LUC:37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hank Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Garvan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cole
vs
Garvan

175 cm
19
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Garvan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Garvan circles away.
Cole tries to clinch there but Garvan circles away.
Garvan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole tries to clinch but Garvan is having none of it.
Cole wants to clinch up but Garvan keeps it at a distance.
Garvan thows a body shot but no joy.
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garvan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garvan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garvan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Garvan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garvan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Garvan pushes him off.
Garvan swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Garvan circles away.

Cole moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garvan.
Cole is working Garvan over against the cage.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garvan's efforts to push away.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Garvan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Garvan.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cole is struggling to control the position.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garvan's efforts to push away.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole prevents Garvan from breaking the clinch.
Cole lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garvan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garvan can't break the clinch.
Cole presses Garvan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cole misses with some punches.
A short right from Cole.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
Cole stalling in the clinch.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Garvan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garvans head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Garvan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garvans head.
Garvan has had enough of the clinch but Cole keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garvans head.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Garvan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garvan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garvan backwards.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole is pushing Garvan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Garvan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garvan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole has Garvan pressed against the cage.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garvan backwards.
Garvan looks gassed!
A short left from Cole.
Garvan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Cole - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Garvan's ribcage. Garvan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garvan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garvan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole gets through Garvan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Cole.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Cole dominated that round.
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.

Cole tries to clinch there but Garvan circles away.
Garvan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garvan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garvan throws a series of punches but Cole avoids them all with ease.
Garvan swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Garvan moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Garvan's shoulder, as Garvan tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Garvan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Garvan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cole tries to clinch up but Garvan circles away and keeps his distance.
Garvan throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Owen Garvan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garvan's corner calls for a 1-2. Garvan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garvan!
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Garvan circles away.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garvan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cole wants to clinch up but Garvan keeps it at a distance.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Cole darts in and clinches Garvan up against the cage.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Garvan.
Cole's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Garvan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garvan can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Garvan's head.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Garvan.
A short uppercut from Cole.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Garvan's ribcage. Garvan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Hank Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garvan is breathing heavily.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garvan backwards.
Cole has Garvan pressed against the cage, preventing Garvan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Garvan being controlled against the cage.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Cole is pushing Garvan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole slows down the pace here.
Garvan tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position.
Cole prevents Garvan from breaking the clinch.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole has Garvan pressed against the cage, preventing Garvan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole digs a right hand into Garvan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garvan's gas tank.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garvan's efforts to push away.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole stalling.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garvan backwards.
Garvan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cole.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Garvan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Garvan backwards.
Cole pushes Garvan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole has Garvan pressed against the cage.
Garvan takes a shot to the head.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Cole dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Cole tries to clinch up.
Garvan throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garvan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garvan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garvan throws a series of punches but Cole avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole tries to clinch but Garvan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Garvan.
Garvan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Cole drives through and clinches with Garvan against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole effectively controlling the action here.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cole for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garvan's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garvan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole misses with some punches.
Garvan wants to break free but Cole has control.
Cole manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Garvan tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
Garvan wants to break free but Cole has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Stalling in the clinch from Cole.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Garvan's ribcage. Garvan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Cole has Garvan pushed against the cage.
Cole lands a right hand.
Garvan takes a shot to the head.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garvan.
Hank Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Garvan backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garvan is trying to break the clinch but Cole is controlling him.
Garvan is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole.
A short uppercut from Cole.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garvan's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Garvan is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garvan.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Cole!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Greig Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Duality. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Smith
vs
Watson

195 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
183 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Greig Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Watson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Watson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith tries to hold on but Watson postures up.
Watson looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Watson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Watson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Watson landing strikes from the mount.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Watson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Watson lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Watson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Watson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Watson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Watson there.
Smith is looking to control Watson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Smith working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Watson pushes his legs off easily.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Watson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Watson is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Watson slips an elbow through the middle.

Smith has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson advances to half guard.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Watson landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Watson.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Watson is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Watson with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson landing punches.
Smith wants to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Watson raining down shots from the mount!
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Watson trying to control the pace.
Watson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Watson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Watson tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Watson.
Willy Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Watson clinches with his opponent.
Watson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith jumps guard but Watson stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watson lands a nice uppercut.

Watson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Watson manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watson defends well.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watson controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Smith has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Watson chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith 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.
Watson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Watson drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Watson off! Watson jumps back into Smith's guard.
Watson slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Watson.
Watson wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Watson slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.

Watson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Watson not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith trying to hold on to Watson's head to control him but Watson postures up.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Watson working Smith over with strikes.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Watson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Watson misses with a few strikes there.

Watson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Watson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Watson blocks the strikes from Smith.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Watson moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith with a poor takedown

so Watson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Watson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard.

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

Watson feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Watson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watson is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson won't allow Smith to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.

Watson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Watson throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Watson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Watson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith tries to buck Watson off but Watson is having none of it.
Watson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith tries to bench press Watson off him but Watson keeps the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Watson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Watson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Watson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watson with a nice head shot there.
Greig Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.
Watson distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Willy Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Smith working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Willy Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watson is stalling in the full guard.

Watson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Watson duly obliges.
Watson lands with a cross.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Watson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Owen
vs
LeBlanc

225 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

179 cm
19
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 - 1, fighting out of London, Max Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Owen tries to clinch there but LeBlanc circles away.
LeBlanc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owen circles away.
Owen lands with a kick to the temple. LeBlanc shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Owen tries to clinch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Owen tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Owen gets caught flat footed, as LeBlanc shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LeBlanc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeBlanc is looking to work some ground and pound but Owen has wrist control.
LeBlanc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeBlanc tries to free his leg and advance position but Owen is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc throwing strikes from guard but Owen blocks nicely.
Owen wants to get back to his feet but LeBlanc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Owen tries to clinch but LeBlanc is having none of it.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown but Owen shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

LeBlanc scores a takedown into full mount!
LeBlanc thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
LeBlanc landing strikes, looking to finish!
LeBlanc looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Owen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan LeBlanc!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Stemm - Face The Pain as his entrance music. Gareth Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Adebisi
vs
Smith

194 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

[JMFC] 160!

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adebisi tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adebisi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Adebisi clinches.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adebisi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith tries to circle away but Adebisi has him pinned against the cage.
Adebisi tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adebisi has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Adebisi is controlling him.
Smith tries to break free but Adebisi pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Adebisi has the dominant position.
Adebisi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adebisi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Gareth Smith has been cut.
Adebisi lands a nice elbow.
Adebisi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith tries to circle away but Adebisi has him pinned against the cage.
Adebisi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith wants to break free but Adebisi has control.
Adebisi is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Gareth Smith's cut even more.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adebisi has him pressed against the cage.
Adebisi stalling against the cage.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adebisi stalling against the cage.
Adebisi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adebisi.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Adebisi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adebisi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adebisi misses with a knee strike.
Adebisi misses with an elbow over the top.
Adebisi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adebisi tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adebisi lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.

The cut above Gareth Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Adebisi misses with a knee to the head.
Adebisi lands an elbow inside.
Adebisi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Adebisi misses with a knee strike.
Adebisi throws an elbow that misses.
Adebisi lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.

Gareth Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Adebisi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adebisi pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith tries to break free but Adebisi pushes him back against the cage.
Adebisi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adebisi.
Adebisi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adebisi looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Adebisi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Adebisi.
Adebisi trying to land knees to the body.
Adebisi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adebisi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Adebisi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adebisi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Adebisi misses with an elbow strike.
Adebisi is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Adebisi into the cage.
Adebisi lands a damaging elbow.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adebisi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith tries to circle away but Adebisi has him pinned against the cage.
Adebisi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simon Adebisi!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

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

Drago
vs
johnson

210 cm
25
300 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

225 cm
23
306 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, rick johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago throws a nice looking combination but johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Drago shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
johnson is trying to control but can't.
Drago wants to control but johnson is keeping him busy.
Drago wants to free his trapped foot but johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Drago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and johnson defends it well.
Drago wants to pass to mount but johnson is defending the position.
johnson wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.

johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Drago.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but johnson moves away.

Drago gets a clinch.
Drago tries to pull guard but johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Drago drops back down to his feet.

Drago manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
johnson trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago is trying to keep johnson in close.

Drago has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. johnson 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 Drago.

johnson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Drago is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. johnson yanks on the arm and Drago is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). rick johnson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Bentham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Lewis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lewis
vs
Bentham

195 cm
21
212 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

198 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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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 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Bentham!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lewis moves into the clinch.
Bentham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis is defending well for now.
Bentham misses with a knee strike.
Lewis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bentham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bentham tries to land knees in the clinch but Lewis avoids the damage to the body.
Bentham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bentham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis is defending well for now.
Bentham missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bentham.

It looks like Junior Lewis has been cut.
Bentham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bentham missing with knees to the body.
Bentham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lewis.
Bentham misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis managing to block the knees to the body from Bentham.
Bentham lands a knee to the head.
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lewis avoiding damage as Bentham throws knees to the body.
Bentham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lewis blocks it with crossed arms.
Lewis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lewis jumps guard.
Bentham stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis is trying to keep Bentham in close.

Lewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bentham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bentham is one step ahead there.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
Bentham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Bentham from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bentham trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.

Bentham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.

Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bentham is aware though and is defending well.

Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bentham is aware though and is defending well.
Lewis is breathing heavily.

Lewis has his foot on Bentham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bentham works his way back into a safe position though.
Bentham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lewis looking to control.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Bentham tries to pass.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Lewis!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cowboy Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Naughty By Nature - O.P.P.. Shepherd has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Cowboy Sanchez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sanchez
vs
Shepherd

170 cm
20
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
143 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cowboy Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Shepherd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Shepherd.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shepherd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Shepherd lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Shepherd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Shepherd's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shepherd duly obliges.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cowboy Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Sanchez is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sanchez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shepherd.
Shepherd steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sanchez is out on his feet! Shepherd sets himself and nearly takes Sanchez's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Shepherd!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Taler Guthen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guthen's entrance music is Bei uns in Tirol. A fine choice. amber has chosen yes as his entrance music. 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.

Guthen
vs
amber

175 cm
24
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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, Taler Guthen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, mr amber!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guthen tries for a takedown but amber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guthen tries to close the distance and clinch but amber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guthen tries to close the distance and clinch but amber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guthen tries to clinch but amber is having none of it.
amber jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
amber cracks Guthen with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guthen.
Guthen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around amber's waist but amber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guthen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taler Guthen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
amber scores with the left hand. Guthen knows he should have avoided that one.
amber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guthen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guthen.

amber drops Guthen with a beautiful combination! Guthen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - amber is looking for the KO!

Guthen is rocked!

It looks like Taler Guthen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
amber thuds a left hand into Guthen's body.
Oh Guthen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guthen is breathing heavily.
amber lands a slapping body shot.
amber fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Guthen out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). mr amber!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kannegaard
vs
Gilmore

181 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

178 cm
25
181 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kannegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Gilmore!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore misses with a hook.
Kannegaard dodges the punch combination from Gilmore.
Gilmore misses with a double jab.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch but Gilmore is avoiding it.
Gilmore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gilmore fails to land with a series of punches.
Kannegaard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Kannegaard has closed the distance and engaged Gilmore in a clinch.
Gilmore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gilmore is trying to break the clinch but Kannegaard has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kannegaard.
Gilmore taking a breather.

Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilmore misses with a looping right.
Kannegaard blocks a jab.
Kannegaard slips under a jab from Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a lazy right hand but Kannegaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kannegaard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gilmore's head backwards.
Kannegaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilmore.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Gilmore keeps it at a distance.
Kannegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gilmore.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gilmore scores with a jab to the head.
Gilmore looks to throw the jab but Kannegaard is out of range.
Gilmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gilmore throws a right and a left that Kannegaard avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kannegaard.
Gilmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kannegaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kannegaard tries to clinch there but Gilmore circles away.
Gilmore might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice shot by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kannegaard moves away.
Kannegaard slips a jab from Gilmore.
Gilmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Gilmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kannegaard doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Kannegaard lands a body shot.
Gilmore looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kannegaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kannegaard darts in and clinches Gilmore up against the cage.

Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kannegaard takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard lands a nice uppercut.
Gilmore wants to get back to striking at distance but Kannegaard won't allow it.
Gilmore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kannegaard has him pressed against the cage.
Gilmore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kannegaard tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilmore avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilmore.
Gilmore is trying to force a seperation but Kannegaard has the dominant position.

Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore takes a swing at Kannegaard's ribcage but misses.
Gilmore swats away the attempt to clinch by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Gilmore keeps it at a distance.
Gilmore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gilmore throws a series of strikes that have Kannegaard backpedaling.
Jab by Gilmore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kannegaard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kannegaard wants to clinch.
Kannegaard doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kannegaard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kannegaard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gilmore working aggressively here.
Kannegaard lands a damaging elbow.
Kannegaard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilmores head.
Gilmore looking to slow down the pace here.
Kannegaard tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilmore avoids the damage to the body.
Gilmore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kannegaard scores with a hook to the body.
Kannegaard lands with a short shot to the head.
Kannegaard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gilmore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gilmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gilmore wants to break free but Kannegaard has control.
Kannegaard scores with a hook to the body.
Kannegaard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilmore takes an elbow to the temple.

Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kannegaard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gilmore momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Nice defenses there by Kannegaard.
Gilmore connects with a jab.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Gilmore is having none of it.
Kannegaard doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Kannegaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gilmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kannegaard scores with a jab to the head.
Kannegaard lands a nice shot that snaps Gilmore's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kannegaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kannegaard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kannegaard closes the distance and pushes Gilmore back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kannegaard is leaning against Gilmore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kannegaard lands a nice elbow.
Kannegaard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gilmore.
Gilmore takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Kannegaard dominated that round.
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.

Kannegaard clinches up against the cage.
Kannegaard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gilmore.
Gilmore managing to block the knees to the body from Kannegaard.
Gilmore wants to get back to striking at distance but Kannegaard won't allow it.
Gilmore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilmore throws a push kick but Kannegaard slaps the foot to one side.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Happy Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kannegaard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kannegaard digs a good body shot into Gilmore's ribs.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Gilmore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kannegaard scores with a nice head shot.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Gilmore is having none of it.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilmore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Kannegaard scores with a shot to the body.
Gilmore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kannegaard closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kannegaard.

Kannegaard manages to break the clinch.

Kannegaard gets a clinch.

Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch.
Gilmore throws a hook but Kannegaard avoids it easily.
Kannegaard moves out of range as Gilmore strikes.

Kannegaard drives through and clinches with Gilmore against the cage.
Kannegaard lands an elbow inside.
Gilmore misses with some punches.
Kannegaard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kannegaard has Gilmore pressed against the cage, preventing Gilmore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Kannegaard on the inside.
Gilmore is looking to break free of the clinch but Kannegaard has double underhooks.
Kannegaard missing with knees to the body.
Kannegaard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kannegaard presses Gilmore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kannegaard digs a right hand into Gilmore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gilmore's gas tank.

Kannegaard breaks from the clinch.

Kannegaard takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kannegaard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kannegaard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kannegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kannegaard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Kannegaard lands with an overhand left.
Gilmore swats away the attempt to clinch by Kannegaard.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kannegaard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kannegaard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gilmore.

Kannegaard manages to break the clinch.
Gilmore cracks Kannegaard with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kannegaard doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Kannegaard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gilmore tries to bum rush Kannegaard with a series of wild strikes but Kannegaard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilmore.
Kannegaard wants to clinch.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
Gilmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kannegaard scores with a nice head shot.
Gilmore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kannegaard scores with a sloppy right hand. Gilmore should have avoided that one.
Gilmore throws a shot from downtown. Kannegaard moves away and avoids it.
Gilmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gilmore misses with a hook.
Kannegaard cracks Gilmore with a right hand to the side of the head.

Kannegaard has closed the distance and engaged Gilmore in a clinch.
Gilmore is trying to break the clinch but Kannegaard has him pressed against the cage.
Kannegaard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Kannegaard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gilmore's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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

Gilmore breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore misses with a hook. Kannegaard ducked under it nicely.
Gilmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kannegaard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gilmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kannegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kannegaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a looping overhand right but Kannegaard ducks down to avoid it.

Kannegaard closes the distance and clinches.
Kannegaard lands a nice elbow.
A body shot lands from Kannegaard.

Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kannegaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilmore.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kannegaard rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kannegaard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gilmore's defenses.
Kannegaard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Nice body punch from Kannegaard - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Kannegaard dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kannegaard slips under a jab.
Keast Kannegaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Gilmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch but Gilmore is avoiding it.
Gilmore jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch but Gilmore is avoiding it.
Gilmore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gilmore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gilmore avoids the body shot from Kannegaard.
Gilmore throws a big shot that misses.
Kannegaard moves in looking to clinch but Gilmore pushes him off.
Gilmore lands a really nice looking cross but Kannegaard seems unphased.
Kannegaard ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore.
Gilmore swats away the attempt to clinch by Kannegaard.
Gilmore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kannegaard misses with a wild body shot.
Kannegaard throws a body punch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gilmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gilmore throws a body punch but Kannegaard moves out of range.

Kannegaard clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kannegaard on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kannegaard.
Gilmore has had enough of the clinch but Kannegaard keeps him there for the moment.
Gilmore misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilmore takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Kannegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
Kannegaard tries to clinch there but Gilmore circles away.
Kannegaard tries to clinch there but Gilmore circles away.

Kannegaard clinches up against the cage.
Gilmore throws a head punch that misses.
Kannegaard tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilmore avoids the damage to the body.
Gilmore throws a head punch that misses.
Kannegaard blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilmore.
Kannegaard lands a nice elbow.

Kannegaard breaks from the clinch.

Kannegaard instigates a clinch.
Gilmore tries to land a knee to the head but Kannegaard blocks with his arms.
Kannegaard trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore is trying to maintain a safe position but Kannegaard gets an underhook and turns Gilmore into the cage.

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

Kannegaard gets a clinch.
Kannegaard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gilmore's defenses.
Kannegaard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch but Gilmore is avoiding it.

Kannegaard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gilmore, pushing him back against the cage.
Gilmore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kannegaard lands a nice elbow.

Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kannegaard rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gilmore misses with the head strike.
Gilmore taking a breather.
Kannegaard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kannegaard.

Kannegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Happy Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannegaard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kannegaard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gilmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kannegaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore misses with a hook. Kannegaard ducked under it nicely.
Kannegaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilmore.

Kannegaard pushes Gilmore up against the cage in a clinch.
Kannegaard lands an elbow inside.

Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilmore clobbers Kannegaard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kannegaard throws a body punch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Gilmore misses.
Gilmore walks into a stiff left hand from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilmore.
Kannegaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Kannegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gilmore throws a series of punches but Kannegaard moves out of range.

Kannegaard pushes Gilmore up against the cage in a clinch.

Kannegaard breaks the clinch.
Kannegaard works Gilmore's body with a nice hook.
Happy Gilmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kannegaard closes the distance and clinches.
Gilmore working aggressively here.

Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Kannegaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilmore.
Kannegaard cracks Gilmore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kannegaard swings for the body but Gilmore moves out of range.
Kannegaard misses with a jab to the body
and Gilmore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gilmore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gilmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Kannegaard rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keast Kannegaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kannegaard lands with a right to the head.

Kannegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Gilmore circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keast Kannegaard!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and freight train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Holy Diver - Dio. train has chosen yes as his entrance music. 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.

Kossu
vs
train

190 cm
26
209 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, freight train!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
train scores with a jab.

Kossu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
train wants to improve his position but Kossu is controlling well.
train slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

train is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kossu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kossu tries to free his leg and advance position but train is retaining full guard.
train looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
train wants to hit a switch here but Kossu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for train there!
train is working to get back to half guard.
Kossu 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.
train is controlling an arm, preventing Kossu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
train is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
train is wriggling around trying to escape.
train wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kossu.
train working to try and regain half guard.
Kossu landing strikes from the mount and train is in trouble!
train is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kossu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but train manages to avoid the submission attempt.
train is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kossu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. train knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
train is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kossu wants to control but train is keeping him busy.
train gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kossu wants to free his trapped foot but train is holding on for dear life with his legs.

train looking for submissions off his back.
train is trying to maintain the position but Kossu is very close to passing his half guard.

Kossu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. train tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kossu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Litran Kossu!
Litran Kossu retains his light heavyweight title!