DFC 35 - Brown vs Khan PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Cock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Willidirim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hassan Willidirim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Cock's chin.

Cock
vs
Willidirim

172 cm
21
142 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Cock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hassan Willidirim!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Willidirim counters with a thumping low kick.
Willidirim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cock throws a right hand that Willidirim ducks under and follows up with a left that Willidirim also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Willidirim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Willidirim is defended easily by Cock.
Willidirim wants to clinch.
Cock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Willidirim circles away quickly and effectively.
Willidirim misses with a double jab.
Willidirim fails to land the takedown.
James Cock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassan Willidirim.
Willidirim dodges the punch combination from Cock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock misses with a two punch combination.
Willidirim misses with a body kick.
Cock scores with a sloppy right hand. Willidirim should have avoided that one.
Willidirim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Cock.
Cock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cock forces Willidirim back against the cage and clinches.
Cock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Willidirim.

Willidirim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willidirim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Willidirim tries to clinch but Cock is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Willidirim.
Cock scores with a three punch combo!
James Cock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cock misses with a two punch combination.
Cock scores with a one two! Willidirim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Willidirim.
Cock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Willidirim.
Cock throws a right hand that Willidirim ducks under and follows up with a left that Willidirim also avoids with ease.
Cock avoids the body shot from Willidirim.
Willidirim shoots in for a takedown but Cock shows good takedown defense.
Willidirim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cock.
Cock is breathing heavily.
Willidirim slips a jab and a cross from Cock.

Willidirim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cock tries to kick Willidirim off but Willidirim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willidirim thows a huge punch but Cock dodges it nicely.
Willidirim moves nicely into side control.
Willidirim working the ground and pound but Cock is defending the strikes.
Willidirim just content to control the position.
Cock bucks up and tries to throw Willidirim off but instead Willidirim has got his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Willidirim has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Cock! Can he survive? No! He's out! Willidirim gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hassan Willidirim!

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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yodef Frameimsteim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and In Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Frameimsteim
vs
Face

172 cm
24
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

166 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

QFClothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yodef Frameimsteim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, In Face!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frameimsteim takes the fight into the clinch.
Frameimsteim letting Face take a breather here.

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

Frameimsteim closes the distance and pushes Face back into the cage.

Frameimsteim breaks the clinch.
Frameimsteim needs to keep his hands up - Face had a free shot at his head there.
Face with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frameimsteim needs to keep his hands up - Face had a free shot at his head there.
Face slips under a jab from Frameimsteim.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frameimsteim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Face tests Frameimsteim's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face cracks Frameimsteim with an open hand slap.
Face cracks Frameimsteim with a good jab.
Face lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Frameimsteim is rocked!

Frameimsteim pushes Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Frameimsteim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frameimsteim dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Face is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frameimsteim seems to have got his legs back now.
Frameimsteim can't get the takedown.
Face dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frameimsteim can't get the takedown.
Face wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frameimsteim has him pressed against the cage.
Frameimsteim tries to circle away but Face has him pinned against the cage.

Frameimsteim manages to pull guard.
Frameimsteim wants to get back to his feet but Face is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Face trying to control but Frameimsteim is working from the bottom.
Face looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frameimsteim keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.

In Face has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Face scores with a jab.
Face cracks a nice hook into Frameimsteim's ribs.
Face bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frameimsteim's head backwards.
A lazy left from Face finds it's target.
Face tests Frameimsteim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Face turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Frameimsteim misses
and Face counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Frameimsteim has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). In Face!
In Face 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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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Burneika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burneika has chosen HK - Pompa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammer
vs
Burneika

190 cm
20
225 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
287 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tor Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Burneika!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burneika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Burneika throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burneika circles away.
Hammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Tor Hammer has been cut.
Burneika scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Burneika which made him look bad.

Oooooh!!! Burneika has knocked Hammer down with a huge combo! Burneika steps away and waves a wobbly Hammer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Hammer is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burneika goes for a small jab and connects. Now Burneika goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hammer stumbles back but Burneika runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hammer to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hammer will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Burneika!
After winning the bout, Robert Burneika thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
A | B

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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Djeiba
vs
Porucha

200 cm
29
264 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

200 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Good gas tank

160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bud Djeiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickson Porucha!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djeiba throws an overhand right that lands on Porucha's shoulder, as Porucha tries to avoid the shot.
Djeiba misses with an uppercut.
Djeiba stuns Porucha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Djeiba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Porucha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porucha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Djeiba lands a nice looking body shot.
Bud Djeiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porucha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Djeiba catches Porucha right on the button with a cross.
Djeiba wants to clinch up but Porucha keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djeiba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Djeiba throws a head kick that misses.
Bud Djeiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porucha.
Porucha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Djeiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Porucha looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Djeiba is trying to keep Porucha in close.
Porucha passes Djeiba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djeiba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Porucha.
Porucha thows a huge punch but Djeiba dodges it nicely.
Porucha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Porucha looks to score some points with some 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!
Porucha working Djeiba over with strikes.
Porucha works his way into side control.
Porucha cracks Djeiba with a big right hand but Djeiba just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Djeiba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Djeiba gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porucha scoring with strikes but Djeiba is staying in there.
Porucha with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Djeiba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Porucha thowing shots but they're missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Djeiba blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porucha throws some wild stikes that Djeiba manages to avoid easily.
Porucha working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porucha is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Djeiba goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Porucha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rickson Porucha!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Guster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon Gonzalez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gonzalez
vs
Guster

170 cm
19
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Guster!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guster tries to clinch up.
Guster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guster moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Guster enables Gonzalez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guster wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Guster looks gassed!
Gonzalez controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Devon Gonzalez.

Guster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzalez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gonzalez won't allow Guster to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzalez controls the pace.
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Devon Gonzalez.
Nice takedown defense from Guster. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Guster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Gonzalez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonzalez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gonzalez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Guster for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Devon Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guster avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guster tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Guster moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.

Gonzalez scores with a takedown into Guster's guard.
Guster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Gonzalez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guster being controlled here, momentarily.
Gonzalez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Devon Gonzalez just wasn't active enough.

Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzalez controls the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Devon Gonzalez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Guster.
Guster fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Gonzalez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Guster tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Gonzalez scores a takedown into full mount!
Gonzalez controlling from the full mount.
Guster tries to reverse the position but Gonzalez maintains control.
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Guster tries to lock up and control but Gonzalez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gonzalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guster is breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Devon Gonzalez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Gonzalez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guster did well to prevent Gonzalez getting side control.
Gonzalez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guster wants to stand back up but Gonzalez manages to pass into side control.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gonzalez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Gonzalez swings around for an armbar but Guster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gonzalez's guard.
Guster preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gonzalez 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Devon Gonzalez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Guster moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Guster tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guster slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Guster gets caught napping as Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown. Guster manages to retain guard.
Guster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guster can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Gonzalez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gonzalez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Guster screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gonzalez! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Devon Gonzalez!
Devon Gonzalez got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ernest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McGregor
vs
Ernest

165 cm
29
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
29
134 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

160!
Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William McGregor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Ernest!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernest takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ernest shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ernest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ernest shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Ernest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

McGregor darts in and clinches Ernest up against the cage.

McGregor has hold of one of Ernest's legs. Ernest is fighting the takedown attempt but McGregor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McGregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGregor forces his way into half guard.
McGregor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

McGregor is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGregor moves nicely into side control.

McGregor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGregor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ernest is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor has hold of Ernest's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ernest tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McGregor cranks the arm and Ernest screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ernest, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). William McGregor!
William McGregor retains his bantamweight title!
William McGregor gave a mention to Golden Supplements [O.R.G] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Potnoir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chuck Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chuck Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jones
vs
Potnoir

175 cm
26
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Potnoir!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Potnoir, as that shot connected.

It looks like Chuck Jones has been cut.
Jason Potnoir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potnoir lands a body shot.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Potnoir, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Potnoir against the cage but Potnoir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potnoir moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Potnoir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Potnoir counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potnoir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Potnoir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Potnoir throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Potnoir.
Potnoir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Potnoir takes the fight into the clinch.
Potnoir can't break the clinch.
A short right from Potnoir.
The referee calls for Potnoir to work.
Potnoir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Potnoir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Potnoir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Potnoir is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Potnoir manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Potnoir tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potnoir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Potnoir misses.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Potnoir counters with a left to the body.
Potnoir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Jones is rocked!

Potnoir has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Potnoir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potnoir tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Potnoir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potnoir.
Potnoir ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Potnoir throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Potnoir misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Potnoir.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Potnoir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Potnoir turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Potnoir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Potnoir.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Potnoir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Jones drives through with a takedown into Potnoir's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Potnoir is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.

Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Potnoir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Potnoir manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Potnoir's guard.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potnoir wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Potnoir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Jones's cut.
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.

The fighters circling - Potnoir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Potnoir closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Potnoir after a bit of a struggle.
Potnoir can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Potnoir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potnoir prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Potnoir.
Jones taking a breather.
Potnoir effectively controlling the action here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Potnoir.
Potnoir throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Potnoir cracks Jones with an open hand slap.

Potnoir instigates a clinch.
Potnoir tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Potnoir missing with knees to the body.

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

Potnoir tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Potnoir is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.

Jones is working for a kimura but Potnoir is defending it quite comfortably.

Jones is working for a kimura but Potnoir is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Potnoir is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potnoir is looking to improve his position.

Potnoir is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Potnoir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones stops Potnoir from getting back to his feet.
Potnoir tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.

Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Potnoir sees it coming and defends easily.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Potnoir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones is thwarting Potnoir's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones stops Potnoir from getting back to his feet.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potnoir controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Potnoir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chuck Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Potnoir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones prevents Potnoir from breaking the clinch.
Potnoir leaning against his opponent.
Potnoir is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Potnoir scores with a knee to the head.
Potnoir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Potnoir lands an elbow inside.
Potnoir stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Potnoir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potnoir but Potnoir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Potnoir misses with a hook

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Potnoir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potnoir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Potnoir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Potnoir manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Potnoir's guard.
Potnoir wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Potnoir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Potnoir manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Potnoir's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potnoir pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Potnoir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Potnoir manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Potnoir's guard.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Potnoir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Potnoir manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Potnoir's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Potnoir has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good exchange - Potnoir coming out on top.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potnoir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chuck Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Potnoir!
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jason Potnoir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potnoir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Potnoir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Potnoir winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Potnoir!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jason Potnoir waved his t-shirt featuring Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery 's logo in front of the cameras.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Payet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Schindler
vs
Payet

174 cm
28
169 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

173 cm
20
164 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

CEC Nutrition Q160
Vitality

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Schindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Payet!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Payet moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schindler.
Payet leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payet throws a head punch that misses.
Schindler trying to stall but Payet improves his position.
Schindler goes for a takedown attempt but Payet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Payet misses with the body kick
and Schindler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Payet closes the distance but Schindler moves to the side
and Schindler counters with a low kick, right behind Payet 's knee.
Some wild striking there from Schindler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payet connects with a right hand. Schindler shakes it off.
Schindler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Payet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schindler is defended easily by Payet.
Schindler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Payet thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Payet.
Payet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schindler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schindler lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payet moves in looking to clinch but Schindler pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Payet blocks the low kick.
Payet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schindler.
Payet throws a leg kick but Schindler checks it.

Schindler tries to keep at a distance but Payet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Payet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payet misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payet working aggressively here.
Schindler is working for takedown but Payet is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payet misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payet works on Schindler's body with a couple of short punches.
Payet avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Payet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payet misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payet.
Payet pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payet pushes Schindler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payet misses with a short punch on the inside.

Schindler pulls guard successfully.
Payet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payet wants to control from the top but Schindler keeps moving.
Schindler wants to sweep but no luck.
Payet looking to pass the guard.
Payet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schindler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payet's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payet working a defensive guard here.
Payet looking for a sweep. Not yet Payet, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Payet dominated that round.
That's time! Schindler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Schindler tries to land a leg kick but Payet saw it coming and moves away.

Schindler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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. Schindler connects with a nice short shot to Payet's temple.
Payet is looking to improve his position.
Payet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schindler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schindler preventing the sweep.
Schindler trying to control the position from guard on top but Payet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Payet is trying to control the position but Schindler postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler wants to control from the top but Payet keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Schindler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Payet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schindler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schindler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schindler advances position into side control!
Payet tries to bench press Schindler off him but Schindler keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler trying to control the action but Payet is working from the bottom.
Schindler grinds an elbow into Payet's temple.
Schindler cracks Payet with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Schindler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payet can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schindler working the ground and pound.
Schindler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Schindler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Payet is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schindler is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Payet looks calm but he's in trouble here. Schindler gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Payet is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Schindler lets go of the hold and Payet can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Schindler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kurt Schindler made sure he mentioned Wolfpack Threadz, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rha Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Cam'ron - Hot Mess. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Brown
vs
Khan

185 cm
22
245 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

187 cm
28
238 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rha Khan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Khan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan slips a jab from Brown.
Khan slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Khan blocks the leg kick.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Brown moves out of range as Khan throws a body kick.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khan takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khan's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Khan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Khan's head back.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khan.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Brown cracks Khan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khan's hands.

Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Khan sprawling to the canvas! Khan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?!

Khan is rocked!
Brown throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Khan looks gassed!
Khan throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Khan was not able to check.
Brown lands an uppercut, right on the button! Khan tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Brown!
Anthony Brown retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Anthony Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.