G.F.C 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between dave houses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Oliver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

houses
vs
Oliver

200 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, dave houses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

houses drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

houses decides to take the fight back to the feet.
houses shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliver tries to sprawl out of it but houses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
houses tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to de liver by Oliver. Beautiful body shot.
Oliver throws a right hand that houses ducks under and follows up with a left that houses also avoids with ease.
Oliver keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliver wants to clinch up but houses keeps it at a distance.
Oliver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but houses swivels and escapes.
Oliver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliver fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
houses fails in his attempt to clinch.

houses shoots in and bounces Oliver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oliver working a defensive guard but houses manages to pass into side control anyway.

houses has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
houses shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliver tries to sprawl out of it but houses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliver closes the distance looking to clinch

and houses counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oliver!
houses tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Oliver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oliver is just holding on here. houses manages to take his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliver trying to control the hands but houses won't let him.

houses working for a choke but Oliver is defending well.
houses slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

houses looking for the choke but no joy.
Oliver is in bad spot here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards houses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver trying to get back to his feet but houses is in full control for now.

houses working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Oliver is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and houses has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Oliver taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). dave houses!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manson Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Marian (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?

Dixon
vs
Marian

180 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

173 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Manson Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Marian Marian!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dixon clinches up with Marian and pushes him back against the cage.

Marian manages to break the clinch.
Dixon tries to bum rush Marian with a series of wild strikes but Marian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dixon tries to clinch but Marian moves out of range.

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

Dixon stands up from Marian's guard - Dixon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marian defends it nicely.
Marian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marian throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dixon!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marian shoots in and drives through. Dixon sprawls well.
Marian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manson Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Marian.

Marian gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Marian.

Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dixon gets a clinch.
Dixon wants to get back to striking at distance but Marian won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Dixon as the two fighters clinch.
Marian wants a takedown.
Marian looking for a takedown.
Dixon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marian looks gassed!
Marian is looking to break free of the clinch but Dixon has double underhooks.

Marian pulls Dixon into guard.
Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Dixon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dixon advances to full mount.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Marian tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Dixon has control of Marian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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.
Dixon unloading with bombs!
Marian in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manson Dixon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dixon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marian is out of range.
Manson Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has Marian backing up. Marian nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes.
Marian shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has Marian backing up. Marian nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes.

It looks like Marian Marian has been cut.
Marian with a poor takedown

and Dixon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marian!
Manson Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Marian.
Marian tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marian is bucking up trying to escape but Dixon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Dixon.
Marian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dixon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dixon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marian for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dixon landing strikes from the mount and Marian is in trouble!
Marian tries to reverse the position but Dixon maintains control.
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
Marian is trying desperately to improve position.
Dixon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Manson Dixon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marian's head backwards.
Marian tries for a takedown but Dixon circles away easily
and Dixon counters with a nice body shot.
Dixon misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dixon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Dixon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dixon prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Marian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marian gets back to half guard.
Marian wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Marian trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manson Dixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marian Marian's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dixon throws a right hand that Marian ducks under and follows up with a left that Marian also avoids with ease.
Marian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marian circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dixon.
Marian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dixon counters by clinching up.
Marian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dixon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manson Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Marian.
Dixon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dixon leaning against his opponent.
Marian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Dixon breaks the clinch.
Marian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but Marian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dixon throws a combination that misses
and Marian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dixon's knee momentarily.
A left and a right from Dixon both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon shoots in but Marian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dixon throws a right hand that Marian ducks under and follows up with a left that Marian also avoids with ease.

Marian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dixon is trying to control but can't.
Marian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Dixon trying to control from the bottom.
Marian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dixon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Marian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.
Dixon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marian is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dixon is surviving well by controlling Marian's body position as best he can.
Dixon wants to hold on but Marian pushes him away.
Marian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dixon looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Dixon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marian is looking to advance position but Dixon won't allow it.
Manson Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Marian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manson Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marian stalling away here and it's allowed Dixon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Marian from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manson Dixon.
Well Dixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manson Dixon!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between john ketchup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and denis opal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). denis opal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

ketchup
vs
opal

199 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

156 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, john ketchup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, denis opal!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ketchup gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows opal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
ketchup keeping full guard, as opal tries to pass.

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

opal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
ketchup throws the kick towards the body but opal avoids it.
opal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as ketchup blocks the low kick.
opal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ketchup sprawls well. ketchup wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. opal gets slowly back to his feet.

opal moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

opal manages to break the clinch.
ketchup has his takedown stuffed

and opal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
ketchup is looking to improve his position.
ketchup trying to control here.
opal is trying to control. ketchup wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
opal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
ketchup tries to get to full guard but opal has control of the leg.
ketchup trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

opal is working for a submission of some sort.
ketchup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ketchup doesn't succeed with the takedown

and opal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
ketchup is breathing heavily.

opal seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
opal prevents ketchup from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with opal in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ketchup trying to control here.
opal drops an elbow to the side of ketchup's head.
ketchup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of opal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take opal's back!
opal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
opal turns into ketchup and is now in his guard.
opal trying to control but ketchup is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

opal stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ketchup stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from opal.

ketchup drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ketchup wants to control but opal is keeping him busy.
ketchup happy to just control the position for now.
ketchup trying to control the action but opal is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A left lands for opal.
ketchup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and opal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps ketchup thinking.
ketchup tries for a takedown but opal circles away easily

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

opal stands and steps away. ketchup gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
ketchup shoots and misses

and opal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john ketchup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ketchup is trying to break free.

opal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. opal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
opal wants to sweep here but ketchup controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
opal is pulling down on ketchup's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ketchup wants to control from the top but opal keeps moving.
opal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, opal seems content to control.

opal seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. ketchup is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). denis opal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tombstone terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tombstone terry told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Ernie
vs
terry

179 cm
22
135 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bert Ernie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, tombstone terry!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernie shoots for a takedown but terry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ernie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

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

Ernie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
terry keeping his opponent close.

Ernie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
terry is looking to regain half guard here but Ernie keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie advances to full mount.

Ernie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and terry is now in Ernie's guard. A big mistake from Ernie there, giving up the dominant position!

Ernie looking for a guillotine here but terry defends easily.

terry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ernie is working an open guard so terry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
terry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ernie counters with a shoot takedown. terry fights it but they end up in guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ernie has gone for a leg lock! terry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ernie's guard.
terry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ernie's head.

Ernie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but terry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

terry gets to his feet - Ernie follows without any prompting.

Ernie tries to keep at a distance but terry has taken the fight into the clinch.
terry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Bert Ernie has been cut.
terry leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ernie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. terry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
terry is pushing Ernie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
terry throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ernie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

terry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ernie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
terry has his takedown stuffed

and Ernie counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ernie drops back, looking for a kneebar! terry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. terry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from terry!
terry has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
terry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ernie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ernie working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bert Ernie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bert Ernie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

terry closes the distance and clinches.
Ernie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
terry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ernie.
Ernie goes for a takedown attempt but terry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
terry clinches but Ernie breaks the clinch

and Ernie counters with a shoot takedown. terry fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now terry is on top in guard.
Ernie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ernie tries to get out of the position.

Ernie working for a triangle but terry defends it easily.

Ernie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! terry has picked Ernie up and slammed him! Ernie can't keep hold of the triangle and terry manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

terry decides to stand back up.
Bert Ernie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
terry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ernie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in terry's guard now.
terry keeping moving, preventing Ernie from controlling successfully.
Ernie trying to move into half guard but instead terry has managed to sweep!
terry won't allow Ernie to sweep him here.
Ernie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ernie is on top in guard.
Ernie looking to sit in guard and control but terry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

terry 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.

Ernie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because terry has passed into half guard!
Bert Ernie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
terry seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ernie actively working from the bottom here.
terry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ernie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ernie trying to control here.

terry moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ernie.
Ernie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ernie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and terry counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Ernie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
terry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
terry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
terry scores a nice knee to the body.
terry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

terry jumps into guard, dragging Ernie to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ernie drops back, looking for a kneebar! terry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. terry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from terry!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ernie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bert Ernie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert Ernie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

terry shoots in and bounces Ernie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Ernie is looking for a triangle but terry pushes his legs off easily.
terry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Ernie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because terry has passed into half guard!
Ernie moves into full guard.
Ernie looking to hit a scissor sweep but terry is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ernie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because terry has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from terry there.
terry wants to control but Ernie is keeping him busy.
Ernie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but terry scores with a couple of nice shots.

Ernie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ernie is looking for a sweep. terry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ernie has a hand on terry's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. terry takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ernie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ernie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ernie manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
terry with a flurry of punches that miss.

Ernie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but terry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
terry trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ernie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
terry wants to control from the top but Ernie keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
terry won't allow Ernie to sweep him here.
Ernie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Ernie is looking for a triangle but terry pushes his legs off easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
terry doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Ernie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ernie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! terry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ernie, into his guard.
terry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Ernie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ernie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Ernie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between that guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

guy
vs
Thomas

175 cm
20
135 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
135 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, that guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to clinch but guy moves out of range.
Paul Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
guy shoots and misses

and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. guy won't be happy with that.
guy regains half guard.
Thomas tries to pass the half guard into mount. guy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thomas thows a huge punch but guy dodges it nicely.
Thomas trying to mount his opponent but guy defends it.
guy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
guy is trying to get back to full guard.
guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
guy wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but guy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a nice low kick that buckles guy's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for that guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
guy tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a good, hard body kick but guy shrugs it off.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and guy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by guy.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing guy from controlling successfully.
Thomas wants to stand but guy is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

guy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, guy has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
guy passes Thomas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
guy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thomas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

guy wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

guy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thomas trying to control but guy postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
guy prevents Thomas from standing back up.
Thomas trying to hold on to guy's head to control him but guy postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.

guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
guy is breathing heavily.
Thomas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Thomas is trying to control the position but guy postures up.
guy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.

guy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thomas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thomas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thomas!
Thomas working the ground and pound.
guy tries to strike but it doesn't land.
guy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas is working guy over with some ground and pound from side control.

Thomas stands up and beckons guy to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
guy with a poor takedown

and Thomas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for guy!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
guy working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Thomas 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.

guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.

guy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thomas wants to control the position but guy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
guy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. guy defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
guy prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
guy wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
guy slips nicely into half guard.
Thomas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
guy not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
guy misses with a head shot. Thomas uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
guy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
guy wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Paul Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Thomas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for guy!
guy tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
guy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thomas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thomas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as guy is looking to escape.
guy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Thomas. What's that going to do exactly?
Thomas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. guy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thomas controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas landing strikes from the mount and guy is in trouble!
Thomas landing strikes from the mount and guy is in trouble!
guy working to try and regain half guard.
Thomas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
guy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
guy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thomas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
guy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
guy is looking to improve his position.
Thomas moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
guy sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Good work by guy as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and guy counters with a head kick.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed

and guy moves into the clinch.

Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and guy counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
that guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Thomas.
guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
guy lands a couple of digs.
guy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
guy throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
guy 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.
guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas tries to strike from the bottom.
guy stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
guy wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thomas misses with a takedown

so guy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.

guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thomas dives on top into guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but guy keeps moving.
guy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas trying to control but guy is working from the bottom.
guy is trying to keep Thomas in close.

guy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thomas passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy wants to get back to his feet.
guy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thomas trying to control the action but guy is working from the bottom.
Thomas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
guy taking a bit of punishment here - Thomas scoring with strikes.
guy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
guy wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas tries to stand and escape but guy actually recovers to full guard.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas tries to stand but guy is controlling from the bottom.
guy tries to strike from the bottom.
that guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

guy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thomas rolls with it to try and escape but guy cranks on the arm and Thomas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). that guy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Al Ghul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Al Ghul
vs
Chambers

175 cm
22
153 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Golden supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Al Ghul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Chambers!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ghul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chambers as he jumps to the side.

Chambers instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Al Ghul as Chambers tries to tie him up.
Al Ghul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chambers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Ghul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Ghul with a knee to the head.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Ghul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Al Ghul with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Al Ghul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Ghul shoots in but Chambers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Ghul fails with a takedown attempt.

Chambers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Ghul is trying to defend but Chambers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chambers lands with a punch from half guard.
Chambers lands with a punch from half guard.
Chambers lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ghul tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chambers manages to move to mount!
Al Ghul is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chambers raining down shots from the mount!
Al Ghul can't escape the position.
Chambers raining down shots from the mount!

Chambers has control of Al Ghul's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Al Ghul regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chambers lands a nice shot to the head.
Al Ghul is looking to get to half guard.
Al Ghul is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chambers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Chambers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Al Ghul takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chambers looking to finish Al Ghul with some ground and pound. This is bad for Al Ghul!
Chambers scoring with strikes but Al Ghul is staying in there.
Al Ghul is in a horrible position here. Chambers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ghul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chambers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chambers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Chambers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Al Ghul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Ghul is working hard here to advance position.
Chambers scoring with strikes but Al Ghul is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers landing punches.
Chambers dominating with strikes here.
Al Ghul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chambers raining down shots from the mount!
Al Ghul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chambers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Al Ghul can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chambers looking to control but Al Ghul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Ghul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chambers landing shots from mount.
Chambers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Al Ghul's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Ghul in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Chambers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Al Ghul is desperately trying to improve his position but Chambers has a good base and remains in mount.
Chambers looking to control but Al Ghul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Ghul is trying to escape the mount.
Chambers landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Al Ghul hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Ghul is looking to improve his position but Chambers isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Ghul is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Ghul is squirming around, avoiding Chambers's attempts to control the action.
Al Ghul trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Chambers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chambers.

Al Ghul explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Al Ghul tries for a takedown but Chambers circles away easily

and Chambers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Al Ghul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chambers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chambers moves into full mount! Al Ghul won't be happy about that!
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!
Chambers prevents Al Ghul from getting the reversal.
Chambers landing strikes from the mount and Al Ghul is in trouble!
Al Ghul is desperately trying to improve his position but Chambers has a good base and remains in mount.
Chambers with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Ghul squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chambers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Al Ghul really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Al Ghul is trying desperately to improve position.
Chambers with good strikes from the mount here!
Chambers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Al Ghul is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Chambers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chambers cracks Al Ghul with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Al Ghul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chambers scoring with strikes but Al Ghul is staying in there.
Chambers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chambers cracks Al Ghul with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chambers lands a big shot there that rocks Al Ghul but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Chambers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chambers controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Ghul's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Chambers landing shots from mount.
Chambers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Al Ghul can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers landing strikes from the mount and Al Ghul is in trouble!
Chambers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chambers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Al Ghul can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Al Ghul is trying to stand.
Chambers with shots to the head and body - Al Ghul looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chambers is landing with some decent strikes but Al Ghul is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jake Chambers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Ghul takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ghul is looking to improve his position but Chambers isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Chambers.
Al Ghul is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ghul is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chambers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Al Ghul tries to reverse the position but Chambers maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chambers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Al Ghul is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chambers prevents Al Ghul from getting the reversal.
Chambers cracks Al Ghul with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chambers landing strikes from the mount.
Chambers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Al Ghul?
Chambers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chambers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Al Ghul is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chambers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chambers looking to finish Al Ghul with some ground and pound. This is bad for Al Ghul!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chambers prevents Al Ghul from getting the reversal.
Al Ghul is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Chambers trying to control but Al Ghul is having none of it.
Chambers with shots to the head and body - Al Ghul looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chambers dominating with strikes here.
Al Ghul working to try and regain half guard.
Al Ghul tries to buck Chambers off but he can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers scoring with strikes but Al Ghul is staying in there.
Chambers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chambers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chambers working Al Ghul over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Chambers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chambers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chambers working the head and body with strikes.
Al Ghul pushes Chambers off looking to stand but Chambers dives back in and keeps control.

Al Ghul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Chambers escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jake Chambers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Ghul misses with a takedown attempt

and Chambers counters with a takedown into side control.
Al Ghul wants to get back to his feet but Chambers drags him back down.

Chambers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Al Ghul to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chambers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Al Ghul!
The referee warns Al Ghul that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chambers looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Al Ghul is trying to escape the mount.
Al Ghul wants to try and get back to his feet.
Al Ghul is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Al Ghul that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chambers scoring with strikes but Al Ghul is staying in there.
Al Ghul is looking to improve his position but Chambers isn't that keen on the idea.
Chambers raining down shots from the mount!

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.
Chambers landing strikes from the mount and Al Ghul is in trouble!
Al Ghul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chambers with good strikes from the mount here!
Al Ghul tries to buck Chambers off but he can't manage it.
Al Ghul takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chambers dominating with strikes here.
Chambers scoring with strikes but Al Ghul is staying in there.
Chambers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Al Ghul is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Chambers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chambers with good strikes from the mount here!
Chambers landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers controlling his opponent.
Al Ghul wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chambers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Al Ghul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chambers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chambers landing strikes from the mount.
Chambers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Al Ghul's face.
Chambers with shots to the head and body - Al Ghul looks very uncomfortable down there.
Al Ghul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chambers tries to control but Al Ghul wriggling away.
Al Ghul wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chambers has hold of Al Ghul's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Al Ghul manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Chambers working for a submission but Al Ghul is keeping him at bay.
Al Ghul is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chambers scoring with strikes but Al Ghul is staying in there.
Al Ghul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chambers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chambers is landing with some decent strikes but Al Ghul is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chambers landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Chambers really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Al Ghul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Al Ghul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chambers defending well though.
Chambers is looking to improve his position.
Chambers wants to control but Al Ghul is keeping busy.

Al Ghul seems to be looking for submissions.
Chambers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Al Ghul uses his free foot to push down on Chambers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chambers.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Al Ghul moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chambers has worked his arm free - good work by Chambers!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chambers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chambers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Ghul's head.
Chambers cracks Al Ghul with a solid left hand.
Chambers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Al Ghul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chambers defends well.
Chambers stands up over Al Ghul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chambers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Ghul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chambers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Ghul keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Chambers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Ghul's head.

Al Ghul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Ghul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chambers is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Chambers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chambers passes Al Ghul's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Al Ghul looking for submissions off his back.

Chambers is trying for a kimura here. Al Ghul looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Chambers wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Chambers! Jake Chambers retains his lightweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

cheese
vs
Wales

150 cm
20
146 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
27
146 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Battalion Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, terry cheese!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Josey Wales!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cheese is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wales.
Josey Wales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wales throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck cheese on the side of the head.

cheese is rocked!
Wales cracks cheese on the jaw with a powerful right hand and cheese falls backwards against the cage. Wales follows up with more strikes that drop cheese to his knees. Wales keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save cheese! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josey Wales! Josey Wales retains his bantamweight title!