CFL-PG 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between fedor emilianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

emilianenko
vs
Klitschko

209 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

205 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, fedor emilianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
emilianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Klitschko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
emilianenko is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
emilianenko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
emilianenko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Klitschko.
emilianenko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

emilianenko somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
emilianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klitschko connects with a stiff jab that staggers emilianenko - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitali Klitschko!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master comes to the cage accompanied by Scars. Schweinsteiger has chosen Son Kite - On Air as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Master
vs
Schweinsteiger

188 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bastian Schweinsteiger!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ray Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master tries to clinch but Schweinsteiger is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Master looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Master looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schweinsteiger is fending him off so far but Master persists. Nope, Schweinsteiger circles away and we're back to standing.
Master doesn't manage to clinch there - Schweinsteiger circles away.
Schweinsteiger blocks a head kick by Master.
Master looks to land a right hand but Schweinsteiger moved out of range.

Schweinsteiger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Master wants to get back to his feet.
Master wants to get back to full guard.

Schweinsteiger is trying to work for a kimura but Master is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schweinsteiger in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger trying to control the action but Master is working from the bottom.
Master trying to control from the bottom.
Schweinsteiger passes to full mount!

Schweinsteiger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Master is now in Schweinsteiger's guard. A big mistake from Schweinsteiger there, giving up the dominant position!

Master avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schweinsteiger working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Master drops back looking for a leg! Schweinsteiger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schweinsteiger manages to kick Master off! Master jumps back into Schweinsteiger's guard.

Schweinsteiger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Schweinsteiger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Master gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Master has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Schweinsteiger is looking for a triangle but Master pushes his legs off easily.
Master trying to control but Schweinsteiger is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger is trying to control the position but Master postures up.
Master wants to pass the guard but Schweinsteiger is keeping the position.
Schweinsteiger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Master manages to get himself to full guard.
Schweinsteiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schweinsteiger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schweinsteiger working away.
Master gets back to half guard.
Master is refusing to be controlled, as Schweinsteiger sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master looks like he's trying to stand up.

Schweinsteiger is looking for a kimura but Master is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schweinsteiger to get the leverage.
Schweinsteiger trying to mount his opponent but Master defends it.
Schweinsteiger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Schweinsteiger moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Master has worked his arm free - good work by Master!
Master sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastian Schweinsteiger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Master has his takedown stuffed
enabling Schweinsteiger to counter with a crisp jab.
Schweinsteiger looks for a takedown but Master sprawls well.
Master tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schweinsteiger counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Master as Schweinsteiger shoots in.
Schweinsteiger circles away from the clinch attempt

and Schweinsteiger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Master won't be happy with that.
Schweinsteiger advances to full mount.

Schweinsteiger goes for an armbar but Master turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Master.
Schweinsteiger working a defensive guard here.
Master trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schweinsteiger is on top in guard.
Master keeping full guard, as Schweinsteiger tries to pass.
Master keeping moving, preventing Schweinsteiger from controlling successfully.
Schweinsteiger passes Master's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schweinsteiger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Master wants to control but Schweinsteiger is having none of it.
Schweinsteiger controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master tries to hold on but Schweinsteiger pushes him away.

Schweinsteiger looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Master has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Schweinsteiger's lack of action.
Schweinsteiger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Master!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master tries to hold on but Schweinsteiger pushes him away.

Schweinsteiger tries for a kimura but Master is defending well.
Master tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schweinsteiger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schweinsteiger tries to advance to mount but Master denies him.

Schweinsteiger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schweinsteiger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Master prevents Schweinsteiger from improving position.
Master wants to control but Schweinsteiger postures up.
Master gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Schweinsteiger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Master is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Master and Schweinsteiger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastian Schweinsteiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Schweinsteiger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Master defends it nicely.
Master closes the distance looking to clinch

and Schweinsteiger counters with a shoot takedown. Master fights it but they end up in guard.
Schweinsteiger is looking to advance position but Master has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Master wants to control the pace but Schweinsteiger is squirming around nicely.

Master is working for a guillotine from mount but Schweinsteiger frees his head quite easily.
Schweinsteiger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schweinsteiger is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Master is staying active.
Master landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Schweinsteiger is squirming around, avoiding Master's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schweinsteiger tries to hold on but Master pushes him away.
Schweinsteiger is trying desperately to improve position.
Schweinsteiger is squirming around, avoiding Master's attempts to control the action.
Schweinsteiger is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Master landing strikes from the mount.
Master prevents Schweinsteiger from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger wants to control but Master is having none of it.
Master breaks from Schweinsteiger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Schweinsteiger can't escape the position.
Master lands a nice shot to the head.

It looks like Bastian Schweinsteiger has been cut.
Schweinsteiger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Master working for a submission but Schweinsteiger is keeping him at bay.
Schweinsteiger wants to hold on but Master pushes him away.
Master trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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

Master is working for a guillotine from mount but Schweinsteiger frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master throws some wild stikes that Schweinsteiger manages to avoid easily.
Schweinsteiger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schweinsteiger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schweinsteiger regains half guard.
Master is thwarting Schweinsteiger's attempts to control the position.

Schweinsteiger looking for submissions off his back.
Schweinsteiger tries to kick Master off but Master keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schweinsteiger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schweinsteiger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ray Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master with a flurry of punches that miss.

Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Master throwing strikes but missing.
Schweinsteiger has a closed guard, preventing Master from standing up.
Master is fighting to break Schweinsteiger's control of his arms but Schweinsteiger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Master drops back looking for a leg! Schweinsteiger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schweinsteiger manages to kick Master off! Master jumps back into Schweinsteiger's guard.
Schweinsteiger is controlling Master's posture.

Schweinsteiger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Master is aware though and is defending well.

Master drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Master jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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 Ray Master.
I think Schweinsteiger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Schweinsteiger!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Long might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Goo Goo Dolls - Broadway. This should be fireworks!

Long
vs
Young

170 cm
25
157 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
160 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Young!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
A big left from Young misses.
Long fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young moves out of range as Long strikes.
Long misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Young.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Long.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Long.
Long throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Young slips under a jab from Long.
Long thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Young!
Long tries to clinch up.
Long tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
A jab from Long finds it's way through Young's defenses.
Long misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Long throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Long misses the jab.
Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Long scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Young throws a series of punches but Long moves out of range.
Long throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Long misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Long moves away from the strike by Young.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Long avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Young misses with a straight left.
Long has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Long is rocked!
Long moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Oh Long is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young misses with a combination
and Long counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
Long seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long checks a low kick from Young.
Young throws a series of punches but Long avoids them all with ease.
Long connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Young is rocked!
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Young misses with a head kick.
Long tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long slips a jab from Young.
Long fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Long just misses with a punch to the body.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Young.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Long lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Young backs up against the cage.
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Young misses with a straight left.
Long gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Long misses with a two punch combination.
Long is breathing heavily.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Long throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Long throws out the jab.
Long is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Long bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Long throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young missing with a left hand there. Long was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Long misses its intended target.
Long throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Young's jab looks to have found its range, popping Long under the eye.
Long lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young circles away quickly and effectively.

Young lands a big uppercut and Long crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Long looks OK. Young waves Long back to his feet!
A big left from Long misses.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Long tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young throws a hook but Long avoids it easily.
Long slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Long avoids the head kick by Young.
Nice cross by Young.
Young feints with a jab and clips Long right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Long is sent crashing into the canvas and Young leaps in for the kill! Long tries to get to his feet but Young is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Long is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Young!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shaq Double J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pain McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Double J's entrance music is GSP - Im not impressed. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Double J
vs
McGraw

155 cm
28
146 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

168 cm
24
143 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Shaq Double J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Pain McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Double J swinging wildly here.
Double J shoots for a double leg takedown but McGraw sprawls well. He's pushed Double J's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGraw loads up on a big right hand but Double J slips the punch.
McGraw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

McGraw tries to sprawl but Double J drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Double J wants to pass to mount but McGraw is defending the position.
McGraw has his hands clasped together around Double J's back. He's all about the action.
McGraw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Double J has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGraw manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Double J working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Double J is looking to work some ground and pound but McGraw has wrist control.
Double J looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Double J is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Double J is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Double J is looking to advance position but McGraw has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Double J reaches up and holds on to McGraw to control the position.
McGraw tries to control but Double J wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Double J is trying desperately to improve position.
Double J might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGraw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Double J tries to reverse the position but McGraw maintains control.
McGraw wants to control the pace but Double J is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Double J is desperately trying to improve his position but McGraw has a good base and remains in mount.
Double J is working hard here to advance position.
McGraw looking to control but Double J is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.
Double J wants to control but McGraw is having none of it.
Double J tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGraw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Double J sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGraw trying to control the action but Double J is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pain McGraw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGraw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shaq Double J will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGraw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horrible takedown by Double J or perhaps it was just good defense by McGraw which made him look bad.
Double J fails with the takedown.
McGraw throws a right hand that Double J ducks under and follows up with a left that Double J also avoids with ease.
Donk. Double J catches McGraw right on the button with a cross.
McGraw cracks a nice hook into Double J's ribs.
McGraw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGraw throws a right and a left that Double J avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGraw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Double J is defended easily by McGraw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Double J. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraw lands a really nice looking cross but Double J seems unphased.

Double J tries to keep at a distance but McGraw has taken the fight into the clinch.

McGraw manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Double J missing with a left hand there. McGraw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

McGraw gets a takedown into half guard.
McGraw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Double J does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGraw prevents Double J from improving his position.
Double J is staying active underneath McGraw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Double J wants to improve his position but McGraw is controlling well.
Double J is refusing to be controlled, as McGraw sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pain McGraw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGraw throws a right and a left that both miss.

McGraw instigates a clinch.
Double J goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGraw prevents it.
McGraw misses with a knee strike.
McGraw tries to work over Double J's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGraw gets underhooks to prevent Double J's takedown attempt.
Double J is trying to drag McGraw to the mat but McGraw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Double J blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McGraw.

McGraw jumps guard and drags Double J to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Double J throws a strike but McGraw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGraw wants to control from the top but Double J keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Double J's head.
McGraw wants to control from the top but Double J keeps moving.
Double J is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGraw trying to control the position from guard on top but Double J is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGraw controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pain McGraw.
Double J avoids the body shot from McGraw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGraw lands a nice looking body shot.

Double J shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGraw's guard.
Double J trying to control but McGraw is working from the bottom.
Double J throws and elbow that misses. McGraw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Double J's guard. Nice move by McGraw!
McGraw preventing the sweep.
McGraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGraw forces his way into half guard.
Double J is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Double J avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGraw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Double J throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Double J shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGraw counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Double J takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGraw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Double J rather than just go for the knockout.
McGraw tries to clinch but Double J moves out of range.

McGraw moves into the clinch.
McGraw throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGraw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Double J avoids a wild elbow strike from McGraw.
McGraw lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Double J is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Double J takes an elbow to the temple.
McGraw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Double J or not.
McGraw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Double J lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Double J tries for a takedown but McGraw manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Double J. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Double J backwards.
McGraw lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw lands a knee to the head.
McGraw stalls.
Double J tries for a takedown but McGraw manages to get underhooks.

McGraw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Double J looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Double J keeping moving, preventing McGraw from controlling successfully.
McGraw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Double J is looking to stand up but McGraw isn't so interested in that idea.
McGraw controlling from the top position.

McGraw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Double J is working an open guard so McGraw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGraw swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Double J counters with a takedown into side control.
McGraw manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Double J is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Double J trying to control from McGraw's half guard. McGraw has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGraw looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Double J is looking to work some ground and pound but McGraw has wrist control.
McGraw controls Double J momentarily but Double J frees himself.
Double J stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGraw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGraw wants to sweep but no luck.
Double J in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McGraw keeping moving, preventing Double J from controlling successfully.
Double J slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pain McGraw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGraw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pain McGraw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

Ba
vs
McCarther

176 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Fabio Ba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John McCarther!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ba shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from McCarther as Ba shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Ba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McCarther scores a takedown into full mount!
Ba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCarther is thwarting Ba's attempts to control the position.
McCarther tries to pass to full mount but Ba defends it.

McCarther is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ba is just riding it out for now. McCarther eventually gives up the hold.
Ba moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ba is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ba looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McCarther is defending well. Ba quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McCarther has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ba celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Ba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuhei Sawamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stupid KId. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machine
vs
Sawamura

165 cm
22
147 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

170 cm
24
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryuhei Sawamura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawamura throws a lazy right hand but Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Sawamura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machine's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Machine trying to control the position here.
Machine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sawamura wants to stand and escape but instead Machine has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Sawamura has wrist control.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawamura is looking to improve his position.
Sawamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machine works his way into full mount!

Machine with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Machine looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sawamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sawamura squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Machine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sawamura looks a forlorn figure.
Sawamura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machine looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Machine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Machine prevents Sawamura from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Machine there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sawamura is in all sorts of trouble here.

Machine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sawamura is surviving well by controlling Machine's body position as best he can.
Sawamura holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Machine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Machine throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Machine controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sawamura throws out the jab.
Sawamura throws a solid leg kick but Machine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sawamura.
Sawamura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Machine gets a takedown into half guard.
Sawamura is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Machine trying to mount his opponent but Sawamura defends it.
Sawamura is trying to stand up here but Machine is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sawamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machine controlling the pace.
Machine wants to take a breather but Sawamura is having none of it.

Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sawamura sees it coming and defends easily.
Machine wants to take a breather but Sawamura is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Machine stops Sawamura from getting back to his feet.

Machine seems to be looking for submissions.
Sawamura is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sawamura defending well though.
Machine is keen to just control but Sawamura is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sawamura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machine.
Sawamura is trying to stand.
Machine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sawamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machine works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sawamura wants to hold on but Machine pushes him away.
Sawamura is breathing heavily.
Sawamura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machine content just to control the position here.
Machine throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Machine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sawamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Machine circles away.
Nice defenses there by Machine.
Machine misses with the combination.
Sawamura misses with a double jab

and Machine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sawamura's guard.
Sawamura wants to get back to his feet but Machine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machine pushes down on Sawamura's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine uses his free foot to push down on Sawamura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sawamura.

Machine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sawamura has given up his back here. Will Machine look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Sawamura fending off the submission attempt from Machine.

Machine is working for a rear naked choke. Sawamura is not defending it well and Machine has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Sawamura refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Sawamura's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Machine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Calculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Conroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Calculus
vs
Conroy

169 cm
22
156 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
155 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

MADE IN GERMANY
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Calculus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Conroy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conroy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calculus tries to avoid it but Conroy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calculus to the ground. Calculus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Calculus. Beautiful body shot.
Calculus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Calculus.
Calculus lands with a straight right. Conroy didn't see that one coming.
Calculus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Conroy moves in looking to clinch but Calculus pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Calculus.
Nice cross by Calculus.
Conroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calculus is fending him off so far but Conroy persists. Nope, Calculus circles away and we're back to standing.
Calculus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calculus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calculus keeps the fight on the outside.
Calculus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Conroy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conroy slips a jab from Calculus.
Conroy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenny Calculus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Conroy.
No luck for Conroy with that takedown attempt.
Conroy fails with a takedown attempt.
Calculus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Calculus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calculus.
Calculus lands a body shot.
Calculus misses with a two punch combination.
Conroy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calculus defends it nicely.
Conroy looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calculus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Calculus sends Conroy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Calculus is motioning to the referee to let Conroy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Calculus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calculus throws a shot to the body.
Calculus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Calculus.
Conroy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Conroy drops his hands momentarily and Calculus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calculus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calculus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conroy doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calculus lands a slapping body shot.
Calculus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Conroy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Conroy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calculus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conroy scrambles back to his feet.
Calculus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kenny Calculus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Calculus drops Conroy with a beautiful combination! Conroy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Calculus is looking for the KO!

Conroy is rocked!
Calculus cracks Conroy with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Calculus!
Kenny Calculus retains his lightweight title!