185 Touney !st rnd PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amaan Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Khan
vs
Smith

180 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Amaan Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.

Khan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Khan trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khan is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Khan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Khan is proving hard to escape from.

Khan has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Khan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Khan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Khan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan blocks the elbow strike.
Khan is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amaan Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Smith.

Khan is rocked!
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Khan! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Smith
vs
McClane

186 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
McClane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McClane as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from McClane.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep McClane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClane lands with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McClane.
McClane shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McClane.
Smith takes a swing at McClane's ribcage but misses.
No luck for McClane with that takedown attempt.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McClane.
McClane tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McClane keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
McClane trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McClane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClane being controlled here, momentarily.
McClane working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but McClane has wrist control.
McClane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McClane looking for a sweep. Not yet McClane, not yet.
McClane working a defensive guard here.
Smith trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have McClane backpedaling.
McClane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
McClane misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McClane is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McClane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McClane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith thows a huge punch but McClane dodges it nicely.
McClane trying to control here.
McClane wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClane wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McClane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McClane throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McClane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McClane tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Smith unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith tries to keep at a distance but McClane has taken the fight into the clinch.
McClane tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually McClane drops back down to his feet.
McClane is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns McClane into the cage.
McClane can't break the clinch.
McClane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McClane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McClane.
McClane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. McClane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClane swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a head kick.
McClane darts in trying to clinch

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to McClane's temple.
McClane wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
McClane is looking to escape.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but McClane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McClane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

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.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McClane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. McClane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith 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.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but McClane is working from the bottom.
McClane is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
McClane is trying to control but can't.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McClane gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith wants to pass the guard but McClane is keeping the position.
McClane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but McClane blocks nicely.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McClane is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McClane is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
McClane stops Smith from passing to mount.
McClane wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
McClane is trying to get back to half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McClane blocks the body kick.

Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
McClane tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McClane doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

McClane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith distracts McClane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McClane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith wants to control from the top but McClane keeps moving.
McClane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith tries to lock up and control but McClane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

McClane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McClane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McClane controls the position.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McClane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is looking to control McClane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?

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.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
McClane trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Mike Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McClane trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
McClane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McClane shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McClane circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McClane.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McClane.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but McClane ducks down to avoid it.

Smith feints and as McClane raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith stands up over McClane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McClane has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
McClane is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
McClane is trying to control but can't.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McClane trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
McClane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
McClane is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into McClane. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McClane's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.
McClane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melchior Ghazni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghazni comes to the cage accompanied by E-type Megamix . The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardy's choice of entrance music: England Belongs To Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ghazni
vs
Hardy

183 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

:: Happy Pills ::

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, Melchior Ghazni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ghazni scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hardy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Ghazni working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hardy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

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

Ghazni jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardy and Ghazni has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Ghazni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy pushes Ghazni away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ghazni gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hardy is not content to let Ghazni control the position.

Ghazni has an Americana. Hardy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ghazni is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ghazni hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Melchior Ghazni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nils Vypers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Vypers
vs
Bennett

182 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils Vypers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vypers throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Vypers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
Vypers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vypers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett tries to clinch but Vypers moves out of range.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Vypers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Vypers avoids nicely.
Bennett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bennett misses with the combination.
Bennett wants to clinch up but Vypers keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Vypers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bennett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett content to control rather than advance.
Vypers pushes Bennett off looking to stand but Bennett dives back in and keeps control.
Bennett throwing shots but Vypers is blocking nicely.
Bennett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bennett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vypers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Bennett seems content to control.
Vypers trying to control here.
Bennett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vypers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bennett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vypers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vypers shrugs it off.
Bennett controlling his opponent.
Vypers reaches up to try and control the position but Bennett seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Vypers rolls and tries to escape and now Bennett has his back!
Bennett is riding his opponent, not letting Vypers buck him off.

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.
Bennett has the hooks in. Vypers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vypers is breathing heavily.
Bennett controls the position.
Bennett missing with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vypers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Bennett 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.

Vypers wants to clinch.
Bennett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vypers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Vypers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Vypers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bennett counters with a takedown into side control.
Bennett in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vypers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Bennett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vypers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bennett staying calm.

Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Bennett just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vypers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Bennett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bennett controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vypers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bennett drops an elbow to the side of Vypers's head.
Vypers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bennett.
Bennett is nestled in close to Vypers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bennett slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nils Vypers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett misses with a few strikes there.
Bennett checks a low kick from Vypers.
Bennett cracks Vypers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vypers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bennett wants to clinch.
Bennett misses with a few strikes there.
Nils Vypers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to score with low kicks.

Bennett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vypers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bennett controls the pace.
Bennett slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Vypers.
Bennett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vypers defending well though.
Bennett is taking a breather. Vypers 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.
Vypers tries to kick Bennett off in order to stand up. Bennett Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett working away.
Vypers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bennett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bennett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Bennett is trying to get an arm triangle but Vypers is defending well.
Bennett is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bennett has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
You can see the frustration on Vypers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matt Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Bennett taking a breather here.
Matt Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Bennett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Woodgate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Schafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Schafer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Woodgate
vs
Schafer

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, James Woodgate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Schafer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodgate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schafer avoids it really well and circles away.

Schafer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Woodgate tries to bench press Schafer off him but Schafer keeps the position.
Woodgate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schafer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woodgate is looking for a sweep. Schafer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Schafer there.
Schafer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woodgate defending well though.
Schafer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woodgate defending well though.
Woodgate lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Schafer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woodgate defending well though.
Schafer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Woodgate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schafer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Woodgate is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodgate throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Schafer pushing down on Woodgate's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Woodgate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schafer.
Schafer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schafer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Woodgate wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodgate gets back to full guard.
Schafer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woodgate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schafer is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schafer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woodgate lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schafer!
Schafer is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodgate connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Woodgate pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Schafer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Woodgate in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Woodgate is breathing heavily.
Woodgate with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Woodgate.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodgate fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schafer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schafer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Woodgate lands a nice shot to the head.
Schafer is bucking up trying to escape but Woodgate cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodgate lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schafer hang on?

Schafer is rocked!
Schafer is in a horrible position here. Woodgate smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Schafer tries to lock up and control but Woodgate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Woodgate is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Woodgate connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Woodgate looking to finish with strikes here!
Schafer is trying desperately to improve position.
Woodgate is landing with some decent strikes but Schafer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schafer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Schafer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Schafer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Woodgate.
Schafer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Schafer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Schafer is looking to get to half guard.
Woodgate in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodgate connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Woodgate thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schafer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Schafer.
Schafer working the ground and pound but Woodgate is defending the strikes.
Woodgate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schafer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodgate keeps working.
Woodgate works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schafer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Woodgate scores with a nice shot.
Schafer throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schafer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woodgate will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Schafer preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Woodgate fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schafer sprawls well initially but Woodgate persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodgate winds up and cracks Schafer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Woodgate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woodgate is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schafer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woodgate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woodgate's back!
Schafer throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Woodgate tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Woodgate really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schafer landing strikes from the mount.
Woodgate swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Woodgate working to try and regain half guard.
Schafer scores with a couple of good head shots there.

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.
Woodgate flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Schafer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Woodgate takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Woodgate is trying to escape the mount.
Woodgate regains half guard.
Woodgate missing with punches from the bottom.
Woodgate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schafer.
Schafer prevents Woodgate from improving his position.
Schafer winds up and cracks Woodgate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Woodgate tries to get to full guard but Schafer has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Woodgate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schafer.
Woodgate is trying to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Schafer. That snapped Woodgate's head back.
James Woodgate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Schafer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Woodgate lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Schafer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Woodgate flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Schafer prevents Woodgate from improving his position.
Schafer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodgate keeps working.
Woodgate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Woodgate tries to get out of the position.
Schafer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woodgate is looking for a sweep. Schafer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Woodgate misses with a takedown

and Schafer counters with a single leg into guard. Woodgate didn't expect that.
Woodgate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schafer's guard.
Woodgate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Woodgate works over Schafer with some ground and pound from guard.

Schafer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Schafer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woodgate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woodgate scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Schafer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Woodgate misses with a takedown attempt

and Schafer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Woodgate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schafer trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodgate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schafer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schafer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Woodgate's head.
Schafer won't allow Woodgate to sweep him here.
Schafer lands a couple of elbows.
Woodgate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schafer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Woodgate's head.

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

and Schafer counters by moving into the clinch.

Schafer manages to break the clinch.
Schafer works over Woodgate's head and body with a nice combination.
Woodgate with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schafer counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Woodgate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woodgate shoots and misses

and Schafer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woodgate won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodgate gets back to half guard.
Schafer wants to stand up but Woodgate is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodgate moves into full guard.
Woodgate wants to sweep but no luck.
Schafer is looking to work some ground and pound but Woodgate has wrist control.
Schafer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James Woodgate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woodgate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schafer.
Woodgate keeping moving, preventing Schafer from controlling successfully.
Woodgate scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schafer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woodgate tries for a takedown but Schafer circles away easily
and Schafer counters with a thumping low kick.
James Woodgate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Woodgate shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schafer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Schafer has his foot on Woodgate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woodgate works his way back into a safe position though.
Woodgate makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Schafer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woodgate defends it easily.
Woodgate working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Woodgate content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Woodgate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Woodgate throws a strike but Schafer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schafer stopping the sweep attempt from Woodgate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer lands a couple of elbows.
Woodgate is looking to sweep but instead, Schafer has passed into half guard.
Woodgate throws a strike from the bottom but Schafer passes into side control!
Check out the look on Schafer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Woodgate tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schafer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Woodgate is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Woodgate is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schafer off and has taken his back!

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.
Schafer wants to get back to his feet.
Woodgate lands a shot to the head.
Woodgate lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Woodgate softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Woodgate connects with a big shot to the side of Schafer's head.
Schafer trying to get back to his feet but Woodgate is in full control for now.
Schafer covers up after that shot from Woodgate.
Schafer breaks Woodgate's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Schafer throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Schafer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schafer 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 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Schafer!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drape Shorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Simons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juha Simons is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Shorts
vs
Simons

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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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, Drape Shorts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juha Simons!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorts throws a series of strikes that have Simons backpedaling.

Shorts rushes Simons and presses him up against the cage.
Shorts lands with a light punch inside.
Shorts throws a knee to the head but misses.

Simons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simons throws a head kick that misses.
Shorts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simons.
Shorts dodges the punch combination from Simons.
Simons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Drape Shorts has been cut.
The fighters circling - Simons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simons walks into a straight right hand from Shorts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Shorts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Shorts moves into range and clinches up with Simons.
Shorts tries a knee to the head but Simons blocks it.
Shorts throws a punch but it's blocked by Simons.
Simons is trying to break the clinch but Shorts is controlling him.
Simons tries to circle away but Shorts has him pinned against the cage.
Shorts misses with a knee to the head.

Simons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shorts staying out of range there.

Shorts clinches with his opponent.
Shorts is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shorts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shorts tries a knee to the head but Simons blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons prevents a takedown attempt there.

Simons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simons misses with a head kick.
Simons misses with a head kick.
Simons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simons misses with a combination
and Shorts counters with a straight right hand.

Shorts forces Simons back against the cage and clinches.
Shorts wants a takedown.
Shorts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simons.
Simons has had enough of the clinch but Shorts keeps him there for the moment.
Simons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shorts keeps control of Simons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shorts keeps control of Simons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simons tries to break the clinch but Shorts is controlling the position.
Shorts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
Shorts scores with a shoulder strike.
Shorts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simons.
Shorts lands with a left to the head.
Shorts lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Simons's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Simons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Simons.
Simons throws a head kick that misses.
Shorts lands a right hook to the body.
Simons tries to bum rush Shorts with a series of wild strikes but Shorts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simons looks gassed!
A swing and a miss from Simons.

Shorts has closed the distance and engaged Simons in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shorts.
Shorts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simons.
Shorts lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shorts as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Shorts.
Simons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simons tries to circle away but Shorts has him pinned against the cage.
Simons tries to circle away but Shorts has him pinned against the cage.
Simons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shorts has him pressed against the cage.
Shorts keeps control of Simons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shorts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simons pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drape Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons throws a hook but Shorts blocks it.
Shorts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Shorts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons throws a hook but Shorts blocks it.
A slow jab from Simons misses its intended target.
Donk. Shorts catches Simons right on the button with a cross.
Simons throws a head kick that misses.
Shorts throws a shot to the body.
Simons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shorts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simons throws out the jab.
Simons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shorts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shorts scores with a three punch combo!
Simons misses with a head kick.
Shorts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Simons coming out on top.
Shorts lands with a good body shot.
Shorts throws a shot to the body.
Shorts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simons.
Shorts scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shorts tries to bum rush Simons with a series of wild strikes but Simons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simons lands with a shot to the body.
Shorts lands a slapping body shot.
Juha Simons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons loads up on a big right hand but Shorts slips the punch.
Simons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Simons misses its intended target.
Simons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simons misses with a straight left.
Shorts scores with a shot to the body.
Shorts throws a one two combo.
Simons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shorts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simons.
A head kick misses from Simons.
Shorts lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simons misses with a head kick.
Shorts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simons's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shorts scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simons throws a head kick that misses.
Juha Simons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Simons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shorts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shorts avoids the head kick by Simons.

Shorts moves into the clinch successfully.
Shorts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
Shorts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shorts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Shorts on the inside.
Shorts pushes Simons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shorts prevents Simons from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shorts.
Shorts has Simons pushed against the cage.
Shorts misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Shorts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shorts has Simons pressed against the cage, preventing Simons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simons wants to break free but Shorts has control.
Simons is trying to break the clinch but Shorts has him pressed against the cage.
Simons is trying to break the clinch but Shorts has him pressed against the cage.
Simons is trying to force a seperation but Shorts has the dominant position.
Simons is breathing heavily.
Simons wants to get back to striking at distance but Shorts won't allow it.
Simons avoids a wild elbow strike from Shorts.
Shorts misses with a knee to the head.
Simons wants to break free but Shorts has control.
Simons can't break the clinch.
Simons stops a takedown attempt from Shorts.
Shorts scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts pushes Simons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simons gets underhooks to prevent Shorts's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drape Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
Simons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simons can't break the clinch.
Shorts prevents Simons from breaking the clinch.
Simons wants to break free but Shorts has control.

Simons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shorts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simons momentarily.
Simons throws an overhand right that lands on Shorts's shoulder, as Shorts tries to avoid the shot.
Simons throws a hook but Shorts avoids it easily.
Simons throws the left hand but Shorts avoids the punch easily.
Shorts cracks Simons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shorts.
Shorts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simons misses with a combination
and Shorts counters with a three punch combo that has Simons backing up. Simons nods at Shorts to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Simons misses.
Shorts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shorts lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juha Simons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shorts lands a head shot.

Shorts takes the fight into the clinch.
Shorts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
Shorts avoiding damage.
Simons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Simons manages to break the clinch.
Shorts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simons.

Shorts closes the distance and clinches.
Shorts lands a right hand.
Simons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shorts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simons's efforts to push away.

Simons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shorts lands a jab to Simons's midsection.
Simons throws a jab when Shorts was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shorts.
Simons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shorts ducks under a wild hook from Simons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Shorts clinches up against the cage.
Simons tries to circle away but Shorts has him pinned against the cage.
Simons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A frustrated look appears on Simons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shorts has Simons pressed against the cage, preventing Simons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shorts pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorts.
Simons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shorts tries a knee to the head but Simons blocks it.
Shorts is working for takedown but Simons is calmly controlling the position for now.

Simons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shorts.

Shorts forces Simons back against the cage and clinches.
Shorts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shorts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simons stops a takedown attempt from Shorts.
Shorts keeps control of Simons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Simons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simons misses with a straight right.
Shorts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simons defending well as Shorts loads up on a big left hand.
Shorts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simons tries a head kick but it misses.
Simons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shorts misses with a double jab.
Simons misses the jab.
Drape Shorts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simons throws a jab when Shorts was well out of range.
Shorts misses with a few strikes there.
Simons throws a shot from downtown. Shorts moves away and avoids it.
Simons lands a body shot.
Simons misses with a hook.
Shorts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shorts's head.
Shorts connects with a single shot there.
Shorts throws a series of punches but Simons moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Drape Shorts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drape Shorts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Shorts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Shorts closes the distance and clinches.
Shorts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shorts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorts.
Simons being controlled against the cage.
Simons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shorts just leaning against Simons, taking a breather.
Simons is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shorts.
Shorts keeps control of Simons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simons is trying to force a seperation but Shorts has the dominant position.
Simons can't break the clinch.
Simons tries to break free but Shorts pushes him back against the cage.
Shorts has Simons pressed against the cage, preventing Simons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorts.
Shorts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simons is trying to break free.
Simons tries to break free but Shorts pushes him back against the cage.
Shorts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shorts keeps control of Simons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simons is looking to break free of the clinch but Shorts has double underhooks.
Simons tries to circle away but Shorts has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shorts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shorts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simons is trying to break free.
Shorts looking to throw knees to the head but Simons is blocking nicely.
Simons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shorts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simons is defending well for now.

Simons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simons swats away the attempt to clinch by Shorts.
A big right from Simons misses.
Simons lands with an overhand left.
Simons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shorts.
Simons jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shorts lands a body shot.
Simons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Simons does no damage.
Shorts throws a right hand that Simons ducks under and follows up with a left that Simons also avoids with ease.
Shorts lands the left hand.
A big left from Simons misses.
Shorts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts scores with a body shot.
Shorts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simons loads up on a big right hand but Shorts slips the punch.
Simons misses with a head kick.

Shorts clinches.
Simons is trying to break the clinch but Shorts has him pressed against the cage.
Simons tries to circle away but Shorts has him pinned against the cage.
Shorts slowing the pace effectively.
Shorts lands with a right to the head.
Simons is trying to break the clinch but Shorts has him pressed against the cage.
Shorts tries for a takedown but Simons manages to get underhooks.
Simons blocks an uppercut.
Simons tries to break the clinch but Shorts is controlling the position.
Simons is trying to break free.

Simons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simons misses the jab.
Shorts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shorts.
Shorts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Simons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simons throws out a loose jab but Shorts uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shorts lands an overhand right.
Simons throws a head kick that misses.
Shorts cracks Simons with a good jab.
Simons misses with an uppercut.
Simons takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shorts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shorts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simons circles away quickly and effectively.
Shorts punishes Simons's body with a nice straight punch.
Shorts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simons might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shorts defending well as Simons loads up on a big left hand.
Simons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shorts works over Simons's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab lands there for Shorts.
A left and a right from Shorts both land. Nice combination.
Simons misses with a straight left.
Simons swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Simons.
Shorts lands a two punch combo.

Shorts clinches.

Shorts gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Simons regains guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simons is on top in guard.
Simons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shorts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simons on the ground.
Simons throws a big right hand that misses.
Simons passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simons sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shorts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Simons working the ground and pound but Shorts is defending the strikes.
Simons throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drape Shorts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shorts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juha Simons!