BCF 1: The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bengt Turnip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Eqari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turnip comes to the cage accompanied by LOK - Passa dig. Eqari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Prodigy - Out Of Space. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Turnip
vs
Eqari

180 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

174 cm
18
217 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bengt Turnip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Eqari!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turnip moves into the clinch successfully.
Eqari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Turnip has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eqari uses from the top position.

Turnip working for a triangle but Eqari defends it easily.
Turnip is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Turnip looking for a guillotine here but Eqari defends easily.

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

Turnip working for a triangle but Eqari defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eqari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Turnip looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eqari passes into side control.
Turnip is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Eqari asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Turnip gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turnip looks like he's trying to stand up.

Turnip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turnip slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eqari wants to stand and escape but instead Turnip has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Turnip trying to control but Eqari is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turnip drops back looking for a leg! Eqari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eqari manages to kick Turnip off! Turnip jumps back into Eqari's guard.
Turnip trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turnip slips nicely into half guard.

Turnip stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Turnip drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eqari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turnip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Turnip has an Americana. Eqari didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Turnip is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Turnip hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bengt Turnip!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lt Parrotface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Kent
vs
Parrotface

176 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
173 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Richards' Remedies

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lt Parrotface!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parrotface tries to clinch up.
Parrotface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parrotface is fending him off so far but Kent persists. Nope, Parrotface circles away and we're back to standing.
Kent throws a leg kick but Parrotface sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Kent moves into the clinch.
Parrotface displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kent up against the cage.
Kent's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Parrotface lands with a right to the head.
Parrotface lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parrotface lands a nice uppercut.
Kent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parrotface blocks a body shot from Kent.
Parrotface is leaning against Kent and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parrotface lands with a short shot to the head.
Parrotface scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parrotface has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Parrotface on the inside.
Parrotface prevents Kent from breaking the clinch.
Parrotface creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kent's defenses.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Kent takes a knee right on the jaw!
Parrotface scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Parrotface.
Kent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parrotface just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent tries to pull guard but Parrotface holds him up against the cage and eventually Kent drops back down to his feet.
Parrotface has Kent pressed against the cage.
Parrotface lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parrotface gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Charlie Kent has been cut.
Parrotface digs a right hand into Kent's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kent's gas tank.
Kent drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parrotface pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parrotface finds it's way round the side to connect with Kent's head.
Parrotface misses with a series of wild punches.

Parrotface closes the distance and clinches.
Parrotface utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kent takes an elbow to the temple.
Parrotface taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Parrotface's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Parrotface.

Parrotface breaks from the clinch.

Parrotface drives through and clinches with Kent against the cage.

Parrotface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kent misses with a body kick.
A left and a right from Parrotface both land. Nice combination.
Parrotface wants to clinch
and Kent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parrotface throws a sloppy head kick and Kent moves out of range easily.
Kent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parrotface sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parrotface has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parrotface lands a knee to the head.
Kent jumps guard but Parrotface stands there with Kent around his waist. Kent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parrotface taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Parrotface is pressed up against the cage. Kent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parrotface down to the mat. Parrotface avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Parrotface has closed the distance and engaged Kent in a clinch.

Kent pulls guard.
Kent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent keeping full guard, as Parrotface tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lt Parrotface dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Kent's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parrotface but Parrotface pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parrotface swinging wildly here.
Parrotface scores with a nice body kick.
Kent throws a push kick but Parrotface slaps the foot to one side.
Kent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kent throws a leg kick but Parrotface checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kent misses with a low kick.

Parrotface moves into range and clinches up with Kent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parrotface leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parrotface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parrotface moves in looking to clinch but Kent pushes him off.
Parrotface avoids the head kick by Kent.
Kent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parrotface tries to clinch up but Kent circles away and keeps his distance.
Lt Parrotface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kent closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kent in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parrotface taking some punishment here, with Kent in his half guard.

Kent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parrotface has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent throwing shots but Parrotface is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like Kent is going to stand back up.
Kent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kent is trying to control. Parrotface wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Parrotface is trying to stand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parrotface tries to clinch but Kent moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parrotface lands with a kick to the temple. Kent shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Kent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lt Parrotface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Kent misses.
Parrotface throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parrotface swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parrotface tries to clinch but Kent is having none of it.
Kent takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parrotface pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kent misses with a low kick.

Parrotface moves into the clinch.
Parrotface has Kent pressed against the cage, preventing Kent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parrotface has Kent pressed against the cage.
Kent fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Parrotface unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kent lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kent tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parrotface just stands there and leans against the cage.
Parrotface throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kents head.
A left hand lands to the body for Parrotface.

Parrotface breaks from the clinch.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parrotface dodges the punch combination from Kent.
Parrotface scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parrotface stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parrotface wants it to stay on the feet.
Kent shoots for a double leg takedown but Parrotface sprawls well. He's pushed Kent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parrotface leaves Kent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lt Parrotface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Kent's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kent fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kent crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parrotface - the referee stops the clock and Kent gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parrotface. Kent manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Parrotface throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Parrotface moves into the clinch successfully.
Parrotface pressing his opponent against the cage.
Parrotface landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A bit of stalling here from Parrotface.
Parrotface lands a right hand.
Parrotface lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kent backwards.
Nice elbow from Parrotface.
Kent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parrotface avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parrotface is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent looking to stall.
Kent tries to pull guard but Parrotface won't allow it.
Parrotface working Kent over with knees to the body.
Parrotface lands a knee to the body.
Kent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parrotface just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent working hard to break the clinch.
Kent tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kent tries to pull guard but Parrotface won't allow it.
Kent letting Parrotface take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kent tries to pull guard but Parrotface won't allow it.
Parrotface stalls.
Parrotface stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kent jumps guard but Parrotface stands there with Kent around his waist. Kent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parrotface is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lt Parrotface seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parrotface receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Charlie Kent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lt Parrotface.

Parrotface pushes Kent up against the cage in a clinch.
Kent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parrotface smiles and moves away.
Kent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parrotface keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
Kent lands a couple of digs.
Lt Parrotface is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parrotface wants to stand but Kent is controlling the position.
Kent might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kent trying to control but Parrotface is working from the bottom.
Kent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Parrotface has his feet on Kent's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lt Parrotface comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parrotface 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lt Parrotface!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadel Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Winchester
vs
Evans

185 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cadel Evans!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester misses with a two punch combination.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winchester circles away.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winchester avoids it really well and circles away.
Evans wants to clinch.

Winchester rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.

Winchester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winchester misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Winchester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Butch Winchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cadel Evans.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Winchester shows good takedown defense.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winchester.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans looks gassed!
Evans shoots in and drives through. Winchester sprawls well.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winchester lands a hook that stumbles Evans back into the cage. Winchester follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Evans to the canvas! Winchester pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Evans has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Butch Winchester!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Mcallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Seal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcallister
vs
Seal

193 cm
19
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Mcallister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Seal!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcallister lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mcallister throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Seal or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcallister which made him look bad.
Mcallister lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Seal moves out of range of the strikes.
Seal throws a head kick that misses
and Mcallister counters with a good, hard body kick but Seal shrugs it off.
Mcallister lands a nice looking kick to the body. Seal takes a step back to recover.
Seal looks gassed!
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!
Mcallister throws a head kick but Seal moves out of range.
Mcallister throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Seal.
Mcallister throws a nice head kick!
Mcallister lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Mcallister finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mcallister swats away the attempt to clinch by Seal.
Seal throws a right and a left that Mcallister avoids nicely.
Mcallister lets loose with a powerful body kick. Seal will feel that in the morning.
Mcallister scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mcallister throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mcallister swings for the body but Seal moves out of range.
Whack! Mcallister lands a heavy head kick that drops Seal. The ref tackles Mcallister to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Seal was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jonny Mcallister!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between PJ Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Winfeild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by underground rapper. PJ Walker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Walker
vs
Winfeild

187 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, PJ Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dom Winfeild!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winfeild clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Winfeild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winfeild backwards.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker lands a left hand.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winfeild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Winfeild.
Winfeild looking for a takedown.
Walker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winfeild tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.

Walker lands an uppercut that drops Winfeild! Walker follows him to the canvas looking to finish.

Winfeild is rocked!

Walker decides to stand back up. Walker steps back and let's Winfeild get back to his feet.
Winfeild is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?

Walker darts in and clinches Winfeild up against the cage.
Winfeild seems to have recovered his senses.
Winfeild fails to pull guard.
Winfeild is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winfeild blocks an uppercut.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Winfeild.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Winfeild looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Winfeild backwards.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winfeild backwards.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Winfeild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walker lands a left hand.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winfeild blocking some punches.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.

Walker drops Winfeild with a big right hand! Walker charges in looking to finish - Winfeild manages to keep Walker in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.

Walker stands up from Winfeild's guard - Walker perhaps looking for a knockout.

Walker moves into the clinch.
Walker gets through Winfeild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winfeild blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands an uppercut.

Winfeild tumbles to the floor! Walker threw a big shot that dropped him and now Walker is on top looking to finish! Winfeild has guard but can he survive?!

Walker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Walker gets a clinch.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.

Winfeild tumbles to the floor! Walker threw a big shot that dropped him and now Walker is on top looking to finish! Winfeild has guard but can he survive?!

Walker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Walker clinches.
Walker lands a right hand.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Winfeild.
Winfeild is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Winfeild into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
Winfeild tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walker just stands there and leans against the cage.
PJ Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Winfeild.
Walker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Winfeild's head.
Walker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winfeild's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Walker.
Walker misses with some punches.
A short left from Walker.
A short right from Walker.
Walker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winfeild backwards.
Walker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walker.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winfeild backwards.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winfeild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winfeild tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Winfeild tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winfeild tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winfeild backwards.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Walker.
Winfeild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winfeild blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Walker on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker throws a big uppercut that drops Winfeild! More strikes from Walker and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Winfeild lies dazed against the cage as Walker celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PJ Walker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Judd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Gunn
vs
Judd

186 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
19
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Prefers standup

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Judd!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a series of punches but Judd avoids them all with ease.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judd was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunn misses with the combination.
Gunn swings for the body but Judd moves out of range.
Gunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Judd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd slips under a jab.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Gunn throws a hook but Judd avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Judd avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Judd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Gunn throws a jab when Judd was well out of range.
Judd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn throws a right hand that Judd ducks under and follows up with a left that Judd also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Judd does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Judd rushes Gunn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunn throws a head punch that misses.
Judd scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Judd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gunn lands a right hand.
Gunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Judd won't allow it.
Judd lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Judd stalling in the clinch but Gunn improves position.
Gunn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Judd lands an elbow inside that Gunn shrugs off.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn looking to stall.
Judd lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Gunn misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd looking to throw knees to the head but Gunn is blocking nicely.
Judd lands a good knee to the midsection. Gunn won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Judd.
Judd lands a damaging elbow.
Judd lands an elbow that stopped Gunn in his tracks for a moment.
Judd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gunn misses with the head strike.
Judd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judd.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Judd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judd putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gunn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Judd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Judd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Judd lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Judd avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
Judd lands a nice elbow.
Judd lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gunn.
Judd lands a shoulder strike.
Judd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Judd.
Judd creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gunn's defenses.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Judd.
Judd slows down the pace here.
Gunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn is trying to stall.
Gunn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Judd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gunn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Judd up against the cage.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunn takes an elbow to the temple.

Tommy Gunn's cut is getting worse.
Gunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Judd lands an elbow inside that Gunn shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Judd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Judd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Judd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Judd avoids the body shot from Gunn.
Judd slips a jab from Gunn.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Judd.
Judd tries to clinch but Gunn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Judd moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judd moves away.
Gunn scores with a body shot.
Judd slips under a jab.
Judd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Judd.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Judd avoids them all with ease.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judd manages to avoid it.
Judd tries to clinch there but Gunn circles away.
Judd doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunn circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Judd defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Judd moves in looking to clinch but Gunn pushes him off.
Gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunn lands a head shot.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunn throws a right hand that Judd ducks under and follows up with a left that Judd also avoids with ease.
Tommy Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a wild combination.
Judd blocks a jab.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judd.
Gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Judd.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn misses with a hook. Judd ducked under it nicely.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judd manages to avoid it.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Judd moved out of range nicely.
Judd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Judd's head but Judd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Judd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gunn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judd was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn throws the left hand but Judd avoids the punch easily.
Judd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judd tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Judd's shoulder, as Judd tries to avoid the shot.
Gunn misses with a few strikes there.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Gunn throws a hook but Judd blocks it.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Judd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunn.

It looks like Bill Judd has been cut.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judd manages to avoid it.
Judd defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Judd avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judd.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
Judd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn throws the left hand but Judd avoids the punch easily.
Judd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Judd wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Judd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Judd is just out of range.
Judd slips a straight right by Gunn.
Gunn swings for the body but Judd moves out of range.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judd.
Gunn lands a lovely overhand right.
Judd wants to clinch up but Gunn keeps it at a distance.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Judd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judd.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Judd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunn connects with the punch.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Judd is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.
Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Gunn misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gunn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Stamford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ithalo Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Stamford
vs
Foreman

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Stamford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ithalo Foreman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman avoids the body shot from Stamford.
Stamford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foreman misses with a double jab.
Stamford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stamford tries to clinch there but Foreman circles away.
Stamford drops his hands momentarily and Foreman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Grant Stamford has been cut.
Stamford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Foreman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stamford counters with a nice body shot.
Stamford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman.
Foreman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant Stamford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Stamford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foreman throws a right hand that Stamford ducks under and follows up with a left that Stamford also avoids with ease.

Foreman cracks Stamford with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stamford looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Foreman finish him?

Stamford is rocked!
Foreman throws a looping overhand right but Stamford ducks down to avoid it.
Foreman misses with a takedown attempt
and Stamford counters with a right hand to the body.
Stamford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stamford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Foreman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stamford swivels and escapes.
Foreman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stamford on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamford stuffs the takedown attempt from Foreman. Foreman gets slowly back to his feet.
Grant Stamford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ithalo Foreman.
Foreman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stamford stuffs the takedown attempt from Foreman. Foreman gets slowly back to his feet.
Foreman looks gassed!
Foreman keeps the fight on the outside.
Stamford tries to clinch up.

Stamford clinches up against the cage.
Stamford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stamford pushes Foreman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Foreman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stamford.
Foreman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stamford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foreman.
Foreman has had enough of the clinch but Stamford keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Stamford.

Foreman jumps guard and drags Stamford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stamford content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman keeping moving, preventing Stamford from controlling successfully.

Stamford stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Foreman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stamford counters with a nice uppercut.

Stamford closes the distance and clinches.
Stamford swings wildly with an uppercut but Foreman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foreman pressing his opponent against the cage.

Foreman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stamford tries to clinch up.
Foreman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stamford circles away quickly and effectively.
Foreman shoots in looking for a takedown. Stamford tries to sprawl out of it but Foreman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stamford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stamford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman misses with a looping left.
Stamford throws a right hand that Foreman ducks under and follows up with a left that Foreman also avoids with ease.
Foreman tries to clinch there but Stamford circles away.
Stamford darts in trying to clinch
and Foreman counters with a nice body shot.
Foreman tries to bum rush Stamford with a series of wild strikes but Stamford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stamford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stamford tries to clinch up.
Stamford scores with a hook.
Foreman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Stamford moves into the clinch.
Stamford stalling in the clinch but Foreman improves position.
Stamford misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman lands with a right to the head.
Foreman wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foreman's efforts to push away.
Foreman blocks a body shot from Stamford.
Stamford tries a body shot but Foreman blocks it.
Stamford has had enough of the clinch but Foreman keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Foreman.
Stamford taking a breather.
Foreman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Foreman manages to break the clinch.
Stamford connects with the punch.

Foreman feints and as Stamford raises his hands in defense, Foreman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foreman stopping the sweep attempt from Stamford.
Foreman trying to control but Stamford is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ithalo Foreman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Stamford's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stamford has taken the fight to the clinch.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foreman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foreman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ithalo Foreman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stamford throws a jab when Foreman was well out of range.
Stamford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foreman tries to avoid it but Stamford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foreman to the ground. Foreman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Foreman closes the distance and clinches.
Foreman goes for a takedown attempt but Stamford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from Stamford misses.

Stamford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stamford tries to work over Foreman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Stamford breaks the clinch.

Stamford forces Foreman back against the cage and clinches.
Foreman is leaning against Stamford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stamford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foreman's elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Foreman as Stamford tries to tie him up.
Stamford wants to get back to striking at distance but Foreman won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamford tries to throw a body punch but Foreman avoids it by throwing Stamford back against the cage.
Foreman prevents the takedown attempt.
Stamford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Foreman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stamford defending well as Foreman loads up on a big left hand.
Stamford misses with a double jab

and Foreman counters by moving into the clinch.
Foreman presses Stamford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Foreman breaks the clinch.
Foreman lands a nice hook to Stamford's body. Stamford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Foreman.
Stamford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stamford avoids the body shot from Foreman.
Foreman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foreman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stamford blocks a jab.
Ithalo Foreman seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Foreman pushes Stamford up against the cage in a clinch.

Foreman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Stamford does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamford closes the distance but Foreman moves to the side

and Foreman counters by clinching up.
Stamford struggles to land a body shot inside as Foreman controls his hands.
Stamford misses with a punch on the inside.

Foreman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foreman lands a body shot.
Foreman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stamford momentarily.
Foreman misses with a jab to the body
and Stamford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Foreman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stamford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foreman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foreman throws a series of punches but Stamford moves out of range.

Foreman pushes Stamford up against the cage in a clinch.

Foreman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foreman misses with a two punch combination.
Stamford digs a good hook to Foreman's body.
Foreman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stamford clinches but Foreman breaks the clinch

and Foreman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stamford's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stamford is keeping the position for now.
Foreman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stamford controls Foreman momentarily but Foreman frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stamford keeping full guard, as Foreman tries to pass.
Foreman advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ithalo Foreman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grant Stamford's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Stamford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foreman misses with a jab, cross combination.

Foreman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Foreman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Foreman wants to pass to mount but Stamford is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stamford is looking to control Foreman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stamford avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stamford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foreman on the ground.
Foreman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stamford's head.
Foreman passes to side control.

Foreman stands up and beckons Stamford to his feet.
Foreman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foreman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stamford darts in trying to clinch
and Foreman counters with a three punch combo that has Stamford backing up. Stamford nods at Foreman to acknowledge the strikes.
Stamford misses with a wild body shot.
Foreman throws a lazy right hand but Stamford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foreman misses with a two punch combination.
Stamford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foreman finds it's way round the side to connect with Stamford's head.
Stamford tries to clinch up
and Foreman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foreman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Stamford.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Foreman.
Foreman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stamford lands a jab to the nose.
Foreman misses the shot to the body.
Foreman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foreman tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Stamford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stamford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foreman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stamford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foreman's elbow.

Foreman breaks from the clinch.

Stamford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foreman's guard.
Stamford looking to sit in guard and control but Foreman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Foreman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grant Stamford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ithalo Foreman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Foreman stands up and waves to Stamford to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ithalo Foreman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foreman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ithalo Foreman!