NEI - Heatseekers (14) PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joel Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bailey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the TerrorDome. Steele has chosen Ironman as his entrance music. Joel Bailey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bailey
vs
Steele

172 cm
27
175 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

170 cm
27
170 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric Steele!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Steele catches Bailey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bailey takes one to the side of the head.
Bailey shoots for a takedown but Steele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steele slips under a jab.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steele but Steele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steele stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bailey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steele to the mat! Steele manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
Bailey landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Steele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bailey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bailey has managed to get both his arms back between Steele's legs - danger averted.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Steele can't keep his opponent in guard - Bailey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bailey thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to control from the bottom.
Bailey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steele's head.
Bailey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bailey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Steele is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bailey has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bailey pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Steele is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bailey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Bailey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Morse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rooney has chosen Belfast Boy as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Morse
vs
Rooney

172 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

177 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Rooney!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morse moves into the clinch successfully.
Morse goes for a takedown attempt but Rooney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rooney misses with the combination.
Morse throws a leg kick but Rooney moved away.

Morse clinches up against the ropes.
Rooney is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Morse to keep the fight standing.
Rooney wants a takedown but no success here.
Morse is looking to break free of the clinch but Rooney has double underhooks.
Morse wants to break the clinch but can't.

Morse turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rooney is looking for a sweep.
Morse tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rooney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Morse decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rooney to his feet.
Morse tries to bum rush Rooney with a series of wild strikes but Rooney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morse misses with a double jab.
Rooney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rooney misses with the combination.

Morse gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morse manages to break the clinch.
Rooney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rooney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rooney somewhat.
James Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rooney.
Morse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morse duly obliges.
Rooney has a takedown stuffed.
Rooney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morse.
James Morse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morse avoids it really well and circles away.
Morse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rooney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Morse.
Morse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Morse pushes Rooney up against the ropes in a clinch.

Morse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rooney sprawls well. Rooney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morse gets slowly back to his feet.
Morse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rooney is fending him off so far but Morse persists. Nope, Rooney circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morse.

Morse rushes Rooney and presses him up against the ropes.

Rooney drags the fight down to the ground.
Rooney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morse's guard.
Rooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morse wants to get back to his feet but Rooney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rooney trying to move into half guard but instead Morse has managed to sweep!
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.
Rooney keeping full guard, as Morse tries to pass.
Morse is fighting to break Rooney's control of his arms but Rooney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Rooney or perhaps it was just good defense by Morse which made him look bad.
Morse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morse wants to clinch.
Morse fails to land the takedown.
Rooney dives in and grabs Morse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morse pushes down on Rooney's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morse has Rooney up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rooney is looking to take this one to the mat.
James Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rooney.
Morse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rooney has him pressed against the ropes.
Rooney prevents Morse from breaking the clinch.
Rooney is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Morse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rooney is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rooney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rooney wants to get back to striking at distance but Morse won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morse ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Morse no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rooney stopping the sweep attempt from Morse.
Rooney postures up.
Rooney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rooney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morse's head.
Rooney works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rooney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morse keeps working.
Rooney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney is stalling here. Morse is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rooney seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morse has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Morse tries for a kimura but Rooney is defending well.

Morse swings around for an armbar but Rooney sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morse's guard.
Morse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rooney.
Rooney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rooney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rooney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morse is keeping the position for now.
Rooney's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney advances position into side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rooney looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morse is avoiding damage well.
Morse seems a little lost for a moment, as Rooney dominates the positioning.
Rooney trying to control the action but Morse is working from the bottom.
Rooney in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morse is not content to let Rooney control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rooney is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rooney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Morse 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.
Rooney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rooney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rooney stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James Morse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morse.
Morse throws a nice looking combination but Rooney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Rooney with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney shoots in looking for a takedown. Morse tries to sprawl out of it but Rooney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Morse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Morse closes the distance and pushes Rooney back into the ropes.
Morse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rooney is defending well for now.
Morse tries to circle away but Rooney has him pinned against the ropes.

Morse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rooney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rooney.
A left and a right from Morse both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rooney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morse lands a head kick!
Rooney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morse sprawls well. Morse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rooney gets slowly back to his feet.
Rooney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morse back to the ropes. Rooney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Morse goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rooney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rooney shoots in and drives through. Morse sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney shoots in looking for a takedown. Morse tries to sprawl out of it but Rooney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Morse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Rooney or perhaps it was just good defense by Morse which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rooney.
Rooney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morse is fending him off so far but Rooney persists. Nope, Morse circles away and we're back to standing.
Morse tries to clinch but Rooney moves out of range.
Morse throws a right and a left that Rooney avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney tries for a takedown but Morse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rooney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morse throws a solid leg kick but Rooney takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morse.
Morse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morse defends it nicely.
Morse doesn't manage to clinch there - Rooney circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rooney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Morse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for James Morse!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for James Morse!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for James Morse!

James Morse wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sully Imega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dison Karabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dison Karabre is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Imega
vs
Karabre

185 cm
27
195 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

192 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sully Imega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dison Karabre!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imega swinging wildly here.
Karabre tests Imega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karabre tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Imega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Imega shoots in and gets a takedown into Karabre's guard.
Imega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Imega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Imega 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.
Imega is looking to work some ground and pound but Karabre has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karabre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karabre looking to control.
Karabre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Imega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Imega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karabre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Imega connects with a couple of short punches.
Imega is working Karabre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Karabre working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imega postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Imega chips away with some ground and pound.
Imega postures up in Karabre's guard and throws a big left but Karabre blocks it.
Imega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karabre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Imega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Imega throwing strikes but missing.
Karabre trying to keep a closed guard but Imega is proving a slippery customer.
Karabre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Imega.
Karabre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Imega trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Karabre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Imega keeping full guard, as Karabre tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karabre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karabre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karabre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karabre prevents Imega from getting back to his feet.
Karabre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karabre is pushing down on Imega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Imega is fighting to maintain full guard but Karabre has managed to sneak the leg through.

Karabre is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Imega as he works his way to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imega keeping full guard, as Karabre tries to pass.
Karabre throws an elbow that misses. Imega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karabre's guard. Nice move by Imega!
Karabre controls Imega momentarily but Imega frees himself.
Imega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karabre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Imega manages to get himself to full guard.
Karabre trying to control but Imega is working from the bottom.
Karabre throws an elbow that misses. Imega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karabre's guard. Nice move by Imega!
Imega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karabre's head.
Imega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imega postures up in Karabre's guard and throws a big left but Karabre blocks it.
Imega preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Imega's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karabre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Sully Imega will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Imega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Imega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karabre back to the ropes. Imega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Dison Karabre has been cut.
Karabre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karabre throws a combination that misses

and Imega counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karabre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Karabre is rocked!
Imega misses with the ground and pound.
Karabre taking punishment in the form of punches.
Imega creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Karabre is still in real trouble! Can Imega finish him?
Imega working away.
Imega cracks Karabre with a big elbow.
Karabre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karabre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karabre wants to control but Imega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Imega lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Karabre quite badly. Karabre pulls Imega in close trying to recover. Imega postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Karabre on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Karabre doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sully Imega!
Sully Imega got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongo Mongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mongo Mongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McCaw
vs
Mongo

187 cm
20
223 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie McCaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Mongo Mongo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaw walks into a straight right hand from Mongo.
Mongo is looking to clinch.
Mongo tries to clinch but McCaw is having none of it.
Mongo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mongo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mongo tries to clinch there but McCaw circles away.
Mongo cracks the inside of McCaw's front leg.
Mongo scores with a leg kick.
Mongo lands a jab to McCaw's midsection.
Mongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mongo Mongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

McCaw moves into the clinch.
McCaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mongo is working McCaw over against the ropes.
McCaw is struggling to control the position.
Mongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCaw is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Mongo.
A right hook to the body lands for Mongo.
Mongo is trying to maintain a safe position but McCaw gets an underhook and turns Mongo into the ropes.
McCaw working hard to break the clinch.
Mongo lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Mongo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongo lands a body punch.
McCaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCaw is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Mongo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mongo misses with a head kick.
That kick from Mongo tenderised McCaw's leg. McCaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mongo throws a head kick but McCaw moves out of range.
Mongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mongo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mongo slaps away a takedown attempt from McCaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie McCaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Mongo closes the distance and pushes McCaw back into the ropes.
Mongo misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCaw as Mongo tries to tie him up.
Mongo works on McCaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Mongo struggles to land a body shot inside as McCaw controls his hands.
Mongo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mongo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mongo lands a body shot.
Mongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

McCaw has hold of one of Mongo's legs. Mongo is fighting the takedown attempt but McCaw gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McCaw postures up.
Mongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mongo looking to control.
McCaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Mongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mongo controlling the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mongo Mongo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mongo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCaw has time to react.
Mongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCaw.
McCaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mongo throws a head kick that half lands.
Mongo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

McCaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mongo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mongo Mongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mongo swings wildly with an uppercut but McCaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mongo fails to land.
Mongo lands with a right to the head.
Mongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Mongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCaw's elbow.
Mongo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
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!
Mongo just leaning against McCaw, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie McCaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mongo stalling in the clinch but McCaw improves position.
Mongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCaw backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McCaw looking for a takedown.
McCaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mongo prevents it.
Mongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Mongo - that landed with a thud.
Mongo is pressed up against the ropes. McCaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mongo down to the mat. Mongo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by McCaw there.
McCaw moves forwards but Mongo connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mongo.
Mongo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Mongo throws a good cross that connects.
McCaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mongo pinned against the ropes. Mongo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mongo scoring well with a low kick there.

Mongo clinches up with McCaw and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mongo presses McCaw against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mongo.
McCaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mongo tries to stall but McCaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mongo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mongo prevents McCaw from breaking the clinch.
Mongo can't find room to land a body shot as McCaw controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongo misses with a punch to the body.
Mongo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCaw's elbow.
Mongo misses with a punch to the body.
McCaw blocking some punches.
McCaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mongo pushes McCaw back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mongo lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCaw is working for takedown but Mongo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mongo lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongo stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCaw as Mongo tries to tie him up.
Mongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCaw up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mongo Mongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mongo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. McCaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mongo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mongo looks for the body kick but McCaw saw that one coming.
Mongo throws a big shot that misses.
Mongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by McCaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Mongo which made him look bad.
Mongo stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mongo feints and then cracks McCaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCaw down.
McCaw takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mongo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mongo Mongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCaw blocks a head kick by Mongo.
Mongo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mongo lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mongo connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mongo Mongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mongo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Mongo.
Mongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCaw.
Mongo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mongo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mongo misses with a head kick.
Mongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mongo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCaw's head.
Mongo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

McCaw is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McCaw drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mongo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McCaw's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mongo Mongo!
Mongo Mongo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aewult Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Brown
vs
Byrne

185 cm
29
171 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

178 cm
28
180 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Wolfpack Threadz

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 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Aewult Byrne!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.

Brown gets a double leg takedown into Byrne's guard.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Byrne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrne swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Byrne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Byrne is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Byrne has escaped the position, nice work there.

Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Byrne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Byrne.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.

Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Byrne pulls his head out easily.

Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Byrne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Byrne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Byrne is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown!
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byrne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrne cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Byrne!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Byrne is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brown wants to take Byrne's back here but Byrne is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Byrne is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown blocks Byrne's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Byrne tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.

Brown moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Byrne has worked his arm free - good work by Byrne!

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Byrne is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Byrne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Byrne is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown blocks the strikes from Byrne.

Brown tries for a kimura but Byrne is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrne is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byrne wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown advances to full mount.

Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Byrne manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Byrne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Byrne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Byrne.

Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Brown seems to be looking for submissions.

Byrne looking for submissions off his back.

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

Brown is looking for a kimura but Byrne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.

Byrne looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Byrne is defending well.
Brown works his way into side control.

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Byrne is defending well.

Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Byrne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Byrne gets back to half guard.

Brown is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Byrne is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Brown!
Our winner, Bobby Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Kaluma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kaluma
vs
Emelianenko

190 cm
23
140 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Fight Day Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!)

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiko Kaluma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chael Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed

and Kaluma counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Emelianenko!
Kaluma misses with a head shot.
Emelianenko taking shots to the head.
Kaluma sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kaluma sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
BOOM! Kaluma connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Kaluma looking to secure an arm triangle but Emelianenko defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kaluma.
Poor strikes thrown by Kaluma there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluma throwing strikes here but Emelianenko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kaluma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaluma misses with a head shot.
Kaluma working the ground and pound effectively.
Kaluma throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Emelianenko wants to hold on but Kaluma pushes him away.
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.
Emelianenko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaluma throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kaluma sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Emelianenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaluma lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma unloads with some shots from mount but Emelianenko bucks and avoids them well.
Kaluma 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.
Kaluma throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Emelianenko because Kaluma loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Kaluma there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kaluma thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaluma thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kaluma sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Emelianenko tries to reverse the position but Kaluma maintains control.
Kaluma throwing strikes here but Emelianenko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaluma throws some wild stikes that Emelianenko manages to avoid easily.
Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount.
Kaluma landing strikes from the mount.
Kaluma throws some wild stikes that Emelianenko manages to avoid easily.
Kaluma unloads with some shots from mount but Emelianenko bucks and avoids them well.
Kaluma prevents Emelianenko from getting the reversal.
Emelianenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
Kaluma is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma is stalling here. Emelianenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kaluma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Emelianenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Emelianenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Emelianenko looking to control but instead Kaluma has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaluma is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaluma avoid being mounted?
Kaluma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emelianenko cracks Kaluma with a solid left hand.

Emelianenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaluma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Emelianenko has Kaluma in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaluma postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kaluma. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kaluma as Emelianenko shoots in.
Kaluma tries for a takedown but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaluma closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianenko, looking for a takedown. Kaluma pushes Emelianenko against the ropes but Emelianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaluma.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiko Kaluma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kiko Kaluma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kaluma scores a takedown into full mount!
Kaluma misses with a head shot.
Kaluma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaluma prevents Emelianenko from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kaluma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kaluma thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaluma raining down shots from the mount!
Kiko Kaluma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaluma has a good base and remains in mount.
Kaluma throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kaluma avoids the attempt from Emelianenko to control.
Kaluma unloads with some shots from mount but Emelianenko bucks and avoids them well.
Emelianenko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kaluma.
Emelianenko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kaluma.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Emelianenko can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Emelianenko because Kaluma loaded up on that one.
Emelianenko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kaluma tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kaluma throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Emelianenko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Emelianenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaluma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kaluma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Emelianenko is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kaluma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Emelianenko tries to reverse the position but Kaluma maintains control.
Kaluma throwing strikes here but Emelianenko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kaluma looking to ground and pound but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko wants to hold on but Kaluma pushes him away.
Kaluma misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kaluma unloads with some shots from mount but Emelianenko bucks and avoids them well.
Emelianenko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kaluma tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kaluma landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko reaches up and holds on to Kaluma to control the position.

Kaluma swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Emelianenko is now in Kaluma's guard. A big mistake from Kaluma there, giving up the dominant position!
Kaluma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaluma throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaluma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Emelianenko is pulling down on Kaluma's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaluma, at least for the moment.
Kaluma is looking to advance position but Emelianenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into Kaluma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Kaluma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emelianenko defends it easily.
Kaluma 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.
Kaluma has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emelianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Kaluma blocks nicely.
Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaluma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko postures up in Kaluma's guard and throws a big left but Kaluma blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelianenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaluma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Kaluma is keeping the position.
Emelianenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.

Kaluma manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Kaluma blocks the low kick.
Kaluma throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Kaluma shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense.

Emelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaluma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

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!
Kaluma gets back to full guard.
Kaluma wants to hit a switch here but Emelianenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kaluma there!
Emelianenko landing strikes from the mount.
Emelianenko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Emelianenko is landing with some decent strikes but Kaluma is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kaluma is looking to improve his position but Emelianenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Emelianenko tries to control but Kaluma wriggling away.
Emelianenko prevents Kaluma from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes but Kaluma is staying in there.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes but Kaluma is staying in there.
Emelianenko postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kaluma in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kaluma to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Emelianenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Manuel Mayfair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Oxenfrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Manuel Mayfair
vs
Oxenfrei

200 cm
21
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

197 cm
30
264 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergio Manuel Mayfair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Oxenfrei!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayfair slips a straight right by Oxenfrei.
A jab from Oxenfrei misses.
A shot to the liver by Oxenfrei. Beautiful body shot.
Oxenfrei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Oxenfrei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayfair moves out of range as Oxenfrei strikes.
Oxenfrei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oxenfrei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayfair.
Oxenfrei throws a hook but Mayfair blocks it.
Mayfair moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliver Oxenfrei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayfair tries a head kick but it misses.
Oxenfrei displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayfair staying out of range there.
Oxenfrei scores with a hook.
Oxenfrei throws a lazy right hand but Mayfair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayfair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Oxenfrei feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mayfair sprawling to the canvas! Mayfair rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Oxenfrei finish him?!
Oxenfrei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oxenfrei throws a body punch but Mayfair moves out of range.
Mayfair on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mayfair is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Oxenfrei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayfair doesn't seem phased though.
Oxenfrei slips under a jab from Mayfair.
Oxenfrei cracks Mayfair on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mayfair falls backwards against the ropes. Oxenfrei follows up with more strikes that drop Mayfair to his knees. Oxenfrei keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mayfair! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Oxenfrei!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Playll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Elbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Playll
vs
Elbow

218 cm
20
269 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

225 cm
21
250 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Playll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Elbow!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elbow tries to clinch there but Playll circles away.

Elbow pushes Playll up against the ropes in a clinch.
Elbow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Playll has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Elbow misses with a knee to the head.
Elbow lands a nice knee to the body.
Elbow lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Tom Playll has been cut.
Elbow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Elbow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Playll is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elbow lands a knee to the body.
Playll takes a knee right on the jaw!
Elbow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elbow lands a damaging elbow.
Elbow with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Elbow lands a knee to the head.
Elbow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Tom Playll's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elbow.
Elbow lands an elbow that stopped Playll in his tracks for a moment.
Elbow scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elbow lands a good knee to the midsection. Playll won't want to take too many of those.
Elbow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elbow connects with a knee to the head.
Elbow lands an elbow inside that Playll shrugs off.
Elbow with a knee to the head.

Tom Playll's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Playll takes an elbow to the temple.
Elbow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Playll takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Playll takes an elbow to the temple.

Playll is rocked!
Elbow lands an elbow inside.
Oh Playll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Tom Playll's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Playll's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gunnar Elbow!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelphos Typhon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bradley
vs
Typhon

180 cm
23
163 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

177 cm
27
161 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Bradley !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adelphos Typhon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bradley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Typhon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Typhon throws a low kick but Bradley avoids it.
Typhon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bradley tries to move into range but Typhon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Typhon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradley is just out of range.
Bradley walks into a stiff left hand from Typhon.
Bradley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bradley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Typhon. Typhon obviously looking to wear him down.
Bradley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Typhon. Typhon obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Bradley instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Typhon.
Bradley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Typhon backwards.
Bradley managing to block the knees to the body from Typhon.
Bradley lands a damaging elbow.
Typhon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bradley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Typhon can't break the clinch.
Typhon unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Typhon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bradley is defending well for now.
Typhon blocks an elbow strike from Bradley .
Bradley misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Typhon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Typhon breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bradley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Typhon tenderised Bradley 's leg. Bradley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Typhon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bradley misses with a series of wild punches.
Typhon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bradley .
Typhon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Typhon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Bradley pushes Typhon up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Typhon avoids it.
Bradley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Typhon tries to land a knee to the head but Bradley blocks with his arms.
Typhon blocks an uppercut.
Typhon throws an elbow but it misses.
Bradley avoiding damage as Typhon throws knees to the body.
Typhon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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!
Bradley misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Typhon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Typhon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradley avoids it.
Bradley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Typhon lands a knee to the body.
Typhon throws a head punch that misses.
Bradley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Typhon backwards.
Typhon crunches a lovely knee into Bradley 's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley lands an elbow just above Typhon 's eye.
Typhon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Typhon looking to slow down the pace here.
Typhon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bradley is defending well for now.
Bradley lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradley throws an elbow that misses.
Bradley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bradley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Typhon taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bradley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Typhon's brow.
Bradley lands with a right to the head.
Typhon stalling in the clinch but Bradley improves position.
Typhon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bradley is defending well for now.
Typhon missing with knees to the body.

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

Bradley moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Typhon tries to stall but Bradley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Bradley - that landed with a thud.

Typhon breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Typhon does it's job there.
Typhon scoring well with a low kick there.

Bradley closes the distance and pushes Typhon back into the ropes.
Typhon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Typhon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Bradley .
Typhon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Typhon managing to block the knees to the body from Bradley .
Typhon looking to throw knees to the head but Bradley is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Typhon pushes off an throws an elbow but Bradley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Typhon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Typhon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bradley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Bradley drives through and clinches with Typhon against the ropes.
Typhon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short left from Bradley .
Typhon tries to throw a body punch but Bradley avoids it by throwing Typhon back against the ropes.
Typhon scores a nice knee to the body.
Typhon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bradley throws an elbow but misses.
Adelphos Typhon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Typhon leaning against his opponent.

Bradley breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Bradley .
Bradley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Typhon throws out the jab.
Typhon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradley slips under a jab from Typhon.
Bradley checks a low kick from Typhon.
Kyle Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Typhon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Typhon backing up. Typhon nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bradley takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bradley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Typhon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley .
Typhon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Typhon is trying to push Bradley away but Bradley has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Typhon is looking to control Bradley 's arms but Bradley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Typhon has his back to the ropes.
Typhon blocks an uppercut.
Typhon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Typhon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bradley as Typhon tries to tie him up.
Typhon seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Typhon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bradley is defending well for now.
Bradley presses Typhon against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bradley lands with a light punch inside.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Typhon lands a leg kick that knocks Bradley off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Typhon. Bradley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradley dodges the punch combination from Typhon.
Bradley tests Typhon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bradley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Typhon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Typhon throws an overhand right that lands on Bradley 's shoulder, as Bradley tries to avoid the shot.
Bradley lands a body shot.
Bradley checks a leg kick.

Bradley rushes Typhon and presses him up against the ropes.
Bradley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Typhon looking to throw knees to the head but Bradley is blocking nicely.
Bradley missing with knees to the body.
Bradley lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Typhon obliges.

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

Bradley closes the distance and pushes Typhon back into the ropes.
Bradley misses with an elbow over the top.
Bradley misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bradley fails to land.
Bradley lands a left hand.
Bradley lands an uppercut.
Bradley scores with a shot to the side of Typhon's head.
Bradley blocks a body shot from Typhon.
Bradley digs a right hand into Typhon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Typhon's gas tank.
Bradley tries to work over Typhon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Typhon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradley .
Typhon blocks an uppercut.
Bradley has a couple of punches blocked by Typhon.
Bradley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bradley working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley dodges an elbow strike from Typhon.
Typhon misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bradley throws an elbow but misses.
Bradley trying to land knees to the body.
Bradley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Typhon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Typhon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bradley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Typhon tries a body shot but Bradley blocks it.
Bradley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Typhon trying to stall but Bradley improves his position.
Bradley digs a right hand underneath Typhon's ribcage. Typhon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Typhon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Typhon tries a knee to the head but Bradley blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Typhon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Typhon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bradley is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Bradley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bradley closes the distance and clinches.
Bradley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Typhon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bradley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Bradley .
Bradley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Typhon trying to land knees to the body.
Bradley pushes Typhon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Typhon can't find room to land a body shot as Bradley controls the action.

Typhon manages to break the clinch.

Bradley clinches up with Typhon and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bradley managing to block the knees to the body from Typhon.
Bradley lands an elbow that stopped Typhon in his tracks for a moment.
Typhon looking to throw knees to the head but Bradley is blocking nicely.
Typhon stalling in the clinch but Bradley improves position.
Typhon blocks an elbow strike.
Bradley is trying to push Typhon away but Typhon has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley blocks an elbow strike from Typhon.
Bradley avoiding damage as Typhon throws knees to the body.
Typhon has Bradley pushed against the ropes.
Bradley misses with a punch on the inside.
Bradley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bradley misses with the head strike.
Typhon blocks an uppercut.

Typhon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Bradley blocks the leg kick.
Bradley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Typhon can pounce on him.
Typhon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Typhon misses.
Typhon connects with an inside leg kick.
Adelphos Typhon seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Bradley drives through and clinches with Typhon against the ropes.
Bradley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bradley lands with a right to the head.
Typhon takes a shot to the head.
Bradley scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley lands a left hand.
Typhon takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Typhon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bradley is keeping busy.
Typhon takes an elbow to the temple.
Bradley lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bradley fails to land.
Bradley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bradley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradley avoiding damage as Typhon throws knees to the body.
Bradley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Typhon.
Bradley pushes off an throws an elbow but Typhon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bradley misses with the head strike.
Bradley taking a breather.
A short right from Bradley on the inside.
Typhon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bradley manages to break the clinch.

Bradley forces Typhon back against the ropes and clinches.
Typhon slowing the pace effectively.
Bradley missing with knees to the body.
Typhon trying to control the position but instead, Bradley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Typhon into the ropes.
Typhon crunches a lovely knee into Bradley 's ribcage.
Typhon lands a body punch.
Bradley misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Typhon effectively controlling the action here.
Typhon looking to throw knees to the head but Bradley is blocking nicely.
Bradley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Typhon with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Typhon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Typhon misses with a low kick as Bradley jumps back.
Typhon misses with a low kick.
Typhon throws a leg kick but Bradley checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Typhon.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bradley clinches with his opponent.
Typhon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Typhon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Typhon is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Bradley has denied him.
Typhon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Typhon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bradley up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradley works on Typhon's body with a couple of short punches.
Bradley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Bradley .
I think Bradley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Kyle Bradley !
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Kyle Bradley !
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight as a draw!

Kyle Bradley wins by majority decision!
Our winner, Kyle Bradley , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Feud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Widow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Feud
vs
Widow

174 cm
21
154 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Feud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, White Widow!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feud lands a hook that stumbles Widow back into the ropes. Feud follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Widow to the canvas! Feud pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Widow has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Greg Feud!