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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leigh Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Gasano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leigh Griffiths could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Gasano's chin.

Griffiths
vs
Gasano

180 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

169 cm
19
174 lbs
0 - 4 - 2

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leigh Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, George Gasano!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gasano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Gasano does no damage.

Griffiths decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gasano wants to control but Griffiths is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gasano can do anything to dispel that myth.

Griffiths is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gasano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Griffiths thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gasano's head.
Gasano is trying to control but Griffiths manages to pass to mount!
Gasano tries to buck Griffiths off but he can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gasano is trying desperately to improve position.
Gasano is squirming around, avoiding Griffiths's attempts to control the action.
Gasano wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Griffiths trying to control but Gasano is having none of it.

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

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

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trip Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trip Kenzie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Kenzie
vs
Banks

154 cm
31
213 lbs
20 - 17 - 0

180 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ultimate Fighting Gear

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 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Trip Kenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Banks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenzie looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
Banks fails to land the takedown.

Kenzie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kenzie is fighting to break Banks's control of his arms but Banks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenzie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenzie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banks holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Banks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Banks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banks shoots in but Kenzie avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a low kick.
Kenzie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenzie is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Banks.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kenzie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trip Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Banks.
Banks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenzie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Kenzie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Banks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Banks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Banks content just to control the position here.
Banks lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banks landing shots from mount.
Banks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Banks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kenzie?
Banks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kenzie wants to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
Kenzie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Banks with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Banks looking to finish Kenzie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kenzie!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kenzie wants to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Banks.
Banks landing punches.
Kenzie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kenzie is working to get back to half guard.
Banks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Banks controlling the pace for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kenzie?

Kenzie is rocked!
Banks controlling from mount.
Banks postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kenzie bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Banks and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Banks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bob Banks waved his t-shirt featuring [GTI] Divine Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Knight
vs
Hatake

195 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Seth Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakashi Hatake!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Knight.

Hatake darts in and clinches Knight up against the ropes.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatake tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Knight is working for takedown but Hatake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knight jumps guard but Hatake stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hatake is trying to drag Knight to the mat but Knight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Hatake has Knight pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hatake pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Knight tumbling to the mat - Hatake dives into Knight's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hatake stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Knight is looking for a triangle but Hatake pushes his legs off easily.
Hatake postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Hatake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Seth Knight!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Booth comes to the ring accompanied by Living Colour- Cult of personality. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Booth
vs
Hunt

189 cm
29
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Hunt!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunt tries to sprawl but Booth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Booth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Booth wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt pushes Booth off looking to stand but Booth dives back in and keeps control.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Booth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Booth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Booth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt is trying to stand up here but Booth is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Booth lands a nice short elbow.
Booth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Booth.
Booth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Booth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Booth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt has hold of Booth's hands but Booth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Booth trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Booth lands strikes from half guard.
Hunt is not content to let Booth control the position.

Booth is trying to work for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Booth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Booth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Booth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Booth slips a nice elbow through Hunt's hands, connecting with Hunt's forehead.
Hunt is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Booth drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Booth is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Booth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Booth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt pushes Booth off looking to stand but Booth dives back in and keeps control.
Booth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Booth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Booth connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Booth working the head and body with strikes.
Booth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Booth lands a nice short elbow.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Booth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Booth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to escape.
Booth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Hunt is rocked!
Booth working Hunt over with strikes.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Booth finish him?

Booth seems to be looking for submissions.
Booth winds up and cracks Hunt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Booth lands a big elbow - Hunt is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Booth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Booth!
Charles Booth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slice
vs
Wonka

200 cm
30
200 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wonka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wonka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slice connects with a couple of short punches.

Wonka looking for a guillotine here but Slice defends easily.
Slice postures up in Wonka's guard and throws a big left but Wonka blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Slice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Wonka is looking for a triangle here but Slice uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wonka looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Slice are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wonka regains half guard, as Slice was trying to land strikes.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wonka actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Slice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Wonka actively working from the bottom here.
Wonka is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wonka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slice pulls his head out easily.

Wonka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wonka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wonka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slice gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Slice looking for submissions off his back.
Slice is trying to get back to full guard.
Wonka is breathing heavily.

Slice looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slice looking for submissions off his back.

Wonka is working for a kimura but Slice is defending it quite comfortably.

Slice looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wonka pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is trying desperately to improve position.

Wonka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Slice tries to reverse the position but Wonka maintains control.
Slice is trying to reverse the position but instead Wonka has taken his back - oops!
Slice tries to escape but Wonka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willy Wonka!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Deldiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Alejandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deldiago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Game - It's Okay (One Blood) ft. Junior Reid. This should be fireworks!

Deldiago
vs
Alejandro

192 cm
26
218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
29
205 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Deldiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Alejandro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Deldiago clinches up with Alejandro and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alejandro has Deldiago pressed against the ropes, preventing Deldiago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deldiago is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Alejandro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Deldiago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alejandro stops a takedown attempt from Deldiago.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Deldiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandro lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Oscar Deldiago has been cut.

Alejandro successfully pulls guard.
Alejandro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Alejandro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Alejandro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deldiago defends well.

Alejandro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deldiago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deldiago wants to control from the top but Alejandro keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alejandro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alejandro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deldiago wants to control from the top but Alejandro keeps moving.
Alejandro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deldiago wants to pass the guard but Alejandro is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deldiago wants to stand but Alejandro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alejandro wants to stand up but Deldiago is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deldiago wants to control from the top but Alejandro keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Oscar Deldiago wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Deldiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deldiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Alejandro has managed to clinch.
Deldiago takes an elbow to the temple.
Deldiago tries to pull guard but Alejandro forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.

Deldiago pulls Alejandro into guard.
Alejandro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deldiago is proving hard to escape from.

Alejandro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Deldiago is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alejandro, into his guard.
Alejandro wants to stand and escape but Deldiago is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deldiago slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Alejandro.
Alejandro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deldiago.
Alejandro is looking to escape.
Deldiago trying to control the action but Alejandro is working from the bottom.
Alejandro wants to get back to his feet.
Alejandro missing with punches from the bottom.

Alejandro looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro landing a few short strikes.
Alejandro tries to kick Deldiago off but Deldiago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Alejandro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Deldiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro moves in looking to clinch but Deldiago pushes him off.
Alejandro tries to clinch

and Deldiago counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alejandro's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deldiago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Alejandro working for a triangle but Deldiago defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Alejandro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Deldiago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Alejandro tries to clinch there but Deldiago circles away.

Alejandro has Deldiago up against the ropes in a clinch.

Alejandro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alejandro tries to clinch but Deldiago moves out of range.
Deldiago shoots for a takedown but Alejandro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alejandro is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Alejandro.
Deldiago misses the shot to the body.
Deldiago has a takedown stuffed.
Deldiago misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deldiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alejandro as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Deldiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alejandro shoots in and gets a takedown into Deldiago's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alejandro postures up in Deldiago's guard and throws a big left but Deldiago blocks it.
Alejandro wants to stand and escape but instead Deldiago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Alejandro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deldiago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deldiago stopping the sweep attempt from Alejandro.
Marcos Alejandro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alejandro wants to stand up but Deldiago is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deldiago slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Alejandro.
Deldiago trying to mount his opponent but Alejandro defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deldiago tries to stand and escape but Alejandro is controlling the position.
Alejandro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deldiago is trying to control. Alejandro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Alejandro manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Alejandro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deldiago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alejandro tries to stand but Deldiago is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Alejandro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Deldiago is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alejandro.
Alejandro is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deldiago slows the pace down.
Alejandro is trying to buck Deldiago off.
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.

Deldiago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Deldiago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Deldiago decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alejandro to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Alejandro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Deldiago's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Deldiago gets tackled into the ropes by Alejandro. Alejandro maintains the clinch.
Alejandro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alejandro connects with a knee to the head.
Deldiago fails to pull guard.
Alejandro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Alejandro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deldiago shoots in and drives through. Alejandro sprawls well.
Deldiago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Deldiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deldiago avoids a kick to the body.
Deldiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alejandro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deldiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alejandro somewhat.
Deldiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Alejandro.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alejandro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deldiago to the ground. Alejandro is now in Deldiago's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deldiago is trying to keep Alejandro in close.
Deldiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alejandro is looking to stand up but Deldiago won't let him.
Deldiago working a defensive guard here.

Deldiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Alejandro gets to his feet - Deldiago follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alejandro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alejandro connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Alejandro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alejandro lands a damaging elbow.

Oscar Deldiago's cut is getting worse.

Alejandro pulls guard.
Alejandro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deldiago is controlling him.

Alejandro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alejandro shoots for a double leg takedown but Deldiago sprawls well. He's pushed Alejandro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alejandro tries to clinch up but Deldiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Deldiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alejandro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alejandro moves to clinch but Deldiago breaks away
and Deldiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro wants to clinch up but Deldiago keeps it at a distance.
Deldiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alejandro is fending him off so far but Deldiago persists. Nope, Alejandro circles away and we're back to standing.

Alejandro gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Alejandro jumps guard.
Deldiago takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

Alejandro uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Deldiago with a lazy takedown attempt

and Alejandro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alejandro lands a knee to the head.
Deldiago tries to pull guard but Alejandro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Deldiago drops back down to his feet.
Alejandro landing knees to the head.

Alejandro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Alejandro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deldiago is just riding it out for now. Alejandro eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Deldiago to regain full guard.
Deldiago trying to keep a closed guard but Alejandro is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Alejandro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaykke Wheaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wheaton comes into the arena with 50 cent - Ready for War blaring out of the sound system. Jaykke Wheaton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wheaton
vs
Dean

191 cm
25
278 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

200 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaykke Wheaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Dean!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheaton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Jaykke Wheaton has been cut.
Dean fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean tries a head kick but it misses.
Dean looks to land a combination but Wheaton avoids it well.
A combination from Wheaton does no damage.
Dean misses with a body kick.
Wheaton fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dean throws a series of punches but Wheaton avoids them all with ease.
Dean blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dean. Those never looked like landing.
Wheaton is looking to land body kicks.
Wheaton throws a looping overhand right but Dean ducks down to avoid it.
Wheaton looks for a takedown but Dean sprawls well.
Wheaton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wheaton misses with a two punch combination.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheaton was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dean throws a series of punches but Wheaton avoids them all with ease.
Dean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Max Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wheaton throws out the jab.
Wheaton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheaton.
A punch combination from Wheaton misses.
Wheaton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dean counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Wheaton! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Dean!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Dean!
Max Dean very nearly forgot to thank [GTI] Divine Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Bandeira Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandeira Jr comes to the ring accompanied by L'Estasi Dell'oro. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Bandeira Jr
vs
Swanson

195 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

220 cm
27
283 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Zentrope Fighting Universe

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Bandeira Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Swanson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandeira Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Bandeira Jr moves out of range.
Bandeira Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bandeira Jr.
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
Nigel Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandeira Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Swanson will feel that in the morning.
Swanson looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandeira Jr scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Nigel Swanson has been cut.
Swanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Swanson moves out of range as Bandeira Jr strikes.

Swanson rushes Bandeira Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bandeira Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Swanson gets an underhook and turns Bandeira Jr into the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Bandeira Jr.
Bandeira Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Swanson is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybe Bandeira Jr would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Swanson is working for takedown but Bandeira Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bandeira Jr.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Bandeira Jr.
Bandeira Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Gabriel Bandeira Jr has been cut.
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson scores with a hook.
Gabriel Bandeira Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bandeira Jr can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandeira Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bandeira Jr's head.
Bandeira Jr throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandeira Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.

Bandeira Jr sends Swanson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bandeira Jr is motioning to the referee to let Swanson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bandeira Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bandeira Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Bandeira Jr.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandeira Jr.
Bandeira Jr avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Bandeira Jr fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Swanson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Swanson looks to clinch but Bandeira Jr throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Swanson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gabriel Bandeira Jr!
In his post fight interview, Gabriel Bandeira Jr gave a big smile as he said 'Face me, French Toast! Or are you simply afraid? Stop hiding behind the belt dude. Rejecting fight with me was disrespectful and I will punish you for this.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyndon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jones
vs
Steel

225 cm
29
279 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

190 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ultimate Fighting Gear
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Lyndon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Norman Steel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Jones stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Steel runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Steel!
Post fight, an emotional Norman Steel said 'Don't mind if I do!'.

C
A

C
B

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 Liam Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machin
vs
Robinson

180 cm
25
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
29
158 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Machin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machin.
Machin misses the body punch
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Robinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robinson.
Machin misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Machin.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machin.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Machin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machin.
Machin takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Machin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Machin throws a right hand that misses
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Machin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machin. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson misses the jab.
Machin works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
Machin throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson clobbers Machin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Robinson.
Machin looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Machin is looking to wear down Robinson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Machin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robinson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Machin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Machin finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Machin throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson throws an overhand right that drops Machin like a sack of potatoes! Robinson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Robinson! Carlton Robinson retains his lightweight title!
Carlton Robinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.