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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Skelenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Leiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leiva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Spiderbait - Black Betty. On his way into the cage it seems that Lorenzo Skelenburg has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lorenzo Skelenburg seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Skelenburg
vs
Leiva

188 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Skelenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicolas Leiva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skelenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leiva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skelenburg looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Leiva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leiva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skelenburg's guard.
Leiva postures up.

Skelenburg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Leiva 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 Skelenburg.
Skelenburg struggling a bit here.

Leiva stands up and beckons Skelenburg to his feet.

Leiva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Skelenburg wants to control but Leiva postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leiva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Leiva checks a leg kick.
Skelenburg checks a low kick from Leiva.

Leiva scores with a takedown into Skelenburg's guard.
Leiva 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.

Skelenburg has an active guard here but Leiva has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiva is taking a breather. Skelenburg 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.
Skelenburg is trying to stand up here but Leiva is controlling him well.
Skelenburg tries to get to full guard but Leiva has control of the leg.
Skelenburg is pressing down on Leiva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Leiva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Skelenburg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leiva passes into side control.

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

Leiva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skelenburg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leiva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Leiva swats away the attempt to clinch by Skelenburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leiva swats away the attempt to clinch by Skelenburg.
Skelenburg moves out of range as Leiva throws a body kick.

Leiva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Skelenburg tries to buck Leiva off but Leiva is having none of it.
Skelenburg is trying to control Leiva's posture but Leiva avoids it.
Skelenburg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Leiva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leiva controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Skelenburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skelenburg misses with a takedown attempt

and Leiva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skelenburg's guard now.
Skelenburg trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Skelenburg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leiva controls the pace.

Skelenburg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leiva has picked Skelenburg up and slammed him! Skelenburg can't keep hold of the triangle and Leiva manages to pass to side control!
Skelenburg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Skelenburg wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Skelenburg actively working from the bottom here.
Leiva is looking to take a break and control but Skelenburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelenburg trying to get back to full guard but Leiva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Skelenburg reaches up to try and control the position but Leiva seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Skelenburg rolls and tries to escape and now Leiva has his back!

Leiva working for a choke but Skelenburg is defending well.

Leiva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leiva tries to keep control of the position but Skelenburg is staying busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leiva avoiding Skelenburg 's attempts to control his hands.
Leiva tries to get the hooks in deep but Skelenburg pushed the leg off.
Skelenburg is trying to break free.
Skelenburg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Skelenburg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leiva.
Skelenburg wants to get back to his feet.
Skelenburg wants to hold on but Leiva pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leiva stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lorenzo Skelenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skelenburg looks to throw a body kick

and Leiva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skelenburg's guard now.
Leiva is looking to stand up but Skelenburg won't let him.
Skelenburg controls Leiva momentarily but Leiva frees himself.

Skelenburg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leiva has picked Skelenburg up and slammed him! Skelenburg can't keep hold of the triangle and Leiva manages to pass to side control!
Skelenburg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Skelenburg is trying to get back to full guard.
Leiva uses his free foot to push down on Skelenburg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skelenburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelenburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skelenburg is looking to get to half guard.
Skelenburg is working hard here to advance position.

Leiva stands up from mount. Strange move.
Skelenburg shoots and misses

and Leiva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skelenburg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Skelenburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Leiva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Skelenburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Leiva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skelenburg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nicolas Leiva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skelenburg trying to control the position.
Skelenburg has a closed guard, preventing Leiva from standing up.

Skelenburg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skelenburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leiva tries to stand but Skelenburg is controlling from the bottom.
Skelenburg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Leiva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Skelenburg wants to control but Leiva is having none of it.
Skelenburg can't escape the position.
Skelenburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skelenburg is looking to improve his position but Leiva isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelenburg wants to hold on but Leiva pushes him away.
Skelenburg wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Leiva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Leiva keeps control of the position as Skelenburg tries to break free.
Leiva not allowing Skelenburg to control his hands.
Skelenburg is trying to break free.

Leiva is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Skelenburg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Skelenburg for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelenburg can't escape the position.
Skelenburg trying to get back to his feet but Leiva is in full control for now.
Skelenburg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Leiva doesn't have the hooks in and Skelenburg manages to turn into his guard.
Skelenburg pushes down on Leiva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leiva is trying to control but can't.
Leiva is positioning himself well to prevent Skelenburg advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skelenburg moves nicely into side control.
Lorenzo Skelenburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Skelenburg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skelenburg wants to stand but Leiva is controlling his arm.

Skelenburg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leiva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skelenburg's guard! Nice work there by Leiva!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Leiva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leiva 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Leiva!

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 micky roony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Barcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Barcock will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

roony
vs
Barcock

179 cm
25
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, micky roony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Barcock!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
roony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barcock.
Barcock looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barcock is looking to clinch but roony is avoiding it.
Barcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but roony manages to avoid it.
roony scores with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from roony. Barcock shrugs it off though.
Barcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barcock tries to clinch but roony moves out of range.
Barcock tries to close the distance and clinch but roony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
roony blocks a jab.

roony darts in and clinches Barcock up against the cage.
Barcock working hard to break the clinch.
Barcock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but roony has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
roony putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barcock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from roony.
roony lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barcock misses with a punch on the inside.
roony landing knees to the head.
roony with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
roony putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barcock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
roony lands a knee to the head.
roony connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barcock's face.
roony pushes off an throws an elbow but Barcock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
roony misses with a knee strike.

Barcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barcock tries to clinch
and roony counters with a nice body shot.
Barcock clinches but roony breaks the clinch
and roony counters with a two punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barcock.
roony lands a head kick. Barcock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
roony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barcock.
roony lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

roony has closed the distance and engaged Barcock in a clinch.
Barcock lands a nice shot to the body.
roony keeps control of Barcock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
roony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
roony misses with an elbow over the top.
roony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barcock throws a punch but it's blocked by roony.
Barcock can't break the clinch.
roony lands an elbow inside that Barcock shrugs off.
roony keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barcock's efforts to push away.
Barcock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
roony lands an elbow that stopped Barcock in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by roony.
roony with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Barcock scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
roony trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from roony.

Barcock breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by roony.

roony fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barcock, pushing him back against the cage.
roony goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barcock is trying to break the clinch but roony is controlling him.
Barcock tries to circle away but roony has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barcock.
roony unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barcock tries to circle away but roony has him pinned against the cage.
roony blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
roony lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
roony gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
roony throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
roony lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barcock takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by roony.
roony blocks an uppercut.
Barcock struggles to land a body shot inside as roony controls his hands.
roony lands a damaging elbow.
roony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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.
A short uppercut from Barcock.
A frustrated look appears on Barcock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
roony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barcock wants to get back to striking at distance but roony won't allow it.

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

Barcock gets a clinch.
roony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Barcock.
Barcock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barcock presses roony against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
roony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
roony lands an elbow just above Barcock 's eye.
roony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, roony creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barcock working hard to break the clinch.
roony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barcock is defending well for now.
roony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barcock takes an elbow to the temple.
Barcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
roony prevents a body shot from Barcock.
roony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by roony.
roony lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

roony forces Barcock back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from roony.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barcock.
roony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Barcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barcock swings away with a body shot that misses
and roony counters with a body kick.
Barcock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and roony counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by roony.
roony looking to throw knees to the head but Barcock is blocking nicely.
Barcock is looking to break free of the clinch but roony has double underhooks.
Barcock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but roony has him pressed against the cage.
roony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
roony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barcock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcock tries to circle away but roony has him pinned against the cage.
roony has Barcock pressed against the cage, preventing Barcock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
roony creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barcock's defenses.
Barcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
roony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
roony prevents a body shot from Barcock.
A short left from roony.
Barcock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but roony has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barcock is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
roony lands a shoulder strike.
roony blocking some punches.
roony prevents Barcock from breaking the clinch.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barcock breaks the clinch.

roony clinches.
roony scores with a knee to the head.
roony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barcock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
roony keeps control of Barcock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from roony on the inside.
Barcock is trying to break free.
roony lands an elbow that stopped Barcock in his tracks for a moment.
roony lands a body shot in the clinch.
roony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
roony lands an elbow inside that Barcock shrugs off.
roony with an attempt at a knee that misses.
roony pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barcock dodges an elbow strike from roony.
Barcock working hard to break the clinch.
roony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barcock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
roony connects with a knee to the head.
roony keeps control of Barcock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
roony lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
roony lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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.
Barcock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of roonys head.
roony looking to throw knees to the head but Barcock is blocking nicely.
roony tries a knee to the head but Barcock blocks it.
roony with an attempt at a knee that misses.
roony with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
roony lands a knee to the head.
Barcock tries to circle away but roony has him pinned against the cage.
Barcock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barcock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by roony.
roony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Barcock breaks the clinch.
Barcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but roony manages to avoid it.
roony is looking to clinch but Barcock is avoiding it.
Barcock misses with a double jab.
roony rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barcock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barcock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and roony counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
roony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barcock misses with a combination
and roony counters with a flying knee. Nice.
roony tries to clinch up but Barcock circles away and keeps his distance.
roony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barcock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simon Barcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and roony counters with a head kick. That will keep Barcock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
roony avoids the body shot from Barcock.

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.
Barcock throws a nice looking combination but roony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barcock misses with a body shot.
roony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
roony goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

roony gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barcock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
roony wants to stand and escape but Barcock is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barcock stands up over roony, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 micky roony will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Barcock throws a jab when roony was well out of range.
roony scores with a jab.
roony throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barcock misses with an uppercut.
roony tries to clinch up.

Barcock scores with a takedown into roony's guard.

Barcock gets to his feet - roony follows without any prompting.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from roony - that will leave a mark!
Barcock darts in trying to clinch
and roony counters with a head kick. That will keep Barcock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
roony throws a sloppy body shot

and Barcock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barcock.
roony connects with a knee to the head.
roony connects with a knee to the head.
roony using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
roony throws a knee to the head but misses.

Barcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barcock lands a really nice looking cross but roony seems unphased.
Barcock missing with a left hand there. roony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barcock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barcock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with roony but roony pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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.

roony moves into the clinch successfully.
Barcock takes a shot to the head.
roony connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barcock's face.
Barcock misses with a body punch.
Barcock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
roony lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barcock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barcock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of roony backwards.
Barcock is trying to break the clinch but roony has him pressed against the cage.
Barcock takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from roony.
Barcock is trying to force a seperation but roony has the dominant position.
Barcock wants to break free but roony has control.
Still in the clinch, Barcock scores with a nice short uppercut.
roony misses with a knee to the head.
Barcock can't break the clinch.
Barcock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but roony has him pressed against the cage.
Barcock takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from roony.

Barcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcock shoots in and drives through. roony sprawls well.
roony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
micky roony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
roony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barcock.
roony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Barcock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barcock tries to score with a low kick but roony moves his leg out of the way.
Barcock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
micky roony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Barcock.
Barcock swats away the attempt to clinch by roony.
micky roony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barcock shoots in looking for a takedown. roony tries to sprawl out of it but Barcock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. roony manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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.
roony looks to clinch

and Barcock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
roony with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barcock tries to break the clinch but roony is controlling the position.
roony has Barcock pressed against the cage, preventing Barcock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simon Barcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barcock tries to circle away but roony has him pinned against the cage.
micky roony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barcock working hard to break the clinch.
roony blocking some punches.
Barcock is trying to break the clinch but roony has him pressed against the cage.
Barcock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barcock wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Barcock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barcock has a couple of punches blocked by roony.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
roony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barcock has a couple of punches blocked by roony.
roony scores a nice knee to the body.
roony misses with a knee strike.
roony throws a knee to the head but misses.
roony lands a nice elbow.
roony utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Barcock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think roony 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... micky roony!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Azz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Eqari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Azz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Edit Mix. Eqari has chosen The Prodigy - Out Of Space as his entrance music. Paul Eqari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Azz
vs
Eqari

180 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
217 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 1 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Eqari!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eqari scores with a hook.
Eqari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Azz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eqari but Eqari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azz keeps the fight on the outside.
Azz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eqari backs up against the cage.

It looks like Paul Eqari has been cut.
Azz tries to bum rush Eqari with a series of wild strikes but Eqari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eqari is fending him off so far but Azz persists. Nope, Eqari circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Azz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eqari avoids it really well and circles away.
Eqari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azz.
Azz could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Azz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eqari throws a right hand that Azz ducks under and follows up with a left that Azz also avoids with ease.
Eqari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Azz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eqari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eqari tries to avoid it but Azz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eqari to the ground. Eqari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Azz looks for a takedown but Eqari sprawls well.

Azz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azz pushes down on Eqari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eqari wants to get back to his feet.

Azz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azz controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azz is trying to control the action in half guard but Eqari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Azz is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Azz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Eqari is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bad Azz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergai Poujanofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergai Poujanofski has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Novak
vs
Poujanofski

191 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
208 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Poujanofski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Poujanofski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Novak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Poujanofski decides to stand back up. Poujanofski steps back and let's Novak get back to his feet.
Novak dips to his left and cracks Poujanofski with an uppercut!

Poujanofski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poujanofski lands in his opponent's guard.
Novak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poujanofski on the ground.
Novak keeping full guard, as Poujanofski tries to pass.

Novak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Novak wriggles free and stands up.

Poujanofski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poujanofski lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak trying to keep a closed guard but Poujanofski is proving a slippery customer.
Novak wants to stand but Poujanofski is controlling the position.
Novak looking for a sweep. Not yet Novak, not yet.
Poujanofski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Poujanofski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Poujanofski passes Novak's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Poujanofski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Novak is looking to control Poujanofski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Novak avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak tries to roll over but Poujanofski keeps him under control.

Poujanofski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Novak sees it coming and defends easily.
Novak wants to get back to full guard but Poujanofski has passed into side control.
Novak is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Poujanofski working for a guillotine from mount but Novak is in no mood to give up.
Poujanofski looks gassed!

Poujanofski looking to secure an arm triangle but Novak defends it well.

Poujanofski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Novak is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Novak and Poujanofski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak struggling a bit here.
Novak is looking to regain half guard here but Poujanofski keeps moving and retains side control.
Novak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Poujanofski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Poujanofski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Poujanofski scores with a takedown into Novak's guard.
Novak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Poujanofski has gone for a leg lock! Novak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poujanofski's guard.
Novak trying to control the position from guard on top but Poujanofski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Poujanofski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Novak is aware though and is defending well.
Poujanofski keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poujanofski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novak trying to control but Poujanofski is working from the bottom.
Novak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Poujanofski working for a triangle but Novak defends it easily.
Novak looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Novak trying to control but Poujanofski is working from the bottom.
Poujanofski 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.

Poujanofski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Novak defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Poujanofski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Novak is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak trying to control the position from guard on top but Poujanofski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergai Poujanofski has got the better of the ground game so far.

Poujanofski is looking for a triangle but Novak pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poujanofski keeping full guard, as Novak tries to pass.
Novak wants to get up but he can't break Poujanofski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Poujanofski is looking to sinch up a triangle. Novak throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Poujanofski's body to avoid the submission. Poujanofski has instead reached around Novak's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Poujanofski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergai Poujanofski!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between LenDale Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Dinis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dinis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by take your mama. LenDale Cleaver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cleaver
vs
Dinis

181 cm
21
164 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

179 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 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 3 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Dinis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dinis circles away.
Cleaver blocks a jab.
Cleaver throws a leg kick but Dinis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cleaver shoots in but no luck this time.
Dinis doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cleaver counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dinis's guard now.
Cleaver is pushing down on Dinis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dinis is fighting to maintain full guard but Cleaver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cleaver trying to control from half guard but Dinis is working away.
Dinis pushes Cleaver off looking to stand but Cleaver dives back in and keeps control.

Cleaver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dinis is trying to stand up here but Cleaver is controlling him well.
Dinis trying to control here.
Dinis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cleaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver prevents Dinis from standing back up.
Dinis wants to improve his position but Cleaver is controlling well.
Cleaver trying to control from half guard but Dinis is working away.

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

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

Cleaver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dinis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cleaver is breathing heavily.

Cleaver is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dinis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinis keeps working.
Dinis tries to improve position but can't.

Cleaver is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dinis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dinis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cleaver connects with a decent elbow.
Cleaver 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.
Cleaver working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cleaver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dinis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cleaver throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cleaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinis keeps working.
Cleaver controls the position.
Dinis is looking to regain half guard here but Cleaver keeps moving and retains side control.
Cleaver works to advance to full mount. Dinis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Cleaver has control of Dinis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dinis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dinis is bucking up trying to escape but Cleaver cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cleaver is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dinis is surviving well by controlling Cleaver's body position as best he can.
Dinis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Cleaver is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cleaver extends the arm and Dinis is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). LenDale Cleaver!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sam winstafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mellberg
vs
winstafer

186 cm
23
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

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, Olaf Mellberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, sam winstafer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
winstafer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mellberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from winstafer. No joy for Mellberg on that attempt.
winstafer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Mellberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mellberg fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mellberg shoots for a takedown but winstafer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
winstafer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Olaf Mellberg has been cut.
Mellberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mellberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mellberg shoots in but winstafer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
winstafer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mellberg will feel that in the morning.
Mellberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? winstafer is fending him off so far but Mellberg persists. Nope, winstafer circles away and we're back to standing.
winstafer wants to clinch up but Mellberg keeps it at a distance.
Mellberg shoots in but no luck this time.
winstafer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
winstafer swings for the body but Mellberg moves out of range.
winstafer circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg throws a combination that misses

and winstafer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mellberg's guard now.
Mellberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst winstafer is controlling him.
Mellberg is breathing heavily.
winstafer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mellberg keeping full guard, as winstafer tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
winstafer 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.
Mellberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. winstafer manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sam winstafer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Mellberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mellberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and winstafer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mellberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and winstafer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mellberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and winstafer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Mellberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
winstafer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mellberg throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and winstafer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olaf Mellberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
winstafer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mellberg moves out of range as winstafer throws a body kick.
Mellberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and winstafer counters with a left to the body.
winstafer wants to clinch.
Mellberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and winstafer counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
winstafer sizes up Mellberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mellberg fails with the takedown
and winstafer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mellberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
winstafer cracks Mellberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mellberg tries for a takedown but winstafer circles away easily

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
winstafer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mellberg is keeping the position for now.
Mellberg is trying to control the position but winstafer postures up.
Mellberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. winstafer manages to get himself to full guard.

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.
Mellberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mellberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mellberg lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mellberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Mellberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mellberg throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mellberg throwing strikes but missing.
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 cut man is working on Olaf Mellberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mellberg shoots and misses
and winstafer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mellberg with a poor takedown
and winstafer counters with a nice uppercut.
winstafer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mellberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
sam winstafer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
winstafer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mellberg moves away.
Mellberg shoots and misses

and winstafer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mellberg's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Mellberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mellberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst winstafer is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mellberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg trying to control the position 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.
winstafer sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
winstafer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mellberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mellberg controlling winstafer's posture.

That's four 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.
Mellberg is looking to stand up but winstafer isn't so interested in that idea.

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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew 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
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alabaster Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deividas Laraznskyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alabaster Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Deividas Laraznskyi's chin.

Jones
vs
Laraznskyi

180 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

176 cm
20
176 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alabaster Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Deividas Laraznskyi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Laraznskyi. Laraznskyi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones tries for a takedown but Laraznskyi circles away easily

and Laraznskyi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Laraznskyi tries to pass.
Laraznskyi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones is looking to sinch up a triangle. Laraznskyi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jones's body to avoid the submission. Jones has instead reached around Laraznskyi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jones arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alabaster Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between billy bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Attaq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Attaq has chosen Edit Mix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

bob
vs
Attaq

182 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

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 2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaq Attaq!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attaq misses with an uppercut. bob saw that one coming.
bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Attaq.
Some wild striking there from Attaq.
Attaq throws a combination but it was largely blocked by bob.
A punch combination from Attaq misses.
bob checks the leg kick.
Attaq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Attaq does no damage.
bob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Attaq.

It looks like billy bob has been cut.
Attaq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Attaq fails to land with a series of punches.
Attaq throws a head kick that misses.
bob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Attaq pinned against the cage. Attaq gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Attaq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Attaq throws a nice looking combination but bob bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Attaq throws a looping overhand right but bob ducks down to avoid it.
Attaq lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bob circles away quickly and effectively.
Attaq throws a series of punches but bob moves out of range.
Attaq throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck bob on the side of the head.
bob is breathing heavily.
Attaq takes a swing at bob's ribcage but misses.
Attaq lands a straight punch to the body, keeping bob at a distance.
bob takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Attaq throws a right and a left that both miss.
Attaq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attaq throws a leg kick but bob sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shaq Attaq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attaq fails to land with a series of punches.
Attaq tries a head kick but it misses.
Attaq looks to land a combination but bob avoids it well.
Attaq misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Attaq.
A punch combination from Attaq misses.
bob has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Attaq finds it's way round the side to connect with bob's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attaq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but bob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
bob dodges the punch combination from Attaq.
Attaq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attaq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Attaq keeps the fight on the outside.
Attaq tries to bum rush bob with a series of wild strikes but bob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Attaq displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Attaq misses with the combination.
Attaq throws a right and a left that bob avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attaq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Attaq throws out a powerful jab.
Attaq throws a series of punches but bob avoids them all with ease.
Attaq looks to score with a jab to the body but bob is just out of range.
bob avoids the body shot from Attaq.
Attaq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attaq's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Attaq duly obliges.

bob is rocked!
Attaq fakes the body blow, causing bob to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! bob goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaq Attaq!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Money Gayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ste Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gayweather comes into the arena with Edit Mix blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Passmoor's choice of entrance music: If I had a hammer. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gayweather
vs
Passmoor

188 cm
18
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
26
166 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Money Gayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ste Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passmoor shoots in for a takedown but Gayweather shows good takedown defense.

Passmoor moves into the clinch.

Passmoor pulls guard.
Gayweather is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Passmoor wriggles free and stands up.
Passmoor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gayweather is fending him off so far but Passmoor persists. Nope, Gayweather circles away and we're back to standing.
Money Gayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Passmoor scores a takedown into full mount!
Gayweather knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Passmoor on the ground.
Passmoor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gayweather hang on?
Passmoor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gayweather is looking to escape.
Passmoor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gayweather looks a forlorn figure.

Passmoor is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gayweather to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gayweather shrugs it off.
Passmoor looking to finish with strikes here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayweather is wriggling around trying to escape.
Passmoor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Passmoor is working for a guillotine from mount but Gayweather frees his head quite easily.
Gayweather wants to hold on but Passmoor pushes him away.
Passmoor misses with a head shot.
Gayweather is trying to escape the mount.
Gayweather is in a horrible position here. Passmoor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather is looking to get to half guard.
Passmoor 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.
Gayweather is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gayweather is squirming around, avoiding Passmoor's attempts to control the action.
Gayweather is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passmoor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Passmoor lands a heavy elbow.
Gayweather tries to lock up and control but Passmoor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Passmoor landing shots from mount.
Passmoor unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather working to try and regain half guard.
Gayweather takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Passmoor controlling the position easily from mount.
Gayweather wants to hold on but Passmoor pushes him away.

Passmoor has control of Gayweather's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gayweather regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Passmoor wants to control the pace but Gayweather is squirming around nicely.
Gayweather tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gayweather is in a horrible position here. Passmoor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gayweather working to try and regain half guard.
Passmoor lands a nice shot to the head.
Passmoor scoring with strikes but Gayweather is staying in there.
Gayweather is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gayweather is looking to improve his position but Passmoor isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Passmoor landing punches.
Passmoor wants to control the pace but Gayweather is squirming around nicely.
Passmoor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Passmoor dodges the punch combination from Gayweather.
Gayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Passmoor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gayweather pinned against the cage. Gayweather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Passmoor slips a jab and a cross from Gayweather.
Gayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gayweather misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passmoor fails with the takedown.
Gayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Money Gayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Gayweather. No joy for Passmoor on that attempt.
Money Gayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ste Passmoor.
Passmoor avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Passmoor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Passmoor jumps into guard, dragging Gayweather to the mat.
Passmoor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Passmoor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Passmoor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Passmoor wants to stand but Gayweather is controlling the position.
Ste Passmoor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gayweather wants to stand but Passmoor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Passmoor looking for a guillotine here but Gayweather defends easily.
Passmoor wants to sweep here but Gayweather controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Passmoor has his foot on Gayweather's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gayweather works his way back into a safe position though.
Passmoor is breathing heavily.
Passmoor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gayweather controls the pace.

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

Gayweather decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Money Gayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gayweather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Passmoor circles away quickly and effectively.
Gayweather throws a jab when Passmoor was well out of range.

Passmoor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Passmoor controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather pulls Passmoor in close to prevent any damage.
Passmoor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gayweather's guard.
Gayweather is pressing down on Passmoor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gayweather avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Passmoor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gayweather throws a right and a left that Passmoor avoids nicely.
Passmoor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Passmoor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gayweather napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Passmoor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Passmoor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gayweather is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Passmoor 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 Gayweather's shoulder. That is not cool.
Passmoor is putting a hurting on Gayweather here, landing some big shots from side control.

Passmoor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gayweather is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Passmoor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gayweather has escaped the position, nice work there.
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And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ste Passmoor 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!

Passmoor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gayweather.
Gayweather keeps the fight on the outside.

Passmoor clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Passmoor obliges.
A knee to the head by Passmoor.
Gayweather is trying to break free.
Gayweather takes a knee right on the jaw!

Passmoor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Passmoor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Passmoor keeping moving, preventing Gayweather from controlling successfully.

Gayweather postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Passmoor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gayweather, into his guard.
Gayweather working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Passmoor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gayweather on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gayweather tries to get out of the position.
Passmoor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Passmoor passes into half guard.
Passmoor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Passmoor seems to be looking for submissions.
Passmoor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gayweather does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gayweather is looking to control Passmoor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gayweather avoid being mounted?

Passmoor is looking for a kimura here.

Gayweather is defending against the submission attempts here by Passmoor.

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.
Gayweather trying to control but Passmoor postures up.
Passmoor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gayweather trying to hold on to Passmoor's head to control him but Passmoor postures up.
Passmoor is pressing down on Gayweather's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gayweather is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Passmoor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gayweather, pushing him back against the cage.
Passmoor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gayweather prevents it.
Passmoor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gayweather's efforts to push away.
Passmoor misses with a knee to the head.
Passmoor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gayweather walks away with a smile on his face. Passmoor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Gayweather.
Money Gayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ste Passmoor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Passmoor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gayweather sprawls well initially but Passmoor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Passmoor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gayweather keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Passmoor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gayweather does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Passmoor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Passmoor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor wants to pass the guard but Gayweather is defending well.
Gayweather tries to roll over but Passmoor keeps him under control.
Gayweather avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Passmoor.
Passmoor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gayweather trying to control from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gayweather swings for the body but Passmoor moves out of range.
Passmoor fails with a takedown attempt.
Money Gayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ste Passmoor.
Gayweather scores with a jab. Passmoor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Passmoor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30

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