BFFC - Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Azz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pacman Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azz's entrance music is Edit Mix. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Azz
vs
Paquiao

180 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bad Azz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pacman Paquiao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azz fails with the takedown.
Azz blocks a low kick nicely.

Azz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paquiao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Paquiao is looking for a sweep.
Azz tries to advance to mount but Paquiao denies him.
Azz is working hard here to advance position.
Azz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Paquiao!

Azz looking for a guillotine from mount but Paquiao is having none of it.
Azz trying to control but Paquiao is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Azz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paquiao is looking to escape.
Paquiao is trying to escape the mount.
Azz looking to control but Paquiao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two 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.
Azz controlling from mount.
Azz wants to take his opponent's back but Paquiao doesn't allow it.
Paquiao is looking to improve his position but Azz isn't that keen on the idea.

Azz looking to isolate an arm here. Paquiao doesn't see it coming and as Azz extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Azz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bad Azz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergai Poujanofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fury comes to the cage accompanied by Edit Mix. Sergai Poujanofski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fury
vs
Poujanofski

182 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
208 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Felix Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Poujanofski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poujanofski dives in and grabs Fury's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fury pushes down on Poujanofski's head and hops out.
Fury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sergai Poujanofski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poujanofski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poujanofski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fury defends it nicely.
Felix Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergai Poujanofski.
Fury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poujanofski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fury's waist but Fury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poujanofski off to one side.
Fury stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fury wants it to stay on the feet.
Fury misses with a series of wild punches.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poujanofski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fury is fending him off so far but Poujanofski persists. Nope, Fury circles away and we're back to standing.
Poujanofski looks gassed!

Poujanofski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Poujanofski has control of the leg.
Fury is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury wants to improve his position but Poujanofski is controlling well.
Fury is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poujanofski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Poujanofski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Felix Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poujanofski fails with a takedown attempt.
Poujanofski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fury.

It looks like Sergai Poujanofski has been cut.
Fury motions for Poujanofski to come forward. Fury throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a right hand that Poujanofski ducks under and follows up with a left that Poujanofski also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Fury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fury lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poujanofski backs up against the cage.
Fury attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fury throws a series of punches but Poujanofski avoids them all with ease.
Poujanofski fails to land the takedown.
Poujanofski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poujanofski avoids the head kick by Fury.
Fury throws a series of punches but Poujanofski moves out of range.
Poujanofski shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fury throws a series of punches but Poujanofski avoids them all with ease.
Fury tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Fury as Poujanofski shoots in.
Fury goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fury throws a series of punches but Poujanofski avoids them all with ease.
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Fury there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poujanofski slips a jab and a cross from Fury.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fury throws a nice looking combination but Poujanofski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poujanofski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fury wants to slow Poujanofski down by chopping away at his legs.
Fury looks to land a combination but Poujanofski avoids it well.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
Fury misses with a series of wild punches.
Fury lands a two punch combo.
Poujanofski tries for a takedown but Fury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fury tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury throws a head kick that misses.
Poujanofski shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Fury.
Poujanofski walks into a jab.
Fury circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poujanofski. Poujanofski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fury is looking to chop away at Poujanofski's legs.
Fury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poujanofski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Fury.
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury lands with a hook. Poujanofski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poujanofski blocks a head kick by Fury.
Fury slaps away a takedown attempt from Poujanofski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poujanofski tries to clinch up.
Fury lands with a nice combination. Poujanofski backs away looking to recover.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poujanofski slips a jab and a cross from Fury.
Poujanofski checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fury.
Fury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poujanofski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Fury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergai Poujanofski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poujanofski shoots in looking for a takedown. Fury tries to sprawl out of it but Poujanofski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fury scores with a nice head shot.
Fury cracks Poujanofski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poujanofski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Poujanofski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fury is trying to control but can't.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poujanofski on the ground.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fury wants to control but Poujanofski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poujanofski is breathing heavily.
Poujanofski trying to mount his opponent but Fury defends it.
Poujanofski slips a nice elbow through Fury's hands, connecting with Fury's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury tries to roll over but Poujanofski keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Poujanofski seems to be working for a kimura but Fury defends the submission attempt.
Fury is looking to control Poujanofski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fury avoid being mounted?

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Poujanofski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fury lands with an overhand left.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fury displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Poujanofski takes a kick to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Fury.
Fury is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fury.
Fury looks to land a combination but Poujanofski avoids it well.
Fury throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fury throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poujanofski.
Fury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poujanofski circles away quickly and effectively.
Fury's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fury duly obliges.
Fury swinging wildly here.
Poujanofski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fury.
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poujanofski misses with a takedown attempt - Fury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Felix Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergai Poujanofski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poujanofski blocks a head kick by Fury.
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Poujanofski fails with the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fury.
Poujanofski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fury defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fury lands a two punch combo.
Fury throws a head kick that misses.
Fury throws a head kick that misses.
Fury scoring well with a low kick there.
Fury swinging wildly here.
Jab by Fury.
Fury misses with a few strikes there.
Fury looks to land a combination. Poujanofski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poujanofski.
Fury defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poujanofski.
A leg kick checked by Poujanofski.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
Fury closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Felix Fury is winning the standup battle so far.
Fury throws a leg kick but Poujanofski checks it.

Poujanofski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poujanofski wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Fury on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fury tries to get out of the position.
Poujanofski is fighting to break Fury's control of his arms but Fury is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poujanofski prevents Fury from getting back to his feet.

Poujanofski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poujanofski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury wants to sweep but no luck.
Poujanofski stops Fury from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Fury dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergai Poujanofski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Fury misses with a wild combination.
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poujanofski is defended easily by Fury.
Danga de danga de dang - Fury scores with a four punch combination!
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Fury does no damage.
Poujanofski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fury.
Fury lands a high kick!
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Poujanofski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fury throws a leg kick but Poujanofski checks it.
Fury is looking to land body kicks.
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fury throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fury connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poujanofski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
Felix Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury throws a chopping leg kick but Poujanofski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Fury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poujanofski shoots in but Fury avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Felix Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergai Poujanofski.
Poujanofski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fury.
Fury displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Poujanofski with that takedown attempt.
Poujanofski fails with the takedown.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fury but Fury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fury throws a sloppy head kick and Poujanofski moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fury!
Fury scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Poujanofski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fury misses with a wild combination.
Poujanofski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.

Poujanofski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Poujanofski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sergai Poujanofski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Poujanofski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fury is surviving well by controlling Poujanofski's body position as best he can.
Fury working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fury is in all sorts of trouble here.

Poujanofski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Felix Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poujanofski misses with a head shot.
Fury wants to hold on but Poujanofski pushes him away.
Poujanofski punching from mount but Fury doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poujanofski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fury tries to hold on but Poujanofski postures up.
Poujanofski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Poujanofski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Poujanofski wants to finish this one by submission but Fury is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Poujanofski.

Poujanofski working for a submission but Fury is keeping him at bay.
Fury is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury wants to control but Poujanofski is having none of it.
Poujanofski prevents Fury from getting the reversal.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Fury!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LenDale Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Dinis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dinis's choice of entrance music: take your mama. Eduardo Dinis has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cleaver
vs
Dinis

181 cm
21
164 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

179 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, LenDale Cleaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Dinis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Cleaver has hold of Dinis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dinis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cleaver cranks the arm and Dinis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dinis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). LenDale Cleaver!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deividas Laraznskyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urban Urbansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urban Urbansson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Laraznskyi
vs
Urbansson

176 cm
20
176 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Deividas Laraznskyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Urban Urbansson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urbansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laraznskyi.
Laraznskyi keeps the fight on the outside.
Urbansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urbansson misses with a kick to the body.
Laraznskyi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laraznskyi takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urbansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urbansson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urbansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laraznskyi was well out of range. Poor timing from Urbansson.

Urbansson drives through and clinches with Laraznskyi against the cage.
Urbansson is trying to break free.

Laraznskyi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Urbansson uses from the top position.

Laraznskyi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Urbansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laraznskyi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Laraznskyi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laraznskyi keeping moving, preventing Urbansson from controlling successfully.

Laraznskyi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Urbansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Urbansson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Urbansson passes into half guard.

Laraznskyi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Urbansson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Laraznskyi is breathing heavily.

Urbansson looking for a guillotine from mount but Laraznskyi is having none of it.
Urbansson controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laraznskyi is squirming around, avoiding Urbansson's attempts to control the action.
Laraznskyi is trying desperately to improve position.
Urbansson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Urbansson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Urbansson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Urbansson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Laraznskyi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urbansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laraznskyi is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laraznskyi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Urbansson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laraznskyi's face.
Laraznskyi is desperately trying to improve his position but Urbansson has a good base and remains in mount.
Laraznskyi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Urbansson with the ground and pound from mount.
Urbansson unloading with bombs!
Urbansson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laraznskyi to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Urbansson tightening his grip on Laraznskyi, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urbansson lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Laraznskyi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Urbansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Laraznskyi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laraznskyi keeping moving, preventing Urbansson from controlling successfully.
Urbansson is breathing heavily.

Urbansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laraznskyi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Urbansson has managed to get both his arms back between Laraznskyi's legs - danger averted.
Urbansson trying to control but Laraznskyi is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urbansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laraznskyi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Urbansson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Laraznskyi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Urbansson defends well.
Laraznskyi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Urbansson controlling from the top position.

Laraznskyi working for a triangle but Urbansson defends it easily.
Urbansson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urbansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laraznskyi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Despite being in the dominant position, Urban Urbansson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Urbansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laraznskyi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Urbansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Urbansson misses.
Laraznskyi keeps the fight on the outside.
Laraznskyi with a poor takedown

and Urbansson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urbansson.
Urbansson trying to land knees to the body.
Urbansson trying to land knees to the body.

Laraznskyi jumps into guard, dragging Urbansson to the mat.
Laraznskyi can't keep his opponent in guard - Urbansson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Laraznskyi actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laraznskyi wants to improve his position but Urbansson is controlling well.
Urbansson content to control rather than advance.
Laraznskyi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Urbansson jumps into side control!
Urbansson wants to control but Laraznskyi is keeping him busy.
Laraznskyi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urbansson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laraznskyi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Urbansson is pressing down on Laraznskyi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laraznskyi is holding on for now.
Laraznskyi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Urbansson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Urban Urbansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Urbansson tries to clinch up.

Laraznskyi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Urbansson's half guard.

Laraznskyi is working for a kimura but Urbansson is defending it quite comfortably.

Laraznskyi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Urbansson sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urbansson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Urbansson.

Laraznskyi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Urbansson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Urbansson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Urbansson!
The referee asks Urbansson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Urbansson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laraznskyi is not content to let Urbansson control the position.
Urban Urbansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Urbansson slows the pace down.
Laraznskyi is trying to control Urbansson's posture but Urbansson avoids it.
Laraznskyi tries to escape but Urbansson is in control.
Urbansson taking a breather here.
Laraznskyi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Urbansson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Urbansson trying to control the action but Laraznskyi is working from the bottom.
Laraznskyi tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laraznskyi stops Urbansson from passing to mount.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Laraznskyi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Urbansson. No joy for Laraznskyi on that attempt.
Urbansson has his takedown stuffed

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laraznskyi is working for a kimura here but Urbansson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Laraznskyi's guard.

Urbansson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Laraznskyi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Urbansson defends well.
Deividas Laraznskyi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urbansson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Laraznskyi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Urbansson escapes and throws Laraznskyi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urbansson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laraznskyi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Urbansson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deividas Laraznskyi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urbansson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urban Urbansson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between billy bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and micky roony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). billy bob looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

bob
vs
roony

182 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, billy bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, micky roony!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
roony takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
roony looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
roony avoids the head kick by bob.
bob tries to clinch but roony moves out of range.
roony moves in looking to clinch but bob pushes him off.
bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bob throws a push kick but roony slaps the foot to one side.
bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
roony misses with a kick to the body.
roony blocks a head kick by bob.
roony throws a lazy head kick
and bob counters with a nice kick to the body.
bob is looking to clinch but roony is avoiding it.
bob throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
bob throws a wild body kick that roony sees coming a mile off.
bob throws a head kick but roony moves out of range.
bob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. roony defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
roony misses with a double jab
and bob counters with a head kick.
bob throws a head kick that misses.
bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from roony.

bob has managed to clinch.
roony throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bob fails to pull guard.
roony avoids the elbow strike from bob, against the cage.
roony tries a knee to the head but bob blocks it.
bob fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for billy bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bob tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. roony just stands there and leans against the cage.
bob tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. roony smiles and moves away.
bob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but roony avoids it really well and circles away.
bob tries to clinch but fails miserably

and roony counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
roony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bob.
roony tries to land a knee to the head but bob blocks with his arms.

bob manages to pull guard.

bob is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! roony has his hands clasped together but bob extends an breaks roony's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by bob.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). billy bob!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Skelenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Attaq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Attaq's choice of entrance music: Edit Mix. Shaq Attaq has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Skelenburg
vs
Attaq

188 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Skelenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaq Attaq!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skelenburg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Attaq throws a wild body kick that Skelenburg sees coming a mile off.
Attaq misses with a series of wild punches.
Attaq blocks a head kick by Skelenburg.
Attaq throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skelenburg.
Attaq looks to score with a jab to the body but Skelenburg is just out of range.
Skelenburg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Skelenburg.
Skelenburg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skelenburg tries to clinch but Attaq is having none of it.
Attaq closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skelenburg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Attaq tests Skelenburg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attaq throws a nice looking combination but Skelenburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skelenburg dodges the punch combination from Attaq.
Skelenburg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Attaq throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Skelenburg stumbling backwards into the cage! Skelenburg bounces back off the cage towards Attaq, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Attaq lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Attaq celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shaq Attaq!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sam winstafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Novak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Novak
vs
winstafer

191 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, sam winstafer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
winstafer connects with a crisp jab.

winstafer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Novak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Novak manages to work his way to half guard, despite winstafer's best efforts.
Novak tries to get to full guard but winstafer has control of the leg.
winstafer is taking a breather. Novak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak trying to control but winstafer postures up.
Novak is looking for a sweep. winstafer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Novak wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
winstafer swats away the attempt to clinch by Novak.

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.
Novak misses with a takedown

and winstafer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by winstafer.
winstafer looks gassed!
winstafer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Novak working a defensive guard here.
Novak is really struggling to control winstafer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Novak wants to get back to his feet but winstafer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
winstafer sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
Novak looking for a sweep. Not yet Novak, not yet.
winstafer controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sam winstafer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Novak with a lazy takedown attempt

and winstafer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by winstafer.

Novak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Novak doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling winstafer to counter with a crisp jab.
Novak misses with a head kick.
Novak tries to clinch up.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch but winstafer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

winstafer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Novak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
winstafer working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak tries to buck winstafer off but winstafer is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Novak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
winstafer slows the pace down.
Novak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on winstafer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
winstafer moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Novak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Novak is trying to control winstafer's posture but winstafer avoids it.
Novak is looking for a sweep.
winstafer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Novak is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
winstafer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Novak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
winstafer controls the position from side control.

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.
Novak tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sam winstafer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Novak tries to bum rush winstafer with a series of wild strikes but winstafer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Novak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Novak showed some decent athleticism there.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but winstafer keeps working.
winstafer wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
winstafer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak is trying to control the action in half guard but winstafer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Novak stands up out of the half guard.
winstafer doesn't manage to clinch there - Novak circles away.
Novak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but winstafer circles away quickly and effectively.
winstafer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
Aleksander Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and winstafer counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
winstafer prevents Novak from escaping the position.
Novak can't do much from the bottom here.
Novak seems a little lost for a moment, as winstafer dominates the positioning.
Novak is pushing winstafer's head away, looking to escape. winstafer manages to hold on to the position though.
Novak can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
winstafer controls the position from side control.
Novak is looking to regain half guard here but winstafer keeps moving and retains side control.
Novak is being controlled here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Novak can't do much from the bottom here.
Novak is looking to reverse the position.
Novak wants to get back to his feet but winstafer drags him back down.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
winstafer looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
sam winstafer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well winstafer 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... sam winstafer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lud Kosiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Eqari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosiba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hammer Time. Eqari has chosen The Prodigy - Out Of Space as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paul Eqari will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kosiba
vs
Eqari

190 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
217 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lud Kosiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Eqari!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eqari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Kosiba pulls guard successfully.

Kosiba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kosiba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eqari's guard.
Kosiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eqari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosiba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eqari's guard.
Kosiba controlling the action here.
Kosiba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eqari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kosiba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eqari defends it well.
Eqari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kosiba seems to be looking for submissions.
Kosiba wants to pass the guard but Eqari is defending well.
Kosiba lands with a punch from half guard.
Eqari 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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kosiba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Eqari!

Eqari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kosiba.
Kosiba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Kosiba has control of Eqari's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Eqari regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kosiba is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Eqari looks to land a combination but Kosiba avoids it well.

Kosiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Eqari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosiba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosiba wants to pass to mount but Eqari is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eqari is not content to let Kosiba control the position.
Eqari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosiba.
Kosiba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosiba trying to pass the guard but Eqari defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lud Kosiba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kosiba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eqari as he jumps to the side.

Kosiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kosiba stops Eqari from standing up.
Kosiba trying to control but Eqari is working from the bottom.
Kosiba postures up and lands a big shot to Eqari's brow.
Kosiba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Eqari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosiba is stalling in the full guard.
Kosiba throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kosiba connects with a high kick.
Kosiba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eqari defends it nicely.

Eqari drives through and clinches with Kosiba against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kosiba leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kosiba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lud Kosiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosiba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eqari effectively controlling the action here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Eqari has eaten all the pies!
Kosiba tries to pull guard but Eqari holds him up against the cage and eventually Kosiba drops back down to his feet.
Kosiba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosiba tries for a takedown but Eqari manages to get underhooks.
Eqari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kosiba.
Kosiba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eqari's efforts to push away.
Kosiba leaning against his opponent.
Kosiba gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Eqari lands a shoulder strike.
Kosiba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kosiba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eqari walks away with a smile on his face. Kosiba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kosiba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kosiba forces Eqari back against the cage and clinches.
Eqari lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Kosiba breaks from the clinch.
Eqari throws a hook but Kosiba blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Eqari.
Kosiba fails with the takedown.
Paul Eqari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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

Kosiba darts in and clinches Eqari up against the cage.
Kosiba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kosiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eqari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kosiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eqari tries to avoid it but Kosiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eqari to the ground. Eqari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eqari throws a nice looking combination but Kosiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right-left combo lands from Eqari.
Kosiba shoots in for a takedown but Eqari shows good takedown defense.
Eqari throws a nice looking combination but Kosiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kosiba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Eqari!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lud Kosiba dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kosiba takes one on the button.

Kosiba pushes Eqari up against the cage in a clinch.
Eqari prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosiba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eqari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kosiba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Eqari is looking to break free of the clinch but Kosiba has double underhooks.

Kosiba is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Eqari can't fight it off and eventually Kosiba manages to take the fight to the floor. Eqari looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kosiba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosiba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Eqari is pushing Kosiba's head away, looking to escape. Kosiba manages to hold on to the position though.
Kosiba trying to control the position but Eqari is working away.

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.
Kosiba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kosiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eqari is not content to let Kosiba control the position.
Eqari is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kosiba is controlling him well.
Kosiba trying to control the position but Eqari is working away.
Kosiba lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Kosiba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kosiba misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eqari tries to clinch up.
Eqari stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lud Kosiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Kosiba slams his shin into Eqari's torso.
Eqari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lud Kosiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Eqari takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosiba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Eqari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kosiba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kosiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Eqari tries to sprawl out of it but Kosiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eqari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosiba is looking to clinch.
Paul Eqari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosiba shoots in and drives through. Eqari sprawls well.
Kosiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eqari tries to avoid it but Kosiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eqari to the ground. Eqari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lud Kosiba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ste Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alabaster Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Passmoor comes to the cage accompanied by If I had a hammer. Alabaster Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Passmoor
vs
Jones

181 cm
26
166 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ste Passmoor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alabaster Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Passmoor moves into the clinch.
Passmoor lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Alabaster Jones has been cut.
Passmoor lands an elbow inside.
Passmoor scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Passmoor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Passmoor tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Passmoor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Passmoor connects with a knee to the head.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Passmoor lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Passmoor lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Jones is rocked!

Passmoor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Passmoor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Passmoor can't do much from the bottom here.

Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Passmoor throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Passmoor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones gets to mount! Passmoor was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Passmoor is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Passmoor tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Passmoor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control but Passmoor is having none of it.
Passmoor tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Passmoor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Passmoor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Passmoor is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Passmoor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Passmoor lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Passmoor prevents it.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ste Passmoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alabaster Jones.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Passmoor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Passmoor gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones looks gassed!
Passmoor connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Passmoor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Alabaster Jones's cut even more.
Passmoor scores with a knee to the head.
Jones is working for takedown but Passmoor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Passmoor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Passmoor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Passmoor.

Passmoor gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Passmoor is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Passmoor trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Passmoor wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.

Passmoor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ste Passmoor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alabaster Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Passmoor. No joy for Jones on that attempt.

Passmoor moves into the clinch successfully.
Passmoor lands a knee to the body.
Passmoor lands an elbow inside.
Passmoor lands a knee to the head.
Passmoor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.

Passmoor gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Passmoor is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Passmoor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Passmoor looking for a submission but Jones manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Passmoor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Passmoor passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.

Passmoor gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Passmoor gets a clinch.
Passmoor lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Passmoor.

Passmoor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Passmoor manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Passmoor is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Passmoor seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.

Passmoor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Passmoor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones wants to control but Passmoor is keeping busy.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Passmoor.
Passmoor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.
Passmoor is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Passmoor instigates a clinch.

Passmoor jumps guard.

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

Passmoor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ste Passmoor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alabaster Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Passmoor wants to clinch.
Passmoor throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Ste Passmoor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Passmoor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.

Passmoor closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Passmoor tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.

Passmoor pulls guard.

Passmoor has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Passmoor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones 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 Passmoor.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets to mount! Passmoor was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jones looking to control but Passmoor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ste Passmoor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Passmoor is trying desperately to improve position.
Passmoor 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.
Passmoor tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.

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.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Passmoor pushes Jones off but Jones dives into side control.
Passmoor wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Passmoor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor wants to control but Jones postures up.

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

Passmoor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Passmoor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Passmoor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Passmoor lands an elbow inside.
Ste Passmoor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Passmoor.
Passmoor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Passmoor fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Passmoor has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Passmoor scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Passmoor misses with a knee to the head.
Passmoor has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Passmoor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown but Passmoor manages to get underhooks.
Passmoor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Passmoor landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Passmoor.
Alabaster Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Passmoor tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Passmoor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Passmoor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Passmoor manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Passmoor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Passmoor is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ste Passmoor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Passmoor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ste Passmoor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lecouc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Leiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecouc comes to the cage accompanied by Turdus Muicus - A Shot of Inspiration. The crowd seem to be enjoying Leiva's choice of entrance music: Spiderbait - Black Betty. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lecouc
vs
Leiva

186 cm
26
201 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Bargain Basement Best Buy (only $20)
Bargain Basement Best Buy (only $20)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Lecouc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicolas Leiva!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecouc tries to clinch there but Leiva circles away.

Lecouc closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leiva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lecouc creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leiva wants to control but Lecouc postures up.
Lecouc controlling the position.
Lecouc working the body and head with strikes.
Leiva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lecouc is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leiva's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leiva to see if he's OK.
Lecouc is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leiva is looking to reverse the position.
Lecouc 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.
Lecouc looks up at the clock and then as Leiva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lecouc smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Leiva tries to buck Lecouc off but Lecouc is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Leiva's face as Lecouc controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiva tries to escape but Lecouc is in control.
Leiva dodges the ground and pound from Lecouc.
Leiva is looking for a sweep.
Lecouc remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lecouc working the head with strikes.
Leiva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lecouc is working Leiva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lecouc scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leiva to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lecouc's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leiva looks gassed!
Check out the look on Lecouc's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lecouc grinds an elbow into Leiva's temple.
Lecouc lands a nice forearm strike.
Leiva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lecouc happy to just control the position for now.
Lecouc working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lecouc seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leiva for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leiva is trying to control Lecouc's posture but Lecouc avoids it.
Leiva being controlled for a moment.
Lecouc working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecouc in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Leiva is letting Lecouc control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Lecouc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Lecouc!