BSF 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mason
vs
Edwards

170 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Edwards!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Mason both land. Nice combination.
Edwards thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Edwards misses
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.

Edwards closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edwards is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edwards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Mason is trying to control Edwards's posture but Edwards avoids it.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Edwards working the head with strikes.
Mason struggling a bit here.
Edwards scores with a couple of short elbows.
Edwards lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mason down.
Edwards lands some shots froms side control.
Edwards lands a decent elbow from side control.
Edwards working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Mason is rocked!
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edwards lands an elbow.
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards scores with a couple of short elbows.
Edwards working the ground and pound from side control.
Mason takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mason is letting Edwards control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Edwards scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Mason tries to buck Edwards off but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Edwards controlling from side mount.
Mason struggling a bit here.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Mason seems to have got his legs back now.
Edwards takes a little break here. Mason wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mason to see if he's OK.
Edwards working the body and head with strikes.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Edwards keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a few punches from side control.
Edwards lands a nice forearm strike.
Edwards landing strikes.
Edwards is staying tight to Mason's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mason takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Edwards working the ground and pound from side control.
Edwards in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Edwards in side control lands a decent elbow.
Edwards lands an elbow.
Mason pushes Edwards away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Edwards gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Edwards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Edwards dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Edwards tries to work over Mason's front leg with a kick but Mason checks it.
Mason feinted with a counter takedown.
Mason darts in trying to clinch

and Edwards counters with a takedown into side control.
Edwards working the ground and pound from side control.
Edwards landing strikes.
Edwards scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mason is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Edwards can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddy Edwards!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Majneric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Majneric is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones Ii
vs
Majneric

173 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
146 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jupiter Jones Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Majneric!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majneric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Majneric throws a series of punches but Jones Ii avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Jones Ii misses.
Jones Ii throws the left hand but Majneric avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Jones Ii misses its intended target.
Jones Ii misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones Ii misses the target.
Majneric lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Majneric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majneric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Majneric counters with a one-two to the body.
Majneric swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Majneric throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones Ii throws a hook but Majneric avoids it easily.
Majneric looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Majneric slips a jab from Jones Ii.
And Majneric tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones Ii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majneric misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majneric throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones Ii looks to land a right hand but Majneric moved out of range.
Jones Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Majneric's shoulder, as Majneric tries to avoid the shot.
Jones Ii throws out a loose jab but Majneric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Majneric is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Majneric defending well as Jones Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Jones Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Majneric.
Majneric unleashes a big counter combination but Jones Ii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones Ii fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Majneric to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Majneric looks to clinch but Jones Ii throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Majneric taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jupiter Jones Ii!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reynard The Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Thigpen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynard The Fox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The Fox
vs
Thigpen

173 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reynard The Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Thigpen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thigpen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Fox's guard.
The Fox wants to get back to his feet but Thigpen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thigpen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The Fox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thigpen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Fox throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The Fox working a defensive guard here.
Thigpen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thigpen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thigpen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thigpen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Fox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thigpen circles away.
The Fox misses with a looping left.
The Fox lands a head kick!

Thigpen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Fox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thigpen is in The Fox's guard.
Thigpen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Fox working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fox being controlled here, momentarily.
Thigpen cracks The Fox with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thigpen content to stall in guard here.

The Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thigpen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thigpen looking to pass the guard.
Thigpen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Fox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Fox wants to sweep here but Thigpen controlling him for the moment.

Thigpen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thigpen stuns The Fox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Thigpen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Fox to the mat! The Fox manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Fox is on top in guard.

Thigpen is pulling down on The Fox's head. It's preventing any offense from The Fox, at least for the moment.
The Fox won't allow Thigpen to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen wants to sweep but no luck.
Thigpen is controlling The Fox's posture.
The Fox wants to control from the top but Thigpen keeps moving.
Thigpen has his hands on The Fox's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thigpen looking for a sweep. Not yet Thigpen, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Thigpen dominated that round.
That's time! The Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Fox fails with the takedown.
The Fox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thigpen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Fox.
Thigpen feints the counter takedown.
The Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thigpen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thigpen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Fox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thigpen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynard The Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Fox moves in looking to clinch but Thigpen pushes him off.
Reynard The Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thigpen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thigpen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thigpen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thigpen duly obliges.
The Fox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynard The Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Fox. Thigpen does a little dance to reset his feet.

The Fox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thigpen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thigpen wants to control from the top but The Fox keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Fox is trying to control the position but Thigpen postures up.
Thigpen looking to pass the guard.
Thigpen is in close to The Fox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thigpen won't allow The Fox to sweep him here.
The Fox wants to get back to his feet but Thigpen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Thigpen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Fox, up you get!
Thigpen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Fox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Fox dives in for a single leg takedown but Thigpen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Thigpen scores with a takedown into The Fox's guard.
Thigpen tries to free his leg and advance position but The Fox is retaining full guard.
Thigpen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Fox working a defensive guard here.
Thigpen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Fox trying to control the position.
The Fox wants to get back to his feet but Thigpen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thigpen passes The Fox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thigpen is trying to control. The Fox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Fox wants to get back to his feet.
Thigpen controlling the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Fox trying to control the position.
Thigpen landing with the ground and pound.
The Fox looking for a sweep. Not yet The Fox, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thigpen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thigpen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Thigpen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Thigpen throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Thigpen as The Fox shoots in.

Thigpen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Fox manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thigpen's best efforts.

Thigpen decides to stand and escape the position.
The Fox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Fox misses with a takedown attempt - Thigpen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Fox or perhaps it was just good defense by Thigpen, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynard The Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Fox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thigpen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Fox somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thigpen 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.

Thigpen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thigpen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thigpen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thigpen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Fox's head.

Thigpen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Fox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thigpen, into his guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thigpen looking for a guillotine here but The Fox defends easily.
The Fox trying to control but Thigpen is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen wants to stand up but The Fox is controlling him.
The Fox trying to control but Thigpen is working from the bottom.
Thigpen wants to hit a switch here but The Fox passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thigpen there!
Thigpen is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! The Fox has taken his back!

That's four 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.
Thigpen can't escape the position.
Thigpen is trying to stand back up.
Thigpen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Reynard The Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Thigpen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thigpen trying to get back to his feet but The Fox is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Thigpen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thigpen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Michael Thigpen!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Michael Thigpen!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Michael Thigpen!

Michael Thigpen wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nico Jermaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jermaine
vs
Stevenson

173 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nico Jermaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jermaine misses with the body kick
and Stevenson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Jermaine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jermaine stands up out of the half guard.

Jermaine moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevenson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jermaine smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stevenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jermaine, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Jermaine. No joy for Stevenson on that attempt.
Nico Jermaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Stevenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jermaine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jermaine showed some decent athleticism there.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jermaine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevenson is trying to stand back up but Jermaine is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jermaine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jermaine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stevenson!
Jermaine fails to move to back control.
Jermaine throws some wild stikes that Stevenson manages to avoid easily.
Jermaine looking to finish with strikes here!
Jermaine throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jermaine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jermaine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stevenson is surviving well by controlling Jermaine's body position as best he can.
Jermaine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stevenson because Jermaine loaded up on that one.
Jermaine manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stevenson to take his back!

Stevenson is trying to control the position but Jermaine manages to sink in the RNC - Stevenson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nico Jermaine!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Honda Tadakatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stumpy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Tadakatsu
vs
Johnson

178 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]
Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Honda Tadakatsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stumpy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tadakatsu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tadakatsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tadakatsu connects with an inside leg kick.
Tadakatsu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tadakatsu scores with a leg kick.
Tadakatsu thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Tadakatsu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tadakatsu misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
We've been told by Tadakatsu's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tadakatsu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Tadakatsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is staying tight to Tadakatsu's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tadakatsu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tadakatsu manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadakatsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Tadakatsu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is taking a breather. Tadakatsu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson is trying to control. Tadakatsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tadakatsu wants to get back to his feet.

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.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tadakatsu is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tadakatsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadakatsu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tadakatsu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tadakatsu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Honda Tadakatsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Tadakatsu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tadakatsu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Tadakatsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tadakatsu.
A combination from Tadakatsu does no damage.
Tadakatsu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tadakatsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Tadakatsu.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tadakatsu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tadakatsu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tadakatsu lands an overhand right.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Tadakatsu tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

Tadakatsu looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Honda Tadakatsu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Tadakatsu.
Tadakatsu keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tadakatsu.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tadakatsu circles away.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Tadakatsu throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Tadakatsu.
Tadakatsu throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tadakatsu lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tadakatsu. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Tadakatsu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadakatsu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tadakatsu throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Tadakatsu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tadakatsu is looking to counter punch.
Tadakatsu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Tadakatsu misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Tadakatsu swinging wildly here.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tadakatsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Tadakatsu is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Tadakatsu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadakatsu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tadakatsu avoids the strikes from the bottom by Johnson.
Johnson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Tadakatsu wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Tadakatsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tadakatsu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tadakatsu trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
The referee asks Tadakatsu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tadakatsu prefers to stall for the moment though.

Tadakatsu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tadakatsu's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Tadakatsu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Tadakatsu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tadakatsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Honda Tadakatsu dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tadakatsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tadakatsu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tadakatsu is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Tadakatsu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson wants to slow Tadakatsu down by chopping away at his legs.
Tadakatsu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tadakatsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tadakatsu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tadakatsu.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Tadakatsu is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Tadakatsu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tadakatsu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tadakatsu swivels and escapes.
Tadakatsu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tadakatsu throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Honda Tadakatsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stumpy Johnson.
A good leg kick by Tadakatsu.
Tadakatsu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tadakatsu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tadakatsu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Tadakatsu sprawls well.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tadakatsu.
Tadakatsu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Tadakatsu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tadakatsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tadakatsu quickly recovers to half guard.
Tadakatsu wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Stumpy Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Tadakatsu is defending well.
Tadakatsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tadakatsu!
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson trying to control but Tadakatsu is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tadakatsu is looking to escape.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tadakatsu?
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tadakatsu is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks Tadakatsu's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Tadakatsu is in trouble!
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Tadakatsu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson cracks Tadakatsu with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Tadakatsu from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Tadakatsu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stumpy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honda Tadakatsu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Tadakatsu manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Honda Tadakatsu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tadakatsu, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Honda Tadakatsu!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Honda Tadakatsu!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Honda Tadakatsu!

Honda Tadakatsu wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Honda Tadakatsu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

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

Leach
vs
Montalban

185 cm
18
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Walhalla Clothing (50 $ / piece)

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montalban scores with a jab to the head.
Montalban throws a body shot but no joy.
Montalban throws out a powerful jab.
Montalban moves out of range of the leg kick from Leach.
Montalban looks to score with a jab to the body but Leach is just out of range.
Leach tries to clinch but Montalban moves away
and Montalban counters with a nice leg kick.
Montalban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leach throws out the jab.
Montalban tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leach is able to avoid easily.
Leach is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Montalban.
Leach finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leach tries to close the distance and clinch but Montalban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leach throws an overhand right that lands on Montalban's shoulder, as Montalban tries to avoid the shot.
Leach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montalban throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Leach misses.
Montalban appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leach throws a right hand that Montalban ducks under and follows up with a left that Montalban also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leach slips under a jab from Montalban.
Leach has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Leach misses with a low kick.
Montalban connects with a single shot there.
Leach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montalban to score with a decent uppercut.
Montalban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leach appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leach punishes Montalban's body with a nice straight punch.
Montalban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Leach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Montalban.
Leach ducks under a wild hook from Montalban.
It looked like Leach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Montalban.
Leach avoids the body shot from Montalban.
Leach appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montalban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Montalban. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Montalban works over Leach's head and body with a nice combination.
Montalban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leach moves away.
Leach jabs Montalban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Montalban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montalban. Leach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montalban scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leach doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Montalban misses.
Leach throws a series of punches but Montalban avoids them all with ease.
Leach wants to clinch up but Montalban keeps it at a distance.
Montalban scoring well with a low kick there.
Montalban lands with a good body shot.
Leach moves away from the strike by Montalban.
Jesus Montalban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montalban throws a low kick, looking for Leach's leg but Leach calmly moves out of range.
Montalban just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montalban misses with a body shot.
Leach swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montalban.
Leach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montalban to score with a decent uppercut.
Leach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montalban throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Montalban blocks the leg kick.
Montalban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leach tries to clinch but Montalban moves away
and Montalban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Montalban checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Montalban swings for the body but Leach moves out of range.
Montalban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Montalban takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Leach checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montalban feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leach's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Montalban. Montalban obviously looking to wear him down.
Leach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montalban.
Montalban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montalban misses with a looping left.
Leach is looking to counter punch.
Montalban connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leach.
Montalban connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leach's hands.
Montalban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montalban missing with a left hand there. Leach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Leach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montalban lands with an uppercut that bounces Leach off the cage and back into range.
Leach misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montalban! But no joy.
Montalban scores with the left hand. Leach knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A swing and a miss from Montalban.
Leach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leach misses with a body shot.
Montalban throws a jab when Leach was well out of range.
Montalban throws a series of punches but Leach moves out of range.
Montalban scores with a hook.
Leach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montalban finds it's way round the side to connect with Leach's head.
Montalban lands with a good body shot.
Leach is looking to wear down Montalban with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Montalban throws a body shot but no joy.
Leach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Leach gets a clinch.
Leach is trying to maintain a safe position but Montalban gets an underhook and turns Leach into the cage.
Montalban lands a nice shot to the body.
Leach throws a punch but it's blocked by Montalban.
Montalban tries to stall but Leach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montalban's elbow.
Leach trying to stall but Montalban improves his position.
Montalban lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montalban tries to throw a body punch but Leach avoids it by throwing Montalban back against the cage.
Leach is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Montalban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montalban scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montalban is working Leach over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Montalban just leaning against Leach, taking a breather.

Montalban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montalban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Montalban takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Montalban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Leach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montalban lands a lovely overhand right.
Leach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montalban.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leach walks into a stiff left hand from Montalban.
Montalban lands a jab to Leach's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montalban scores with a leg kick.
Leach misses with a leg kick
and Leach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leach will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Montalban just misses with a punch to the body.
Montalban lands with a cross.
Montalban misses with a straight right.
Leach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Montalban throws a poor cross that misses
and Leach counters with a nice body shot.
Leach misses the jab.
Leach wants to slow Montalban down by chopping away at his legs.
Leach throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montalban.
Leach moves forwards but Montalban connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jesus Montalban seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montalban misses with an uppercut.
Leach looks to score with a jab to the body but Montalban is just out of range.
Montalban throws a right and a left that Leach avoids nicely.
Montalban throws a hook to the side of Leach's head but Leach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montalban.
Leach tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Montalban is able to avoid easily.
Montalban swings widly with a right hand
enabling Leach to counter with a crisp jab.
Montalban moves out of range of the strikes.
Montalban cracks a nice hook into Leach's ribs.
Leach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montalban.
Leach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Montalban scores with a three punch combo!
Leach checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Montalban scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leach throws out a powerful jab.
Leach lands with a nice combination. Montalban backs away looking to recover.
Montalban lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leach pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Montalban back to the cage. Leach follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Leach swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leach throws a leg kick but Montalban sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Montalban jabs at Leach's body.
A punch lands to the side of Leach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leach.
Montalban moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leach doesn't manage to clinch there - Montalban circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Montalban 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 cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

A big left from Montalban misses.
Leach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Montalban.
Leach throws the left hand but Montalban avoids the punch easily.
Leach walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montalban checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Montalban lands with a good body shot.
Leach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice cross by Montalban.
Leach misses with a double jab
and Montalban counters with a straight right hand.
Montalban connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Montalban throws a right hand that Leach ducks under and follows up with a left that Leach also avoids with ease.
Montalban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leach is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leach thows a leg kick but Montalban checks it
and Montalban counters with an inside leg kick.
Montalban connects with a crisp jab.
Leach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montalban lands a glancing blow to the side of Leach's head.
Montalban ducks right into an uppercut from Leach.
Leach blocks a leg kick.
Leach half committed to a counter leg kick.
Montalban connects with a body shot that sends Leach's belly button to the back.
Leach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montalban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montalban misses with a two punch combination.
Montalban lands a head shot.
Leach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montalban.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montalban lands a jab to the nose.
Carlton Leach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leach moves out of range of the strikes.
Montalban throws a jab but it's blocked by Leach.
Leach swings for the body but Montalban moves out of range.
Montalban fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montalban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leach misses with a two punch combination.

Montalban gets tackled into the cage by Leach. Leach maintains the clinch.
Montalban misses with a punch to the body.
Leach tries to land knees in the clinch but Montalban avoids the damage to the body.

Montalban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leach misses with a series of wild punches.
Montalban thuds a left hand into Leach's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Montalban connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leach scrambles back to his feet.
Montalban scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Montalban.
Leach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leach throws a body shot but no joy.
Montalban unleashes a big counter combination but Leach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab by Montalban.
Montalban takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Montalban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montalban throws out a counter right but Leach avoids it with no problem.
Leach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montalban was well out of range. Poor timing from Leach.
Montalban throws a good cross that connects.
Leach needs to keep his hands up - Montalban had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Montalban lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montalban. Leach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montalban avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Montalban.
Leach misses with a double jab
and Montalban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leach on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montalban, right into the meat.
Jab by Montalban.
Leach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jesus Montalban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montalban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leach.
Leach appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Montalban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montalban 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 Atkins scores the fight for Jesus Montalban!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jesus Montalban!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Jesus Montalban!

Jesus Montalban wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crose McCringe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hacran Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

McCringe
vs
Silva

170 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Crose McCringe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hacran Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by McCringe.

McCringe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Crose McCringe!