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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fingers (ranked 5830 p4p, 267 weight class) and Jim Bone (ranked 3813 p4p, 186 weight class). Jim Bone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Fingers's chin.

Fingers
vs
Bone

152 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

King Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Fingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Bone!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fingers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bone counters by moving into the clinch.
Fingers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bone lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Bone to work.
Fingers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bone avoids it.
Bone fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Bone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Fingers gets tackled into the cage by Bone. Bone maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fingers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fingers holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Bone successfully pulls guard.
Fingers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bone 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 one minute gone in the round.
Bone controlling Fingers's posture.
Bone lands a decent punch to the body there.

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

Fingers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bone is one step ahead there.
Bone connects with a couple of short punches.
Fingers is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bone stands up and waves to Fingers to follow him.

Bone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fingers is trying to force a seperation but Bone has the dominant position.

Fingers has Bone pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fingers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bone tumbling to the mat - Fingers dives into Bone's guard.

Bone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fingers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone shoots in looking for a takedown but Fingers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tim Fingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone fails to land the takedown.
Bone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fingers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bone is fending him off so far but Fingers persists. Nope, Bone circles away and we're back to standing.
Bone wants to counter the offense by Fingers and move into the clinch position.
Jim Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fingers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Bone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fingers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Fingers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Fingers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fingers leaves Bone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Bone tries to get set, Fingers tries to push him back and clinch up but Bone manages to avoid the attempt.

Bone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fingers crunches a lovely knee into Bone's ribcage.
Bone prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fingers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fingers wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fingers's waist but Fingers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bone off to one side.
Fingers is looking to counter punch.
Bone has a takedown stuffed.
Bone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tim Fingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bone.

Fingers tries to keep at a distance but Bone has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fingers tries to pull guard but Bone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fingers with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingers is looking to break free of the clinch but Bone has double underhooks.
Bone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fingers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Fingers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fingers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fingers is looking to control Bone's arms but Bone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fingers has his back to the cage.
Bone wants a takedown.
Fingers is defending well against a takedown attempt.

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

Bone pushes Fingers off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bone scores with a jab. Fingers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fingers darts in looking for a takedown but Bone gets double underhooks and turns Fingers into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fingers tries to sprawl but Bone drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Fingers has one foot on Bone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bone closes the distance and clinches up with Fingers, looking for a takedown. Bone pushes Fingers against the cage but Fingers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bone is defended easily by Fingers.

Bone pushes Fingers up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bone turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bone manages to end up in side control.

Fingers explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bone misses with a head kick.
Fingers throws a head kick that misses.
Fingers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bone swivels and escapes.
Bone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Bone darts in and clinches Fingers up against the cage.
Fingers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fingers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fingers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fingers tries to sprawl but Bone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jim Bone has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bone decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fingers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bone circles away from the clinch attempt.

Fingers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform us that Bone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Fingers has gone for a leg lock! Bone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fingers's guard.

Bone working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Bone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fingers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fingers wants to control but Bone postures up.
Bone lands some shots froms side control.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Fingers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fingers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fingers struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone trying to control the action but Fingers is working from the bottom.
Fingers struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fingers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bone off and has taken his back!
Bone wants to escape the position.
Bone wants to control his opponent's hands but Fingers gets his hands free.
Fingers is hanging on to Bone's back as he tries to escape.
Fingers misses with punches from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fingers is trying to stick to Bone's back but Bone is turning into Fingers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fingers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bone.
Bone's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Bone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fingers, up you get!
Bone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fingers throws a quick counter head kick but Bone was just out of range.
Bone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fingers swivels and escapes.
Bone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fingers as he jumps to the side.
Fingers tries to counter with a takedown but Bone is quick to defend against it.
Tim Fingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fingers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to improve his position.
Bone regains half guard.
Fingers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bone!
Bone can't escape the position.
Fingers scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Fingers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bone is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bone can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is still trying to improve position.
Fingers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fingers with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Fingers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Tim Fingers!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jim Bone!

The fight ends as a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanny Langley (ranked 23390 p4p, 227 weight class) and Big Man (ranked 6133 p4p, 186 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Langley
vs
Man

200 cm
22
278 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

155 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lanny Langley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Man!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Langley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Langley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Langley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Man keeping moving, preventing Langley from controlling successfully.

Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Langley's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Langley is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Langley is controlling Man's posture.
Langley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.

Langley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Man wants to control from the top but Langley keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man wants to pass the guard but Langley is keeping the position.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Langley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langley trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Langley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Langley as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Langley misses its target.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Langley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Langley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Man has eaten all the pies!
Man leaves Langley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Langley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Langley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Langley somewhat.
Big Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Man closes the distance and pushes Langley back into the cage.
Langley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Man is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lanny Langley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Langley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Langley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Langley wants to stand but Man is controlling the position.
Langley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Langley is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Man will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Langley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Langley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.

Man gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Langley to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Man has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Langley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Man is trying to push Langley away but Langley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Man pulls guard effortlessly.
Langley wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Langley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langley wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Man is defended easily by Langley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Langley lands a nice looking body shot.
Man wants to clinch but Langley slips to the side
and Langley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Langley but Langley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lanny Langley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Man.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Langley defends well and Man ends up having to push Langley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Langley feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Langley or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Langley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Man throws a low kick but Langley avoids it.

Langley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Man manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Langley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Langley stands up and waves to Man to follow him.
Langley shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Langley.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Langley sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Langley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Man scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Langley manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanny Langley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Langley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Langley moves out of range of the body kick.
Langley avoids the head kick by Man.
Man fails with the takedown
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Langley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Man!
Man regains half guard.
Langley slips a nice elbow through Man's hands, connecting with Man's forehead.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man wants to sweep but Langley has passed to side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Langley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Langley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Man is trying to control Langley's posture but Langley avoids it.

Langley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langley controls the position from side control.
Langley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Langley working the head and body with strikes.
The referee asks Langley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Langley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Man is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Langley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Man is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Langley off and has taken his back!
Langley is trying to break free.

Langley showing good submission defense here.
Man avoiding Langley 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langley rolls, trying to escape but Man keeps control of the position.
Langley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Langley is looking to escape.
Langley tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Langley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Langley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Man is thwarting Langley's attempts to control the position.
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.

Langley looking for a kimura from the bottom but Man passes into side control!
Langley struggling a bit here.
Langley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Langley is controlling Man's trapped leg to prevent Man from advancing to side control.
Langley won't allow Man to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Man.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Lanny Langley!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Lanny Langley!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Lanny Langley!

Lanny Langley wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lanny Langley made sure he mentioned King Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beast Mode (ranked 6209 p4p, 557 weight class) and Tank Ritchie (ranked 7138 p4p, 599 weight class). Tank Ritchie struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tank Ritchie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mode
vs
Ritchie

155 cm
19
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Beast Mode!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tank Ritchie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ritchie.
Tank Ritchie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mode throws a head kick that misses.
Ritchie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mode.

It looks like Tank Ritchie has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Ritchie. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Ritchie.
Mode scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mode goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ritchie misses the jab.
Ritchie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ritchie circles away.
Ritchie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mode manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritchie moves out of range of the body kick from Mode.
Mode is looking to clinch but Ritchie is avoiding it.
Ritchie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ritchie throws a right hand that Mode ducks under and follows up with a left that Mode also avoids with ease.
Ritchie looks to land a combination but Mode avoids it well.
Mode could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritchie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mode.
Mode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ritchie swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritchie misses with a wild combination.

Mode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mode keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ritchie's efforts to push away.

Mode jumps guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ritchie gets to his feet - Mode follows without any prompting.
Ritchie takes a swing at Mode's ribcage but misses.
Ritchie lands a head shot.
Ritchie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ritchie jabs Mode to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ritchie throws a series of punches but Mode avoids them all with ease.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritchie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mode shoots in for a takedown but Ritchie shows good takedown defense.
Ritchie tries to land a leg kick but Mode saw it coming and moves away.
Mode tries to counter with a takedown but Ritchie is quick to defend against it.
Mode blocks a head kick by Ritchie.
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!
Ritchie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ritchie counters with a straight right hand.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritchie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Ritchie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Ritchie's cut.
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.

Mode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ritchie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ritchie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritchie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tank Ritchie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mode shoots in looking for a takedown. Ritchie tries to sprawl out of it but Mode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ritchie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ritchie tries a head kick but it misses.
Mode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ritchie.
Mode has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mode there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mode fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode misses with a two punch combination.
Ritchie throws a nice looking combination but Mode bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mode seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Ritchie does no damage.
We've been informed that Ritchie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritchie swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ritchie.
Ritchie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mode circles away quickly and effectively.
Beast Mode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ritchie throws a right hand that Mode ducks under and follows up with a left that Mode also avoids with ease.
Tank Ritchie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mode.
Mode shoots in but no luck this time.
Mode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ritchie as he avoids it easily.
Ritchie lands with a shot to the body.
Ritchie digs a good hook to Mode's body.
Mode blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Ritchie misses.
Ritchie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ritchie throws a body kick that misses.
Ritchie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie throws a series of punches but Mode moves out of range.
Ritchie misses with a double jab.
Mode is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ritchie.
Ritchie lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Ritchie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mode avoids the head kick by Ritchie.
Ritchie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ritchie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ritchie scores with a shot to the body.
Mode on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ritchie works Mode's body with a nice hook.
Ritchie misses with a body shot.
Mode drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ritchie sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Ritchie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Ritchie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ritchie misses with a low kick.
Ritchie is looking to land body kicks.
Ritchie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mode throws a big counter combination but Ritchie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ritchie moves out of range as Mode throws a body kick.
Ritchie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mode scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ritchie throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mode.
Ritchie keeps the fight on the outside.
Ritchie misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritchie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mode shoots in looking for a takedown. Ritchie tries to sprawl out of it but Mode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ritchie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Ritchie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ritchie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritchie. Mode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ritchie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritchie throws a sloppy head kick and Mode moves out of range easily.
Ritchie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mode's head.
Mode moves out of range of the body kick from Ritchie.
Mode is looking to clinch but Ritchie is avoiding it.
Mode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ritchie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ritchie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mode throws a lazy right hand but Ritchie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ritchie is looking to land body kicks.
Ritchie misses with a double jab.
Mode is looking to counter the offense by Ritchie and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Ritchie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mode wants to clinch up but Ritchie keeps it at a distance.
Ritchie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ritchie scores with a jab.
Ritchie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mode rather than just go for the knockout.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt - Ritchie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritchie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ritchie's waist but Ritchie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mode off to one side.
Ritchie lands a slapping body shot.
Ritchie thuds his right hand into Mode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ritchie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mode has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ritchie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mode quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mode walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beast Mode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tank Ritchie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Ritchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Ritchie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ritchie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Tank Ritchie!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tank Ritchie!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Tank Ritchie!

Tank Ritchie wins by unanimous decision!
Tank Ritchie is the new middleweight champion!
Tank Ritchie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shaka Dee (ranked 6132 p4p, 272 weight class) and Chris Jones (ranked 6364 p4p, 281 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dee
vs
Jones

155 cm
21
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
22
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaka Dee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Jones!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control but Dee is having none of it.
Dee with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Dee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dee lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dee prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Dee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dee dominating with strikes here.

Jones is rocked!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dee's attempts to control the action.
Dee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Dee finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dee lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dee is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Dee keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.

Dee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dee tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Dee.
A lull in the action here.
Dee controls the position.
Jones tries to roll but Dee sticks to his back.

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.

Jones won't enjoy being in this position. Dee looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jones is tapping - it's over boys! Dee picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shaka Dee!
Shaka Dee is the new bantamweight champion!
Shaka Dee gave a mention to King Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).