Galaxy 34: Seek And Destroy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaune Scally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellic McCrae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Scally
vs
McCrae

165 cm
33
188 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

182 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaune Scally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellic McCrae!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCrae closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Scally quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scally is pressing down on McCrae's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Scally is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCrae defends well.
McCrae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Scally had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCrae defends it easily.

Scally is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCrae defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae throws a big right hand that misses.

McCrae got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scally has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCrae has managed to get both his arms back between Scally's legs - danger averted.
McCrae chips away with some ground and pound.
Scally preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCrae stands up over Scally, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae lands a couple of digs.
McCrae landing with the ground and pound.
McCrae chips away with some ground and pound.

Scally is rocked!
Scally might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCrae lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Scally is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Scally has an active guard here but McCrae has managed to pass into half guard.
Scally is breathing heavily.

Scally is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCrae pulls his head out easily.
Scally seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCrae lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Scally! More strikes land and this one is all over! McCrae jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ellic McCrae!
A relieved looking Ellic McCrae thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julisz Michal Kasperski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Goodbye. Julisz Michal Kasperski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Clegane
vs
Michal Kasperski

206 cm
28
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

220 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Julisz Michal Kasperski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clegane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasperski, pushing him back against the cage.
Clegane keeps control of Kasperski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Clegane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Clegane.
Clegane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kasperski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clegane is looking to clinch.
Kasperski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Kasperski.

It looks like Sandor Clegane has been cut.
Kasperski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clegane swings for the body but Kasperski moves out of range.
Clegane wants to clinch up but Kasperski keeps it at a distance.

Clegane moves into range and clinches up with Kasperski.
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!

Kasperski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasperski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clegane circles away quickly and effectively.
Clegane slips a jab and a cross from Kasperski.
Clegane scores with a hook to the body. Kasperski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Clegane has closed the distance and engaged Kasperski in a clinch.
Kasperski tries to break the clinch but Clegane is controlling the position.
Kasperski is trying to break the clinch but Clegane has him pressed against the cage.
Kasperski tries to break the clinch but Clegane is controlling the position.

Kasperski breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane wants to clinch.
Kasperski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Julisz Michal Kasperski has been cut.

Clegane drops Kasperski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kasperski looks back up at him and smiles so Clegane waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Kasperski is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasperski gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Clegane points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kasperski wakes up just in time to hear Clegane thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandor Clegane!
Sandor Clegane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ultra Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Westworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Matt Westworth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Westworth
vs
Hatake

205 cm
26
255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
280 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Westworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakashi Hatake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatake. Hatake gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatake shoots in for a double leg but Westworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Westworth misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hatake is defended easily by Westworth.
Matt Westworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakashi Hatake.
Hatake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Westworth works over Hatake's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Westworth misses.
Kakashi Hatake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hatake looks for a takedown but Westworth sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westworth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hatake on the side of the head.
Hatake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Westworth cracks Hatake with a good jab.
Hatake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Westworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Westworth scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatake shoots in for a takedown but Westworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Westworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Westworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatake. Hatake gets slowly back to his feet.
Westworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hatake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hatake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hatake prevents Westworth from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Westworth tries to kick Hatake off but Hatake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hatake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Westworth trying to hold on to Hatake's head to control him but Hatake postures up.

Westworth manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Westworth gets caught napping as Hatake dives in and scores a takedown. Westworth manages to retain guard.
Westworth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westworth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Westworth keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake is working Westworth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hatake wants to pass the guard but Westworth is keeping the 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!
Hatake wants to control from the top but Westworth keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Westworth keeping full guard, as Hatake tries to pass.
Westworth keeping moving, preventing Hatake from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatake is looking to work some ground and pound but Westworth has wrist control.
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 Matt Westworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Westworth closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Westworth gets caught flat footed, as Hatake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Westworth has momentary wrist control but Hatake slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hatake 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.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Westworth keeps moving.
Hatake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westworth looking to control.
Westworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hatake 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Westworth keeps moving.
Westworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westworth is keeping the position for now.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Westworth keeps moving.
Hatake lands a couple of digs.
Westworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatake throws a strike but Westworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake looking to control.
Westworth trying to control but Hatake is working from the bottom.

Hatake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakashi Hatake has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hatake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hatake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatake trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

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

Hatake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westworth is aware though and is defending well.
Westworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Westworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hatake is keeping the position for now.

Hatake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Westworth defends it easily.
Hatake has his hands on Westworth's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Hatake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westworth is aware though and is defending well.

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

Hatake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Westworth escapes and throws Hatake's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westworth is looking to take a break and control but Hatake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatake can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Westworth connects with a looping right hand.

Westworth tries to sprawl but Hatake drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Westworth is trying to control but can't.

Hatake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Westworth sees it coming and defends easily.
Westworth is trying to stand up here but Hatake is controlling him well.
Hatake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Westworth defending well though.

Hatake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hatake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Westworth!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hatake has isolated one of Westworth's arms. Westworth looking to fight him off but Hatake twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakashi Hatake!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shola Ameobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ameobi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Enemy - Away From Here. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ameobi
vs
Phoenix

195 cm
25
270 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

200 cm
21
288 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shola Ameobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ameobi momentarily.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ameobi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ameobi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Ameobi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ameobi.
Ameobi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ameobi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Shola Ameobi has been cut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Phoenix enables Ameobi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Phoenix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Phoenix wants to stand and escape but Ameobi is having none of it.
Ameobi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ameobi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Phoenix pulls Ameobi in close to prevent any damage.
Phoenix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Phoenix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ameobi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to keep Ameobi in close.
Ameobi won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here.
Ameobi scoring with some ground and pound.
Phoenix trying to control the position.
Ameobi cracks Phoenix with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ameobi chips away with some ground and pound.
Ameobi scoring with some ground and pound.
Ameobi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ameobi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ameobi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ameobi is looking to work some ground and pound but Phoenix has wrist control.
Ameobi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ameobi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ameobi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phoenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ameobi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Phoenix wants to sweep here but Ameobi controlling him for the moment.
Phoenix trying to keep a closed guard but Ameobi is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ameobi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ameobi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phoenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ameobi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ameobi 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.
Phoenix lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ameobi!
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet but Ameobi is holding on tight.
Ameobi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Phoenix stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Ameobi shoots for a takedown but Phoenix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shola Ameobi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix misses with the combination.

Ameobi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ameobi working away.
Ameobi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Phoenix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ameobi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phoenix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ameobi is trying to get back to full guard.
Phoenix blocks the strikes from Ameobi.
Ameobi lands with a few short shots to the body.

Phoenix escapes and gets back to his feet.
Phoenix looks to land a combination. Ameobi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix works over Ameobi's head and body with a nice combination.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ameobi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tests Ameobi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Phoenix .
Nice body punch from Phoenix .
Phoenix lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix . Beautiful body shot.
Ameobi is breathing heavily.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.

Ameobi gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ameobi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Phoenix gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ameobi prevents Phoenix from standing back up.
Ameobi is thwarting Phoenix 's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shola Ameobi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jab from Phoenix .

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

Ameobi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ameobi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Ameobi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Ameobi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phoenix lands a two punch combo.

Shola Ameobi's cut is getting worse.
Phoenix fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ameobi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ameobi looks to clinch but Phoenix throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ameobi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Simon Phoenix !
A relieved looking Simon Phoenix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Jakobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobsen has chosen Notorious B.I.G - Party and Bullshit as his entrance music. Adolf Jakobsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Swanson
vs
Jakobsen

178 cm
26
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry
Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Jakobsen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jakobsen.
Jakobsen shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Swanson tries to sprawl but Jakobsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jakobsen is keen to just control but Swanson is a slippery customer.

Jakobsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swanson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jakobsen trying to mount his opponent but Swanson defends it.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Swanson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jakobsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jakobsen wants to stand up but Swanson is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakobsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swanson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Swanson is pressing down on Jakobsen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Swanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jakobsen is controlling him.
Jakobsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Swanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jakobsen on the ground.
Swanson controlling the position.

Jakobsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jakobsen won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
Swanson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swanson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jakobsen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jakobsen takes one on the button.
Swanson throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson stuns Jakobsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Swanson does no damage.
Jakobsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jakobsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jakobsen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
and Swanson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jakobsen! He's just covering up as Swanson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Swanson!
A victorious Dan Swanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrance Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Ryback could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lawrance Adams's chin.

Ryback
vs
Adams

195 cm
26
280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
28
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrance Adams!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryback.
Ryback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Casey Ryback has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryback dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Ryback's shoulder, as Ryback tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ryback.
Ryback connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryback slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Casey Ryback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryback.
Adams throws a series of punches but Ryback avoids them all with ease.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryback.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryback.

Ryback drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ryback passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryback throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ryback wants to pass the guard but Adams is defending well.
Ryback is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.

Ryback maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Adams could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ryback has cracked it and Adams is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ryback!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casey Ryback!
A relieved looking Casey Ryback thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milano Mazric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaques Du Coudray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mazric
vs
Du Coudray

194 cm
28
255 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

198 cm
21
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Milano Mazric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaques Du Coudray!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazric blocks the body kick.
Du Coudray throws a leg kick but Mazric checks it.
A head kick misses from Du Coudray.
Jaques Du Coudray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazric takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Du Coudray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Du Coudray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Du Coudray showed some decent athleticism there.
Du Coudray prevents Mazric from improving his position.

Mazric looking for submissions off his back.
Mazric is trying to control but can't.
Du Coudray is taking a breather. Mazric says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mazric is trying to maintain the position but Du Coudray is very close to passing his half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Du Coudray.
Mazric taking some punishment here, with Du Coudray in his half guard.

Du Coudray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Mazric actively working from the bottom here.
Du Coudray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Du Coudray scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Mazric looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Du Coudray.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Du Coudray is trying to control. Mazric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Du Coudray seems content to control.
Du Coudray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Du Coudray lands a nice short elbow.
Mazric is refusing to be controlled, as Du Coudray sits in half guard.

Mazric has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Du Coudray. Oh but Mazric has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Du Coudray goes limp - he's gone! Mazric jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Milano Mazric!
Milano Mazric decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Brunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Newton
vs
Brunch

182 cm
26
262 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
222 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Newton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Brunch!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Brunch misses its intended target.
Brunch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newton's head backwards.
Brunch avoids the head kick by Newton.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brunch lands a nice looking body shot.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Newton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Brunch both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Brunch avoids the head kick by Newton.
Brunch cracks Newton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chris Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Newton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunch misses the target.
Brunch lands with a nice body punch.
Brunch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Brunch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brunch blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunch avoids the body shot from Newton.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brunch looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Brunch lands with a nice body punch.
Newton walks into a stiff left hand from Brunch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Brunch there.
Brunch lands a jab.
Brunch works the jab nicely.
Brunch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Brunch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newton is able to avoid easily.
Brunch jabs at Newton's body.
Newton throws a head kick but Brunch moves out of range.
Brunch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Newton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunch moves away.
Brunch ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Brunch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brunch dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brunch scores with a punch to the head.
Newton misses with a hook.
Brunch connects with a single shot there.
Brunch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Brunch checks a leg kick.
Brunch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunch misses with a straight left.
Brad Brunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunch cracks the inside of Newton's front leg.
Brunch jabs Newton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Brunch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunch scores with the left hand. Newton knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brunch.
Newton takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Brunch misses.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Brunch moved out of range nicely.
Newton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brunch lands with a right that hurts Newton. Newton looks to clinch but Brunch throws a short knee that drops Newton. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Brad Brunch!
Brad Brunch is the new super heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brad Brunch made sure he mentioned FinnSubs, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyprian Warga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Warga
vs
Drakkar

183 cm
22
197 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
202 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyprian Warga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Drakkar!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drakkar avoids the head kick by Warga.
Warga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drakkar.
Drakkar looks to score with a jab to the body but Warga is just out of range.

Drakkar rushes Warga and presses him up against the cage.
Warga managing to block the knees to the body from Drakkar.
Warga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Warga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warga can't find room to land a body shot as Drakkar controls the action.
Warga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drakkar has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Drakkar.

It looks like Cyprian Warga has been cut.
Drakkar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drakkar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drakkar throws a head punch that misses.
Drakkar missing with knees to the body.
Warga has Drakkar pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakkar misses with a knee to the head.
Drakkar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drakkar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Warga looking to stall.

Warga manages to break the clinch.
Drakkar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Warga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Warga scores with the left hand. Drakkar knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drakkar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drakkar. Warga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivan Drakkar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Drakkar closes the distance and pushes Warga back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakkar lands a nice elbow.
Drakkar looking to throw knees to the head but Warga is blocking nicely.
Drakkar throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drakkar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Warga's brow.
Drakkar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drakkar misses with a knee to the head.
Drakkar throws an elbow that misses.
Warga takes an elbow to the temple.
Drakkar missing with knees to the body.
Warga is leaning against Drakkar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drakkar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warga blocks an elbow strike from Drakkar.
Drakkar tries to land a knee to the head but Warga blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Warga avoids the elbow strike from Drakkar, against the cage.
Drakkar pushes Warga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drakkar misses with an elbow strike.
Drakkar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Warga prevents a body shot from Drakkar.
Warga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drakkar tries to land a knee to the head but Warga blocks with his arms.
Drakkar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drakkar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warga misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakkar blocks a body shot from Warga.
Warga takes a knee right on the jaw!

Cyprian Warga's cut is getting worse.
Warga is trying to break the clinch but Drakkar has him pressed against the cage.

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

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

It looks like Ivan Drakkar has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Warga as he checks the leg kick.

Drakkar closes the distance and pushes Warga back into the cage.
Warga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drakkar tries to land knees in the clinch but Warga avoids the damage to the body.
Warga misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drakkar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drakkar lands an elbow just above Warga 's eye.
Drakkar tries to land a knee to the head but Warga blocks with his arms.
Drakkar misses with a knee strike.
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 Cyprian Warga will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Warga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drakkar was well out of range. Poor timing from Warga.
Drakkar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Warga misses with a low kick.
Drakkar throws the left hand but Warga avoids the punch easily.
Warga throws a leg kick but Drakkar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drakkar wants to clinch
and Warga counters with a left and a right that stings Drakkar.
Drakkar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Drakkar is rocked!
Warga lands an uppercut, right on the button! Drakkar 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 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyprian Warga!
Cyprian Warga retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Cyprian Warga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.