DEF XXIV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaca Zmija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zmija comes to the cage accompanied by ACAB. Dave Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zmija
vs
Smith

200 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaca Zmija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zmija fails with the takedown.
Zmija shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Zmija blocks with his arms.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Zmija won't allow it.

Zmija lands a takedown into guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Zmija is controlling him.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Zmija from controlling successfully.
Zmija is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith wants to stand up but Zmija is controlling him.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Zmija slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Zmija tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaca Zmija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zmija is breathing heavily.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zmija moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Zmija or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Zmija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith throws an overhand right that has Zmija reeling! Smith follows up with a more punches and Zmija is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cobra Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Neler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Nothingman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Neler

180 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cobra Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Neler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neler avoids the head kick by Lee.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Neler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.

Lee drives through and clinches with Neler against the cage.

Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neler.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Neler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Neler tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Neler backpedaling.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Neler moved away.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Neler moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Neler moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Neler swinging wilding here.
Neler swinging wilding here.
Paul Neler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Neler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Neler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Neler avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neler throws out the jab.
Neler fails to land with a series of punches.

Lee rushes Neler and presses him up against the cage.

Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neler avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Neler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Neler moves out of range easily.
Neler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Neler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Neler's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Neler.

It looks like Paul Neler has been cut.
Lee moves forwards but Neler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Lee throws a series of punches but Neler moves out of range.
Lee tests Neler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Neler misses with a few strikes there.

Lee moves into the clinch.

Lee breaks the clinch.
Neler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Neler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neler.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Neler works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Neler.
Nice jab there from Neler.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.

Lee pushes Neler up against the cage in a clinch.
Neler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neler looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Neler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee throws a push kick but Neler slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Neler misses with the combination.
Neler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Neler with a jab.
Neler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Neler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Neler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Neler blocks a head kick by Lee.
Neler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neler lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neler throws a one two combo.
Neler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Neler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Neler moves away and avoids it.
Lee looks to land a combination but Neler avoids it well.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neler takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Lee clinches.

Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Neler counters with a stiff right hand.
Neler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Neler drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Neler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a high kick!

Neler is rocked!
Lee lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Neler can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lee and Neler drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cobra Lee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jordan jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Kali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jordan jam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

jam
vs
Kali

187 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
161 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, jordan jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Kali!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

jam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
jam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kali is doing well to control the position and prevent jam from advancing to side control.
Kali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kali keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kali is trying to maintain the position but jam is very close to passing his half guard.
Kali is trying to control but jam manages to pass to mount!
Kali manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kali wants to control but jam is keeping busy.
Kali wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kali blocking the ground and pound attempt from jam.
Kali works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kali keeping moving, preventing jam from controlling successfully.
Kali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kali will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

jam clinches up against the cage.
jam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
jam wants to break free but Kali has control.
Kali wants to break free but jam has control.
Kali controlling the action here for a moment.
jam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kali has a couple of punches blocked by jam.

Kali breaks the clinch.
Kali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kali. No joy for jam on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jordan jam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kali tries to clinch

and jam counters by clinching up.

Kali manages to break the clinch.

Kali gets a clinch.
jam wants to get back to striking at distance but Kali won't allow it.
jam trying to stall but Kali improves his position.
Kali stalling.
jam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
jam is breathing heavily.

Kali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
jam circles away from the clinch attempt

and jam counters with a takedown into side control.
Kali tries to buck jam off but jam is having none of it.
jam 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

jam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kali manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kali working jam over with strikes.
jam gets full guard.
jam throwing short punches from the bottom.
jam is trying to control the position but Kali postures up.
jam pulls Kali in close to his closed guard and prevents Kali from doing any damage or advancing position.
jam is trying to control the position but Kali postures up.
jam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
jam tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kali wants to improve his position but jam is controlling well.
jam is keen to just control but Kali is a slippery customer.
jam lands strikes from half guard.
jam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
jam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kali keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

jam wants to clinch.

jam darts in and clinches Kali up against the cage.
Kali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of jam backwards.
Kali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
jam looking for a takedown.
Kali prevents a takedown attempt there.

Kali manages to break the clinch.
jordan jam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
jam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kali as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jordan jam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kali tries to clinch

and jam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kali manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Kali closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kali lands in his opponent's guard.
Kali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jam manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
jam controlling from the full mount.

jam working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
jam content just to control the position here.
jam lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kali hang on?
jam landing strikes from the mount and Kali is in trouble!
Kali looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Kali is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if jam gets his way!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kali wants to escape the position.

jam working for a choke but Kali is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kali is keeping busy.
Kali tries to escape the position.
Kali is keeping busy.
Kali can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kali wants to get back to his feet.
jam has the hooks in. Kali is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
jam is trying to stick to Kali's back but Kali is turning into jam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in jam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kali.
Kali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kali thows a big elbow that misses.
Kali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of jam's head.
Kali passes jam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
jam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kali moves into full mount! jam won't be happy about that!
jordan jam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kali lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kali connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

jam is rocked!
Kali working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh jam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kali has hold of jam's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and jam manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jam is looking to improve his position but Kali isn't that keen on the idea.

Kali jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… jam is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by jam and Kali has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
jam seems to have got his legs back now.
jam wants to control but Kali postures up.
jam wants to get back to his feet but Kali drags him back down.
jam manages to get back to half guard.

jam makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kali tries to clinch up

and jam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kali's guard.
jam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kali's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jordan jam dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kali tries to clinch but fails miserably

and jam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by jam.
Kali tries to score a body lock takedown but jam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kali.
Kali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
jam blocks an elbow strike.

Kali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kali wants to clinch but jam slips to the side
and jam counters with a nice uppercut.
Kali closes the distance looking to clinch

and jam counters by moving into the clinch.
Kali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
jam tries for a takedown. No joy.
jam prevents Kali from breaking the clinch.
Kali avoiding damage as jam throws knees to the body.
Kali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of jam backwards.
Kali prevents jam from breaking the clinch.
Kali missing with knees to the body.
Kali goes for a takedown in the clinch but jam prevents it.
Kali unloads a knee to the mid-section. jam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kali lands a damaging elbow.
jam has Kali pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
jam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kali blocks it with crossed arms.

Kali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kali misses with a head kick.

Kali pushes jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Kali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kali trying to stall but jam improves his position.

Kali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kali closes the distance but jam moves to the side

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kali keeping full guard, as jam tries to pass.

Kali is looking for a triangle here but jam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kali gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kali tries to push off, looking to stand up, but jam manages to move to mount!
Kali is squirming around, avoiding jam's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, jam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Damien Kali has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kali is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kali is desperately trying to improve his position but jam has a good base and remains in mount.
jam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
jam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kali is squirming around, avoiding jam's attempts to control the action.
jam content just to control the position here.
jam prevents Kali from getting the reversal.

jam is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kali is surviving well by controlling jam's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kali is working to get back to half guard.
jam manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kali to take his back!
Kali is keeping busy.
jam doesn't have the hooks in and Kali manages to turn into his guard.
Kali thows a big elbow that misses.
jam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
jam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Damien Kali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
jordan jam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for jam, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jordan jam!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz The Jungle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Jungle
vs
Corleone

172 cm
22
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz The Jungle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vito Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone throws a low kick but The Jungle avoids it.
The Jungle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Jungle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corleone fails with the takedown

so The Jungle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Corleone keeping full guard, as The Jungle tries to pass.

The Jungle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

The Jungle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone has The Jungle pulled in close to control his posture.
Corleone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Jungle wants to stand but Corleone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Corleone is looking for a triangle here but The Jungle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The Jungle lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Jungle wants to control but Corleone is keeping him busy.
Corleone wants to control but The Jungle postures up.
Corleone is looking to regain half guard here but The Jungle keeps moving and retains side control.
Corleone looks gassed!
Corleone throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Corleone is looking to reverse the position.
The Jungle cracks Corleone with a big elbow.
The Jungle trying to control the action but Corleone is working from the bottom.
The Jungle working away.

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

and Corleone counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz The Jungle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Jungle is looking for a sweep.
The Jungle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Jungle striking from half guard on the bottom.
Corleone wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Jungle keeps working.
The Jungle manages to get to full guard.

Corleone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Jungle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corleone has The Jungle in his guard.
The Jungle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Corleone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Jungle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Jungle stopping the sweep attempt from Corleone.
The Jungle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Corleone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Jungle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Corleone trying to keep a closed guard but The Jungle is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Jungle.
Corleone tries for a takedown but The Jungle circles away easily

so The Jungle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Jungle wants to control from the top but Corleone keeps moving.
Corleone is trying to control the position but The Jungle postures up.
The Jungle stopping the sweep attempt from Corleone.

Corleone keeping busy on the bottom but The Jungle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Corleone won't allow The Jungle to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Jungle is tying to control. Corleone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Jungle prevents Corleone from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Jungle clinches up against the cage.
Corleone drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Jungle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Corleone doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Jungle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Jungle wants to stand up but Corleone is controlling the position.
Corleone wants to get back to full guard but The Jungle has passed into side control.
The Jungle tries to control but Corleone wriggling away.
Corleone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Corleone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Jungle is working away from the top position though.

Corleone is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but The Jungle pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Jungle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corleone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Corleone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Corleone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Jungle manages to get himself to full guard.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corleone wants to get up but he can't break The Jungle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Corleone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corleone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corleone wants to stand but The Jungle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corleone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corleone 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.
Corleone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Corleone pushing down on The Jungle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Jungle is looking to improve his position.

Corleone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Corleone is trying to work for a kimura but The Jungle is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone prevents The Jungle from improving his position.
The Jungle is trying to control but Corleone manages to pass to mount!
The Jungle is working to get back to half guard.
Corleone forces the positional change into back control.
Corleone is not going to allow The Jungle to sit and survive in this position.
Corleone doesn't have the hooks in and The Jungle manages to turn into his guard.
Corleone keeping moving, preventing The Jungle from controlling successfully.

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.
The Jungle prevents Corleone from getting back to his feet.

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

Corleone keeping busy on the bottom but The Jungle has passed one foot through into half guard.
The Jungle is keen to just control but Corleone is a slippery customer.
Well, if The Jungle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The Jungle tries to stand and escape but Corleone is controlling the position.

The Jungle is working for a kimura but Corleone is defending it quite comfortably.
The Jungle moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz The Jungle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The Jungle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corleone but Corleone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corleone blocks the body kick.
The Jungle throws a wild body kick that Corleone sees coming a mile off.

Corleone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Jungle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Jungle stalling the fight.
The Jungle can't get the takedown.
Corleone fails to pull guard.

The Jungle pulls guard effortlessly.
Corleone passes The Jungle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Corleone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Jungle defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Jungle is looking to control Corleone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Jungle avoid being mounted?

Corleone 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.
Corleone trying to pass the guard but The Jungle defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Jungle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Corleone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Corleone trying to control from half guard but The Jungle is working away.
Corleone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Jungle!

Corleone looking to secure an arm triangle but The Jungle defends it well.
The Jungle manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Corleone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The Jungle to get to his feet.
Corleone blocks a head kick by The Jungle.

The Jungle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Corleone is staying active underneath The Jungle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Corleone tries to get to full guard but The Jungle has control of the leg.
Corleone moves into full guard.
The Jungle wants to control from the top but Corleone keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Jungle tries to free his leg and advance position but Corleone is retaining full guard.

Corleone working for a triangle but The Jungle defends it easily.
The Jungle wants to control from the top but Corleone keeps moving.
Luiz The Jungle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Jungle won't allow Corleone to get back to his feet.

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

The Jungle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Jungle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Jungle prevents Corleone from getting the reversal.
Corleone wants to hold on but The Jungle pushes him away.
Corleone blocking the ground and pound.
Corleone is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Jungle is landing with some decent strikes but Corleone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Jungle misses with a head shot.
The Jungle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Corleone's face.
The Jungle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Corleone gets back to half guard.
The Jungle is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Corleone manages to get to full guard.
Corleone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Corleone goes for an armbar but The Jungle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Jungle.
The Jungle trying to control the position from guard on top but Corleone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luiz The Jungle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Jungle, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz The Jungle!

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 Sean Mess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Smiff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mess
vs
Smiff

180 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Mess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Smiff!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mess shoots in for a double leg but Smiff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mess shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smiff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mess is controlling him.
Mess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smiff is looking to stand up but Mess isn't so interested in that idea.
Mess tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Smiff is wriggling around but Mess manages to pass to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mess in particular looking to stall.
Smiff pushes Mess off looking to stand but Mess dives back in and keeps control.

Mess is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smiff instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mess takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smiff tries a knee to the head but Mess blocks it.
Mess tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mess looking to slow down the pace here.
Smiff tries a knee to the head but Mess blocks it.
Smiff with a knee to the head.
Smiff lands a knee to the head.
Smiff landing knees to the head.
Smiff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Mess pulls guard effortlessly.
Mess wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Mess is breathing heavily.

Mess has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smiff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mess has a closed guard, preventing Smiff from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mess had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smiff is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mess Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smiff's back instead.
Smiff holding both Mess 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mess throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Smiff trying to get back to his feet but Mess is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mess trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smiff doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff trying to get back to his feet but Mess is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mess's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Mess looking to break Smiff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smiff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mess will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mess is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mess gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mess gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mess apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Mess shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mess looking to finish with strikes here!
Mess landing strikes from the mount and Smiff is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is trying to escape the mount but Mess keeps good control and instead manages to take Smiff's back.
Mess missing with strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mess's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Smiff trying to get back to his feet but Mess is in full control for now.

Mess working for a choke but Smiff reverses nicely into Mess 's guard.
Mess is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up.
Mess has a closed guard, preventing Smiff from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mess gets a clinch.
Smiff looking to throw knees to the head but Mess is blocking nicely.
Smiff tries a knee to the head but Mess blocks it.
Smiff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mess has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smiff landing knees to the head.
Smiff tries a knee to the head but Mess blocks it.
Smiff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smiff connects with a knee to the head.
Smiff lands a nice knee to the body.
Smiff tries to land a knee to the head but Mess blocks with his arms.
Smiff stops a takedown attempt from Mess.
Mess can't get the takedown.
Smiff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiff tries a knee to the head but Mess blocks it.
Smiff prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Mess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiff using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smiff lands a knee to the body.
Mess tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smiff lands an elbow that stopped Mess in his tracks for a moment.
Smiff scores a nice knee to the body.
Smiff landing knees to the head.
Smiff is breathing heavily.
Mess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smiff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mess throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mess feints and as Smiff raises his hands in defense, Mess changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mess controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mess prevents Smiff from getting back to his feet.
Mess pushes down on Smiff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smiff tries to kick Mess off but Mess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mess throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smiff is trying to stand back up but Mess is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mess is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smiff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mess.
Mess seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smiff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smiff wants to get back to his feet.
Mess misses with a head shot. Smiff uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smiff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mess. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smiff tries to clinch but Mess moves out of range.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mess looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smiff tries to kick Mess off but Mess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mess is looking for a kimura but Smiff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mess to get the leverage.
Mess 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.
Smiff is trying to stand.
Mess wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Smiff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mess sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smiff defending well though.
Mess moves nicely into side control.
Smiff is not content to let Mess control the position.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is not content to let Mess control the position.
Mess throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mess trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
Sean Mess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mess is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smiff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smiff dodges the ground and pound from Mess.
Sloppy strikes there by Mess.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Mess dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mess shoots in for a takedown but Smiff shows good takedown defense.
Smiff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Mess moves out of range.
Mess shoots in and drives through. Smiff sprawls well.
Mess fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Mess. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smiff instigates a clinch.
Mess takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smiff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mess blocks it with crossed arms.
Smiff with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smiff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mess takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mess fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mess breaks the clinch.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mess looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Mess from controlling successfully.
Mess advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff is not content to let Mess control the position.
Mess sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smiff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mess.

Mess is looking for a kimura here.
Smiff wants to get back to his feet.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mess shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smiff as he jumps to the side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smiff!
Smiff lands a nice looking body kick.
Mess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smiff pinned against the cage. Smiff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smiff, right into the meat.
Mess shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smiff as he avoids it easily.
Tony Smiff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mess looks for a takedown but Smiff sprawls well.
Mess shoots for a double leg takedown but Smiff sprawls well. He's pushed Mess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mess takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smiff throws a right hand that Mess ducks under and follows up with a left that Mess also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smiff clinches.
Mess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smiff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mess takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Mess closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smiff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mess trying to control the pace.

Mess 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.

Mess is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mess wants to free his trapped foot but Smiff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mess thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smiff's head.
Mess is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff is trying to stand.
Tony Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mess trying to control from half guard but Smiff is working away.

Mess is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Smiff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mess 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Mess!

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 Wayne Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murdock
vs
Green

176 cm
22
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Green!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murdock's waist but Murdock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Murdock misses with the combination.
Murdock tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Murdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Murdock as Green shoots in.
Wayne Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Green circles away.

Green gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green prevents Murdock from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Murdock working for the choke.
Green rolls, trying to escape but Murdock keeps control of the position.

Murdock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Murdock is hanging on to Green's back as he tries to escape.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock punches the canvas rather than the man.

Green fending off the submission attempt from Murdock.
Green wants to control his opponent's hands but Murdock gets his hands free.
Green tries to escape but Murdock has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Green covering up well under a series of strikes from Murdock.

Green is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green wants to sweep here but Murdock controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Green keeping full guard, as Murdock tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murdock is one step ahead there.
Murdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green trying to strike off his back.
Murdock preventing the sweep.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Murdock with a poor takedown

and Green counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murdock's guard now.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Green landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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

Green darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Murdock looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
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!

Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Murdock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murdock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Murdock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murdock with a poor takedown

and Green decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murdock's guard.
Murdock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Green flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Murdock advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wayne Murdock!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Payton
vs
Martin

183 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Martin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Payton stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Payton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Payton which made him look bad.
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Martin.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Payton tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.

Payton has managed to clinch.
Martin fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Payton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Payton tries to pass to full mount but Martin defends it.
Payton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.

Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Payton wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton is working hard here to advance position.
Payton 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.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Payton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payton misses with a few strikes there.
Payton shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Martin tries to keep at a distance but Payton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Payton gets underhooks to prevent Martin's takedown attempt.
Payton leaning against his opponent.
Martin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin looks gassed!
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Payton throws a half hearted mid kick.

Payton drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.

Payton manages to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Payton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Payton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin is pushing down on Payton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Payton is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Payton tries to get out of the position.
Ground and pound from Martin.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
Payton tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Martin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Payton tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Payton has hold of Martin's hands but Martin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Martin is looking for a kimura but Payton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martin to get the leverage.
Payton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton trying to hold on to Martin's head to control him but Martin postures up.
Payton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Payton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard.
Payton thows a big elbow that misses.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payton stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Payton forces his way into half guard.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying to stand up here but Payton is controlling him well.
Martin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Payton.

Martin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Payton prevents the takedown attempt.
Payton lands a left hand.
Payton scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Payton missing with knees to the body.
Payton scores with a knee to the head.
Payton misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Payton.
Martin prevents a body shot from Payton.
Payton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Payton misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Payton dominated that round.
That's time! Payton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Payton gets the takedown into side control.
Martin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Payton works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payton is on top in guard.
Payton is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Payton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martin is refusing to be controlled, as Payton sits in half guard.
Payton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Payton.
Martin is looking to improve his position.

Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Payton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Payton's back!
Payton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin is trying to control the action in half guard but Payton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martin blocks the strikes from Payton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Payton is working away.
Payton is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payton avoid being mounted?
Payton wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Payton gets full guard.
Martin won't allow Payton to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Payton tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.

Payton has closed the distance and engaged Martin in a clinch.

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

Payton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Payton working the head and body with strikes.
Payton landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Payton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Payton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Martin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Payton working Martin over with strikes here.

Payton looking for a guillotine from mount but Martin is having none of it.
Payton works his way to his opponent's back.

Payton looking to break Martin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Payton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Martin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Payton is punishing Martin with strikes - can he finish him?!
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Even with his hooks in, Payton manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Martin turns into Payton and is now in his guard.
Payton wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.

Payton keeping busy on the bottom but Martin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payton keeps working.
Walter Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Payton is looking to improve his position.

Martin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martin prevents Payton from improving his position.
Payton trying to hold on to Martin's head to control him but Martin postures up.
Payton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martin's back!
Martin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Martin is working to get back to half guard.
Payton punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Payton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Martin turns into him and now he's in Payton's guard.
Payton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Payton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Payton drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Payton stalling.
Nice body punch from Payton - that landed with a thud.

Payton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Payton.
Payton prevents Martin from improving his position.
Martin is trying to stand back up but Payton is controlling him
Martin tries to roll over but Payton keeps him under control.
Payton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Payton connects with a nice short shot to Martin's temple.
Payton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martin is refusing to be controlled, as Payton sits in half guard.
Martin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Payton wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martin manages to get to full guard.
Payton stands up out of Martin's guard for a moment - Martin manages to land a nice upkick.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Payton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Payton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Payton, into his guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Payton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Payton blocks nicely.
Martin tries to stand but Payton is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton 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.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Payton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martin distracts Payton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.

Payton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Payton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Payton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Payton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Payton working over Martin with some ground and pound. Martin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Payton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Payton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Martin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Payton blocks Martin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Payton tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Martin gets back to half guard.

Payton 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.
Martin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin looking to control.
Martin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Payton drops back looking for a leg! Martin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martin manages to kick Payton off! Payton jumps back into Martin's guard.
Payton wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Payton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Payton is putting a hurting on Martin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Eric Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payton laying and praying for a moment but Martin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Payton works his way into full mount!
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Payton has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin wants to control but Payton is having none of it.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Payton's attempts to control the action.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Payton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juho Huikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinquente Quentcin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huikkonen comes to the cage accompanied by ill nino - this is war. 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.

Huikkonen
vs
Quentcin

179 cm
18
242 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

200 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

Elite Clothing

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 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Juho Huikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Cinquente Quentcin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quentcin moves in looking to clinch but Huikkonen pushes him off.
Huikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quentcin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Quentcin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Huikkonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Quentcin!

Huikkonen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Quentcin is now in Huikkonen's guard. A big mistake from Huikkonen there, giving up the dominant position!
Quentcin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Quentcin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Huikkonen is breathing heavily.
Huikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quentcin as he jumps to the side.
Quentcin has a takedown stuffed.
Quentcin tries for a takedown but Huikkonen circles away easily

so Huikkonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Huikkonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quentcin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Huikkonen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Quentcin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Quentcin misses with a takedown attempt

and Huikkonen counters with a shoot takedown. Quentcin fights it but they end up in guard.
Juho Huikkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cinquente Quentcin.
Quentcin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quentcin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huikkonen controls the pace.
Huikkonen postures up in Quentcin's guard and throws a big left but Quentcin blocks it.
Huikkonen looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huikkonen is working hard here to advance position.
Quentcin looking to control.
Huikkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Quentcin is retaining full guard.
Huikkonen throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Quentcin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quentcin fails with the takedown

and Huikkonen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quentcin!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quentcin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huikkonen blocks the strikes from Quentcin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quentcin is looking to escape.

Quentcin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quentcin moves into full guard.
Huikkonen pushes down on Quentcin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Quentcin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quentcin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quentcin.
Huikkonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quentcin on the ground.
Huikkonen wants to control from the top but Quentcin keeps moving.

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.
Huikkonen throws and elbow that misses. Quentcin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huikkonen's guard. Nice move by Quentcin!
Huikkonen is trying to keep Quentcin in close.
Huikkonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huikkonen looking to control.
Quentcin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huikkonen's guard.
Huikkonen wants to sweep here but Quentcin controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huikkonen keeping moving, preventing Quentcin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Quentcin misses with a takedown attempt

and Huikkonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huikkonen.
Huikkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Quentcin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Quentcin wants to control from the top but Huikkonen keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Huikkonen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Quentcin wants to stand but Huikkonen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Huikkonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quentcin passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Quentcin wants to take a breather but Huikkonen is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quentcin prevents Huikkonen from improving his position.
Quentcin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Huikkonen looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quentcin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quentcin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Huikkonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Quentcin misses with a two punch combination.
Quentcin tries for a takedown but Huikkonen circles away easily

and Huikkonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huikkonen is thwarting Quentcin's attempts to control the position.
Quentcin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Huikkonen is staying active.
Huikkonen is tying to control. Quentcin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quentcin trying to control from the bottom.

Huikkonen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Quentcin has managed to free his arm - good work.

Huikkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Huikkonen is tying to control. Quentcin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quentcin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huikkonen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Huikkonen.
Huikkonen tries to move to mount but Quentcin blocks the move with his legs.
Huikkonen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Quentcin wants to get back to his feet but Huikkonen drags him back down.
Huikkonen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quentcin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Huikkonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Quentcin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Quentcin is trying to stand up here but Huikkonen is controlling him well.
Quentcin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quentcin wants to sweep here but Huikkonen controlling him for the moment.
Quentcin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juho Huikkonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Quentcin stuffs the takedown attempt from Huikkonen. Huikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.

Quentcin has closed the distance and engaged Huikkonen in a clinch.
Quentcin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Huikkonen is keeping busy.
Quentcin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huikkonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Huikkonen tries to pull guard but Quentcin won't allow it.
Quentcin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quentcin has Huikkonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huikkonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juho Huikkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cinquente Quentcin.

Huikkonen successfully pulls guard.
Huikkonen pulls Quentcin in close to prevent any damage.
Quentcin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huikkonen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Quentcin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quentcin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Huikkonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quentcin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Huikkonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quentcin trying to control but Huikkonen postures up.

Huikkonen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Huikkonen shoots in for a double leg but Quentcin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quentcin fails with the takedown

and Huikkonen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quentcin won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Quentcin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Huikkonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huikkonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Quentcin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quentcin prevents Huikkonen from moving into mount.
Quentcin regains half guard.
Quentcin moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quentcin wants to stand up but Huikkonen is controlling him.
Quentcin trying to control the position.
Huikkonen 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.
Quentcin keeping moving, preventing Huikkonen from controlling successfully.
Huikkonen controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quentcin is trying to keep Huikkonen in close.
Huikkonen wants to control from the top but Quentcin keeps moving.
Cinquente Quentcin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Huikkonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Quentcin struggling a bit here.

Huikkonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huikkonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Quentcin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Huikkonen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juho Huikkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huikkonen, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juho Huikkonen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Runk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Runk
vs
Payton

178 cm
21
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Voodoo Nutrition

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kari Runk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Payton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runk on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Kari Runk has been cut.
Runk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Runk is rocked!
Payton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Runk moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Runk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Runk is looking to advance position but Payton won't allow it.
Payton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Payton is trying to get back to full guard.
Runk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payton can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runk tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Runk wants to control but Payton is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Runk in particular looking to stall.
Payton controlling the position well.
Runk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Payton wants to improve his position but Runk is controlling well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Runk shoots for a double leg takedown but Payton sprawls well. He's pushed Runk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Runk avoids a punch combination nicely.

Runk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Payton, pushing him back against the cage.

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.
Payton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Runk prevents it.
Runk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Payton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Runk prevents it.
Payton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Runk.
Runk is breathing heavily.
Payton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Runk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Runk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Runk breaks the clinch.
Runk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Runk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Payton is desperately trying to improve his position but Runk has a good base and remains in mount.
Runk controlling the pace for now.
Payton tries to control Runk's body but Runk pushes him off. Payton squirms to his side and now Runk has his back!
Payton breaks Runk's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Payton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Runk keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Runk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payton is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Runk has Payton pulled in close to control his posture.
Payton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Payton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Runk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Runk trying to remain calm as Payton controls from the top position.
Runk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kari Runk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A right-left combo lands from Payton.
Runk moves out of range of the strikes.

Runk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Runk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Runk looking to secure an arm triangle but Payton defends it well.
Payton is working to get back to half guard.
Payton wants to hold on but Runk pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payton just holding on.
Payton working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Runk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Payton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Payton is working to get back to half guard.
Runk content just to control the position here.
Runk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Runk wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Payton is squirming around, avoiding Runk's attempts to control the action.

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.
Payton is looking to get to half guard.
Runk trying to control but Payton is having none of it.
Runk content just to control the position here.
Runk tries to control but Payton wriggling away.
Runk is really struggling to control Payton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Payton blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runk looking to control and managing it successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kari Runk just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Runk 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Runk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payton controlling Runk's posture.
Runk trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runk looking to pass the guard.
Payton is pulling down on Runk's head to control his posture.
Runk is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Payton controlling the position.
Payton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Runk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Runk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Runk punching from mount but Payton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Runk controlling the pace for now.
Runk tries to control but Payton wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Runk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kari Runk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Runk doesn't manage to clinch there - Payton circles away.
Runk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horrible takedown by Runk or perhaps it was just good defense by Payton which made him look bad.
Payton scores with a punch to the head.
Payton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Runk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kari Runk's cut is getting worse.

Runk clinches up with Payton and pushes him back against the cage.

Payton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runk seems to have got his legs back now.
Runk slips a jab from Payton.
Runk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Payton as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Runk or perhaps it was just good defense by Payton which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Runk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Runk.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Runk pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Runk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Payton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payton 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.
Runk keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Runk 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.
Payton 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.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Runk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Runk working for a triangle but Payton defends it easily.
Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Runk is keeping the position for now.

Runk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Payton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Runk keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Runk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Payton wants to control from the top but Runk keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payton is sitting in close to Runk's body. Runk has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Payton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Payton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Runk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kari Runk!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gelder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Smack My Bitch Up - The Prodigy as his entrance music. Jason Lee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

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22
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Gelder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Gelder shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee 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.

Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gelder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gelder tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.

Gelder stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelder has a takedown stuffed.
Gelder doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Gelder persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee slow jab from Gelder misses its intended target.

Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gelder!
Gelder is breathing heavily.
Lee takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gelder has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gelder has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelder looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Gelder showing good submission defense here.

Lee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Gelder is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lee gets his way!
Gelder holding both Lee 's hands and preventing any damage.

Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gelder is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.

Lee looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelder trying to get back to his feet but Lee is in full control for now.

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

Lee is persistently looking for the submission but Gelder is defending it well.
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!

Gelder is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lee gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gelder is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.

Lee working for a choke but Gelder is defending well.
Gelder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lee looking to break Gelder's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gelder remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lee will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Lee misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gelder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Gelder dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Gelder moves away from the strike by Lee.
A punch combination from Lee misses.

Gelder moves into the clinch.

Gelder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gelder motions for Lee to come forward. Gelder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Gelder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gelder doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gelder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gelder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gelder throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.

Gelder is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Lee digs a good body shot into Gelder's ribs.
Oh Gelder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lee scores a takedown into full mount!

Lee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gelder wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gelder seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Lee has control of Gelder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gelder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gelder is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Jason Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gelder is working to get back to half guard.

Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gelder has worked his arm free - good work by Gelder!
Gelder is trying to buck Lee off.

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.
Gelder is trying to improve his position.

Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee trying to control the position but Gelder is working away.
Gelder is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Gelder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee advances nicely into full mount.

Lee working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gelder looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lee! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jason Lee!
Jason Lee is the new middleweight champion!

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