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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Filip Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Moonshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Andersson
vs
Moonshine

180 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Filip Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Moonshine!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andersson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Moonshine has wrist control.
Moonshine working a defensive guard here.
Andersson trying to control but Moonshine is working from the bottom.
Andersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moonshine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andersson connects with a couple of short punches.
Andersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andersson postures up in Moonshine's guard and throws a big left but Moonshine blocks it.
Moonshine tries to strike from the bottom.
Andersson 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.
Moonshine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andersson is sitting in guard, working 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!
Moonshine is looking to stand up but Andersson isn't so interested in that idea.
Andersson throws a strike but Moonshine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson controlling the position.
Andersson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andersson tries to get out of the position.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moonshine on the ground.
Moonshine trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Moonshine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andersson dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moonshine wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson cracks Moonshine with a solid left hand.
Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andersson works over Moonshine with some ground and pound from guard.
Andersson works over Moonshine with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson stands up over Moonshine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Moonshine is keeping the position.
Moonshine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson cracks Moonshine with a solid left hand.
Moonshine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moonshine looks winded!
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andersson is working Moonshine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson landing some decent shots from guard.
Andersson lands a couple of elbows.
Andersson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andersson content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Andersson trying to control but Moonshine is working from the bottom.
Andersson pushes down on Moonshine's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andersson working over Moonshine with some ground and pound. Moonshine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andersson working Moonshine over with strikes.
Andersson controlling the pace.
Andersson winds up and cracks Moonshine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andersson prevents Moonshine from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andersson lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moonshine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andersson scores with a couple of nice shots.

Moonshine is rocked!
Moonshine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moonshine is still in real trouble! Can Andersson finish him?
Andersson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moonshine shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moonshine seems to have recovered his senses.
Andersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Moonshine counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moonshine manages to avoid it.
Andersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moonshine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andersson misses with an uppercut.
Moonshine ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moonshine.
Moonshine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Filip Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Moonshine.
Andersson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Andersson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moonshine was covering up waiting for the punch and Andersson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moonshine is breathing heavily.
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!
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonshine being controlled here, momentarily.
Moonshine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Moonshine keeps moving.
Andersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andersson with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moonshine is on top in guard.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moonshine manages to get himself to full guard.
Andersson with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Moonshine's brow.
Andersson working some strikes from top position.
Andersson distracts Moonshine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andersson 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.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andersson pushes down on Moonshine's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moonshine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moonshine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moonshine is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andersson working Moonshine over with strikes.
Moonshine is trying to control but can't.
Andersson is nestled in close to Moonshine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moonshine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moonshine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Andersson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moonshine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andersson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andersson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson drops an elbow to the side of Moonshine's head.
Andersson working over Moonshine with some ground and pound. Moonshine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andersson lands a big elbow - Moonshine is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Andersson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Andersson!
A determined Filip Andersson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Billy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Westworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy comes to the cage accompanied by .Thin Lizzy- Cowboy Song . Adam Billy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Westworth's chin.

Billy
vs
Westworth

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

205 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

Sydney BEAST Clothing

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Billy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Westworth!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westworth defends it nicely.
Westworth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Billy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Westworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Westworth misses with a wild combination.

Billy closes the distance and clinches.
Billy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Billy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billy backwards.
Westworth is trying to break the clinch but Billy has him pressed against the cage.
Billy tries to pull guard but Westworth won't allow it.
Westworth tries to break the clinch but Billy is controlling the position.
Westworth lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westworth tries to break free but Billy pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westworth.
Billy is breathing heavily.
Billy missing with knees to the body.
Billy tries to break free but Westworth pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westworth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Billy has Westworth pressed against the cage, preventing Westworth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Westworth is trying to break the clinch but Billy has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Westworth.

Westworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Westworth both land. Nice combination.
Westworth lands with a right hand.

Billy is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Westworth knocks Billy out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Westworth!
After the fight, Matt Westworth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirco Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ivanov
vs
Moans

178 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirco Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Moans!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moans tries for a takedown but Ivanov circles away easily
and Ivanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moans with a poor takedown

and Ivanov counters by clinching up.
Moans tries to pull guard but Ivanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mirco Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Moans.
Ivanov misses with a knee to the head.
Moans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ivanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Ivanov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Moans regains guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moans manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moans lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov tries to lock up and control but Moans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moans tries to control but Ivanov wriggling away.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Moans postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moans has control of Ivanov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ivanov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ivanov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Moans.
Moans thowing shots but they're missing.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moans on the ground.

Moans working for a guillotine from mount but Ivanov is in no mood to give up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Moans!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arild Einemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fitzwilliam Darcy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzwilliam Darcy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Einemo
vs
Darcy

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arild Einemo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fitzwilliam Darcy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darcy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Einemo as he jumps to the side.
Einemo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Darcy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Einemo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Darcy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Einemo's guard.
Darcy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Einemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darcy forces his way into half guard.

Darcy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Darcy scores with a takedown into Einemo's guard.
Einemo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darcy controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Darcy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Einemo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darcy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Einemo.
Einemo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darcy.
Darcy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Einemo lands a nice hook to Darcy's body. Darcy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darcy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arild Einemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fitzwilliam Darcy.
Einemo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einemo misses with a low kick.

Darcy dives in and scores a takedown into Einemo's guard.
Einemo keeping full guard, as Darcy tries to pass.

Darcy stands and steps away. Einemo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Einemo. No joy for Darcy on that attempt.
Einemo tries a head kick but it misses.
Einemo is looking to slow Darcy down with leg kicks.
Darcy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Darcy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fitzwilliam Darcy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darcy looks winded!
Einemo lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Einemo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darcy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Darcy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Einemo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Einemo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Einemo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Einemo tries to score with a low kick but Darcy moves his leg out of the way.
Einemo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Einemo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Einemo throws a leg kick which misses Darcy's front leg but catches the back leg as Darcy tries to avoid it.
Darcy avoids the head kick by Einemo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darcy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Einemo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darcy somewhat.
Einemo lands a jab to Darcy's midsection.
A head kick from Einemo lands but Darcy takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Einemo lands but Darcy takes it in his stride.
Darcy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Einemo scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Einemo misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Einemo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Einemo. Darcy does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Einemo connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Einemo.
Einemo looks to throw the jab but Darcy is out of range.
Fitzwilliam Darcy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Einemo throws a solid leg kick but Darcy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Einemo.
The fighters circling - Darcy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darcy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Einemo pinned against the cage. Einemo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darcy. Einemo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Einemo misses with a looping right.
Einemo swats away the attempt to clinch by Darcy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Einemo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darcy shoots in looking for a takedown but Einemo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Darcy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Einemo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Einemo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darcy is breathing heavily.
Darcy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Einemo. Einemo obviously looking to wear him down.
Horrible takedown by Darcy or perhaps it was just good defense by Einemo which made him look bad.
Arild Einemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fitzwilliam Darcy.
Good standup being displayed there by Einemo as he connects with a hook.
Einemo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Einemo tries to score with a low kick but Darcy moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einemo digs a good hook to Darcy's body.
Darcy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Einemo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Einemo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einemo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darcy.
Einemo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Einemo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Einemo lands the left hand.
Einemo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Einemo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Einemo wants it to stay on the feet.
Einemo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Einemo.
Einemo cracks Darcy with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einemo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darcy's sensitive parts.
Einemo keeps Darcy at a distance using the push kick.
Einemo connects with a leg kick. Darcy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Einemo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Einemo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arild Einemo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Einemo.
Einemo connects with a leg kick. Darcy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Einemo cracks the inside of Darcy's front leg.
Einemo throws a body punch but Darcy moves out of range.
Einemo misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darcy checks a leg kick.
Einemo connects with a leg kick. Darcy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Einemo.
Einemo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Einemo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Einemo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darcy's sensitive parts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Darcy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Einemo scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Einemo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arild Einemo dominated that second round.
That's time! Einemo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Darcy takes one on the button.
Einemo stuffs the takedown attempt from Darcy. Darcy gets slowly back to his feet.
Einemo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Einemo scores with a head kick.
Darcy tries to clinch but Einemo is having none of it.
Einemo tests Darcy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Einemo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Einemo scores with a leg kick.
Darcy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Darcy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darcy checks a low kick from Einemo.
Einemo thumps Darcy with a low kick.
Einemo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Einemo lands a slapping body shot.
Einemo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darcy.
Einemo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Einemo connects with a leg kick. Darcy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Einemo.
Arild Einemo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darcy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einemo feints and then cracks Darcy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darcy down.
Darcy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darcy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darcy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Einemo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darcy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Einemo lands a leg kick that knocks Darcy off balance momentarily.
Darcy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Einemo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Einemo throws a good cross that connects.
Einemo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darcy can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einemo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darcys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Einemo lands a leg kick that knocks Darcy off balance momentarily.
Einemo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Einemo, right into the meat.
Einemo lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Einemo.
Einemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darcy.
Darcy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Einemo sprawls well. Einemo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Darcy gets slowly back to his feet.
Arild Einemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fitzwilliam Darcy.
Einemo lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einemo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darcy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Einemo can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Einemo. That's going to slow Darcy down.
Darcy moves forwards but Einemo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Einemo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Einemo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darcy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Einemo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darcy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzwilliam Darcy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arild Einemo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Einemo scores with a head kick. Darcy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arild Einemo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Einemo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arild Einemo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emil Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Parzych (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parzych has chosen The Analogs - Latarnia as his entrance music. Emil Gustafsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julian Parzych's chin.

Gustafsson
vs
Parzych

190 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Parzych!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parzych takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parzych's calf.
Parzych tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parzych blocks a head kick by Gustafsson.

Parzych moves into range and clinches up with Gustafsson.
A right hook to the body lands for Parzych.
Gustafsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gustafsson throws an elbow but misses.
Gustafsson lands an elbow inside.
Parzych tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Parzych tries to score a body lock takedown but Gustafsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gustafsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Gustafsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parzych goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustafsson prevents it.
Parzych wants to break free but Gustafsson has control.
Parzych wants to take the fight to the mat but Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Emil Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Parzych.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson missing with knees to the body.
Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parzych.
Gustafsson scores with a knee to the head.
Parzych is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Parzych tightens his grip and picks Gustafsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Gustafsson manages to land in guard.
Parzych throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustafsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parzych wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Parzych controlling from the top position.
Parzych sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gustafsson's guard.
Parzych tries to pass to full mount but Gustafsson defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying is best to control the position here.
Parzych is keen to just control but Gustafsson is a slippery customer.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Parzych keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Parzych seems to be looking for submissions.
Parzych sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustafsson defending well though.
Parzych trying to control from half guard but Gustafsson is working away.
Parzych missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parzych is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gustafsson is staying active underneath Parzych, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Julian Parzych was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gustafsson connects with a looping right hand.
Emil Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parzych circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Parzych. Parzych gets slowly back to his feet.
Parzych dives in and grabs Gustafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes down on Parzych's head and hops out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parzych looks winded!
Parzych on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands with a nice body punch.
Gustafsson is looking to slow Parzych down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Gustafsson scores with a head kick.
Gustafsson takes a swing at Parzych's ribcage but misses.
Gustafsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parzych looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parzych. That did some damage!
Parzych stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gustafsson moves into the clinch.
Gustafsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gustafsson taking a breather.
Gustafsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Parzych won't want to take too many of those.
Gustafsson gets underhooks to prevent Parzych's takedown attempt.
Gustafsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Parzych lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gustafsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustafsson lands an elbow just above Parzych 's eye.
Parzych takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gustafsson obliges.
Gustafsson misses with a knee to the head.
Gustafsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parzych is defending well for now.
Gustafsson misses with a knee to the head.
Parzych is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parzych goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustafsson prevents it.
Gustafsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parzych in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gustafsson lands an elbow inside.
Parzych's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gustafsson with a knee to the head.

It looks like Julian Parzych has been cut.
Parzych blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gustafsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gustafsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gustafsson lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustafsson.
Knees to the body from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but Parzych blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gustafsson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Parzych avoids a wild elbow strike from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustafsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gustafsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gustafsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gustafsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parzych in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gustafsson lands a knee to the body.
Gustafsson just leaning against Parzych, taking a breather.
Gustafsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Parzych won't want to take too many of those.
Gustafsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gustafsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gustafsson lands a nice elbow.
Gustafsson lands an elbow inside that Parzych shrugs off.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parzych takes a knee right on the jaw!

Parzych is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gustafsson can't fight it off and eventually Parzych manages to take the fight to the floor. Gustafsson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parzych looking to sit in guard and control but Gustafsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Parzych thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gustafsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parzych on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parzych has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustafsson has managed to get both his arms back between Parzych's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Parzych looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Parzych not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustafsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Parzych.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julian Parzych's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gustafsson cracks Parzych with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gustafsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Parzych shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Parzych's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parzych fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parzych takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Gustafsson lands a big head kick that sends Parzych tumbling to the mat! Gustafsson takes a step backwards and waves Parzych back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Parzych is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gustafsson. That's going to slow Parzych down.
Parzych is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him?
Gustafsson is looking to clinch.
Parzych seems to have recovered his senses.
Parzych takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parzych takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick which misses Parzych's front leg but catches the back leg as Parzych tries to avoid it.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustafsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parzych.
Emil Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Parzych.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Parzych misses with a takedown attempt - Gustafsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gustafsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Gustafsson.

Gustafsson gets a clinch.
Gustafsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Emil Gustafsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gustafsson missing with knees to the body.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parzych avoids it.
Parzych wants a takedown but no success here.
Gustafsson with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson landing knees to the body.
Gustafsson crunches a lovely knee into Parzych's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Gustafsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parzych is defending well for now.
Gustafsson connects with a knee to the head.
Parzych avoiding damage as Gustafsson throws knees to the body.
Gustafsson lands a nice elbow.
Gustafsson crunches a lovely knee into Parzych's ribcage.
Gustafsson lands an elbow that stopped Parzych in his tracks for a moment.
Parzych wants a takedown but no success here.
Gustafsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gustafsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson connects with a knee to the head.
Gustafsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Parzych lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gustafsson misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parzych is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gustafsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parzych can do to turn this around?
Gustafsson lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but Parzych blocks it.
Parzych goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustafsson prevents it.
Gustafsson wants to stall.
Emil Gustafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parzych tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustafsson is struggling to control the position.
Julian Parzych has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parzych tries to pull guard but Gustafsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Parzych drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Gustafsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parzych changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parzych takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustafsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Gustafsson!
After the fight, Emil Gustafsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Vanhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhorn comes to the cage accompanied by The Devi's Den - Skrillex. Max Vanhorn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vanhorn
vs
Swick

195 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Vanhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Swick!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Swick is just out of range.

Vanhorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanhorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vanhorn prevents a body shot from Swick.
Swick is looking to break free of the clinch but Vanhorn has double underhooks.
Swick can't find room to land a body shot as Vanhorn controls the action.
Swick digs a right hand underneath Vanhorn's ribcage. Vanhorn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swick lands a nice shot to the body.
Swick tries to work over Vanhorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swick prevents Vanhorn from breaking the clinch.
Vanhorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vanhorn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vanhorn wants to stall.
Swick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhorn is trying to push Swick away but Swick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanhorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Swick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swick.
A short left from Swick.
Swick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanhorn prevents a body shot from Swick.
Swick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swick blocks an uppercut.
Swick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swick swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanhorn uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swick lands with a short shot to the head.
Swick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swick lands a left hand.
Vanhorn blocking some punches.
Swick can't find room to land a body shot as Vanhorn controls the action.
Vanhorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Swick.
Swick cracks Vanhorn with a nice body shot.
Swick prevents Vanhorn from breaking the clinch.
Swick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanhorn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Swick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick is stalling here.
Swick struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhorn controls his hands.
Vanhorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vanhorn is trying to break the clinch but Swick is controlling him.
Swick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanhorns head.
Swick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swick misses with a punch to the body.

Vanhorn manages to break the clinch.
Swick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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

It looks like Clark Swick has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanhorn tries to clinch but Swick moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanhorn misses the target.
Clark Swick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick slips a jab and a cross from Vanhorn.
Swick slips a straight right by Vanhorn.
A right-left combo lands from Swick.

It looks like Max Vanhorn has been cut.
Vanhorn misses with a low kick.
Swick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vanhorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vanhorn ducks right into an uppercut from Swick.
Vanhorn fails with a takedown attempt.
Vanhorn walks into a stiff left hand from Swick.
Vanhorn throws an off balance right hand
and Swick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swick should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Swick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanhorn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Swick coming out on top.
Vanhorn shoots in for a takedown but Swick shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Vanhorn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vanhorn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swick checks the leg kick.
Vanhorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Swick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swick jabs Vanhorn right on the nose. Vanhorn blinks but takes it well.
Swick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vanhorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swick lands with a straight right. Vanhorn didn't see that one coming.
Vanhorn tries to clinch there but Swick circles away.
Swick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanhorn at a distance.
Swick looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanhorn is just out of range.
Swick leaves Vanhorn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vanhorn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swick throws a hook but Vanhorn avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Vanhorn misses.
Swick throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanhorn.
Swick slips under a jab from Vanhorn.
Max Vanhorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanhorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanhorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Swick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vanhorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swick scores with a hook.
Vanhorn tries to clinch up.
Vanhorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Swick blocks the leg kick.
Vanhorn thows a leg kick but Swick checks it
and Swick counters with a series of strikes. Vanhorn will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swick feints a jab promting Vanhorn to slip. Swick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vanhorn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Swick catches Vanhorn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Swick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swick checks the leg kick.
Swick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanhorn.
Vanhorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanhorn throws a right and a left that Swick avoids nicely.
Max Vanhorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Swick blocks a jab.
Vanhorn throws a combination that misses
and Swick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vanhorns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swick lands a really nice looking cross but Vanhorn seems unphased.
Swick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swick lunges at Vanhorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vanhorn's hand.
Swick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vanhorn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Vanhorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swick misses with a looping right.
Swick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanhorn throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Swick coming out on top.
Vanhorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vanhorn misses with a combination
enabling Swick to counter with a crisp jab.

Vanhorn is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanhorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swick scores with a counter punch that sends Vanhorn to the canvas! Swick smells blood - he's punishing Vanhorn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vanhorn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Swick!