LFC 57: More Profit PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morote Gari (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!

Ripper
vs
Gari

192 cm
25
270 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

200 cm
26
245 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Morote Gari!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper is looking to clinch.
Gari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Gari moves into the clinch successfully.
Gari managing to block the knees to the body from Ripper.
Ripper goes for a takedown attempt but Gari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gari cracks the inside of Ripper's front leg.
Ripper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Gari rushes Ripper and presses him up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

Gari wants the takedown. Ripper is fighting it off but Gari persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ripper's guard against the ropes.

Ripper is working an open guard so Gari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Gari has closed the distance and engaged Ripper in a clinch.
Ripper landing knees to the body.
Gari managing to block the knees to the body from Ripper.
Gari goes for a takedown attempt but Ripper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ripper is looking to clinch.

Gari closes the distance and pushes Ripper back into the ropes.
Gari trying to land knees to the body.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Gari in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Morote Gari has been cut.
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!
Ripper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ripper fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ripper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gari moves nicely into side control.
Gari tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Gari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gari tries to advance to mount but Ripper denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gari in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Gari is trying to get an arm triangle but Ripper is defending well.
Gari looks gassed!
Ripper is trying to buck Gari off.
Gari laying and praying for a moment but Ripper takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Gari looking for a guillotine from mount but Ripper is having none of it.

Gari goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ripper is on top in guard.
Ripper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gari on the ground.

Gari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ripper defends it easily.
Ripper wants to get up but he can't break Gari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gari working a defensive guard here.
Ripper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ripper's guard.

Gari gets to his feet. Ripper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gari connects with a high kick.
Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gari swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gari gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gari gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ripper regains guard.
Ripper is looking to stand up but Gari isn't so interested in that idea.
Ripper can't keep his opponent in guard - Gari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gari is looking to take a break and control but Ripper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ripper!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morote Gari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morote Gari'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.

Gari drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ripper is pushing Gari's head away, looking to escape. Gari manages to hold on to the position though.

Gari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gari is looking to take a break and control but Ripper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gari is working to tighten is grip on Ripper's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ripper has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gari is really squeezing tight and eventually Ripper passes out! Gari breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Morote Gari!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fifo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demarcus DeSilva is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ortiz
vs
DeSilva

190 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fifo Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Demarcus DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva wants to land a leg kick but Ortiz is out of range.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
DeSilva throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown. DeSilva tries to sprawl out of it but Ortiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. DeSilva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demarcus DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ortiz with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to clinch up but Ortiz keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from DeSilva. No joy for Ortiz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fifo Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ortiz feints and as DeSilva raises his hands in defense, Ortiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.

DeSilva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

DeSilva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSilva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortiz stopping the sweep attempt from DeSilva.

Ortiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSilva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortiz has managed to get both his arms back between DeSilva's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working some strikes from top position.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz postures up in DeSilva's guard and throws a big left but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ortiz is trying to reverse the position but instead DeSilva has taken his back - oops!
Well, with DeSilva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ortiz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ortiz can't escape the position.
Ortiz controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
DeSilva somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ortiz trying to control the hands but DeSilva won't let him.
Ortiz tries to escape the position.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Ortiz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from DeSilva.
Ortiz tries to escape but DeSilva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
DeSilva not allowing Ortiz to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Ortiz is really stuck here.
DeSilva is not going to allow Ortiz to sit and survive in this position.
DeSilva punches the canvas rather than the man.

DeSilva tightening his grip on Ortiz, looking for the choke.
Ortiz trying to control the hands but DeSilva breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortiz is defended easily by DeSilva.
Ortiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSilva circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva fails with the takedown

and Ortiz counters with a shoot takedown. DeSilva fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz landing some decent shots from guard.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

DeSilva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortiz defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
DeSilva is breathing heavily.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeSilva's head.
Ortiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortiz is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeSilva's head.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz chips away with some ground and pound.

DeSilva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortiz defends it easily.
Ortiz stands up over DeSilva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz stands up over DeSilva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

DeSilva looking for a guillotine here but Ortiz defends easily.
Ortiz working some strikes from top position.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
Ortiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortiz advances position into side control!
Ortiz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at DeSilva to see if he's OK.
DeSilva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ortiz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ortiz cracks DeSilva with a big right hand but DeSilva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
DeSilva manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz prevents DeSilva from improving his position.
Fifo Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeSilva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ortiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeSilva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ortiz slips a nice elbow through DeSilva's hands, connecting with DeSilva's forehead.
Ortiz is nestled in close to DeSilva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DeSilva moves into full guard.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
Ortiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz won't allow DeSilva to sweep him here.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeSilva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fifo Ortiz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ortiz shoots and misses
and DeSilva counters with a head kick. That will keep Ortiz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ortiz shoots in for a double leg but DeSilva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSilva. That's going to slow Ortiz down.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva with a poor takedown

and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control.
DeSilva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ortiz thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeSilva to regain full guard.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz lands a couple of elbows.
DeSilva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortiz stands up over DeSilva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz is posturing up here but DeSilva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ortiz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ortiz has to tap! Slick submission there by DeSilva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demarcus DeSilva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitaker comes to the ring accompanied by "Through the Fire and Flames" by Dragon Force. Crackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clap for the Wolfman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shane Whitaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Whitaker
vs
Crackson

185 cm
27
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

189 cm
20
213 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Million DOllar Development
Million DOllar Development

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rampage Crackson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crackson is working Whitaker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Crackson lands some shots froms side control.
Crackson working the head with strikes.
Whitaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Crackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
Whitaker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Whitaker trying to control here.
Whitaker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crackson is looking to pass Whitaker's guard but actually Whitaker recovers to full guard.
Crackson working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crackson stands up over Whitaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Crackson from controlling successfully.
Whitaker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crackson stands up over Whitaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crackson cracks Whitaker with a solid left hand.
Whitaker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crackson postures up in Whitaker's guard and throws a big left but Whitaker blocks it.
Crackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whitaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitaker, not yet.
Crackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitaker striking off his back but it's not causing Crackson any problems.
Whitaker working a defensive guard here.
Crackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Whitaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Crackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is pressing down on Crackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitaker is breathing heavily.
Whitaker controls Crackson momentarily but Crackson frees himself.
Whitaker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crackson passes Whitaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitaker keeps working.
Crackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crackson connects with a nice short shot to Whitaker's temple.

Crackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Crackson is trying to work for a kimura but Whitaker is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Whitaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crackson pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Crackson there.
Crackson lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Crackson.
Crackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitaker taking some punishment here, with Crackson in his half guard.
Whitaker trying to control from the bottom.
Whitaker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crackson slips a nice elbow through Whitaker's hands, connecting with Whitaker's forehead.
Crackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whitaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crackson is working away from the top position though.
Crackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Whitaker 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Crackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crackson is pressing down on Whitaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whitaker is holding on for now.
Crackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crackson lands strikes from half guard.
Crackson is pressing down on Whitaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whitaker is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Crackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whitaker defends it well.
Crackson tries to pass to full mount but Whitaker defends it.
Crackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crackson winds up and cracks Whitaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whitaker trying to control here.
Whitaker wants to improve his position but Crackson is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Crackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Crackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitaker looks to clinch
and Crackson counters with a stiff right hand.

Nice combo by Crackson! Oh, that's hurt him - Whitaker falls to the canvas and Crackson follows him into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker is not content to let Crackson control the position.
Crackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitaker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Whitaker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Whitaker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitaker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crackson connects with a decent elbow.
Whitaker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Whitaker taking a bit of punishment here - Crackson scoring with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackson working the head with strikes.
Crackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Crackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Crackson landing a few strikes.
Whitaker struggling a bit here.
Crackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rampage Crackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whitaker tries to bench press Crackson off him but Crackson keeps the position.
Crackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crackson trying to control the action but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Crackson lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackson scores with punches from side control.
Whitaker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Crackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Crackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whitaker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crackson working the head with strikes.
Whitaker tries to bench press Crackson off him but Crackson keeps the position.
Crackson lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Whitaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Crackson lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Whitaker to see if he's OK.
Crackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Crackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Whitaker tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Whitaker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crackson connects with a decent elbow.
Crackson is putting a hurting on Whitaker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Crackson is working Whitaker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Whitaker is trying to control Crackson's posture but Crackson avoids it.
Whitaker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crackson landing strikes.
Check out the look on Crackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crackson lands a few punches from side control.
Crackson working the head with strikes.
Crackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Crackson looks up at the clock and then as Whitaker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker wants to control but Crackson postures up.
Crackson working the head with strikes.
Crackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Crackson is looking to take a break and control but Whitaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crackson landing a few strikes.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crackson looks to land a combination but Whitaker avoids it well.
Whitaker tries to clinch but Crackson moves away
and Crackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Crackson misses the target.
Whitaker swings for the body but Crackson moves out of range.
Whitaker tries for a takedown but Crackson circles away easily

and Crackson counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Crackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Crackson feints and as Whitaker raises his hands in defense, Crackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whitaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitaker trying to strike off his back.
Crackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitaker's head.
Crackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Whitaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crackson passes Whitaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crackson is trying to control. Whitaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whitaker connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitaker taking some punishment here, with Crackson in his half guard.
Crackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Crackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is bucking up trying to escape but Crackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Crackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crackson looking to finish Whitaker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Whitaker!
Whitaker wants to hold on but Crackson pushes him away.
Crackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Whitaker is trying desperately to improve position.
Whitaker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Crackson. What's that going to do exactly?
Crackson raining down shots from the mount!
Crackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Whitaker is trying to escape the mount.
Crackson with a couple of short strikes.
Crackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Whitaker hang on?
Whitaker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Whitaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rampage Crackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitaker is controlling him.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Crackson keeps moving.
Whitaker is really struggling to control Crackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crackson has his hands on Whitaker's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker trying to control but Crackson is working from the bottom.
Whitaker looking to sit in guard and control but Crackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crackson stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker.
Crackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whitaker is trying to control the position but Crackson postures up.
Crackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shane Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rampage Crackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crackson 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 William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampage Crackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chwytny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by East London Rap - Wha we a bout . Chwytny Vlad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vlad
vs
Harrison

190 cm
26
265 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

195 cm
19
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chwytny Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison scores with a one two! Vlad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Chwytny Vlad has been cut.
Harrison throws a right hand that Vlad ducks under and follows up with a left that Vlad also avoids with ease.
Harrison misses with a double jab.
Harrison throws a right and a left that Vlad avoids nicely.
Harrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison drops Vlad with a huge uppercut! Vlad drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Harrison is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Harrison!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cadoc Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Calzaghe
vs
Montana

182 cm
26
178 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

177 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cadoc Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Montana!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana is looking to clinch but Calzaghe is avoiding it.
Calzaghe misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Calzaghe looks to land a combination but Montana avoids it well.
Montana scores with a hook to the body. Calzaghe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calzaghe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Montana. Calzaghe shrugs it off though.
Montana moves away from the strike by Calzaghe.

Montana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Montana distracts Calzaghe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Montana throwing strikes but missing.
Calzaghe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montana won't allow Calzaghe to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calzaghe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Montana thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Calzaghe if he has to take too many more of those.
Montana throws a nice inside leg kick.

Montana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montana misses with a knee to the head.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calzaghe is defending well for now.
Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Montana missing with knees to the body.
Montana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but Montana has him pressed against the ropes.
Montana lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe takes a knee right on the jaw!
A bit of stalling here from Montana.
Montana landing knees to the body.
Montana lands a knee to the body.
Calzaghe is breathing heavily.
Calzaghe tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling the position.
Calzaghe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Montana has him pressed against the ropes.
Montana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Montana.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Montana obliges.
Montana stalling against the ropes.
Montana with a knee to the head.
Montana lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Montana.
Montana lands a left hand.
Calzaghe letting Montana take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to land knees in the clinch but Calzaghe avoids the damage to the body.
Montana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calzaghe is defending well for now.
Montana lands with a right to the head.
Montana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Calzaghe blocks an elbow strike.
Montana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Montana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montana.
Montana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calzaghe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Montana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calzaghe's face.
Montana prevents Calzaghe from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Montana.
Montana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Calzaghe taking a breather.
Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Montana can't get the takedown.
Montana lands an elbow inside that Calzaghe shrugs off.
Calzaghe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calzaghe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calzaghe is pressed up against the ropes. Montana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Calzaghe down to the mat. Calzaghe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cadoc Calzaghe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Montana.
Calzaghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calzaghe throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana.
Montana wants to clinch up but Calzaghe keeps it at a distance.
Calzaghe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Montana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Montana closes the distance and pushes Calzaghe back into the ropes.
Montana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calzaghe.
Montana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Calzaghe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calzaghe is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position.
Montana lands a damaging elbow.
Montana goes for a takedown attempt but Calzaghe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Calzaghe throws a leg kick that is checked

and Montana counters by moving into the clinch.
Montana missing with knees to the body.
Montana has Calzaghe pushed against the ropes.
Montana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Montana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calzaghe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana pushes Calzaghe back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calzaghe avoiding damage as Montana throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calzaghe managing to block the knees to the body from Montana.
Calzaghe is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position.
Montana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calzaghe is keeping busy.
Montana missing with knees to the body.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montana looking to throw knees to the head but Calzaghe is blocking nicely.
Calzaghe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Montana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calzaghe avoids it.
Calzaghe is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calzaghe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Montana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Montana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Calzaghe wants to break free but Montana has control.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch but Montana keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Montana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calzaghe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calzaghe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Calzaghe avoiding damage as Montana throws knees to the body.
Calzaghe takes a knee right on the jaw!

Calzaghe breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Montana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calzaghe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Montana moves into the clinch.
Montana lands a knee to the body.
Montana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe avoiding damage as Montana throws knees to the body.
Calzaghe wants to break free but Montana has control.
Calzaghe slowing the pace effectively.
Montana working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe avoids a wild elbow strike from Montana.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Montana throws an elbow but misses.

Calzaghe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calzaghe just misses with a punch to the body.
Calzaghe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cadoc Calzaghe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calzaghe throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Montana misses.
Calzaghe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montana can pounce on him.
Montana slips under a jab.

Montana closes the distance and clinches.
Montana lands an elbow that stopped Calzaghe in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Montana.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but Montana has him pressed against the ropes.
Montana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calzaghes head.
Montana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calzaghe blocks it with crossed arms.
Montana looking to throw knees to the head but Calzaghe is blocking nicely.
Montana tries to land knees in the clinch but Calzaghe avoids the damage to the body.
Calzaghe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calzaghe can't break the clinch.
Montana keeps control of Calzaghe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Montana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Calzaghe avoiding damage as Montana throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calzaghe lands a body shot.
Montana missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Montana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lorenzo Montana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Calzaghe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Montana is looking to clinch but Calzaghe is avoiding it.
Calzaghe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana walks into a left hand.
Calzaghe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calzaghe misses with a wild combination.
Calzaghe lands a jab-cross combination.
Calzaghe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calzaghe swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana.
Montana throws a low kick but Calzaghe avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calzaghe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Calzaghe avoids the head kick by Montana.
Montana misses with a head kick.
Calzaghe takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana avoids a punch combination nicely.

Montana moves into the clinch successfully.
Montana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calzaghe prevents it.
Montana misses with an elbow over the top.
Montana lands a knee to the body.
Montana scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Montana lands an elbow that stopped Calzaghe in his tracks for a moment.
Calzaghe avoiding damage as Montana throws knees to the body.
Montana lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Montana.
Calzaghe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Calzaghe breaks from the clinch.
Lorenzo Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calzaghe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calzaghe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montana counters with a solid body kick.
Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Calzaghe.
Montana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calzaghe throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Calzaghe misses.
Montana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe scores with a three punch combo!

Montana has Calzaghe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cadoc Calzaghe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana landing knees to the head.
Montana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Montana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Montana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Montana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Montana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but Montana is controlling him.
Montana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Montana leaning against his opponent.
Montana lands a nice elbow.
Montana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Montana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Montana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch but Montana keeps him there for the moment.
Calzaghe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calzaghe is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position.
Calzaghe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Montana.
Montana lands an elbow inside that Calzaghe shrugs off.
Montana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calzaghe's face.
Montana lands with a left to the head.
Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Calzaghe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Calzaghe misses with a punch to the body.
Calzaghe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montana crunches a lovely knee into Calzaghe's ribcage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Montana 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Montana!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code as his entrance music. Oleg Osbourne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Caldwell
vs
Osbourne

186 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
201 lbs
11 - 5 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Caldwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Oleg Osbourne has been cut.
A combination from Caldwell does no damage.
Osbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Caldwell.
Caldwell throws a hook but Osbourne blocks it.
Osbourne walks into a straight right hand from Caldwell.
Caldwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Osbourne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Caldwell tries to improve position but can't.

Osbourne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Osbourne is chipping away with strikes.
Caldwell is looking to reverse the position.
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Osbourne working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Osbourne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Caldwell prevents Osbourne from moving into mount.
Caldwell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Osbourne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Caldwell wants to control but Osbourne is keeping busy.
Caldwell punching from the bottom.
Caldwell trying to control from the bottom.

Caldwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Osbourne.
Caldwell wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Osbourne has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Caldwell's face.

Osbourne swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Caldwell is now in Osbourne's guard. A big mistake from Osbourne there, giving up the dominant position!
Caldwell wanted to stand there but Osbourne had control of the position.

Osbourne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Caldwell uses it to pass to side control.
Osbourne looks gassed!
Caldwell trying to control the position but Osbourne is working away.
Osbourne is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caldwell.
Caldwell cracks Osbourne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Osbourne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Caldwell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Osbourne is squirming around, avoiding Caldwell's attempts to control the action.
Caldwell is looking to stand but Caldwell has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

Caldwell is working for a guillotine from mount but Osbourne frees his head quite easily.
Osbourne wants to control but Caldwell is having none of it.
Osbourne is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Osbourne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Caldwell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Osbourne avoids a strike by Caldwell and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Caldwell's guard! Fantastic escape!
Caldwell wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caldwell throws a body punch but Osbourne moves out of range.
Caldwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osbourne.
Caldwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Osbourne is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Osbourne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oleg Osbourne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Osbourne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Caldwell's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osbourne.
Osbourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldwell manages to avoid it.
Caldwell lands a slapping body shot.
Caldwell misses with the combination.
Caldwell throws a shot from downtown. Osbourne moves away and avoids it.
Caldwell defending well as Osbourne loads up on a big left hand.
Caldwell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Osbourne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Osbourne.
Osbourne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caldwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osbourne.
Caldwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osbourne.
A swing and a miss from Osbourne.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Osbourne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Osbourne connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Caldwell.

Osbourne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caldwell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Osbourne is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Caldwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Osbourne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Osbourne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caldwell is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Osbourne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caldwell, who protects the arm well.
Caldwell tries to bench press Osbourne off him but Osbourne keeps the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caldwell swinging wildly here.
Caldwell is looking to wear down Osbourne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Osbourne misses with a wild body shot.
Jimmy Caldwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osbourne misses with a hook. Caldwell ducked under it nicely.
Osbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldwell.
Osbourne might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Osbourne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caldwell looks to land a combination but Osbourne avoids it well.
Caldwell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the body from Osbourne misses
and Osbourne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caldwell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Osbourne's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Osbourne.
Caldwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osbourne takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
Caldwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caldwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osbourne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caldwell.
Caldwell cracks Osbourne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caldwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Osbourne.
Caldwell throws a left and a right that both miss

and Osbourne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Osbourne scores with a couple of nice shots.
Caldwell trying to control here.
Caldwell is staying active underneath Osbourne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caldwell is trying to maintain the position but Osbourne is very close to passing his half guard.
Osbourne works his way into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Osbourne is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Caldwell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Osbourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Caldwell throws a series of punches but Osbourne moves out of range.
Caldwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osbourne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caldwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osbourne.
Caldwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caldwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osbourne.
Caldwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caldwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osbourne.
Osbourne takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oleg Osbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Caldwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osbourne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Caldwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osbourne throws the left hand but Caldwell avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell stalks Osbourne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Osbourne's face. Osbourne staggers backwards, shaken.
Osbourne just misses with a punch to the body.
Osbourne wants to clinch up but Caldwell keeps it at a distance.
Caldwell connects with a body shot.
Caldwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jimmy Caldwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Osbourne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caldwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Jimmy Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Osbourne.
Caldwell lands with a shot to the body.
Caldwell punishes Osbourne's body with a nice straight punch.
Caldwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caldwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Caldwell throws a series of punches but Osbourne avoids them all with ease.
Caldwell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oleg Osbourne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caldwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caldwell scores with a three punch combo!
Jab by Osbourne.
Caldwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caldwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Osbourne scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Caldwell tries to keep at a distance but Osbourne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Osbourne is leaning against Caldwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caldwell prevents a body shot from Osbourne.
Caldwell scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caldwell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osbourne.
Osbourne is working Caldwell over against the ropes.
Osbourne prevents Caldwell from breaking the clinch.
Osbourne is leaning against Caldwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caldwell.
Osbourne works on Caldwell's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell stalling in the clinch but Osbourne improves position.
A shot in the inside from Osbourne.
Osbourne prevents a body shot from Caldwell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Caldwell.
Osbourne presses Caldwell against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osbourne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caldwell smiles and moves away.
Osbourne digs a good body shot into Caldwell's ribs.
A left lands for Osbourne.
Osbourne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caldwell swivels and escapes.
Caldwell looks to land a combination. Osbourne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Caldwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Osbourne tries to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Osbourne thinking.
Osbourne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Caldwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caldwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Osbourne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caldwell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caldwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Osbourne walks into a left hand.
Jimmy Caldwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Osbourne misses.
Caldwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Osbourne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Caldwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osbourne.
Osbourne has his takedown stuffed
and Caldwell counters with a two punch combo.
Caldwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Osbourne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osbourne tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.

Osbourne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Caldwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Caldwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Osbourne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Caldwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Osbourne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Osbourne!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donald Sucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sucker's entrance music is Protest Life by SCUM. A fine choice. Kilmster is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sucker
vs
Kilmster

186 cm
25
190 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

175 cm
22
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Million DOllar Development
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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 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Donald Sucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Kilmster!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster thows a body shot but no joy.
Sucker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sucker moves away from the strike by Kilmster.
Kilmster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilmster scores with a one two! Sucker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sucker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sucker moves away.
Sucker drops his hands momentarily and Kilmster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kilmster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sucker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilmster misses with an uppercut. Sucker saw that one coming.
Kilmster looks to land a combination but Sucker avoids it well.
Sucker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jake Kilmster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Sucker misses its intended target.
Sucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilmster swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kilmster there.
Kilmster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilmster misses the shot to the body.
Kilmster's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kilmster duly obliges.
Sucker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilmster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilmster. Sucker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilmster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sucker walks into a jab.
Kilmster lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmster stuns Sucker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kilmster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sucker at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Kilmster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sucker doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sucker tries to clinch up but Kilmster circles away and keeps his distance.
Sucker wants to clinch.
Kilmster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilmster.
Kilmster scores with the left hand. Sucker knows he should have avoided that one.
Sucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilmster circles away.
A shot to de liver by Kilmster. Beautiful body shot.
Sucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilmster misses with a two punch combination.
Kilmster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sucker has time to react.
Sucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucker looks for a takedown but Kilmster sprawls well.
Kilmster looks to score with a jab to the body but Sucker is just out of range.
Sucker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilmster.
Sucker moves in looking to clinch but Kilmster pushes him off.
Kilmster swats away the attempt to clinch by Sucker.
Sucker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilmster is fending him off so far but Sucker persists. Nope, Kilmster circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilmster throws a body punch but Sucker moves out of range.
Kilmster throws a series of strikes that have Sucker backpedaling.
Kilmster throws a shot from downtown. Sucker moves away and avoids it.
Kilmster lands a body shot.
Sucker walks into a straight right hand from Kilmster.
Kilmster lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster misses with a wild combination.
Sucker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jake Kilmster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilmster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sucker rather than just go for the knockout.
Kilmster lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilmster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sucker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sucker is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Kilmster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kilmster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilmster cracks a nice hook into Sucker's ribs.
Kilmster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilmster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from Kilmster both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Kilmster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Danga de danga de dang - Kilmster scores with a four punch combination!
Sucker throws out a loose jab but Kilmster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sucker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kilmster avoids it really well and circles away.
Sucker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kilmster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jake Kilmster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilmster misses with a two punch combination.
Kilmster lunges at Sucker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sucker's hand.
Kilmster scores with the left hand. Sucker knows he should have avoided that one.
Sucker tries to clinch up.
Kilmster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilmster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sucker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kilmster lands with a nice combination. Sucker backs away looking to recover.
Sucker misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sucker.
Kilmster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sucker moves away.
Sucker misses with an uppercut.
Kilmster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sucker takes one to the chin there.
Sucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sucker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilmster.
Kilmster throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kilmster.
Sucker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sucker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilmster throws a combination that misses

and Sucker counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sucker working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster is not content to let Sucker control the position.
Sucker throwing strikes but Kilmster manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sucker is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Kilmster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sucker defending against the ground and pound.
Kilmster working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kilmster sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sucker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sucker parries the strikes from Kilmster easily there. Kilmster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sucker to escape.
Sucker regains half guard, as Kilmster was trying to land strikes.
Sucker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sucker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilmster.

That's four 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.
Sucker is looking for a sweep. Kilmster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilmster is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sucker reverses the position - he's now on top in Kilmster's guard.
Sucker throwing strikes from guard but Kilmster blocks nicely.
Sucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sucker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kilmster, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Kilmster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fighters circling - Kilmster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilmster looks to land a combination but Sucker avoids it well.
Sucker wants to clinch up but Kilmster keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Sucker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sucker tries to clinch up.
Kilmster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilmster misses the shot to the body.
Kilmster lands a nice hook to Sucker's body. Sucker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kilmster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sucker manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sucker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kilmster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sucker wants to clinch up but Kilmster keeps it at a distance.
Kilmster scores with a punch to the head.
Kilmster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilmster delivers a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sucker.
Kilmster misses with a body shot.
Kilmster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sucker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilmster swats away the attempt to clinch by Sucker.
Kilmster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sucker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sucker loads up on a big right hand but Kilmster slips the punch.
Sucker tries to clinch there but Kilmster circles away.
Kilmster throws a series of strikes that have Sucker backpedaling.
Sucker shoots in looking for a takedown. Kilmster tries to sprawl out of it but Sucker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kilmster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donald Sucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sucker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sucker slips a straight right by Kilmster.
Kilmster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sucker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kilmster.
Kilmster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sucker wants to clinch up but Kilmster keeps it at a distance.
A shot to de liver by Kilmster. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sucker tries to clinch there but Kilmster circles away.
Sucker wants to clinch up but Kilmster keeps it at a distance.
Kilmster lands with a nice combination. Sucker backs away looking to recover.
Kilmster scores with a nice right hand.
Kilmster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kilmster swats away the attempt to clinch by Sucker.
Kilmster punishes Sucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Sucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilmster blocks a jab.
Kilmster misses the shot to the body.
Kilmster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sucker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster throws a jab but it's blocked by Sucker.
Kilmster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilmster scores with a jab to the body.
Sucker needs to keep his hands up - Kilmster had a free shot at his head there.
Kilmster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilmster.
Sucker fails with a takedown attempt.
Kilmster is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kilmster misses with a two punch combination.
Jake Kilmster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kilmster checks a low kick from Sucker.
Kilmster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sucker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Kilmster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kilmster 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Kilmster!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Magic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Barbosa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andreas Magic's chin.

Barbosa
vs
Magic

188 cm
22
180 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

180 cm
21
177 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Vicious Nutrition (159 Recovery With Proof)

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Magic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Magic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa avoids it really well and circles away.
Barbosa clobbers Magic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbosa catches Magic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andreas Magic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Magic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magic showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magic throws a big right hand that misses.
Magic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Magic controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Magic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magic stands and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Magic lands a nice forearm strike.
Barbosa is looking to regain half guard here but Magic keeps moving and retains side control.
Magic landing a few strikes.
Barbosa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Magic landing a few strikes.
Magic scoring with punches and elbows.
Barbosa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magic off and has taken his back!
Magic tries to escape but Barbosa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Magic is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barbosa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Barbosa has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Magic is defending well but eventually Barbosa manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Magic has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos Barbosa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Figgjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Spoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figgjo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Edward Grieg. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Figgjo
vs
Spoka

178 cm
22
156 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

175 cm
24
155 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddie Figgjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Blue Spoka!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figgjo cracks the inside of Spoka's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Figgjo misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Figgjo.
A clash of legs there as Spoka blocks the low kick.
Figgjo delivers a nice body kick.

Figgjo takes the fight into the clinch.
Spoka blocks the elbow strike.
Spoka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Figgjo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spoka can't break the clinch.
Figgjo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spoka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Figgjo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figgjo tries for a takedown but Spoka manages to get underhooks.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it misses.
Spoka is pressed up against the ropes. Figgjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spoka down to the mat. Spoka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spoka fails to land with a series of punches.
Spoka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figgjo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spoka.
No joy there for Figgjo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Figgjo forces Spoka back against the ropes and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Figgjo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spoka's brow.
Figgjo misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Spoka blocks the elbow strike.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Figgjo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spoka's brow.
Figgjo tries for a takedown but Spoka manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Figgjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figgjo has Spoka pressed against the ropes, preventing Spoka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figgjo lands an elbow inside that Spoka shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Figgjo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spoka's brow.
Spoka is looking to break free of the clinch but Figgjo has double underhooks.

Spoka breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Spoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spoka thows a body shot but no joy.
Freddie Figgjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spoka clobbers Figgjo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Figgjo closes the distance and clinches.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Spoka dodges an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Spoka avoiding damage as Figgjo throws knees to the body.

Spoka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Figgjo avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Figgjo tries to land a leg kick but Spoka saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Spoka with that takedown attempt.
Figgjo blocks a jab.
Spoka loads up on a big right hand but Figgjo slips the punch.
Spoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figgjo manages to avoid it.
Figgjo tries to clinch there but Spoka circles away.
Figgjo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Spoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spoka throws a looping overhand right but Figgjo ducks down to avoid it.
Figgjo tests Spoka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spoka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Figgjo.
Spoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figgjo was well out of range. Poor timing from Spoka.
Spoka throws a jab when Figgjo was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Figgjo.

Figgjo moves into range and clinches up with Spoka.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoka dodges an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Spoka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Figgjo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Spoka can't break the clinch.
Figgjo is trying to drag Spoka to the mat but Spoka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Figgjo fails to pull guard.
Figgjo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Figgjo throws an elbow that misses.
Figgjo lands an elbow just above Spoka 's eye.

It looks like Blue Spoka has been cut.
Spoka dodges an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Spoka takes an elbow to the temple.
Figgjo throws an elbow that misses.
Figgjo keeps control of Spoka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Figgjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spoka wants to break free but Figgjo has control.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Figgjo throws an elbow but misses.
Spoka blocks an elbow strike.
Figgjo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it misses.
Figgjo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figgjo lands an elbow inside.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

Spoka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figgjo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Figgjo throws a low kick but Spoka avoids it.
Figgjo thumps Spoka with a low kick.
Spoka lands a glancing blow to the side of Figgjo's head.
Spoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figgjo.
A punch combination from Spoka misses.

Figgjo forces Spoka back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Figgjo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blue Spoka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Spoka misses with a hook. Figgjo ducked under it nicely.
Figgjo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spoka is out of range.
Figgjo with a poor takedown
and Spoka counters with a straight right hand.

Figgjo clinches up with Spoka and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spoka is trying to break free.
Spoka avoids the elbow strike from Figgjo, against the ropes.
Figgjo trying to land knees to the body.

Figgjo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spoka is trying to keep an underhook but Figgjo manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Figgjo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Figgjo wants to advance to full mount but Spoka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Figgjo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spoka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Figgjo, into his guard.
Spoka trying to control the position from guard on top but Figgjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spoka looking to pass the guard.

Spoka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Figgjo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spoka passes into half guard.
Figgjo is staying active underneath Spoka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo wants to get back to full guard.
Figgjo is refusing to be controlled, as Spoka sits in half guard.

Figgjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Spoka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spoka prevents Figgjo from improving his position.
Spoka tries to pass to full mount but Figgjo defends it.

Figgjo looking for submissions off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spoka checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spoka lands a slapping body shot.
Spoka misses with a two punch combination.
Figgjo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spoka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Figgjo clinches.
Figgjo lands an elbow just above Spoka 's eye.
Spoka avoiding damage as Figgjo throws knees to the body.
Spoka blocks an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Spoka dodges an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Figgjo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Figgjo looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Spoka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spoka thows a body shot but no joy.
Spoka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figgjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figgjo misses with a low kick as Spoka jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Figgjo.
Spoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figgjo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Figgjo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Figgjo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spoka is trying to break the clinch but Figgjo has him pressed against the ropes.
Figgjo has Spoka pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Spoka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Figgjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Figgjo throws an elbow but misses.
Figgjo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spoka walks away with a smile on his face. Figgjo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spoka misses with a two punch combination.
Spoka missing with a left hand there. Figgjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Figgjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spoka.
Figgjo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Figgjo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Figgjo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blue Spoka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blue Spoka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Spoka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Figgjo misses with a low kick.
Figgjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spoka pinned against the cage. Spoka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Figgjo wants to clinch up but Spoka keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spoka. Figgjo does a little dance to reset his feet.

Spoka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spoka wants to take a breather but Figgjo is having none of it.
Spoka blocks the strikes from Figgjo.

Spoka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figgjo is pressing down on Spoka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Figgjo working for a triangle but Spoka defends it easily.
Spoka is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoka trying to control but Figgjo is working from the bottom.
Spoka wants to pass the guard but Figgjo is keeping the position.

Figgjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Figgjo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Spoka passes Figgjo's left leg - he's now in 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.

Figgjo looking for submissions off his back.
Spoka prevents Figgjo from improving his position.
Spoka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figgjo keeps working.

Figgjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Figgjo is defending against the submission attempts here by Spoka.
Spoka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Figgjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spoka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figgjo misses with a hook. Spoka ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Figgjo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Figgjo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spoka misses with a hook. Figgjo ducked under it nicely.
Spoka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Figgjo shoots for a takedown but Spoka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spoka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figgjo slips a jab and a cross from Spoka.

Figgjo pushes Spoka up against the ropes in a clinch.
Figgjo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figgjo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spoka gets underhooks to prevent Figgjo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Figgjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spoka dodges an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Spoka is trying to break the clinch but Figgjo is controlling him.
Spoka is looking to break free of the clinch but Figgjo has double underhooks.
Spoka wants to get back to striking at distance but Figgjo won't allow it.
Spoka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Figgjo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spoka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Figgjo has Spoka pressed against the ropes, preventing Spoka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figgjo pushes off an throws an elbow but Spoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Figgjo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spoka's brow.
Spoka wants to get back to striking at distance but Figgjo won't allow it.
Figgjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spoka's efforts to push away.
Figgjo missing with knees to the body.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blue Spoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spoka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blue Spoka!

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