.
Marshall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paned swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rj Paned is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Paned avoids them all with ease.
Marshall tries a head kick but it misses.
Paned shoots in looking for a takedown. Marshall tries to sprawl out of it but Paned keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marshall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall misses with a kick to the body.

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

Paned is rocked!
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!

Marshall gets caught napping as Paned dives in and scores a takedown. Marshall manages to retain guard.

Paned drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paned jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paned has passed into side control.
Marshall is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is trying to control Paned's posture but Paned avoids it.
Paned wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Paned tries to move to mount but Marshall blocks the move with his legs.
Marshall is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Marshall looking for a sweep but Paned has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Paned tries to control but Marshall wriggling away.
Marshall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paned can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marshall is looking to escape.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paned throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Marshall has his hands clasped together but Paned breaks the hold and Marshall is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Paned!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rj Paned!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lito Tolits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babsie Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babsie Paneda is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tolits
vs
Paneda

165 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 17 - 0

179 cm
29
207 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Lito Tolits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Babsie Paneda!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paneda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Paneda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tolits has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paneda but great work by Tolits.

Tolits decides to stand back up. Tolits steps back and let's Paneda get back to his feet.
Tolits throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paneda tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolits swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Tolits.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paneda.
Paneda slips a jab and a cross from Tolits.
Paneda blocks a head kick by Tolits.
Tolits could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Paneda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolits tries to avoid it but Paneda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolits to the ground. Tolits escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tolits swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolits misses with a body kick.
Paneda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paneda wants to clinch up but Tolits keeps it at a distance.
Tolits tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolits throws a lazy head kick
and Paneda counters with a low kick, right behind Tolits 's knee.
Tolits is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolits takes a kick to the side of the head.
Paneda checks a low kick from Tolits.
Paneda tries to clinch up.

Paneda looking to score a takedown here. Tolits is defending well but Paneda drives through and ends up in Tolits's guard.
Paneda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tolits is proving hard to escape from.
Tolits looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paneda wants to stand and escape but instead Tolits has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Paneda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tolits decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Paneda, up you get!
Tolits looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paneda doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolits circles away.

Paneda clinches with his opponent.

Paneda wants the takedown. Tolits is fighting it off but Paneda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tolits's guard against the cage.

Tolits is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Paneda frees his head nicely. Oh but Tolits has switched to an armbar! Paneda is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lito Tolits!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Marciano
vs
Fuller

160 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 16 - 1

173 cm
29
135 lbs
6 - 16 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, John Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fuller blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Marciano really is a fat lump.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marciano will feel that in the morning.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuller misses with a body kick.
Fuller scores with a leg kick.
Marciano throws a head kick but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller scores with a head kick. Marciano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A good leg kick by Fuller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Fuller.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuller lands with a kick to the temple. Marciano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fuller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fuller lands a head kick. Marciano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.
Fuller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano's head.
Fuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Fuller.
Fuller thuds his shin into the meat of Marciano's side.
Fuller throws a head kick that half lands.
Fuller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuller can pounce on him.
Fuller lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller lands a nice looking body kick.
Marciano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crunch! Fuller slams his shin into Marciano's torso.
Fuller throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fuller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marciano takes a step back to recover.
Fuller throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Fuller.
Fuller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marciano takes a step back to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller pushes Marciano away with a front kick.
Fuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fuller throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Fuller thumps Marciano with a low kick.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marciano will feel that in the morning.
Marciano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fuller. That one must have hurt.
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
That kick from Fuller tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fuller lands with a kick to the temple. Marciano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fuller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fuller lands a high kick!
Marciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Fuller.
Fuller throws a head kick that Marciano semi-blocks.
Marciano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Fuller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fuller throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fuller.
Fuller throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marciano 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 Fuller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fuller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fuller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Fuller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fuller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fuller scores with a head kick. Marciano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller throws a nice head kick!
Fuller throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Fuller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Fuller throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuller.
Fuller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fuller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marciano throws the left hand but Fuller avoids the punch easily.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuller cracks the inside of Marciano's front leg.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fuller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuller.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fuller throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Fuller misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Marciano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No joy there for Marciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fuller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
Marciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuller.
Nice body kick there by Fuller.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuller scores with a leg kick.
Fuller cracks the inside of Marciano's front leg.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Fuller.
A good leg kick by Fuller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fuller lands a head kick. Marciano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuller. Fuller obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Fuller.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Fuller.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
Fuller keeps Marciano at a distance using the push kick.
Fuller throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Fuller throws a leg kick which misses Marciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Marciano tries to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fuller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fuller throws a leg kick which misses Marciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Marciano tries to avoid it.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Fuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuller keeps Marciano at a distance using the push kick.
Fuller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marciano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuller lands with a kick to the temple. Marciano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fuller throws a head kick that half lands.
Fuller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rocky Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marciano's sensitive parts.
Fuller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marciano.
Fuller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuller throws a push kick but Marciano slaps the foot to one side.
Fuller moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Marciano.
Nice body kick there by Fuller.
Good leg kick by Fuller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Fuller.
Nice body kick from Fuller.
Fuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuller.
Fuller throws a head kick that Marciano semi-blocks.
Fuller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuller. That's going to slow Marciano down.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuller blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Fuller lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fuller throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
A combination from Marciano does no damage.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Fuller.
Fuller throws a front kick that sends Marciano stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano jabs at Fuller's body.
Fuller throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuller's head.
Fuller throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Marciano lands with a nice body punch.
Good work by Fuller as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Marciano.
Marciano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fuller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller thumps Marciano with a low kick.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano throws a low kick but Fuller moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Fuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Fuller.
Crunch! Fuller slams his shin into Marciano's torso.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuller tries to move into range but Marciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Marciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuller.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Fuller.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fuller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fuller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Marciano's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fuller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano's head.
Marciano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marciano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fuller, right into the meat.
Fuller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fuller scores with a leg kick.
Fuller scores with a head kick. Marciano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fuller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fuller defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fuller - that will leave a mark!
Fuller connects with a high kick.
Fuller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano's head.
Fuller throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Fuller throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller misses with a head kick.
Marciano misses with a low kick as Fuller jumps back.
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fuller.
John Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marciano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fuller. Marciano shrugs it off though.
Marciano misses the jab.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Fuller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano misses with a low kick as Fuller jumps back.
Fuller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuller. Fuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuller scores with a head kick.
Fuller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marciano will feel that in the morning.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Fuller saw that one coming.
Fuller misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuller. Fuller obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Fuller throws a head kick that Marciano semi-blocks.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Fuller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Fuller.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fuller. Marciano shrugs it off though.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano throws a head kick that Fuller semi-blocks.
Fuller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marciano misses with a wild combination.
Fuller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fuller lands a front kick.
Fuller throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fuller throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller throws a body kick that misses.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Fuller.
Marciano scores with a jab. Fuller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
A head kick misses from Fuller.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Fuller.
Marciano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Marciano misses.
Fuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
Marciano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marciano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a head kick but Fuller moves out of range.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Fuller.
Fuller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
Fuller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marciano takes a step back to recover.
Fuller cracks the inside of Marciano's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuller scores with a head kick.
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Fuller didn't see that one coming.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Fuller sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Fuller.
Fuller lands a head kick!
Fuller misses with a body kick.
Rocky Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Fuller tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Fuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fuller 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tabachoy Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Paneda
vs
Roberts

180 cm
29
205 lbs
5 - 13 - 0

168 cm
29
205 lbs
5 - 14 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tabachoy Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paneda.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Roberts has eaten all the pies!
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roberts throws a hook but Paneda avoids it easily.
Roberts misses with a wild combination.
Roberts misses with a head kick.

Paneda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Paneda looking to pass the guard.
Roberts doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roberts pulls Paneda in close to his closed guard and prevents Paneda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roberts wants to sweep here but Paneda controlling him for the moment.
Roberts looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda throws a strike but Roberts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paneda wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roberts stands and steps away. Paneda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A jab lands there for Roberts.
Roberts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roberts misses with a leg kick
and Paneda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paneda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paneda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Paneda clinches up against the cage.
Roberts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paneda is defending well for now.
Paneda fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Roberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paneda stops a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts looks gassed!
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Paneda has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Roberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabachoy Paneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paneda has Roberts pushed against the cage.

Paneda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roberts uses from the top position.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Paneda won't let him.
Paneda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts won't allow Paneda to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paneda moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Paneda moves out of range.

Paneda shoots in and bounces Roberts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paneda cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.

Roberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paneda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paneda passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tabachoy Paneda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Roberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Paneda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roberts lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Paneda!
Paneda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paneda is working hard here to advance position.
Roberts with good strikes from the mount here!
Roberts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paneda is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts looking to control but Paneda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roberts prevents Paneda from getting the reversal.
Roberts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Paneda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Roberts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paneda has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts landing strikes from the mount and Paneda is in trouble!
Roberts tries to control but Paneda wriggling away.
Paneda can't escape the position.
Roberts tries to control but Paneda wriggling away.
Paneda takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to control but Paneda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paneda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roberts trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Roberts gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Paneda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Paneda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Paneda stands up and waves to Roberts to follow him.
A head kick misses from Roberts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Paneda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts thows a leg kick but Paneda checks it
and Paneda counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Paneda to acknowledge the strikes.
Paneda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roberts throws a chopping leg kick but Paneda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body

and Paneda counters with a single leg into guard. Roberts didn't expect that.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Paneda from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tabachoy Paneda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Roberts's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Paneda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Roberts is looking for a triangle but Paneda pushes his legs off easily.
Paneda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paneda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paneda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Paneda looking to score a takedown here. Roberts is defending well but Paneda drives through and ends up in Roberts's guard.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paneda is one step ahead there.
Paneda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paneda forces his way into half guard.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Paneda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paneda controlling the action here.
Paneda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roberts wants to control but Paneda is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pushes Paneda off looking to stand but Paneda dives back in and keeps control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Paneda shoots in and bounces Roberts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paneda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paneda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Paneda from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paneda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tabachoy Paneda just wasn't active enough.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Paneda blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Paneda tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick

and Paneda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paneda won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Paneda looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tabachoy Paneda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paneda, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tabachoy Paneda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urac Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Manx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hunt
vs
Manx

170 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Urac Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Manx!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manx closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Manx pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.

Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hunt showed some decent athleticism there.
Manx looks gassed!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Hunt is working for a kimura but Manx is defending it quite comfortably.
Manx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Manx is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Manx defends it.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manx on the ground.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Manx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manx pushes Hunt off looking to stand but Hunt dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunt trying to control the action but Manx is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Urac Hunt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manx, pushing him back against the cage.
Manx wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt prevents Manx from breaking the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Manx is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hunt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Manx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Manx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt tries to move to mount but Manx blocks the move with his legs.

Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt wants to control but Manx is keeping him busy.
Hunt working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Manx fails with a takedown attempt.
Urac Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Manx.

Hunt scores with a takedown into Manx's guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Manx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urac Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hunt clinches up with Manx and pushes him back against the cage.
Manx wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Manx is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.

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

Hunt dives in and scores a takedown into Manx's guard.
Manx keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Manx is keeping the position.
Hunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manx is proving hard to escape from.
Manx is breathing heavily.
Manx keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.

Manx kicks Hunt off and gets to his feet.

Hunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manx to the mat! Manx manages to get full guard.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Manx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt trying to control but Manx is working from the bottom.
Hunt wants to get up but he can't break Manx's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt trying to control but Manx is working from the bottom.
Urac Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Urac Hunt.

Hunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manx to the mat! Manx manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt tries to stand but Manx is controlling from the bottom.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunt won't allow Manx to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hunt trying to control but Manx is working from the bottom.
Hunt is really struggling to control Manx but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Manx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt postures up in Manx's guard and throws a big left but Manx blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control but Manx is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Urac Hunt has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manx.
Hunt lands a head kick. Manx smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Urac Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hunt trying to control but Manx is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt wants to get up but he can't break Manx's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Manx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urac Hunt dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Hunt gets the takedown into side control.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manx can do to turn this around?
Hunt tries to stand but Manx controls the position and pulls Hunt into his guard.
Manx wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt trying to control but Manx is working from the bottom.
Manx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt postures up in Manx's guard and throws a big left but Manx blocks it.
Manx keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Manx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manx keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Urac Hunt.

Hunt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manx quickly recovers to half guard.
Hunt is keen to just control but Manx is a slippery customer.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manx keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Manx is working away.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Manx has one foot on Hunt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Hunt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Hunt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hunt slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt stands up and beckons Manx to his feet.

Hunt closes the distance and pushes Manx back into the cage.

Hunt jumps guard and drags Manx to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manx preventing the sweep.

Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manx postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manx preventing the sweep.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.

Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harvey Manx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urac Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Manx drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manx jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Urac Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urac Hunt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolan Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gus Corleone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Tiongson
vs
Corleone

183 cm
29
225 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

195 cm
29
270 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolan Tiongson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus Corleone!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corleone takes a swing at Tiongson's ribcage but misses.
Corleone misses with a right hand
and Tiongson counters with a left to the body.
Tiongson misses with a few strikes there.
Tiongson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corleone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tiongson slips under a jab.
Corleone looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiongson is just out of range.
Tiongson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corleone.
Tiongson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiongson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Rolan Tiongson has been cut.
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!
Corleone looks to land a body kick but Tiongson moved away.
Tiongson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiongson scores with a body shot.
Corleone cracks a nice hook into Tiongson's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone throws out a loose jab but Tiongson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiongson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corleone counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Tiongson off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Corleone follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Tiongson was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gus Corleone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Psyko - Konnan w/ Mad One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marcos
vs
Knoxville

191 cm
26
217 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

190 cm
29
270 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ *

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Knoxville!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoxville walks into a stiff left hand from Marcos.
Knoxville throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marcos.
Knoxville on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marcos throws a hook but Knoxville blocks it.
Marcos moves away from the strike by Knoxville.
Marcos moves out of range as Knoxville throws a body kick.
Marcos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knoxville throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Marcos does it's job there.
Marcos throws a body punch but Knoxville moves out of range.
Knoxville doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knoxville throws a body kick the misses
letting Marcos counter with a right hand.
Marcos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knoxville.
Knoxville throws a head kick but Marcos moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knoxville.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knoxville misses with a low kick.
Knoxville misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marcos, right into the meat.
Johnny Knoxville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knoxville misses with a body shot.

Marcos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marcos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knoxville on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marcos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marcos is taking a breather. Knoxville 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.
Marcos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcos is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Marcos prevents Knoxville from improving his position.
Marcos slows the pace down in half guard.
Marcos winds up and cracks Knoxville with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marcos trying to control the pace.

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

Knoxville is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcos.
Knoxville really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marcos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marcos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Knoxville!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos prevents Knoxville from getting the reversal.
Marcos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Marcos!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricardo Marcos thanked RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).