Elite 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kingsley
vs
Moore

180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Moore!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore tries to clinch but Kingsley is having none of it.
Moore tries to clinch up but Kingsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Kingsley keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Moore tries to clinch there but Kingsley circles away.

Kingsley closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the ropes.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Kingsley avoids the damage to the body.
Kingsley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingsley is defending well for now.
Moore displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kingsley up against the ropes.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore lands a knee to the head.
Moore lands a damaging elbow.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingsley is defending well for now.
Kingsley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingsley is defending well for now.
Kingsley avoiding damage as Moore throws knees to the body.
Kingsley managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Kingsley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moore is defending well.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingsley's elbow.
Moore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kingsley.
Kingsley has had enough of the clinch but Moore keeps him there for the moment.
Kingsley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kingsley managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kingsley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kingsley prevents a body shot from Moore.
Kingsley dodges an elbow strike from Moore.
Knees to the body from Moore.
Kingsley has had enough of the clinch but Moore keeps him there for the moment.
Kingsley takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Moore misses with a body punch.
Kingsley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moore scores with a knee to the head.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Kingsley avoids the damage to the body.
Kingsley tries to land a knee to the head but Moore blocks with his arms.
Moore avoiding damage as Kingsley throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Kingsley avoids the damage to the body.
Kingsley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moore stalling the fight.
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Kingsley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingsley is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Kingsley avoids the damage to the body.
Kingsley lands with a right to the head.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Kingsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingsley is defending well for now.
Moore tries a knee to the head but Kingsley blocks it.
Moore lands an elbow inside.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingsley misses with a knee strike.
Moore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kingsley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Moore dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kingsley shoots for a takedown but Moore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingsley circles away.

Kingsley drives through and clinches with Moore against the ropes.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moore.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kingsley avoids it.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kingsley backwards.
Kingsley avoiding damage as Moore throws knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kingsley takes a shot to the head.
Moore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingsley is defending well for now.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Kingsley avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley dodges an elbow strike from Moore.
Kingsley connects with a knee to the head.
Kingsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kingsley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Moore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kingsley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kingsley trying to control the position but instead, Moore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kingsley into the ropes.
Moore misses with a knee strike.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingsley backwards.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Kingsley tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore scores with a knee to the head.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kingsley can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kingsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Moore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kingsley's brow.
Moore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kingsley blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Kingsley controls the action.
Moore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kingsley.
Moore is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kingsley.
Kingsley avoiding damage as Moore throws knees to the body.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingsley is defending well for now.
Kingsley looking to throw knees to the head but Moore is blocking nicely.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Kingsley misses with an elbow over the top.
Kingsley blocks a body shot from Moore.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Kingsley avoids it by throwing Moore back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Kingsley lands a nice elbow.
Moore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kingsley's efforts to push away.
Kingsley takes a knee right on the jaw!

Kingsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore tries to clinch
and Kingsley counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moore wants to clinch but Kingsley slips to the side

and Kingsley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingsley prevents a body shot from Moore.
Kingsley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kingsley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingsley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moore tries to clinch up
and Kingsley counters with a good, hard body kick but Moore shrugs it off.
Kingsley circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kingsley moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingsley is defending well for now.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Kingsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Moore.
Moore misses with a knee to the head.
Kingsley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kingsley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kingsley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moore closes the distance but Kingsley moves to the side
and Kingsley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moore tries to clinch up
and Kingsley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Moore really felt that one!

Kingsley drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moore is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kingsley is looking for a triangle here but Moore uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Moore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kingsley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moore's guard! Nice work there by Kingsley!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore has Kingsley pulled in close to control his posture.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tom Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moore is adopting a defensive guard.
Kingsley stands and throws Moore's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to improve position but can't.

Kingsley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Kingsley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Moore.
I've got Moore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Moore!
Tom Moore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Van Der Varrt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Tom Van Der Varrt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tom Van Der Varrt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Van Der Varrt
vs
Tango

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Wilson's Pharmaceuticals
GETSWOLE

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Van Der Varrt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chief Tango!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tango manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Der Varrt on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Der Varrt's guard now, I'm sure.
Van Der Varrt wants to stand and escape but Tango is having none of it.
Tango's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Der Varrt keeping moving, preventing Tango from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chief Tango was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Van Der Varrt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Der Varrt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tango.
Van Der Varrt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tango moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Der Varrt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Der Varrt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tango.
Tango dodges the punch combination from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tango slips a jab and a cross from Van Der Varrt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt cracks Tango with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Der Varrt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Der Varrt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Der Varrt is breathing heavily.
Van Der Varrt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Varrt lands with a hook. Tango tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Varrt.
Tango has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tango throws the kick towards the body but Van Der Varrt avoids it.
Tom Van Der Varrt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tango avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tango shoots in and drives through. Van Der Varrt sprawls well.
Van Der Varrt throws a nice looking combination but Tango bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Tango darts in and clinches Van Der Varrt up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Van Der Varrt.
Tango jumps guard but Van Der Varrt stands there with Tango around his waist. Tango gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Der Varrt misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Varrt can't find room to land a body shot as Tango controls the action.
Van Der Varrt tries to throw a body punch but Tango avoids it by throwing Van Der Varrt back against the ropes.
Van Der Varrt can't find room to land a body shot as Tango controls the action.
Van Der Varrt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Der Varrt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Tango blocks it.
Van Der Varrt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tango blocks a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Van Der Varrt breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Van Der Varrt both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt looks to land a combination. Tango sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tango tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Varrt swivels and escapes.
Tom Van Der Varrt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Tango.
Van Der Varrt stalks Tango and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tango's face. Tango staggers backwards, shaken.
Tango circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tango has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Van Der Varrt. Those never looked like landing.
Van Der Varrt tries to close the distance and clinch but Tango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Tango closes the distance and clinches.
Tango missing with knees to the body.
Van Der Varrt avoiding damage as Tango throws knees to the body.
Tango prevents a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Der Varrt tries to work over Tango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt tries to throw a body punch but Tango avoids it by throwing Van Der Varrt back against the ropes.
Van Der Varrt is working Tango over against the ropes.
Tango is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Der Varrt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Der Varrt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tango tries a body shot but Van Der Varrt blocks it.
Tango working hard to break the clinch.
Van Der Varrt misses with a body punch.
Van Der Varrt lands a body punch.
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!
Van Der Varrt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tango or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Varrt tries to work over Tango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Tango blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Van Der Varrt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Van Der Varrt clinches up against the ropes.
Van Der Varrt digs a right hand into Tango's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tango's gas tank.
Tango has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Der Varrt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Der Varrt can't find room to land a body shot as Tango controls the action.
Van Der Varrt struggles to land a body shot inside as Tango controls his hands.
Tango jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Der Varrt walks away with a smile on his face. Tango gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Der Varrt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tango moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Van Der Varrt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Varrt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tango eats them both and turns towards Van Der Varrt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Van Der Varrt feints a jab promting Tango to slip. Van Der Varrt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tango slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van Der Varrt tries to close the distance and clinch but Tango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tango takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Van Der Varrt does no damage.
A nice combination there by Van Der Varrt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Der Varrt checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Van Der Varrt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Varrt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tango moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Der Varrt misses with the combination.
Tom Van Der Varrt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Varrt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tango.
Tango tries a head kick but it misses.
Tango avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Der Varrt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Der Varrt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Der Varrt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tango swinging wildly here.
Van Der Varrt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tango paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt closes the distance but Tango moves to the side

and Tango counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Van Der Varrt lands a shot to the body.
Tango has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Der Varrt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tom Van Der Varrt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Tango.
Van Der Varrt tries to throw a body punch but Tango avoids it by throwing Van Der Varrt back against the ropes.
Van Der Varrt struggles to land a body shot inside as Tango controls his hands.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Tango blocks it.
Van Der Varrt lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Tango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Varrt lunges at Tango with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tango's hand.
Van Der Varrt throws a right hand that Tango ducks under and follows up with a left that Tango also avoids with ease.
Tango walks into a straight right hand from Van Der Varrt.
Tom Van Der Varrt is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Der Varrt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tango circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tango closes the distance and clinches.

Tango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Varrt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tango circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Der Varrt misses with a two punch combination.
Van Der Varrt stuffs the takedown attempt from Tango. Tango gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Varrt swinging wildly here.
Van Der Varrt fails to land with a series of punches.
Tango shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Der Varrt pinned against the ropes. Van Der Varrt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheers as Van Der Varrt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tango doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Varrt swinging wildly here.

Tango clinches up with Van Der Varrt and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tango is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Van Der Varrt to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Der Varrt pushes Tango back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Van Der Varrt manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Van Der Varrt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tango misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Van Der Varrt has Tango up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Van Der Varrt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Van Der Varrt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Varrt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tango moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Der Varrt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tango.
Tango dodges the punch combination from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tango circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Der Varrt lands a two punch combo.
Tango shoots for a takedown but Van Der Varrt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Der Varrt misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tango dodges the punch combination from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt misses with the combination.
Tango fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tango closes the distance and clinches up with Van Der Varrt, looking for a takedown. Tango pushes Van Der Varrt against the ropes but Van Der Varrt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tom Van Der Varrt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Tango.
Tango swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Der Varrt.
Sloppy strikes from Van Der Varrt. Those never looked like landing.
Van Der Varrt swinging wildly here.
Tango shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Der Varrt tries to sprawl out of it but Tango keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Van Der Varrt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Van Der Varrt rushes Tango and presses him up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Tango blocks it.
Van Der Varrt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Van Der Varrt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tom Van Der Varrt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tango tries to break free but Van Der Varrt pushes him back against the ropes.
Van Der Varrt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tango tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Der Varrt lands an uppercut.
Van Der Varrt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Der Varrt misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango stalling in the clinch but Van Der Varrt improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Der Varrt.

Van Der Varrt manages to break the clinch.
Van Der Varrt fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Der Varrt looks to land a combination but Tango avoids it well.
Tom Van Der Varrt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Varrt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Varrt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Der Varrt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tango circles away quickly and effectively.
Tango chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Der Varrt throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tango fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Varrt fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Der Varrt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tango shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Der Varrt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Van Der Varrt. Those never looked like landing.
Van Der Varrt misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Der Varrt throws a series of punches but Tango avoids them all with ease.
Van Der Varrt throws a series of punches but Tango moves out of range.
Van Der Varrt misses with a two punch combination.
Van Der Varrt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Der Varrt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Van Der Varrt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Der Varrt, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Van Der Varrt!
A determined Tom Van Der Varrt 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
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price's entrance music is Warriors. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Price
vs
McCann

172 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

GETSWOLE

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wesley Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaun McCann!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Price closes the distance and clinches up with McCann, looking for a takedown. Price pushes McCann against the ropes but McCann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCann looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
McCann misses with a hook.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Price enables McCann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Price manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCann throws a big elbow that misses.

Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCann 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.
McCann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCann is working Price over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCann throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCann keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCann looking for a guillotine here but Price defends easily.
McCann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

McCann working for submissions but it's allowed Price to get to half guard.
McCann tries to kick Price off but Price keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCann looks winded!
Price performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Price is keen to just control but McCann is a slippery customer.

Price is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Price.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Price 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.

Price is looking for a kimura here.

McCann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily.

Price is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCann is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Price is working for a kimura but McCann is defending it quite comfortably.

McCann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Price content to control rather than advance.
McCann tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.

Price is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Price has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McCann defend it? Price steps over the head and cranks it - McCann is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Price!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wesley Price!
After the fight, Wesley Price 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.

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C
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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 Simon Heywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tvirkmantas Kuvalda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Heywood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fast Food Song. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tvirkmantas Kuvalda enters the ring!

Heywood
vs
Kuvalda

172 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

GETSWOLE

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Simon Heywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tvirkmantas Kuvalda!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heywood has a takedown stuffed.
Kuvalda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heywood defends it nicely.
Heywood moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Kuvalda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heywood is pressed up against the ropes. Kuvalda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heywood down to the mat. Heywood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heywood.
A punch combination from Kuvalda misses.

Kuvalda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuvalda lands in his opponent's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuvalda looking to sit in guard and control but Heywood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Heywood is looking to advance position but Kuvalda has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Heywood is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kuvalda tries to control but Heywood wriggling away.
Heywood working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuvalda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuvalda working Heywood over with strikes here.
Kuvalda misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kuvalda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Heywood because Kuvalda loaded up on that one.
Kuvalda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heywood avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kuvalda.
Heywood is breathing heavily.
Kuvalda wants to control the pace but Heywood is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuvalda controlling the position easily from mount.
Heywood wants to control but Kuvalda is having none of it.
Kuvalda with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuvalda punishing his opponent with strikes.

Kuvalda looking for a guillotine from mount but Heywood is having none of it.
Kuvalda cracks Heywood with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

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!
Kuvalda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Heywood can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kuvalda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kuvalda trying to control but Heywood is having none of it.
Kuvalda postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Heywood bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kuvalda and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tvirkmantas Kuvalda!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smokey Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiliaras Juokutis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bone Thugs N Harmony - 1st Of Tha Month . Smokey Johnston has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Johnston
vs
Juokutis

188 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Smokey Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hiliaras Juokutis!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juokutis is fending him off so far but Johnston persists. Nope, Juokutis circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Johnston.
Johnston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Juokutis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnston quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Juokutis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet.
Johnston manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juokutis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juokutis 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.

Johnston pushes a forearm under Juokutis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Juokutis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Smokey Johnston!
As Smokey Johnston got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm done with that chump! Who next!! Arrr Rents due!!!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fridolf Gothberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Masvidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gothberg
vs
Masvidal

181 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 The Island, Fridolf Gothberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorge Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gothberg connects with a jab.
Gothberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gothberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masvidal slips a straight right by Gothberg.
Gothberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masvidal under the eye.
Masvidal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
Gothberg lands with a hook. Masvidal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gothberg swinging wildly here.
Gothberg lands with an overhand left.
Gothberg throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
Gothberg looks to land a left hand but Masvidal moved out of range nicely.
Fridolf Gothberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gothberg cracks Masvidal with an open hand slap.
Masvidal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fridolf Gothberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gothberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masvidal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gothberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gothberg throws a shot from downtown. Masvidal moves away and avoids it.
Gothberg lands with a nice combination. Masvidal backs away looking to recover.
Gothberg lands a nice shot that snaps Masvidal's head back.
Gothberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Gothberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Masvidal is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gothberg looks to land a left hand but Masvidal moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Gothberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Gothberg finish him?
Gothberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masvidal back to the ropes. Gothberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gothberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Gothberg misses.
Gothberg drops Masvidal with a naaaaasty hook - Masvidal is in real trouble here! Gothberg dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fridolf Gothberg!