RING WARS 12 UK PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatsu Masai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Marcelo D2 - Desabafo . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Aoki
vs
Masai

180 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aoki Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hatsu Masai!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masai slips a jab from Aoki.
Masai with a lazy takedown attempt

and Aoki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Aoki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Masai regains half guard.
Masai is trying to control but Aoki manages to pass to mount!

Aoki working for a guillotine from mount but Masai is in no mood to give up.
Masai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Aoki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Masai manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masai has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masai trying to control but Aoki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aoki looking for the RNC.
Masai trying to control the hands but Aoki won't let him.

Aoki is cranking Masai's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Masai! He's tightened the choke and Masai is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Park Sun Gogoplata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Peleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peleus has chosen Iron Mask Alexander The Great as his entrance music. Alexander Peleus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sun Gogoplata
vs
Peleus

180 cm
29
158 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

194 cm
25
150 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Park Sun Gogoplata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Peleus!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peleus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gogoplata throws an overhand right that lands on Peleus's shoulder, as Peleus tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Peleus. Those never looked like landing.
Gogoplata throws a big shot that misses.
Peleus takes one on the button.
Gogoplata lands the left hand.
Gogoplata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peleus but Peleus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peleus throws a sloppy head kick and Gogoplata moves out of range easily.

Gogoplata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gogoplata lands in his opponent's guard.
Gogoplata trying to control but Peleus is working from the bottom.
Gogoplata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gogoplata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peleus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peleus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gogoplata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gogoplata working some strikes from top position.
Peleus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gogoplata throws a strike but Peleus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gogoplata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peleus wants to pass the guard but Gogoplata is keeping the position.
Gogoplata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gogoplata wants to sweep but no luck.
Gogoplata 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.
Peleus wants to control from the top but Gogoplata keeps moving.
Peleus with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peleus throws a big elbow that misses.
Peleus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peleus wanted to stand there but Gogoplata had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gogoplata 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.
Peleus throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Peleus wants to control from the top but Gogoplata keeps moving.
Peleus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Peleus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peleus looking to sit in guard and control but Gogoplata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gogoplata throwing strikes from guard but Peleus blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peleus seems keen to control Gogoplata's posture.
Gogoplata trying to move into half guard but instead Peleus has managed to sweep!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gogoplata is on top in guard.
Gogoplata throwing strikes from guard but Peleus blocks nicely.
Gogoplata postures up in Peleus's guard and throws a big left but Peleus blocks it.
Gogoplata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gogoplata postures up in Peleus's guard and throws a big left but Peleus blocks it.
Gogoplata postures up in Peleus's guard and throws a big left but Peleus blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata postures up.
Peleus keeping moving, preventing Gogoplata from controlling successfully.
Peleus is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peleus throws a hook but Gogoplata avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gogoplata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Peleus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peleus throws a chopping leg kick but Gogoplata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gogoplata moves in looking to clinch but Peleus pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gogoplata avoids the head kick by Peleus.
Gogoplata connects with a right hand. Peleus shakes it off.
Gogoplata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Peleus tenderised Gogoplata's leg. Gogoplata is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peleus. That's going to slow Gogoplata down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peleus.
Peleus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gogoplata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peleuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Gogoplata darts in and clinches Peleus up against the ropes.

Gogoplata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peleus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gogoplata throws out a loose jab but Peleus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gogoplata tries to land a leg kick but Peleus saw it coming and moves away.
Gogoplata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peleus on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Alexander Peleus has been cut.
Gogoplata misses with a wild body shot.

Gogoplata instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogoplata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peleus walks away with a smile on his face. Gogoplata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peleus lunges at Gogoplata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gogoplata's hand.
A jab from Gogoplata misses.
Nice sprawl there from Peleus as Gogoplata shoots in.
Peleus scores with a jab to the body.
Peleus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peleus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gogoplata.
Gogoplata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peleus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gogoplata scrambles back to his feet.
Peleus throws a series of punches but Gogoplata avoids them all with ease.
Peleus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peleus misses the shot to the body.
Peleus looks for the body kick but Gogoplata saw that one coming.
Gogoplata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Peleus as he checks the leg kick.
Gogoplata throws a jab but it's blocked by Peleus.
Peleus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gogoplata.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Park Sun Gogoplata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peleus scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gogoplata misses with a head kick.
Peleus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gogoplata.
Alexander Peleus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gogoplata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peleus can pounce on him.
Gogoplata tries for a takedown but Peleus circles away easily
and Peleus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peleus connects with a body shot that sends Gogoplata's belly button to the back.

Gogoplata gets a clinch.
Peleus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gogoplata tries to pull guard but Peleus forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Peleus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gogoplata stalling in the clinch.
Gogoplata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peleus has him pressed against the ropes.
Peleus is trying to break the clinch but Gogoplata is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Peleus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Peleus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Peleus on the inside.
Peleus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gogoplata backwards.
Gogoplata takes a shot to the head.
Peleus tries to stall but Gogoplata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Gogoplata turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gogoplata tries to score with some ground and pound. Peleus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gogoplata working the ground and pound from side control.
Gogoplata working away.
Peleus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peleus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peleus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gogoplata's guard.
Peleus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gogoplata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peleus throws a strike but Gogoplata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gogoplata won't allow Peleus to sweep him here.
Gogoplata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gogoplata postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Peleus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gogoplata, into his guard.
Gogoplata is trying to keep Peleus in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Peleus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Peleus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Peleus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gogoplata shoots in looking for a takedown. Peleus tries to sprawl out of it but Gogoplata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Peleus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peleus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peleus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander Peleus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gogoplata. Peleus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peleus misses with a kick to the body.
Peleus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peleus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gogoplata's calf.
Gogoplata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peleus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gogoplata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peleus is fending him off so far but Gogoplata persists. Nope, Peleus circles away and we're back to standing.
Peleus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gogoplata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Park Sun Gogoplata. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogoplata cracks Peleus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peleus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peleus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gogoplata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peleus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gogoplata. Gogoplata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gogoplata shoots for a takedown but Peleus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peleus connects with a nice looking jab.
Gogoplata misses with a leg kick.
Gogoplata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peleus.
Peleus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gogoplata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peleus.
Gogoplata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peleus.
Peleus tries a low kick but Gogoplata avoids it.
Peleus connects with a right hand. Gogoplata shakes it off.
Peleus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gogoplata in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peleus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peleus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Peleus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gogoplata at a distance.
Peleus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peleus staying out of range there.
Gogoplata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peleus as he jumps to the side.
Park Sun Gogoplata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Peleus lands but Gogoplata takes it in his stride.
Peleus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peleus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gogoplata tries to clinch there but Peleus circles away.
Gogoplata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Peleus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peleus cracks Gogoplata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peleus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gogoplata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peleus.
Gogoplata has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peleus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peleus cracks Gogoplata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gogoplata misses with a low kick.
Peleus lands a nice shot to the body.
Gogoplata looks for a takedown but Peleus sprawls well.
Peleus scores with a punch to the head.
Peleus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Peleus looks to land a combination. Gogoplata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Gogoplata is rocked!
Gogoplata takes a swing at Peleus's ribcage but misses.
Oh Gogoplata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gogoplata throws the left hand but Peleus avoids the punch easily.
Gogoplata seems to have got his legs back now.

Gogoplata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peleus sprawls well initially but Gogoplata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Park Sun Gogoplata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peleus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gogoplata.
Gogoplata passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata misses with a head shot.
Peleus tries to lock up and control but Gogoplata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Gogoplata looking to secure an arm triangle but Peleus defends it well.
Peleus looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
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.
Gogoplata avoids the attempt from Peleus to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gogoplata lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Peleus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peleus 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Peleus!
Alexander Peleus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gatto Pantilones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Pantilones
vs
Santos

180 cm
24
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

180 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gatto Pantilones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Santos !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Pantilones.
Pantilones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pantilones scores with a shot to the body.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pantilones digs a good hook to Santos 's body.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Pantilones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pantilones connects with a looping right hand.

Santos is rocked!
Pantilones lands with a right that hurts Santos . Santos looks to clinch but Pantilones throws a short knee that drops Santos . This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Gatto Pantilones!
Gatto Pantilones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ikuhisa Minowaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by rusty cage. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Minowaman
vs
Fitch

175 cm
20
181 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ikuhisa Minowaman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minowaman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitch throws out the jab.

Minowaman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Minowaman stands up.
Fitch looks gassed!
Fitch tries to land a front kick but Minowaman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

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

Minowaman drops back looking for a leg! Fitch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fitch manages to kick Minowaman off! Minowaman jumps back into Fitch's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minowaman tries to stand but Fitch is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minowaman stands and steps away. Fitch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Fitch gets caught napping as Minowaman dives in and scores a takedown. Fitch manages to retain guard.
Minowaman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitch is keeping the position for now.

Fitch is working an open guard so Minowaman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Minowaman dives in and scores a takedown into Fitch's guard.

Minowaman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Minowaman shoots in and gets a takedown into Fitch's guard.

Minowaman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minowaman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minowaman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minowaman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitch is keeping the position for now.

Minowaman gets to his feet - Fitch follows without any prompting.

Minowaman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fitch!

Minowaman stands up from mount. Strange move.

Minowaman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fitch's guard.

Fitch is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman pushes down on Fitch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fitch is still in real trouble! Can Minowaman finish him?

Minowaman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fitch to get to his feet.

Fitch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Minowaman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fitch, up you get!

Minowaman shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Fitch is on queer street and Minowaman is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Ikuhisa Minowaman !
After the fight, Ikuhisa Minowaman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crowley Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne has chosen Mr Crowley as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Crowley Osbourne enters the ring!

Phillips
vs
Osbourne

180 cm
27
156 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

175 cm
29
159 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q+Laundry!
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q+Laundry!

MMA's Best Nutrition - Pit Inc
TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Phillips!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crowley Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osbourne.
Osbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Osbourne.

It looks like Ian Phillips has been cut.
Phillips throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osbourne sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Phillips scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Osbourne is trying to maintain the position but Phillips is very close to passing his half guard.
Osbourne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Osbourne is refusing to be controlled, as Phillips sits in half guard.
Phillips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Phillips with the ground and pound but Osbourne uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osbourne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phillips in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Osbourne wants to sweep but no luck.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osbourne swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Osbourne looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.

Osbourne has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
Osbourne looking to control.
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Osbourne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phillips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Phillips postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phillips trying to control but Osbourne is working from the bottom.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Osbourne has wrist control.
Phillips stays in close to Osbourne's body and controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osbourne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Osbourne is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne wants to stand but Phillips is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phillips avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Phillips.
Osbourne misses with a leg kick
enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Phillips misses.
Ian Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osbourne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Osbourne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phillips throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Osbourne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phillips misses with a hook.
Phillips swings for the body but Osbourne moves out of range.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Osbourne misses.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phillips misses with a hook. Osbourne ducked under it nicely.
Phillips lands with a hook. Osbourne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Osbourne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osbourne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osbourne wants to slow Phillips down by chopping away at his legs.
Phillips lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Osbourne.
Phillips misses with an uppercut

and Osbourne counters with a shoot takedown. Phillips fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crowley Osbourne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ian Phillips's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good exchange - Phillips coming out on top.
Phillips swings widly with a right hand
and Osbourne counters with a low kick, right behind Phillips 's knee.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips throws a poor cross that misses
and Osbourne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osbourne misses with a hook.
Phillips misses with a right hand
and Osbourne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phillips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Osbourne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phillips doesn't seem phased though.

Osbourne gets caught flat footed, as Phillips shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips slips nicely into half guard.
Osbourne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Osbourne wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phillips is looking to take a break and control but Osbourne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osbourne tries to kick Phillips off but Phillips keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Phillips prevents Osbourne from improving his position.
Osbourne moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phillips landing with the ground and pound.
Phillips won't allow Osbourne to sweep him here.
Phillips connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Osbourne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phillips lands a couple of elbows.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Osbourne has wrist control.
Phillips pushing down on Osbourne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phillips thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osbourne's head.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Osbourne is defending well.
Osbourne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phillips winds up and cracks Osbourne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Phillips there.
Phillips tries to pass the half guard into mount. Osbourne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Osbourne is trying to maintain the position but Phillips is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne has hold of Phillips's hands but Phillips slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phillips missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osbourne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phillips postures up in Osbourne's guard and throws a big left but Osbourne blocks it.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Osbourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osbourne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phillips manages to get himself to full guard.
Osbourne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Phillips looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Osbourne is defending well. Phillips quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Osbourne has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Phillips celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Phillips!
Ian Phillips is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ian Phillips thanked Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q+Laundry! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).