UKMMA 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and frank mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cena might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to John Cena - My Time Is Now. John Cena has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cena
vs
mir

186 cm
23
242 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

185 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, frank mir!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mir scores with a sloppy right hand. Cena should have avoided that one.

Cena shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. mir is trying to defend but Cena finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
mir is looking to improve his position.
mir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

mir is defending against the submission attempts here by Cena.
The fighters are battling for position here. mir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

mir is looking for a triangle but Cena pushes his legs off easily.
Cena has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

mir looking for a guillotine here but Cena defends easily.
Cena looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cena is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but mir has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cena is looking to defend but mir has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cena! mir pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cena taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). frank mir!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bitty mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ace of Spades. mack has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Dan Dallas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dallas
vs
mack

190 cm
24
213 lbs
3 - 12 - 0

170 cm
24
214 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, bitty mack!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Dallas.
Dallas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dallas lands with a nice combination. mack backs away looking to recover.

It looks like bitty mack has been cut.
mack looks gassed!

mack shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dallas misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Dallas looking for submissions off his back.
Dallas is trying to stand.
Dallas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Dallas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dallas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dallas is looking to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dallas's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dallas duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dallas!

Dallas clinches with his opponent.

Dallas pulls mack into guard.
mack trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst mack is controlling him.
Dallas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
mack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dallas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Dallas looking for a guillotine here but mack defends easily.
mack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dallas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

mack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dallas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mack prevents Dallas from getting back to his feet.
Dallas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dallas 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.
Dallas throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dallas tries to strike from the bottom.

Dallas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dallas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and mack defends well.
mack wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
Dallas is looking to stand up but mack isn't so interested in that idea.
Dallas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing mack from controlling successfully.
Dallas tries to strike from the bottom.

Dallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. mack defends it easily.
mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas tries to strike from the bottom.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing mack from controlling successfully.
Dallas trying to strike off his back.
mack is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dallas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dallas striking off his back but it's not causing mack any problems.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Dallas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Chokespear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Asdington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chokespear
vs
Asdington

188 cm
23
219 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Chokespear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Asdington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asdington closes the distance and pushes Chokespear back into the cage.
Chokespear is trying to break the clinch but Asdington has him pressed against the cage.

Asdington successfully pulls guard.
Chokespear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asdington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asdington is looking to stand up but Chokespear isn't so interested in that idea.
Asdington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chokespear.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chokespear is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Asdington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chokespear content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdington wants to sweep here but Chokespear controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Asdington has his foot on Chokespear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chokespear works his way back into a safe position though.
Asdington looking for a sweep. Not yet Asdington, not yet.

Asdington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chokespear is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Asdington.
Chokespear gets to mount! Asdington was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Asdington 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.

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.
Asdington wants to control but Chokespear is having none of it.

Chokespear has control of Asdington's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Asdington regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chokespear avoids the attempt from Asdington to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chokespear in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chokespear looking to control and managing it successfully.

Chokespear is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Asdington can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asdington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chokespear controlling the position easily from mount.
Asdington 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.
Chokespear is thwarting Asdington's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Chokespear dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chokespear drives through with a takedown into guard.

Asdington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chokespear has picked Asdington up and slammed him! Asdington can't keep hold of the triangle and Chokespear manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asdington tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chokespear presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Asdington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asdington reaches up to try and control the position but Chokespear seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Asdington rolls and tries to escape and now Chokespear has his back!

Chokespear tightening his grip on Asdington, looking for the choke.

Asdington is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Chokespear has locked on a rear naked choke here! Asdington is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Chokespear!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sgt Parrotface (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 Sgt Parrotface was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Gibbons
vs
Parrotface

190 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

169 cm
22
191 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sgt Parrotface!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parrotface tries to clinch but Gibbons moves out of range.
Parrotface wants to clinch.
Sgt Parrotface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbons fails with the takedown.

Parrotface closes the distance and pushes Gibbons back into the cage.
Gibbons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Parrotface has eaten all the pies!
Parrotface has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gibbons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Gibbons has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Parrotface is trying to keep an underhook but Gibbons manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Parrotface is trying to stand up here but Gibbons is controlling him well.
Gibbons tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Parrotface.
Gibbons trying to control the action but Parrotface is working from the bottom.
Gibbons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parrotface's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parrotface is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parrotface is looking to control Gibbons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parrotface avoid being mounted?
Gibbons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parrotface keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parrotface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parrotface tries to clinch there but Gibbons circles away.
Gibbons throws a right hand that Parrotface ducks under and follows up with a left that Parrotface also avoids with ease.
Gibbons keeps the fight on the outside.
Parrotface doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbons circles away.

Parrotface decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gibbons is looking to improve his position.
Gibbons gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbons working a defensive guard here.
Gibbons keeping moving, preventing Parrotface from controlling successfully.

Parrotface got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibbons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parrotface has managed to get both his arms back between Gibbons's legs - danger averted.
Gibbons looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Parrotface puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gibbons is breathing heavily.
Parrotface thows a huge punch but Gibbons dodges it nicely.
Gibbons wants to control but Parrotface is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parrotface wants to take a breather but Gibbons is having none of it.
Parrotface lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parrotface tries to stand and escape but Gibbons is controlling the position.
Parrotface keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gibbons gets back to full guard.
Parrotface trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gibbons manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gibbons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gibbons won't allow Parrotface to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gibbons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gibbons tries to free his leg and advance position but Parrotface is retaining full guard.
Gibbons passes into half guard.
Gibbons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gibbons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gibbons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parrotface's head.
Gibbons is keen to just control but Parrotface is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gibbons stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Parrotface to get to his feet.
Gibbons doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

A close round but Sgt Parrotface will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gibbons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Parrotface is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gibbons.

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

Parrotface tries for a kimura but Gibbons is defending well.

Parrotface stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gibbons misses with a takedown attempt

and Parrotface counters by moving into the clinch.
Parrotface stops a takedown attempt from Gibbons.

Gibbons gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Parrotface is defending against the submission attempts here by Gibbons.
Parrotface is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbons's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons can't escape the position.
Gibbons manages to reverse the position and now he's in Parrotface's guard. Nice work there by Gibbons.
Gibbons tries to stand but Parrotface is controlling from the bottom.
Gibbons thows a big elbow that misses.

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.
Gibbons trying to move into half guard but instead Parrotface has managed to sweep!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbons is on top in guard.
Gibbons trying to control but Parrotface is working from the bottom.
Gibbons wants to stand but Parrotface has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Parrotface is trying to control the position but Gibbons postures up.

Parrotface looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibbons trying to control the position from guard on top but Parrotface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parrotface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parrotface utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibbons pushes down on Parrotface's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Parrotface flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gibbons shoots for a takedown but Parrotface saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Parrotface. No joy for Gibbons on that attempt.

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.

Parrotface feints and as Gibbons raises his hands in defense, Parrotface changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parrotface preventing the sweep.
Parrotface keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gibbons's head.

Parrotface thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parrotface wants to control from the top but Gibbons keeps moving.

Gibbons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parrotface defends well.

Gibbons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parrotface is aware though and is defending well.

Gibbons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parrotface doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parrotface manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sgt Parrotface will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gibbons swats away the attempt to clinch by Parrotface.
Gibbons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Parrotface counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parrotface.

Gibbons working for submissions but it's allowed Parrotface to get to half guard.
Parrotface not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parrotface is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibbons tries to get to full guard but Parrotface has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Gibbons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parrotface pulls his head out easily.
Parrotface is trying to control. Gibbons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Parrotface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gibbons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gibbons.
Gibbons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gibbons is looking for a triangle but Parrotface pushes his legs off easily.

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.
Gibbons keeping moving, preventing Parrotface from controlling successfully.
Parrotface tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbons is retaining full guard.
Gibbons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parrotface.

Gibbons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Gibbons working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Parrotface has passed into half guard!
Sgt Parrotface is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibbons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parrotface passes to side control.
Gibbons manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parrotface's best efforts.
Parrotface prevents Gibbons from improving his position.

Parrotface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibbons sees it coming and defends easily.

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.
Gibbons is looking to control Parrotface's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibbons avoid being mounted?
Gibbons is looking for a sweep. Parrotface is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibbons wants to get back to full guard but Parrotface has passed into side control.
Parrotface with a couple of short strikes.
Ash Gibbons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibbons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parrotface wants to control the pace but Gibbons is squirming around nicely.
Gibbons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

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

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr maroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keenan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warriors Code. maroon has chosen yes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Keenan
vs
maroon

178 cm
24
169 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

198 cm
24
210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Rory Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, mr maroon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
maroon connects with a jab.
maroon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keenan pinned against the cage. Keenan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
maroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
maroon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
maroon moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off.
maroon tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it.
maroon lands a head shot.
maroon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

maroon has managed to clinch.
Keenan tries to pull guard but maroon won't allow it.
maroon lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from maroon.
A shot in the inside from maroon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
maroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
maroon lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from maroon.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
maroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
maroon scores with a hook to the body.
Keenan is breathing heavily.
maroon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
maroon creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Keenan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Keenan drops to his knees and maroon pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). mr maroon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Nitro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingemar Bernales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernales is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hitomi no Jyuunin by L'arc en Ciel. Max Nitro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Nitro
vs
Bernales

224 cm
24
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Nitro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Bernales!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Nitro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernales, pushing him back against the cage.
Bernales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nitros head.

It looks like Max Nitro has been cut.
Bernales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nitro blocks it with crossed arms.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but Nitro blocks with his arms.
Bernales lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nitro backwards.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but Nitro blocks with his arms.
Bernales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Nitro is rocked!
Bernales connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Nitro badly! Nitro tumbles to the floor and Bernales stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingemar Bernales!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Evo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Palmer
vs
Evo

192 cm
24
254 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Palmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Evo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evo gets a takedown into half guard.
Palmer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Palmer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evo 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.
Palmer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Palmer prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Palmer tries to reverse the position but Evo maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer tries to lock up and control but Evo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Evo looking to control but Palmer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palmer wants to control but Evo is having none of it.
Palmer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Evo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Evo trying to control but Palmer is having none of it.

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.
Palmer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Palmer tries to improve his position but instead Evo has taken his back!
Evo is trying to stick to Palmer's back but Palmer is turning into Evo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Evo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Palmer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Palmer is looking to clinch.
Palmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evo keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Palmer moves into the clinch.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Evo is working for takedown but Palmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evo is defending well for now.
Palmer pushes Evo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Palmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Evo looks gassed!
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Evo is controlling him.

Evo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palmer has closed the distance and engaged Evo in a clinch.
Evo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Palmer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palmer tries to break the clinch but Evo is controlling the position.
Evo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palmer's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Palmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palmer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Palmer.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer is working Evo over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Palmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evo jumps guard but Palmer stands there with Evo around his waist. Evo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
Evo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
The referee calls for Palmer to work.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evo.
Palmer presses Evo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer lands a body punch.
Evo is breathing heavily.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arnold Palmer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evo backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Evo tries for a takedown but Palmer manages to get underhooks.
Arnold Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Evo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Palmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Palmer.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evo backwards.
Evo avoids a wild elbow strike from Palmer.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Evo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palmer lands a right hand.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Evo is controlling him.

Palmer breaks the clinch.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evo swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Palmer clinches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Evo has eaten all the pies!
Evo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Palmer smiles and moves away.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Evo circles away.
Palmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evo can do to turn this around?

Palmer rushes Evo and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Palmer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer tries to land a knee to the head but Evo blocks with his arms.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palmer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
Palmer tries to circle away but Evo has him pinned against the cage.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Evo is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Evo tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Evo drops back down to his feet.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palmer's efforts to push away.
Palmer misses with a knee strike.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Evo is working for takedown but Palmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evo blocks an elbow strike from Palmer.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Evo has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Evo avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Evo looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmer lands a shot to the body.
Palmer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Evo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arnold Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Evo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Palmer.
A short left from Palmer.
Palmer pushes Evo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but Evo blocks it.
Evo jumps guard but Palmer stands there with Evo around his waist. Evo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Come on Palmer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Evo tries for a takedown but Palmer manages to get underhooks.
Evo being controlled against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Palmer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palmer tries to clinch up.

Evo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palmer, pushing him back against the cage.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evo or not.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evo.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer looks to clinch

and Evo counters with a takedown into side control.
Evo is looking to take a break and control but Palmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Palmer sneaks out the side door and pushes Evo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer doesn't manage to clinch there - Evo circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palmer is working Evo over against the cage.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evo backwards.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palmer stalling against the cage.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Evo is controlling him.
Palmer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Evo backwards.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Evo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Palmer - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Palmer.
Palmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Palmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Evo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Palmer pushes Evo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palmer lands a shot to the body.
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!
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer pushes Evo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evos head.
Palmer is working Evo over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palmer is looking to clinch but Evo is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Palmer instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Palmer.
Palmer scores with a shot to the side of Evo's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evo backwards.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evo takes a shot to the head.
Palmer gets through Evo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
Evo takes a shot to the head.
Palmer slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch but Evo keeps him there for the moment.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.

Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Evo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Evo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer wants to sweep here but Evo controlling him for the moment.
Palmer is controlling Evo's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Palmer clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Palmer instigates a clinch.
Evo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evo or not.
Palmer is working Evo over against the cage.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Palmer breaks the clinch.

Palmer has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evo letting Palmer take a breather here.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Evo backwards.
Evo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palmer's efforts to push away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Palmer is trying to force a seperation but Evo has the dominant position.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
Palmer looking to throw knees to the head but Evo is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Evo takes a shot to the head.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evo backwards.
Palmer works on Evo's body with a couple of short punches.
Palmer gets underhooks to prevent Evo's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evo or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Evo letting Palmer take a breather here.
Palmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmer cracks Evo with a nice body shot.
Palmer is trying to break free.
Palmer scores with a shot to the side of Evo's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
Evo tries to throw a body punch but Palmer avoids it by throwing Evo back against the cage.
Palmer cracks Evo with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.
Palmer leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmer is working Evo over against the cage.

Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arnold Palmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Evo circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Palmer!
Palmer is looking to clinch but Evo is avoiding it.

Palmer moves into the clinch successfully.
Palmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Palmer cracks Evo with a nice body shot.
Palmer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Evo dodges an elbow strike from Palmer.
Palmer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Palmer stops a takedown attempt from Evo.
Arnold Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Evo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer digs a right hand into Evo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evo's gas tank.
Good body shot from Palmer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Evo backwards.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Palmer is working Evo over against the cage.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palmer digs a right hand underneath Evo's ribcage. Evo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Palmer.
Palmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
A short left from Palmer.
Evo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palmer lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Evo misses with a body punch.
Evo blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palmer.
A bit of stalling here from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but Evo blocks it.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evo lands a body shot.
Evo can't get the takedown.
Palmer cracks Evo with a nice body shot.
Palmer tries to break free but Evo pushes him back against the cage.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but Evo blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evo backwards.
Evo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Palmer had his way with Matt Evo in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.

Evo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palmer moves in looking to clinch but Evo pushes him off.

Evo clinches up with Palmer and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Palmer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Evo trying to control the position but instead, Palmer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evo into the cage.
A short uppercut from Palmer.
Evo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palmer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmer.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Palmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evo backwards.
Palmer presses Evo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
Palmer throws an elbow but it misses.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Palmer lands a body punch.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evo being controlled against the cage.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evo.
Evo tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Evo drops back down to his feet.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Palmer slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Palmer - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Palmer effectively controlling the action here.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evo fails to pull guard.
Arnold Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Evo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evo backwards.
Palmer is trying to break free.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmer digs a right hand into Evo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evo's gas tank.
Palmer is leaning against Evo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evo.
Evo is trying to drag Palmer to the mat but Palmer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Palmer - that landed with a thud.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Palmer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Palmer - that landed with a thud.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Evo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
A short uppercut from Palmer.
Evo tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Evo drops back down to his feet.
Arnold Palmer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
Evo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Evo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Palmer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Evo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer presses Evo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evo backwards.
Palmer is struggling to control the position.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.
Palmer is trying to break free.

Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer tries to clinch up

and Evo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Palmer's guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer has Evo pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Palmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palmer, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:43
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Palmer!
Arnold Palmer retains his heavyweight title!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raul Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luc Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luc Deveraux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pendragon
vs
Deveraux

185 cm
25
180 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

178 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Pendragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luc Deveraux!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deveraux avoids it really well and circles away.
Deveraux swinging wildly here.
Pendragon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deveraux feints and then cracks Pendragon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pendragon down.
Pendragon's corner calls for a 1-2. Pendragon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pendragon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Deveraux slips the punch.
Deveraux lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pendragon will feel that in the morning.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deveraux.
Deveraux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pendragon is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deveraux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pendragon.
Pendragon walks into a straight right hand from Deveraux.
Deveraux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deveraux throws a head kick that half lands.
Deveraux connects with a jab.

Pendragon is rocked!
A good leg kick by Deveraux.
Oh Pendragon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pendragon blocks a head kick by Deveraux.
Pendragon seems to have got his legs back now.
Deveraux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deveraux is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Pendragon flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pendragon is out cold! Deveraux holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luc Deveraux! Luc Deveraux retains his middleweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danjah Aina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aina comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. Adebisi has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aina
vs
Adebisi

195 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

202 cm
25
273 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Danjah Aina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aina dodges the punch combination from Adebisi.
Some wild striking there from Adebisi.
Adebisi leaves Aina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aina fails to land the takedown.
Aina tries for a takedown but Adebisi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjah Aina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aina fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebisi throws a big shot that misses.
Aina walks into a straight right hand from Adebisi.
Adebisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Aina.
Simon Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adebisi misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aina is defended easily by Adebisi.
Adebisi leaves Aina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aina shoots in for a double leg but Adebisi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aina shoots in looking for a takedown. Adebisi tries to sprawl out of it but Aina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adebisi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adebisi sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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.
Adebisi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aina.
Adebisi fails to land with a series of punches.
Adebisi looks gassed!
Adebisi throws out a leg kick but Aina moves out of range and Adebisi only half commits.
Adebisi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Aina decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Aina stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Adebisi to get to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aina.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aina has hold of Adebisi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Adebisi seems comfortable defending it but Aina has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Adebisi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Adebisi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Aina couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danjah Aina!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Collin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eoin Andershannon O Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Darby has chosen I'm Shipping up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. Eoin Andershannon O Darby will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Collin
vs
Andershannon O Darby

174 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
154 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Collin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eoin Andershannon O Darby!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Darby connects with a right hand. Collin shakes it off.
O Darby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collin is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

O Darby drops his shoulder and cracks Collin with a huge uppercut! Collin goes down! Can O Darby finish him?

Collin is rocked!

O Darby gets to his feet. Collin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Collin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Darby looks to land a left hand but Collin moved out of range nicely.
O Darby throws a jab when Collin was well out of range.
O Darby throws a hook but Collin avoids it easily.
O Darby throws the left hand but Collin avoids the punch easily.
O Darby connects with a superb combination that knocks Collin out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles O Darby before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Collin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eoin Andershannon O Darby!
Eoin Andershannon O Darby is the new featherweight champion!