HFC 27 Creed vs. Pepper PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wouter Leg Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Leg Lock
vs
Taylor

181 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wouter Leg Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leg Lock was covering up waiting for the punch and Taylor finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Leg Lock looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor works over Leg Lock with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leg Lock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Leg Lock is retaining full guard.
Taylor is in close to Leg Lock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Leg Lock keeps moving.
My spies in English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform me that Taylor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Taylor is in close to Leg Lock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leg Lock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taylor lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leg Lock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.

Leg Lock is rocked!
Taylor lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Leg Lock! More strikes land and this one is all over! Taylor jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Taylor!
Jason Taylor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shamus McGillicuddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicuddy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DJ Shadow featuring Run The Jewels - Nobody Speak. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Jackhammer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

McGillicuddy
vs
Jackhammer

177 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamus McGillicuddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jackhammer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGillicuddy forces Jackhammer back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from McGillicuddy.
McGillicuddy lands a nice shot to the body.
McGillicuddy avoiding damage.
Jackhammer trying to land knees to the body.
McGillicuddy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from McGillicuddy - that landed with a thud.
McGillicuddy leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGillicuddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGillicuddy digs a right hand underneath Jackhammer's ribcage. Jackhammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicuddy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackhammer.
McGillicuddy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGillicuddy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackhammer misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicuddy lands an uppercut.
McGillicuddy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackhammer is defending well for now.
Jackhammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGillicuddy lands a left hand.
Jackhammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGillicuddy.
Jackhammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGillicuddy.
Jackhammer blocks an elbow strike.
Jackhammer trying to land knees to the body.
Jackhammer blocks an elbow strike from McGillicuddy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGillicuddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackhammer managing to block the knees to the body from McGillicuddy.
McGillicuddy has been working on his balance at London Top Tier , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jackhammer.
McGillicuddy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from McGillicuddy.
McGillicuddy lands a left hand.
Jackhammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGillicuddy is defending well for now.
McGillicuddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackhammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGillicuddy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGillicuddy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackhammer up against the cage.
McGillicuddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGillicuddy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGillicuddy avoiding damage as Jackhammer throws knees to the body.
McGillicuddy effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from McGillicuddy as the two fighters clinch.
McGillicuddy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGillicuddy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackhammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

McGillicuddy breaks the clinch.

McGillicuddy has Jackhammer up against the cage in a clinch.
McGillicuddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicuddy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGillicuddy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackhammer blocks an elbow strike.
McGillicuddy lands an uppercut.

McGillicuddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGillicuddy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGillicuddy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackhammer is able to avoid easily.
McGillicuddy scores with a three punch combo!

Jackhammer is rocked!

It looks like Jack Jackhammer has been cut.
McGillicuddy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackhammer with the counter takedown but McGillicuddy avoids it easily.
Jackhammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for McGillicuddy. That snapped Jackhammer's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackhammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackhammer is still on wobbly legs! Can McGillicuddy finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicuddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackhammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackhammer tries to get into range but McGillicuddy steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jackhammer! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! McGillicuddy scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shamus McGillicuddy!
Shamus McGillicuddy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jack Jackhammer was interviewed post fight and said 'Suck my nuts you fag i will be coming back soon!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick DeNiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksey Borodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeNiro comes to the cage accompanied by One Bad Man. Aleksey Borodin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brick DeNiro's chin.

DeNiro
vs
Borodin

200 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brick DeNiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Borodin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeNiro closes the distance and clinches.

DeNiro manages to pull guard.
DeNiro pulls Borodin in close to his closed guard and prevents Borodin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Borodin preventing the sweep.
DeNiro trying to control the position.
DeNiro striking off his back but it's not causing Borodin any problems.
DeNiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borodin passes DeNiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borodin slows the pace down in half guard.
Borodin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borodin trying to pass the guard but DeNiro defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNiro wants to control but Borodin is keeping busy.
Borodin wants to control but DeNiro is keeping him busy.
Borodin prevents DeNiro from improving his position.
DeNiro trying to control here.
Borodin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Borodin wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

DeNiro has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borodin stalling in the clinch but DeNiro improves position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Borodin has eaten all the pies!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Borodin seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
DeNiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Borodin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borodin misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Borodin's face as he tries to break the clinch.

DeNiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Borodin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Borodin lands a glancing blow to the side of DeNiro's head.
Borodin scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeNiro in his tracks.
Borodin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodin lands with a nice body punch.
Borodin lunges at DeNiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeNiro's hand.
Borodin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeNiro is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Borodin moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt DeNiro! Borodin continues to tee off on DeNiro, landing with a left and a right! Borodin connects with a right hand that leaves DeNiro sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Borodin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksey Borodin!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazovicz The BiG MaN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The BiG MaN comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero. Fred Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

The BiG MaN
vs
Jackson

178 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazovicz The BiG MaN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The BiG MaN's head.
The BiG MaN fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked The BiG MaN down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly The BiG MaN back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jackson feints and then cracks The BiG MaN's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The BiG MaN down.
The BiG MaN avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
The BiG MaN has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The BiG MaN's calf.
The BiG MaN keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

The BiG MaN scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Jackson pushes The BiG MaN off and gets back to his feet.
The BiG MaN is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

The BiG MaN is rocked!
Jackson catches The BiG MaN with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh The BiG MaN is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
The BiG MaN sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The BiG MaN seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but The BiG MaN swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - The BiG MaN circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackson has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Jackson misses

and The BiG MaN counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The BiG MaN has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

The BiG MaN manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
The BiG MaN feinted with a counter takedown.
Fred Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on The BiG MaN's shoulder, as The BiG MaN tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson tries to bum rush The BiG MaN with a series of wild strikes but The BiG MaN uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The BiG MaN fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. The BiG MaN is now in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to stand but The BiG MaN is controlling the position.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The BiG MaN. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jackson pushes The BiG MaN off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.

The BiG MaN has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
The BiG MaN tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The BiG MaN breaks the clinch.
The BiG MaN takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson tries to clinch but The BiG MaN moves away

and The BiG MaN counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to kick The BiG MaN off but The BiG MaN keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The BiG MaN controlling the action here.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from The BiG MaN.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson throws a right and a left that The BiG MaN avoids nicely.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The BiG MaN shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The BiG MaN's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
The BiG MaN fails to land with a series of punches.
Fred Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The BiG MaN slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
The BiG MaN is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The BiG MaN fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
As The BiG MaN backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but The BiG MaN manages to avoid it all.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but The BiG MaN moved out of range nicely.
The BiG MaN looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazovicz The BiG MaN. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
The BiG MaN keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
The BiG MaN keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like The BiG MaN wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on The BiG MaN's shoulder, as The BiG MaN tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The BiG MaN checks a leg kick.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The BiG MaN wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
The BiG MaN avoids a punch combination nicely.
The BiG MaN is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson tries to clinch there but The BiG MaN circles away.
The BiG MaN misses with a low kick.
The BiG MaN takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lazovicz The BiG MaN is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson tries to clinch but The BiG MaN moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The BiG MaN circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
The BiG MaN was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jackson is looking to clinch but The BiG MaN is avoiding it.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The BiG MaN steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - The BiG MaN circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
The BiG MaN chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson throws a series of punches but The BiG MaN avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a series of punches but The BiG MaN moves out of range.
Jackson leaves The BiG MaN with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a jab when The BiG MaN was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The BiG MaN drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but The BiG MaN swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson moves to clinch but The BiG MaN breaks away

and The BiG MaN counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The BiG MaN keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is looking to stand up but The BiG MaN isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and The BiG MaN dives into side control.
The BiG MaN is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is pushing The BiG MaN's head away, looking to escape. The BiG MaN manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jackson is not content to let The BiG MaN control the position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The BiG MaN connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The BiG MaN fails with the takedown.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but The BiG MaN swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The BiG MaN tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Jackson lands but The BiG MaN takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into The BiG MaN's torso.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The BiG MaN.
The BiG MaN moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
The BiG MaN tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but The BiG MaN swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The BiG MaN takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Jackson rushes The BiG MaN and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but The BiG MaN pushes him off.
Jackson tries to clinch but The BiG MaN is having none of it.
Jackson wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but The BiG MaN moves out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The BiG MaN.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The BiG MaN.
The BiG MaN moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The BiG MaN slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
As Jackson tries to get set, The BiG MaN tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Lazovicz The BiG MaN has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick by Jackson misses

and The BiG MaN moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jackson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Watari Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Vettori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vettori has chosen The Godfather as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Hart
vs
Vettori

160 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Watari Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marvin Vettori!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart shoots for a takedown but Vettori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watari Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vettori fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vettori as he jumps to the side.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Vettori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Vettori tries to counter it with a takedown but Hart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watari Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vettori shoots in for a takedown but Hart shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Hart. No joy for Vettori on that attempt.
Hart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vettori.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vettori closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hart quickly recovers to half guard.
Hart is looking to get back to is feet but Vettori passes into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marvin Vettori!
Marvin Vettori seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Punt Hardman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Rey Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hardman
vs
Rey Reyes

175 cm
24
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
149 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Punt Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Rey Reyes!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Hardman gets the takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reyes can do anything to dispel that myth.

Hardman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reyes, who protects the arm well.

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

Hardman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hardman tries for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
Reyes tries to buck Hardman off but Hardman is having none of it.

Hardman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardman working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

Hardman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hardman is trying to get an arm triangle but Reyes is defending well.
Reyes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Hardman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reyes is looking to regain half guard here but Hardman keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hardman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hardman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Reyes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Punt Hardman!
Punt Hardman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin PercivalH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Wick is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Wick
vs
PercivalH

186 cm
26
212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin PercivalH!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Wick is trying to trip PercivalH. He has hold of a leg but PercivalH is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wick persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PercivalH swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wick landing with the ground and pound.

It looks like Kevin PercivalH has been cut.
Wick preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Wick has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as PercivalH works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
PercivalH is trying to control the position but Wick postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if PercivalH can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PercivalH swivels though and keeps the full guard.
PercivalH throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
PercivalH is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wick is looking to work some ground and pound but PercivalH has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PercivalH keeping full guard, as Wick tries to pass.
Wick lands a couple of digs.

That has opened up Kevin PercivalH's cut even more.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin PercivalH's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Wick!
Karl Wick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelio Kontos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aidan Foster has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Foster
vs
Kontos

200 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

189 cm
18
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aidan Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stelio Kontos!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Kontos misses its intended target.
Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Foster scores with a hook to the body. Kontos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foster staying out of range there.
Foster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Foster lands with a hook. Kontos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kontos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foster counters with a stiff right hand.
Kontos throws an overhand right that lands on Foster's shoulder, as Foster tries to avoid the shot.
Kontos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Aidan Foster has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Kontos.
A big right from Kontos misses.
Kontos throws a big shot that misses.
Foster tests Kontos's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Foster punishes Kontos's body with a nice straight punch.
Kontos misses with a hook
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foster lands with an uppercut that bounces Kontos off the cage and back into range.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontos. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foster throws a body punch but Kontos moves out of range.
And Kontos tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kontos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontos. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kontos throws a hook to the side of Foster's head but Foster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kontos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Foster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kontos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kontos tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kontos to the ground. Kontos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kontos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Foster defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontos throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster tries to clinch

and Kontos counters with a shoot takedown. Foster fights it but they end up in guard.

Foster working for submissions but it's allowed Kontos to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kontos is one step ahead there.
Kontos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Foster looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kontos has picked Foster up and slammed him! Foster can't keep hold of the triangle and Kontos manages to pass to side control!
Kontos controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Foster is working hard here to advance position.
Kontos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Foster is looking to regain half guard here but Kontos keeps moving and retains side control.
Kontos staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stelio Kontos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aidan Foster's cut.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Foster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
Kontos takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kontos misses with a straight left.
Kontos just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster is looking to counter punch.
Kontos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontos digs a good hook to Foster's body.
Kontos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kontos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foster has time to react.

Kontos drops his shoulder and cracks Foster with a huge uppercut! Foster goes down! Can Kontos finish him?

Foster is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh Foster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foster seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Foster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Foster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontos defends it easily.
Kontos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kontos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kontos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontos sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kontos loads up on a big right hand but Foster slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Foster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kontos lands with a nice body punch.
Kontos just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster wants to clinch but Kontos slips to the side

and Kontos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kontos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kontos is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontos working over Foster with some ground and pound. Foster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Foster actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Kontos there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stelio Kontos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aidan Foster's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Foster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kontos missing with a left hand there. Foster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Foster misses the target.
Kontos scores with a jab. Foster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Foster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kontos in his tracks.
Kontos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Nice cross by Kontos.
Stelio Kontos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Kontos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Kontos and Foster goes tumbling to the canvas! Kontos follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Stelio Kontos has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!

Foster has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kontos escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kontos!
Foster trying to remain calm as Kontos controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is trying to improve his position.
Kontos controlling the position.
Kontos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Foster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kontos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kontos tries to stand but Foster is controlling his head.
Foster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kontos's best efforts.

Foster looking for submissions off his back.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kontos tries to stand and escape but Foster is controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stelio Kontos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kontos throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kontos cracks a nice hook into Foster's ribs.
Kontos jabs at Foster's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kontos.
Foster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kontos.
Stelio Kontos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kontos connects with a body shot.
Kontos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foster has time to react.
Kontos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Foster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontos misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kontos.
Aidan Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foster on the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stelio Kontos!
A very excited looking Stelio Kontos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ryan Pepper was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Creed
vs
Pepper

176 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Pepper.

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

Creed is rocked!

It looks like Johny Creed has been cut.
Creed leaves his chin hanging out and Pepper seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Creed crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.