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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damon Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Kanye West - Stronger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Glen McDonald acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hall
vs
McDonald

185 cm
25
194 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
199 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Damon Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Glen McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall stuffs the takedown.

McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.

McDonald is looking for a triangle here but Hall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McDonald tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McDonald tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hall is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hall misses with the combination.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Damon Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen McDonald.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Damon Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McDonald drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDonald drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says McDonald as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hall screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with McDonald! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Glen McDonald!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rob Tree was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Parker
vs
Tree

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Tree!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Josh Parker has been cut.
Tree is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Parker is rocked!
Tree throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tree lands a left and a right that send Parker crashing to the mat, dazed. Tree thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Tree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Tree pushes him off.

Tree moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Tree lands an elbow that stopped Parker in his tracks for a moment.

Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Tree gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parker seems to have got his legs back now.
Parker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tree is defending well for now.
Tree unloads a knee to the mid-section. Parker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tree connects with a knee to the head.

Josh Parker's cut is getting worse.
Tree landing knees to the head.
Parker is pressed against the cage. Tree pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Parker! Two more big strikes from Tree and Parker crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rob Tree!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Young II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sagat
vs
Young II

204 cm
24
251 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

150 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tong Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young II!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young II fails with a takedown attempt.

Young II looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Young II postures up in Sagat's guard and throws a big left but Sagat blocks it.
Young II trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sagat manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Young II is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Young II trying to pass the guard but Sagat defending well.
Sagat tries to kick Young II off but Young II keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young II passes to full mount!
Young II sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Young II won't let Sagat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Young II with good strikes from the mount here!
Young II punishing his opponent with strikes.

It looks like Tong Sagat has been cut.
Young II throwing strikes here but Sagat is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagat holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Young II tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Young II throws some wild stikes that Sagat manages to avoid easily.

Young II goes for an armbar but Sagat turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sagat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young II looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sagat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Young II wants to sweep but Sagat has passed to side control!
Young II regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young II is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Young II manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Young II 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.
Sagat wants to stand but Young II is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young II wants to sweep here but Sagat controlling him for the moment.
Young II wants to hit a switch here but Sagat passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Young II there!
Young II really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Young II is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Sagat get's back to his feet.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young II swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Young II shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Young II showed some decent athleticism there.
Young II wants to pass to mount but Sagat is defending the position.
Sagat is in trouble now - Young II has advanced to mount!
Sagat taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Young II dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tong Sagat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Young II closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Tong Sagat's cut is getting worse.
Young II trying to mount his opponent but Sagat defends it.
Young II wants to advance to full mount but Sagat doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Young II is looking to advance position but Sagat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sagat gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Young II is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sagat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sagat is looking to clinch.
Sagat wants to clinch up but Young II keeps it at a distance.
Sagat is looking to clinch.
Sagat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young II keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tong Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagat lands a jab-cross combination.
Sagat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Young II feints and as Sagat raises his hands in defense, Young II changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Young II wants to pass the guard but Sagat is keeping the position.
Young II is looking to advance position but Sagat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Young II can do anything to dispel that myth.
Young II is looking to get to half guard.

Sagat stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young II has a takedown stuffed.
Young II shoots in looking for a takedown. Sagat tries to sprawl out of it but Young II keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sagat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tong Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Young II.
Young II is breathing heavily.
Sagat leaves Young II with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Young II circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young II fails with a takedown attempt.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tong Sagat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sagat tries to avoid it but Young II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sagat to the ground. Sagat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sagat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sagat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young II is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sagat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young II is defended easily by Sagat.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch but Young II swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sagat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Young II tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sagat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Young II somewhat.

Sagat moves into the clinch.
Sagat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Young II has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sagat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sagat is trying to force a seperation but Young II has the dominant position.
Sagat is trying to break the clinch but Young II has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat is trying to break the clinch but Young II has him pressed against the cage.

Sagat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young II has a takedown stuffed.
Young II shoots in and drives through. Sagat sprawls well.
Young II tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sagat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Young II somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat tries to clinch there but Young II circles away.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young II keeps the fight on the outside.
Young II fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sagat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sagat has Young II up against the cage in a clinch.

Sagat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sagat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sagat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Young II shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Young II goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sagat is on top in guard.
Sagat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Young II's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Sagat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tong Sagat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Young II circles away.
Sagat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young II shoots in and drives through. Sagat sprawls well.
Young II swats away the attempt to clinch by Sagat.
Young II shoots in for a takedown but Sagat shows good takedown defense.

Young II shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sagat is trying to defend but Young II finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Young II trying to mount his opponent but Sagat defends it.
Young II takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young II with the ground and pound but Sagat uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young II is pushing down on Sagat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sagat is fighting to maintain full guard but Young II has managed to sneak the leg through.
Young II tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sagat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Young II sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sagat defending well though.
Young II looks to land a strike but Sagat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sagat wants to stand but Young II is controlling the position.
Young II wants to pass the guard but Sagat is keeping the position.
Young II must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sagat wants to get back to his feet but Young II is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagat swinging wildly here.
Young II throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sagat's waist but Sagat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Young II off to one side.
Tong Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Young II.
Young II has a takedown stuffed.
Sagat scores with a one two! Young II had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Sagat forces Young II back against the cage and clinches.
Young II is working for takedown but Sagat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sagat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagat tries to break the clinch but Young II is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young II drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sagat is trying to break the clinch but Young II is controlling him.
Sagat wants to get back to striking at distance but Young II won't allow it.
Sagat can't break the clinch.
Sagat wants to get back to striking at distance but Young II won't allow it.
Young II drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young II keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sagat's efforts to push away.
Sagat has had enough of the clinch but Young II keeps him there for the moment.

Sagat breaks from the clinch.
Young II will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sagat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagat is looking to clinch but Young II is avoiding it.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Young II circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sagat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young II looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young II swats away the attempt to clinch by Sagat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young II is defended easily by Sagat.
Young II fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sagat moves in looking to clinch but Young II pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Young II circles away.
Sagat is looking to clinch but Young II is avoiding it.
Young II misses with a takedown attempt - Sagat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Young II circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tong Sagat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sagat 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tong Sagat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JP Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Icarus by Hopesfall. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Benn
vs
Snow

173 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, JP Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas Snow!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow throws a push kick but Benn slaps the foot to one side.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn circles away.
Snow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benn tries to avoid it but Snow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benn to the ground. Benn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Snow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benn doesn't seem phased though.
Snow shoots in and drives through. Benn sprawls well.
Benn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benn wants it to stay on the feet.
JP Benn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Snow.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Benn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Benn is taking a breather. Snow 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.
Snow is staying active underneath Benn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benn trying to mount his opponent but Snow defends it.

Benn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snow is just riding it out for now. Benn eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Benn seems to be looking for submissions.
Benn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snow defending well though.

Benn seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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.
Snow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benn has Snow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snow is working for takedown but Benn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Snow is trying to break free.
Benn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Benn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benn tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snow gets through Benn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Snow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benn is keeping busy.
Snow tries for a takedown but Benn manages to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benn looking for a takedown.
Benn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Benn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn postures up.

Snow is looking for a triangle but Benn pushes his legs off easily.
Snow pulls Benn in to control the position.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Snow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snow looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to control from the top but Benn keeps moving.
Benn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benn is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Benn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Snow!
Benn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow tries to hold on but Benn pushes him away.
Snow is looking to get to half guard.
Snow tries to hold on but Benn pushes him away.

Benn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Snow turns into him and now he's in Benn's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snow looking to pass the guard.
Benn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Snow!
Snow is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snow throwing hammer fists to the chest of Benn. What's that going to do exactly?
Benn throws a strike there. Snow manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Snow trying to control but Benn postures up.
Benn with the ground and pound but Snow uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Snow working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Benn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benn is trying to get an arm triangle but Snow is defending well.
Snow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snow is staying active underneath Benn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snow is looking to control Benn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snow avoid being mounted?
Benn is keen to just control but Snow is a slippery customer.
Snow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Snow manages to get to full guard.
Snow working a defensive guard here.

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.
Benn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benn's guard.
Snow wants to control from the top but Benn keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 JP Benn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Snow throws a combination that misses

and Benn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snow's guard.
Benn thows a big elbow that misses.
Snow trying to control the position.
Snow tries to strike from the bottom.
Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Benn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Snow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benn, into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benn is keeping the position for now.
Snow thows a big elbow that misses.
Benn keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow wants to control from the top but Benn keeps moving.
Snow postures up.

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.
Benn keeping full guard, as Snow tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snow fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Bas Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Benn tries for a kimura but Snow is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow can't do much from the bottom here.
Snow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Benn wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it.
Snow is looking to control Benn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snow avoid being mounted?
Benn trying to pass the guard but Snow defending well.

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

and Benn counters with a single leg into guard. Snow didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Benn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Snow is trying to keep Benn in close.
Benn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snow keeping full guard, as Benn tries to pass.
Benn stops Snow from standing up.
Benn is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Bas Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benn trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
JP Benn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benn, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JP Benn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

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

BALDOA
vs
Saturday

225 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
24
255 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, ROCKY BALDOA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cid Saturday!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Saturday decides to stand up, so the ref orders BALDOA to his feet.
Saturday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BALDOA's waist but BALDOA gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saturday off to one side.
BALDOA swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BALDOA tries to bum rush Saturday with a series of wild strikes but Saturday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from BALDOA as Saturday shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from BALDOA. No joy for Saturday on that attempt.
ROCKY BALDOA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cid Saturday.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by BALDOA!

Saturday feints and as BALDOA raises his hands in defense, Saturday changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BALDOA wants to sweep here but Saturday controlling him for the moment.
BALDOA is breathing heavily.

Saturday gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
BALDOA shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
BALDOA wants to sweep but no luck.

BALDOA is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saturday is aware though and is defending well.
BALDOA will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Saturday stands and steps away. BALDOA gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saturday tries for a takedown but BALDOA sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Saturday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in BALDOA's guard.
Saturday distracts BALDOA with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BALDOA preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BALDOA is trying to control the position but Saturday postures up.
BALDOA looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saturday is one step ahead there.
BALDOA knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saturday on the ground.

Saturday stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saturday scores a takedown into full mount!
Saturday with shots to the head and body - BALDOA looks very uncomfortable down there.
BALDOA really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saturday takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saturday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Saturday looking to secure an arm triangle but BALDOA defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saturday lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saturday controlling the pace for now.
BALDOA tries to hold on but Saturday pushes him away.
Saturday controlling the pace for now.

Saturday is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, BALDOA has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BALDOA on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if BALDOA tries to get out of the position.
Saturday pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saturday controlling from mount.
Saturday connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saturday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as BALDOA is looking to escape.

Saturday looking to secure an arm triangle but BALDOA defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saturday trying to control but BALDOA is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

BALDOA shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Saturday counters by clinching up.
Saturday scores with a shoulder strike.
BALDOA takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like ROCKY BALDOA has been cut.
Saturday has BALDOA pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. BALDOA manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
BALDOA takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Saturday.
Saturday goes for a takedown in the clinch but BALDOA prevents it.
Saturday lands a nice uppercut.

Saturday pulls guard.

Saturday scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Saturday shoots for a takedown but BALDOA saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
ROCKY BALDOA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cid Saturday.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Saturday darts in and clinches BALDOA up against the cage.
Saturday just leaning against BALDOA, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saturday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Saturday has hold of one of BALDOA's legs. BALDOA is fighting the takedown attempt but Saturday gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Saturday works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Saturday seems content to control.
BALDOA wants to control but Saturday is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Saturday decides to return to a standing position.
BALDOA throws a combination that misses

and Saturday holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saturday lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saturday is trying to work for a single leg takedown but BALDOA pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saturday throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
BALDOA goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saturday prevents it.
BALDOA throws a head punch that misses.
BALDOA gets underhooks to prevent Saturday's takedown attempt.
Saturday has BALDOA pressed against the cage, preventing BALDOA from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Saturday.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BALDOA takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saturday lands a hook to the side of the head.

Saturday manages to pull guard.
BALDOA has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saturday controlling BALDOA's posture.
Saturday being controlled here, momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Saturday. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saturday pulls BALDOA in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BALDOA postures up in Saturday's guard and throws a big left but Saturday blocks it.
BALDOA is looking to advance position but Saturday has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Saturday raining down shots from the mount!
Saturday raining down shots from the mount!
Saturday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saturday lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saturday working for a submission but BALDOA is keeping him at bay.
Saturday working BALDOA over with strikes here.
Saturday tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BALDOA is bucking up trying to escape but Saturday cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saturday controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cid Saturday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on ROCKY BALDOA's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

BALDOA falls off balance throwing a combination

and Saturday counters with a shoot takedown. BALDOA fights it but they end up in guard.
BALDOA working a defensive guard but Saturday passes into half guard.
Cid Saturday has got the better of the ground game so far.

Saturday is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. BALDOA doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saturday.
Still in half guard, Saturday seems content to control.

Saturday postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for BALDOA to stand up.

Saturday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BALDOA being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Saturday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saturday slows down the pace here.
BALDOA tries to pull guard but Saturday won't allow it.
Saturday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BALDOA.

Saturday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saturday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saturday.
Saturday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. BALDOA defends it nicely.
Saturday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ROCKY BALDOA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cid Saturday.
BALDOA has his takedown stuffed

and Saturday counters with a single leg into guard. BALDOA didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BALDOA working a defensive guard here.
BALDOA can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saturday controls the pace.

BALDOA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saturday passes into half guard.

Saturday postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for BALDOA to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BALDOA shoots in for a takedown but Saturday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
BALDOA doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Saturday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
BALDOA can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saturday controls the pace.
BALDOA wants to get back to his feet but Saturday is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Saturday stands up from guard. Let's bang!

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

Saturday escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BALDOA throws a combination that misses

and Saturday counters by clinching up.
Saturday lands a nice shot to the body.
BALDOA fails to pull guard.
Saturday lands a right hand that snaps the head of BALDOA backwards.
Saturday looking for a takedown.

Saturday drags the fight down to the ground.
BALDOA wants to control from the top but Saturday keeps moving.
Cid Saturday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saturday pulls BALDOA in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saturday keeping moving, preventing BALDOA from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cid Saturday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saturday 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cid Saturday!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Redof Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan JONES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Castro
vs
JONES

194 cm
23
281 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Redof Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan JONES!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Some wild striking there from JONES.
JONES throws a nice looking combination but Castro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

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

JONES looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro won't allow JONES to get back to his feet.
JONES can't keep his opponent in guard - Castro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
JONES is trying to get back to full guard.

Castro 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Castro stands up and beckons JONES to join him on the feet.
JONES misses with a hook.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but JONES shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Redof Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JONES throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
JONES tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from JONES.
JONES ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castro is breathing heavily.
JONES swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Castro counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Castro tries for a kimura but JONES is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JONES is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Castro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
JONES manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Castro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

JONES has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.

JONES is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
Castro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castro is in close to JONES's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Castro advances position into side control!
Castro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Castro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Castro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but JONES manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Castro cracks JONES with a big right hand but JONES just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Castro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
JONES manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
JONES tries to stand but can't do so whilst Castro controls his leg.
Castro gets full guard.

JONES avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castro punching from the bottom - just letting JONES know he's still in a fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
JONES preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Redof Castro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Castro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. JONES defends it nicely.

Castro gets a clinch.
JONES stalling in the clinch but Castro improves position.
JONES blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Castro breaks the clinch.
Castro doesn't manage to clinch there - JONES circles away.
Castro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? JONES is fending him off so far but Castro persists. Nope, JONES circles away and we're back to standing.
JONES throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by JONES. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from JONES misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Redof Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro connects with a solid leg kick.

JONES gets caught flat footed, as Castro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro stops JONES from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro trying to control but JONES is working from the bottom.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but JONES is retaining full guard.
JONES is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castro is controlling him.

Castro stands and steps away. JONES gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Castro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts JONES as he jumps to the side.

Castro scores with a takedown into JONES's guard.

JONES escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but JONES is retaining full guard.
Castro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Castro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

JONES escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

JONES working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

JONES is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro connects with a couple of short punches.
Castro scoring with some ground and pound.
Castro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
JONES is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castro is controlling him.
Castro trying to control but JONES is working from the bottom.
Castro chips away with some ground and pound.

Castro drops back looking for a leg! JONES is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and JONES manages to kick Castro off! Castro jumps back into JONES's guard.
Castro with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Castro decides to stand up, so the ref orders JONES to his feet.
JONES throws a lazy right hand but Castro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
JONES wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Castro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Castro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Castro is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Redof Castro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

JONES throws a combination. Castro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
JONES swings away with a body shot that misses

and Castro counters with a nice double leg into side control. JONES won't be happy with that.

Castro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Castro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
JONES manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

JONES is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Castro is just riding it out for now. JONES eventually gives up the hold.
Castro tries to roll over but JONES keeps him under control.
JONES is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Castro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Castro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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.

Castro is trying to work for a kimura but JONES is defending well.
JONES wants to sweep but Castro has passed to side control!
JONES tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Redof Castro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack El Capitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Deschain
vs
El Capitan

187 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
225 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Deschain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack El Capitan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Capitan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from El Capitan.
Deschain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Capitan.
Deschain 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 Jack El Capitan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Capitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deschain moves away.
Deschain tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Capitan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deschain somewhat.
Jack El Capitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deschain has a takedown stuffed.

El Capitan shoots in and bounces Deschain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Deschain trying to keep a closed guard but El Capitan is proving a slippery customer.
Deschain looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Capitan is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Capitan stays in close to Deschain's body and controls the position.
El Capitan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
El Capitan sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Capitan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

El Capitan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deschain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Capitan has managed to get both his arms back between Deschain's legs - danger averted.
El Capitan throws a strike but Deschain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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.
Deschain wants to control from the top but El Capitan keeps moving.
El Capitan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
El Capitan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Deschain is trying desperately to improve position.
Deschain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Capitan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deschain is looking to escape.
El Capitan landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Capitan is landing with some decent strikes but Deschain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Deschain can't escape the position.
El Capitan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Deschain taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Capitan punishing his opponent with strikes.

Deschain is rocked!
El Capitan controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Capitan raining down shots from the mount!
Oooooh, big shot lands for El Capitan! Deschain is hurt baaadly! El Capitan is firing away with more strikes - Deschain is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack El Capitan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

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

Dean
vs
McAllister

188 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Vicious Nutrition :: Proven 159Q Recovery for $100

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chip McAllister!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAllister slaps away a takedown attempt from Dean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dean throws a solid leg kick but McAllister takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dean.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
McAllister has his takedown stuffed

and Dean counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McAllister's guard now.
McAllister 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.
Dean pushes down on McAllister's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McAllister is trying to get back to full guard.
Dean passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean trying to control the position but McAllister is working away.
Dean looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McAllister is avoiding damage well.
Dean trying to control the position but McAllister is working away.

Dean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McAllister, who protects the arm well.
McAllister is trying to improve his 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.
McAllister wants to control but Dean postures up.

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

and Dean counters with a shoot takedown. McAllister fights it but they end up in guard.
McAllister is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dean is controlling him.
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but McAllister has wrist control.
Dean forces his way into half guard.
McAllister slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dean passes into half guard.
Dean 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dean controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McAllister makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McAllister.
Dean working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean postures up.
Dean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dean stands up over McAllister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McAllister wants to get back to his feet but Dean is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dean stands and throws McAllister's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dean trying to control the action but McAllister is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Dean are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dean trying to control the position but McAllister is working away.
McAllister tries to bench press Dean off him but Dean keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Dean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McAllister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McAllister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dean with a poor takedown

and McAllister counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dean's guard now.
McAllister thows a big elbow that misses.
McAllister sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eddie Dean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean wants to sweep but no luck.
McAllister trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McAllister!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean landing strikes from the mount and McAllister is in trouble!

McAllister is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Dean locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! McAllister is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Dean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank The Trashman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

The Trashman
vs
Dixon

168 cm
23
172 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

183 cm
23
181 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Legal High's - 158+ Recovery And 159+ Stamina $40
Legal High's - 158+ Recovery And 159+ Stamina $40

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, Frank The Trashman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Trashman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
The Trashman misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Trashman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Trashman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left lands for Dixon.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Trashman misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Trashman throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of The Trashman's head but The Trashman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dixon slips a jab and a cross from The Trashman.
The Trashman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
The Trashman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dixon's head backwards.
Dixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon connects with a looping right hand.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from The Trashman.
The Trashman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Peter Dixon has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Trashman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Trashman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dixon lands an overhand right.

The Trashman is rocked!
Dixon scores with a shot to the body.
Oh The Trashman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dixon throws the left hand but The Trashman avoids the punch easily.
The Trashman seems to have got his legs back now.
The Trashman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

The Trashman tries to keep at a distance but Dixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dixon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dixon lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dixon.
The Trashman is breathing heavily.
The Trashman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dixon has The Trashman pressed against the cage, preventing The Trashman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Trashman.
Dixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dixon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Trashman backwards.
Dixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Trashman backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Dixon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dixon.
Dixon presses The Trashman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Trashman is trying to break the clinch but Dixon has him pressed against the cage.
Dixon keeps control of The Trashman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Trashman is trying to break free.
Dixon presses The Trashman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dixon.
The Trashman swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Trashman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dixon - that landed with a thud.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dixon blocks an uppercut.
The Trashman tries to break the clinch but Dixon is controlling the position.
Dixon lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Trashman or not.
Dixon working the clinch nicely. The Trashman is working for position but Dixon cracks him with a big knee to the head! The Trashman crumples up against the cage and Dixon lands two more shots before the ref can save The Trashman! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Peter Dixon!