Bloody Hell XLI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Coulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carneiro has chosen Bloody Beetroots - Warp as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Coulter
vs
Carneiro

192 cm
25
234 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
273 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Coulter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coulter has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

Coulter tries to sprawl but Carneiro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carneiro trying to control from Coulter's half guard. Coulter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carneiro looking to sit in guard and control but Coulter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coulter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carneiro on the ground.
Coulter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carneiro's guard.

Carneiro looking for a guillotine here but Coulter defends easily.
Coulter stands up over Carneiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro controls Coulter momentarily but Coulter frees himself.

Carneiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coulter is aware though and is defending well.
Coulter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Carneiro looking for subs off his back but Coulter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Coulter wants to get back to his feet.

Carneiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carneiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coulter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coulter wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.

Carneiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coulter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Carneiro is tightening it up a little... Coulter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Coulter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Coulter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Carneiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luis Carneiro!
A very excited looking Luis Carneiro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Deckard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deckard has chosen In Lust as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Kanne
vs
Deckard

177 cm
26
245 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

194 cm
24
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
KO power

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keasty Kanne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Deckard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanne throws a nice looking combination but Deckard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kanne clinches.

Kanne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanne connects with a solid leg kick.
Deckard cracks Kanne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kanne misses with a hook
and Deckard counters with a nice body shot.
Kanne is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Deckard counters by clinching up.
Deckard stalling in the clinch.
Deckard lands with a short shot to the head.
Kanne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deckard has him pressed against the cage.

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

Kanne takes the fight into the clinch.
Kanne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deckard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Deckard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanne throws a right and a left that both miss.

Deckard clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Keasty Kanne has been cut.
Kanne prevents a body shot from Deckard.
Deckard missing with knees to the body.
Deckard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Deckard throws a knee to the head but misses.

Deckard breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kanne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Deckard closes the distance and clinches.
Kanne tries to break free but Deckard pushes him back against the cage.
Deckard scores with a knee to the head.
Deckard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Deckard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Kanne is defending against the submission attempts here by Deckard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckard is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kanne reverses the position - he's now on top in Deckard's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deckard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kanne!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckard throwing strikes here but Kanne is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Deckard lands a heavy elbow.
Kanne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deckard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kanne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Deckard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Deckard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kanne avoids a series of strikes thrown by Deckard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deckard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Kanne is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deckard loads up with a big shot that hurts Kanne! He's pulled Deckard in close but Deckard has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Kanne survive? More strikes from Deckard and Kanne is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Deckard!
After the fight, Rick Deckard 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.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rekdal
vs
Fox

190 cm
28
275 lbs
25 - 6 - 0

188 cm
25
269 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Fox!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rekdal misses with an uppercut

and Fox counters by moving into the clinch.
Fox misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fox.
Rekdal can't find room to land a body shot as Fox controls the action.
Fox lands a left hand.
Fox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rekdal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rekdal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fox controls his hands.
Fox is trying to break the clinch but Rekdal has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rekdal tries to throw a body punch but Fox avoids it by throwing Rekdal back against the cage.
Rekdal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox misses with a short punch on the inside.

Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rekdal motions for Fox to come forward. Rekdal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rekdal takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.

Fox moves into the clinch successfully.

Rekdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rekdal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fox.
Rekdal throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range.
Rekdal punishes Fox's body with a nice straight punch.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rekdal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fox misses with a left hand
and Rekdal counters with a straight right hand.

Fox gets a clinch.
Rekdal misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rekdal as Fox tries to tie him up.
Fox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rekdal is defending well.
Fox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rekdal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thorbjorn Rekdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Fox.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rekdal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fox's elbow.
Fox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rekdal walks away with a smile on his face. Fox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fox defending well as Rekdal loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal misses the shot to the body.
Rekdal scores with a jab. Fox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Rekdal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Rekdal.
Rekdal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rekdal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fox slips a straight right by Rekdal.
Fox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rekdal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rekdal throws a body kick that misses.
Rekdal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rekdal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fox tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fox checks a leg kick.
Rekdal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rekdal.
Rekdal digs a good hook to Fox's body.
Rekdal misses with an uppercut. Fox saw that one coming.
Rekdal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fox.
Fox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorbjorn Rekdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox tries to clinch
and Rekdal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rekdal.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rekdal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rekdal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Rekdal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fox has time to react.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox moves out of range as Rekdal strikes.
Rekdal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rekdal scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fox checks a leg kick.
Rekdal jabs Fox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rekdal misses with a looping right.
Rekdal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fox wants to clinch up but Rekdal keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorbjorn Rekdal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rekdal throws a leg kick but Fox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rekdal throws out the jab.
Rekdal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Rekdal misses its intended target.
Fox takes one to the side of the head.
Rekdal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fox.
Rekdal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fox.
Fox tries to clinch but Rekdal is having none of it.
Rekdal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fox is out of range and Rekdal settles back down.
Fox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rekdal looks to land a right hand but Fox moved out of range.
Rekdal misses with a hook.
Rekdal scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Fox blocks the leg kick.
Fox slips a straight right by Rekdal.
Nice uppercut lands for Rekdal. That snapped Fox's head back.
Rekdal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rekdal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rekdal throws a good cross that connects.
Rekdal cracks Fox with an open hand slap.
Rekdal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rekdal throws a leg kick which misses Fox's front leg but catches the back leg as Fox tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rekdal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rekdal feints and then cracks Fox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fox down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Rekdal misses.
Fox slips under a jab from Rekdal.
Rekdal lands a front kick.
Fox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rekdal.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rekdal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rekdal just misses with a punch to the body.
Rekdal jabs Fox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rekdal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rekdal misses with a hook to the body
and Fox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rekdal is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rekdal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rekdal with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to clinch there but Rekdal circles away.
Rekdal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rekdal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fox is out of range and Rekdal settles back down.
Fox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rekdal.
Thorbjorn Rekdal is winning the standup battle so far.
Rekdal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fox counters with a three punch combo that has Rekdal backing up. Rekdal nods at Fox to acknowledge the strikes.
Rekdal throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Rekdal.
Rekdal connects with a crisp jab.
Rekdal misses with a head kick.
Rekdal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fox under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rekdal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Fox counters by clinching up.

Rekdal manages to break the clinch.
Fox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rekdal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fox's head.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fox tries to clinch but Rekdal is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rekdal throws the left hand but Fox avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Rekdal is predictable there
and Fox counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fox checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorbjorn Rekdal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Fox swinging wildly here.
Rekdal connects with a body shot that sends Fox's belly button to the back.
Rekdal misses the jab.
Rekdal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rekdal tests Fox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paddy Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rekdal shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Rekdal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Rekdal circles away.
Rekdal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rekdal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox wants to clinch up but Rekdal keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Rekdal.
Rekdal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rekdal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fox.
Rekdal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fox counters with a one-two to the body.
Fox wants to clinch up but Rekdal keeps it at a distance.
Rekdal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rekdal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rekdal swings widly with a right hand

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

Rekdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rekdal connects with a jab.
Fox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rekdal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rekdal scores with a head kick. Fox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Donk. Rekdal catches Fox right on the button with a cross.
Fox moves out of range as Rekdal throws a body kick.
Fox defending well as Rekdal loads up on a big left hand.
Rekdal swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
Fox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fox avoids the body shot from Rekdal.
Rekdal lands a right hook to the body.
Fox is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal lands a leg kick that knocks Fox off balance momentarily.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rekdal.
Fox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rekdal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Rekdal misses.
Fox tries to clinch there but Rekdal circles away.
Nice shot by Rekdal.
Rekdal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fox.
Fox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fox slips a jab from Rekdal.
Fox slips under a jab from Rekdal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekdal throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal misses with a low kick.
Fox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rekdal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rekdal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fox tries to bum rush Rekdal with a series of wild strikes but Rekdal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rekdal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rekdal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rekdal counters with a solid body kick.
Paddy Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rekdal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fox circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rekdal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fox misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorbjorn Rekdal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rekdal, 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 William Gold scores the fight for Thorbjorn Rekdal!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Thorbjorn Rekdal!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Thorbjorn Rekdal!

Thorbjorn Rekdal wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Thorbjorn Rekdal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Stam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Voodoo People blaring out of the sound system. Stam has chosen Tony Iommi - Grace as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Johnson
vs
Stam

202 cm
30
250 lbs
20 - 14 - 1

195 cm
27
270 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Stam!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stam misses with a right hand

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Stam didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stam keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Stam keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Stam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Stam gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stam shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Stam misses with a takedown

and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stam!
Thomas Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Stam.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Stam's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson avoids the attempt from Stam to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stam avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Stam is trying to stand up.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson won't let Stam get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stam is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Johnson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Johnson!
Thomas Johnson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Brzenczyszczykiewicz
vs
Goodridge

188 cm
28
265 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

208 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Goodridge!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brzenczyszczykiewicz darts in and clinches Goodridge up against the cage.

Goodridge lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goodridge works his way into side control.

Goodridge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz can't do much from the bottom here.

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

Goodridge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brzenczyszczykiewicz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Goodridge's guard! Nice work there by Brzenczyszczykiewicz!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brzenczyszczykiewicz is one step ahead there.

Brzenczyszczykiewicz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Goodridge to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brzenczyszczykiewicz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Goodridge pulls down on the head and he's put Brzenczyszczykiewicz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Goodridge!
In his post fight interview, Gary Goodridge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Peterwhacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Peterwhacker
vs
Green

190 cm
32
259 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

215 cm
32
260 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Peterwhacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterwhacker misses with a low kick.
Michael Peterwhacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterwhacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterwhacker looks to clinch
and Peterwhacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterwhacker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peterwhacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Peterwhacker slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Nice shot by Peterwhacker.

It looks like James Green has been cut.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Peterwhacker throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Peterwhacker misses
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterwhacker thuds a left hand into Green's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Peterwhacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peterwhacker wants to clinch.
Peterwhacker tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterwhacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterwhacker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Peterwhacker throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterwhacker.
Green misses with a hook. Peterwhacker ducked under it nicely.
Peterwhacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterwhacker moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterwhacker leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Peterwhacker misses with a body kick.
Peterwhacker closes the distance but Green moves to the side

so Green counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Green trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Peterwhacker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Green looking to control.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Green manages to get back to half guard.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterwhacker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterwhacker wants to pass to mount but Green is defending the position.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Peterwhacker postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green passes Peterwhacker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peterwhacker works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Michael Peterwhacker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Green's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Peterwhacker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterwhacker wants to clinch
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Michael Peterwhacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peterwhacker lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterwhacker connects with a crisp jab.
Peterwhacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peterwhacker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterwhacker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peterwhacker tries a head kick but it misses.
Green misses with a takedown attempt

and Peterwhacker counters with a crisp one two that drops Green! Peterwhacker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Green to his feet! Green is in big trouble!

Green is rocked!

That has opened up James Green's cut even more.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Peterwhacker knocks Green out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Peterwhacker!
Michael Peterwhacker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saenchai Sor Kingstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Munch
vs
Sor Kingstar

185 cm
25
265 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

184 cm
28
242 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Munch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingstar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kingstar misses with a straight left.
Kingstar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kingstar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kingstar somewhat.
Ray Munch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingstar avoids the head kick by Munch.
Kingstar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Kingstar or perhaps it was just good defense by Munch which made him look bad.
Ray Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saenchai Sor Kingstar.
Munch misses with a wild body shot.
Munch misses with a combination
and Kingstar counters with a slapping leg kick.

Munch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kingstar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kingstar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Munch asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kingstar is trying to get back to half guard.
Munch taking a breather here.
Kingstar can't do much from the bottom here.

Munch decides to stand back up.
Munch misses with a wild body shot.
Munch misses the jab.
Kingstar tries to land a leg kick but Munch saw it coming and moves away.
Munch thuds his right hand into Kingstar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Munch but Munch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Munch looks to land a left hand but Kingstar moved out of range nicely.
Munch misses with a body shot.
Kingstar lands a head kick. Munch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kingstar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Munch dives in and grabs Kingstar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingstar pushes down on Munch's head and hops out.
Munch misses the body punch
and Kingstar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munch.
Kingstar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munch.
Munch tests Kingstar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munch throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingstar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Munch.
Munch throws a looping overhand right but Kingstar ducks down to avoid it.
Kingstar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kingstar gets caught napping as Munch dives in and scores a takedown. Kingstar manages to retain guard.

Kingstar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Munch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingstar.
Kingstar blocks a jab.
Munch misses with a hook to the body
and Kingstar counters with a big head kick but Munch shrugs it off.
Munch just misses with a punch to the body.
Munch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kingstar avoids it really well and circles away.
Munch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch misses with a body shot
enabling Kingstar to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingstar throws a right hand that Munch ducks under and follows up with a left that Munch also avoids with ease.
Kingstar misses with a two punch combination.
Munch is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Kingstar.
Kingstar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munch checks a low kick from Kingstar.
Kingstar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Kingstar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Munch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Munch lands with a straight right. Kingstar didn't see that one coming.
Kingstar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munch.
Ray Munch is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingstar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munch misses with a straight right.
Kingstar shoots in for a takedown but Munch shows good takedown defense.
Kingstar avoids the body shot from Munch.
Kingstar fails with the takedown
and Munch counters with a stiff right hand.
Munch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Munch tries to bum rush Kingstar with a series of wild strikes but Kingstar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingstar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ray Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saenchai Sor Kingstar.
Kingstar shoots in for a takedown but Munch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Munch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Munch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingstar looks to land a left hand but Munch moved out of range nicely.
Munch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Munch wants it to stay on the feet.
Munch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Munch takes a swing at Kingstar's ribcage but misses.
Munch misses with a low kick.
Kingstar throws a chopping leg kick but Munch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Munch tries to bum rush Kingstar with a series of wild strikes but Kingstar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kingstar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kingstar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Munch fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingstar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kingstar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Munch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Munch.
A big right from Munch misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingstar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Munch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Munch throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingstar.
A jab from Kingstar misses.
Munch looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingstar is just out of range.

Munch shoots in and gets a takedown into Kingstar's guard.

Kingstar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Munch won't allow Kingstar to get back to his feet.

Kingstar wriggles free and stands up.
Kingstar misses with a hook. Munch ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar throws a series of punches but Munch moves out of range.
Kingstar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Munch counters with a nice uppercut.
Munch throws a hook but Kingstar avoids it easily.
Kingstar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munch lands with a right hand.
Kingstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munch manages to avoid it.
Munch throws a series of punches but Kingstar avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munch is defended easily by Kingstar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingstar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Munch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Munch misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingstar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kingstar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Munch misses.
Kingstar misses with a takedown attempt

and Munch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Munch.

Kingstar working for a triangle but Munch defends it easily.
Munch scoring with some ground and pound.
Munch throws a big elbow that misses.
Kingstar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingstar 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.
Munch postures up in Kingstar's guard and throws a big left but Kingstar blocks it.

Kingstar is looking for a triangle but Munch pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Munch postures up in Kingstar's guard and throws a big left but Kingstar blocks it.
Ray Munch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Kingstar has his foot on Munch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munch works his way back into a safe position though.
Munch prevents Kingstar from getting back to his feet.
Kingstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munch throwing strikes from guard but Kingstar blocks nicely.
Munch postures up in Kingstar's guard and throws a big left but Kingstar blocks it.

Kingstar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Munch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munch throws a big right hand that misses.

Munch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Munch scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch takes a swing at Kingstar's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kingstar walks into a jab.
Kingstar throws a wild body kick that Munch sees coming a mile off.
Munch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Munch misses with a hook.
Kingstar leaves Munch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Munch misses the target.
Munch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingstar swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Munch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingstar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar misses with a hook to the body
and Munch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Munch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Munch thows a body shot but no joy.
Kingstar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingstar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Munch is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kingstar.
Munch throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Munch.
Munch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munch misses with a combination
and Kingstar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Munch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Munch misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch throws a right and a left that Kingstar avoids nicely.
Kingstar takes one to the chin there.
Kingstar shoots in and drives through. Munch sprawls well.
Nice shot by Munch.
Munch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body punch from Munch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Munch misses.
Kingstar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingstar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munch looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingstar is just out of range.
Munch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Munch clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Munch misses with a hook to the body
and Kingstar counters with a left to the body.
Munch slaps away a takedown attempt from Kingstar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Munch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Munch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Munch misses with a straight left.
Munch throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingstar counters with a series of strikes. Munch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kingstar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kingstar looks for a takedown but Munch sprawls well.
Munch just misses with a punch to the body.
Munch tries for a takedown but Kingstar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingstar. Munch does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingstar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Munch.
Kingstar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munch.
A lazy left from Kingstar finds it's target.
Munch shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingstar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Munch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munch throws out the jab.
Munch throws an overhand right that lands on Kingstar's shoulder, as Kingstar tries to avoid the shot.
Munch misses with a body shot.
Munch scores with a shot to the body.
Kingstar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munch.
Munch misses with an uppercut
and Kingstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch misses the body punch
and Kingstar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingstar shoots for a takedown but Munch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ray Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saenchai Sor Kingstar.
Kingstar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Munch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingstar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Munch sizes up Kingstar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingstar.
Kingstar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Munch misses.
Kingstar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munch.
Munch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Munch looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingstar is just out of range.
Munch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Munch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingstar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kingstar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Munch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Munch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kingstar slips under a jab from Munch.

Kingstar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Munch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Munch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar tries to stand but Munch is controlling his head.
Munch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kingstar tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Munch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingstar wants to stand up but Munch manages to regain full guard.
Kingstar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingstar looking to sit in guard and control but Munch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kingstar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ray Munch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Munch lands a jab to Kingstar's midsection.
Munch throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kingstar counters with a straight right hand.
Kingstar moves out of range as Munch strikes.
Kingstar looks to clinch
and Munch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingstar misses the jab.

Kingstar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kingstar thowing shots but they're missing.
Munch avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kingstar.
Munch tries to reverse the position but Kingstar maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch regains half guard.
Munch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munch.
Kingstar is looking to advance position but Munch has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kingstar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Munch working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Kingstar slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Munch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Munch 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.
Kingstar is trying to maintain the position but Munch is very close to passing his half guard.
Munch not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingstar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kingstar has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Munch escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Munch!
Kingstar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Munch is working Kingstar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ray Munch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingstar is looking to reverse the position.
Munch postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kingstar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kingstar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Munch.

Munch decides to stand back up. Munch steps back and let's Kingstar get back to his feet.
Munch misses with a hook. Kingstar ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Munch throws a big shot that misses.
Munch misses with a series of wild punches.
Munch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kingstar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munch tries to avoid it but Kingstar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munch to the ground. Munch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Munch throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingstar.
Munch misses the shot to the body.
Munch blocks a head kick by Kingstar.
Kingstar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Munch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munch stuns Kingstar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingstar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kingstar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kingstar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ray Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saenchai Sor Kingstar.
Kingstar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingstar dives in and grabs Munch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munch pushes down on Kingstar's head and hops out.
Kingstar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingstar scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Munch.
Saenchai Sor Kingstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munch lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingstar dodges the punch combination from Munch.
Kingstar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Munch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Munch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ray Munch!

Ray Munch wins by unanimous decision!
Ray Munch retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Ray Munch made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimonds Bergmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmanis comes into the arena with Twiztid - We Don't Die blaring out of the sound system. Baskov has chosen Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bergmanis
vs
Baskov

192 cm
27
266 lbs
29 - 5 - 0

189 cm
26
249 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimonds Bergmanis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergmanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baskov moves away.
Bergmanis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bergmanis misses with a straight left.
Baskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baskov misses with a straight right.
Bergmanis tests Baskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergmanis.
Baskov shoots in for a takedown but Bergmanis shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergmanis connects with a solid leg kick.
Bergmanis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergmanis.
Baskov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baskov.
A telegraphed right hand from Bergmanis misses the target.
Bergmanis lands a slapping body shot.
Raimonds Bergmanis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Bergmanis misses.
Bergmanis throws a leg kick but Baskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baskov slips a straight right by Bergmanis.
A jab from Bergmanis misses.
Bergmanis throws a body punch but Baskov moves out of range.
Baskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bergmanis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergmanis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis misses with a hook. Baskov ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Bergmanis there.
Baskov lands with a cross.
Bergmanis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Baskov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Bergmanis misses

and Baskov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bergmanis!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bergmanis tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Baskov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bergmanis turns into him and now he's in Baskov's guard.

Bergmanis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis 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.

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

Baskov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bergmanis passes into half guard.
Baskov is trying to stand back up but Bergmanis is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskov is pressing down on Bergmanis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Baskov is looking for a triangle here but Bergmanis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Baskov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Baskov is looking to reverse the position.
Baskov is not content to let Bergmanis control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baskov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baskov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimonds Bergmanis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bergmanis misses with a leg kick.
Nikolay Baskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Baskov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baskov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergmanis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baskov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bergmanis is proving hard to escape from.
Baskov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baskov advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergmanis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baskov off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis wants to control but Baskov is keeping busy.
Bergmanis controlling the position well here. Baskov rolled but Bergmanis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bergmanis wants to control but Baskov is keeping busy.
Baskov tries to break free.
Baskov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bergmanis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bergmanis tries to control but Baskov wriggling away.
Baskov can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis controlling the pace for now.
Baskov tries to hold on but Bergmanis pushes him away.
Baskov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergmanis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baskov looks a forlorn figure.
Bergmanis looking to control but Baskov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bergmanis controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis looking to control but Baskov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baskov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bergmanis wants to control the pace but Baskov is squirming around nicely.
Bergmanis avoids the attempt from Baskov to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baskov is looking to improve his position but Bergmanis isn't that keen on the idea.
Bergmanis content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bergmanis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baskov keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Raimonds Bergmanis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bergmanis thows a leg kick but Baskov checks it
letting Baskov counter with a right hand.
Bergmanis throws a looping overhand right but Baskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Bergmanis.
Bergmanis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baskov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bergmanis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimonds Bergmanis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bergmanis misses with a wild body shot.
Bergmanis thows a body shot but no joy.
Baskov checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bergmanis misses the target.
Bergmanis misses with a body shot.
Bergmanis swats away the attempt to clinch by Baskov.
Bergmanis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bergmanis misses with a combination
and Baskov counters with a three punch combo that has Bergmanis backing up. Bergmanis nods at Baskov to acknowledge the strikes.
Bergmanis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov connects with a crisp jab.
Baskov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergmanis as he avoids it easily.
Baskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergmanis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raimonds Bergmanis is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergmanis misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Baskov misses.
Bergmanis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bergmanis throws the left hand but Baskov avoids the punch easily.
Bergmanis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raimonds Bergmanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergmanis scores with a jab to the body.
Bergmanis lands the left hand.

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!
Bergmanis misses with a wild body shot.
Bergmanis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baskov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baskov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baskov avoids the body shot from Bergmanis.
Baskov misses the shot to the body.
Baskov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Baskov is rocked!
Bergmanis lands a nice shot to the body.
Baskov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bergmanis finish him?
A shot to the liver by Bergmanis. Beautiful body shot.
Bergmanis connects with a body shot.
Baskov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bergmanis fakes the body blow, causing Baskov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Baskov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raimonds Bergmanis!