EEF 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and olly bendle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power's entrance music is Withstand The Fall of Time - Immortal. A fine choice. bendle has chosen muay tia as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Power
vs
bendle

175 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, olly bendle!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power takes a swing at bendle's ribcage but misses.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power throws a head kick but bendle moves out of range.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and bendle moves out of range easily.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power knocks bendle to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

bendle is rocked!
A big shot lands for Power! That's hurt bendle! Will he recover? Power fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Power!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Kumar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baeumer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Baeumer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kumar
vs
Baeumer

190 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Kumar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Baeumer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Kumar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kumar tries to clinch but Baeumer is having none of it.
No luck for Kumar with that takedown attempt.

Baeumer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kumar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Baeumer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kumar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baeumer pinned against the cage. Baeumer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baeumer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baeumer lands with an overhand left.

Baeumer darts in and clinches Kumar up against the cage.
Baeumer tries to break the clinch but Kumar is controlling the position.

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

Kumar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baeumer wants to stand up but Kumar is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumar postures up and lands a big shot to Baeumer's brow.
Kumar 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.
Kumar wanted to stand there but Baeumer had control of the position.
Baeumer keeping moving, preventing Kumar from controlling successfully.
Kumar is really struggling to control Baeumer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kumar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baeumer throws a good cross that connects.
Kumar fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Kumar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumar tries for a takedown but Baeumer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kumar is breathing heavily.
Kumar shoots for a double leg takedown but Baeumer sprawls well. He's pushed Kumar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baeumer gets a takedown into half guard.
Baeumer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baeumer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baeumer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kumar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kumar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baeumer.
Kumar wants to control but Baeumer is keeping busy.
Kumar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baeumer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baeumer's back!

Kumar looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baeumer tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baeumer holding both Kumar 's hands and preventing any damage.
Baeumer prevents Kumar from getting a body triangle.

Baeumer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kumar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumar struggling to land strikes to the head as Baeumer covers up.

Kumar tightening his grip on Baeumer, looking for the choke.

Kumar has his arm under Baeumer's chin here. Game over son! Kumar squeezes tightly and Baeumer is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harold Kumar!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zmesan Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec comes into the arena with Carl orff - o fortuna blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Borec
vs
Ferguson

187 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Malicious Intent Fight Gear
Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 - 0, fighting out of London, Zmesan Borec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Melvin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

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

Borec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Borec is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borec is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Borec works his way into side control.
Ferguson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ferguson trying to remain calm as Borec controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.
Borec tries to move to mount but Ferguson blocks the move with his legs.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ferguson has eaten all the pies!
Borec is working Ferguson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Borec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ferguson to see if he's OK.
Borec landing strikes.
Check out the look on Borec's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borec scoring with punches and elbows.
Borec trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
Borec landing a few strikes.

Ferguson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec taking a breather here.
Ferguson is still in real trouble! Can Borec finish him?
Ferguson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Borec working the ground and pound.
Ferguson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ferguson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferguson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Borec landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Borec works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ferguson tries to bench press Borec off him but Borec keeps the position.
Borec creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Borec is putting a hurting on Ferguson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Borec wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Borec cracks Ferguson with a big elbow.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferguson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Borec off and has taken his back!

Ferguson looking to break Borec's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Borec remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ferguson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ferguson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Borec turns into Ferguson and is now in his guard.

Ferguson looking for a guillotine here but Borec defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson wants to control the position but Borec says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Borec is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.
Borec with the ground and pound but Ferguson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Borec trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ferguson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borec advances position into side control!
Borec working the ground and pound.
Borec lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ferguson down.
Borec working the body and head with strikes.
Borec is putting a hurting on Ferguson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Borec landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Borec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borec lands a nice forearm strike.
Ferguson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Borec is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borec scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ferguson manages to get to full guard.

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

Borec stands up and waves to Ferguson to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Borec changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferguson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zmesan Borec dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ferguson with a poor takedown

and Borec counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ferguson!
Zmesan Borec overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borec tries to control but Ferguson wriggling away.
Borec is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ferguson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Borec is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Ferguson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Borec!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zmesan Borec!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Viper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soul Crew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Viper
vs
Crew

178 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Viper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Soul Crew!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crew looks for a takedown but Viper sprawls well.
Crew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viper.
Crew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viper is fending him off so far but Crew persists. Nope, Viper circles away and we're back to standing.
Crew takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Viper fails to land with a series of punches.
Viper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Viper throws a jab when Crew was well out of range.
Crew defending well as Viper loads up on a big left hand.
Viper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viper throws a hook but Crew blocks it.
Crew ducks under a wild hook from Viper.
Viper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Crew is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crew tries for a takedown but Viper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crew is still on wobbly legs! Can Viper finish him?
Anton Viper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soul Crew.
Crew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viper.
Viper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crew seems to have recovered his senses.
Viper misses with a two punch combination.
Viper throws a jab when Crew was well out of range.
A choreographed right hand from Viper misses the target.
Viper misses with a hook. Crew ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viper swings for the body but Crew moves out of range.
Viper throws a hook to the side of Crew's head but Crew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viper cracks a nice hook into Crew's ribs.
Crew looks gassed!
Viper throws a jab when Crew was well out of range.
Viper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crew moves away from the strike by Viper.
Crew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viper.
Crew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anton Viper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viper throws a big shot that misses.
Crew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Crew drives through and clinches with Viper against the cage.

Crew is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Viper can't fight it off and eventually Crew manages to take the fight to the floor. Viper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Viper 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.
Viper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viper working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crew preventing the sweep.
Crew pushes down on Viper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crew looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Viper wants to control but Crew is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Viper slow jab from Crew misses its intended target.
Viper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viper throws a hook but Crew blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viper.
Viper missing with a left hand there. Crew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Viper misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Viper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Viper lands with a nice body punch.
Crew defending well as Viper loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Viper misses.
Viper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Viper gets caught flat footed, as Crew shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crew with a nice head shot there.
Crew passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Viper takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Viper is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Crew is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Crew lands a heavy elbow.
Crew moves to back control.
Viper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crew on the ground.
Crew scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Viper is looking for a way out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crew has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Viper! Can he survive? No! He's out! Crew gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Soul Crew!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheet Pants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheet Pants acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Rogers
vs
Pants

190 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Attliction Inc - new product coming next week!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sheet Pants!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pants but Pants pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Pants closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pants lands in his opponent's guard.
Pants stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Pants wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rogers's closed guard. He's half up but Rogers has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rogers pivots and extends the arm, Pants falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rogers! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Rogers!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Copenhagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Copenhagen
vs
Harper

175 cm
22
181 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grizzly Copenhagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Harper!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copenhagen tries to work over Harper's front leg with a kick but Harper checks it.

Harper feints and as Copenhagen raises his hands in defense, Harper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harper postures up and lands a big shot to Copenhagen's brow.
Copenhagen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Copenhagen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Copenhagen striking off his back but it's not causing Harper any problems.
Copenhagen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Copenhagen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Copenhagen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Harper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Copenhagen with a poor takedown

and Harper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Copenhagen's guard.
Harper working some strikes from top position.
Copenhagen 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.
Copenhagen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harper landing strikes from the bottom.
Copenhagen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harper trying to control from the bottom.
Harper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Copenhagen working over Harper with some ground and pound. Harper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Copenhagen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Copenhagen throws a big right hand that misses.
Copenhagen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Copenhagen postures up in Harper's guard and throws a big left but Harper blocks it.
Harper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Harper with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper breaks from Copenhagen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Copenhagen is working to get back to half guard.
Copenhagen is squirming around, avoiding Harper's attempts to control the action.
Copenhagen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Harper wants to control the pace but Copenhagen is squirming around nicely.
Harper with a couple of short strikes.
Copenhagen manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copenhagen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harper trying to control but Copenhagen is working from the bottom.
Harper looking to pass the guard.
Copenhagen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Copenhagen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Copenhagen wants to sweep but no luck.
Copenhagen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Copenhagen tries to avoid it but Harper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Copenhagen to the ground. Copenhagen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harper looks gassed!
Copenhagen throws a leg kick

and Harper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Copenhagen wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
Copenhagen is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copenhagen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Copenhagen wants to control but Harper is keeping him busy.
Copenhagen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Copenhagen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Copenhagen is nestled in close to Harper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harper is trying to maintain the position but Copenhagen is very close to passing his half guard.
Harper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harper tries to get to full guard but Copenhagen has control of the leg.
Copenhagen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copenhagen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harper defending well though.
Copenhagen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Copenhagen stalling away here and it's allowed Harper to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Harper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy left from Harper finds it's target.
Harper circles away from the clinch attempt.
A leg kick checked by Harper.
Grizzly Copenhagen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copenhagen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Harper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Copenhagen won't be happy with that.
Copenhagen tries to improve position but can't.
Copenhagen gets back to half guard.
Harper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Copenhagen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Copenhagen is looking for a sweep. Harper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danny Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copenhagen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Copenhagen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Copenhagen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Copenhagen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
Harper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Copenhagen.
Harper moves into full guard.
Copenhagen stands up over Harper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harper controls Copenhagen momentarily but Copenhagen frees himself.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Harper 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.
Copenhagen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Copenhagen thows a big elbow that misses.
Harper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Copenhagen is one step ahead there.
Copenhagen chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copenhagen lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Copenhagen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Copenhagen!
Copenhagen is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Copenhagen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Copenhagen gets back to half guard.
Harper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Copenhagen!
Copenhagen is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copenhagen prevents Harper from taking his back.
Copenhagen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Copenhagen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harper is pushing down on Copenhagen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Copenhagen is fighting to maintain full guard but Harper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Copenhagen is trying to get back to full guard.
Copenhagen is not content to let Harper control the position.
Copenhagen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copenhagen gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Copenhagen is on top in guard.
Copenhagen postures up in Harper's guard and throws a big left but Harper blocks it.
Copenhagen advances position into side control!
Harper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Copenhagen lands an elbow.
Copenhagen grinds an elbow into Harper's temple.
Copenhagen lands a nice forearm strike.
Copenhagen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Copenhagen grinds an elbow into Harper's temple.
Copenhagen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harper to see if he's OK.
Harper can't do much from the bottom here.
Copenhagen misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grizzly Copenhagen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Copenhagen clinches but Harper breaks the clinch

and Harper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harper wants to control from the top but Copenhagen keeps moving.
Copenhagen looking for a sweep. Not yet Copenhagen, not yet.
Harper trying to control but Copenhagen is working from the bottom.
Copenhagen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harper's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Copenhagen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harper working a defensive guard here.
Copenhagen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harper's head.
Copenhagen lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copenhagen landing with the ground and pound.
Copenhagen stands up over Harper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Copenhagen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Copenhagen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Copenhagen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harper is controlling Copenhagen's posture.
Copenhagen preventing the sweep.
Copenhagen passes Harper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Copenhagen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Copenhagen won't allow Harper to sweep him here.

Harper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harper trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copenhagen throwing strikes but missing.
Harper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Copenhagen manages to get himself to full guard.
Harper landing some decent shots from guard.

Harper stands and steps away. Copenhagen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Danny Harper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Copenhagen throws a leg kick
and Harper counters with a nice body kick.
Copenhagen misses with a jab to the body
and Harper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Copenhagen 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.

Copenhagen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harper, pushing him back against the cage.
Copenhagen looking to throw knees to the head but Harper is blocking nicely.
Copenhagen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper is trying to break free.
Harper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harper blocks an elbow strike.
Copenhagen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harper goes for a takedown attempt but Copenhagen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Copenhagen has closed the distance and engaged Harper in a clinch.
Harper has Copenhagen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Copenhagen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harper tries to stall but Copenhagen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Copenhagen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harper blocks it with crossed arms.
Harper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Copenhagen tries to score a body lock takedown but Harper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copenhagen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Copenhagen.
Copenhagen landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Copenhagen.
Copenhagen with a knee to the head.
Copenhagen lands an elbow inside.
Copenhagen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Copenhagen lands an elbow just above Harper 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper is trying to break free.
Copenhagen trying to land knees to the body.
Copenhagen can't get the takedown.
Harper wants to get back to striking at distance but Copenhagen won't allow it.
Copenhagen lands an elbow inside.
Harper is looking to break free of the clinch but Copenhagen has double underhooks.

Harper gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copenhagen keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Copenhagen is keeping the position.
Copenhagen 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.
Copenhagen wants to hit a switch here but Harper passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Copenhagen there!
Harper controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copenhagen is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harper 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Harper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fudge Manpacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Billington
vs
Manpacker

185 cm
21
272 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
19
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fudge Manpacker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Billington drives through with a takedown into guard.
Billington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manpacker's head.

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

Manpacker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Billington postures up.
Manpacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Billington manages to get himself to full guard.
Billington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Billington tries to get out of the position.
Billington striking from his own guard.
Billington wants to sweep here but Manpacker controlling him for the moment.
Billington is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manpacker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Manpacker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Billington has Manpacker up against the cage in a clinch.
Billington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manpacker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Billington lands with a left to the head.
Billington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Billington keeps control of Manpacker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Manpacker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Billington is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Manpacker to the mat. Manpacker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Billington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Billington connects with a couple of short punches.

Manpacker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Billington is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Manpacker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Billington's back instead.
Manpacker looks gassed!
Billington turns into Manpacker and is now in his guard.
Billington wants to stand but Manpacker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Billington wants to pass the guard but Manpacker is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manpacker is looking for a triangle but Billington pushes his legs off easily.
Billington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manpacker's head.
Billington is working Manpacker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Billington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manpacker's head.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manpacker gets full guard.
Manpacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Manpacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billington scoring with punches to the head and body.

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

Manpacker looking for a guillotine here but Billington defends easily.
Billington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billington lands a couple of elbows.
Manpacker keeping full guard, as Billington tries to pass.
Billington is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Billington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Billington postures up and lands a big shot to Manpacker's brow.
Manpacker is trying to keep Billington in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Billington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Billington is in close to Manpacker's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Manpacker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manpacker trying to strike off his back.

Manpacker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manpacker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Manpacker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manpacker wants to pass to mount but Billington is defending the position.
Manpacker works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fudge Manpacker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Billington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manpacker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Billington prevents Manpacker from getting back to his feet.
Billington chips away with some ground and pound.

Manpacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Manpacker has his foot on Billington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Billington works his way back into a safe position though.
Manpacker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manpacker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Billington.
Manpacker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manpacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Manpacker, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manpacker is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington keeping full guard, as Manpacker tries to pass.
Billington wants to sweep but no luck.
Manpacker looking to pass the guard.
Manpacker forces his way into half guard.

Manpacker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Billington defends it well.

Manpacker is looking for a kimura but Billington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manpacker to get the leverage.
Manpacker trying to mount his opponent but Billington defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Billington tries to get to full guard but Manpacker has control of the leg.
Manpacker is looking to advance position but Billington won't allow it.
Manpacker is trying to control the action in half guard but Billington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manpacker passes to side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Manpacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Manpacker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Billington is looking to reverse the position.
Manpacker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Manpacker throws a strike aimed at the side of Billington's head but Billington avoids it well.
Billington tries to bench press Manpacker off him but Manpacker keeps the position.
Billington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billington lands strikes from half guard.
Fudge Manpacker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manpacker wants to get back to full guard.
Billington working over Manpacker with some ground and pound. Manpacker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Billington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Billington is thwarting Manpacker's attempts to control the position.

Manpacker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manpacker wants to get back to full guard.
Billington trying to mount his opponent but Manpacker defends it.
Manpacker trying to hold on to Billington's head to control him but Billington postures up.
Manpacker is looking for a sweep. Billington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Billington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manpacker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manpacker misses with a takedown attempt

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Manpacker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manpacker is looking for a sweep. Billington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Billington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Billington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manpacker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manpacker has hold of Billington's hands but Billington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Billington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Billington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Manpacker is rocked!
Manpacker taking some punishment here, with Billington in his half guard.
Manpacker is still in real trouble! Can Billington finish him?
Billington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Billington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manpacker!
Billington raining down shots from the mount!
Manpacker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manpacker seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manpacker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manpacker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manpacker takes the fight into the clinch.

Billington is trying to trip Manpacker. He has hold of a leg but Manpacker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Billington persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

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

Billington stands up from Manpacker's guard - Billington perhaps looking for a knockout.
Manpacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manpacker.
Tom Billington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manpacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manpacker thows a body shot but no joy.

Billington clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manpacker is looking to break free of the clinch but Billington has double underhooks.
Manpacker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manpacker has Billington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Billington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Billington.

Billington drags the fight down to the ground.
Manpacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billington is keeping the position for now.
Billington wants to hit a switch here but Manpacker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Billington there!
A nice elbow there by Manpacker.
Billington is looking to improve his position but Manpacker isn't that keen on the idea.
Manpacker tries to control but Billington wriggling away.

Manpacker has control of Billington's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Billington regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Billington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Manpacker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billington throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Billington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Billington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Manpacker.
Manpacker working Billington over with strikes here.
Billington is working to get back to half guard.
Manpacker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Billington is looking to escape.

Manpacker looking for a guillotine from mount but Billington is having none of it.
Billington working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billington has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Billington tries to roll but Manpacker sticks to his back.
Manpacker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Manpacker is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Billington up.
Manpacker scores with punches and elbows.
Billington tries to break free.
Billington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Manpacker looking to secure an arm triangle but Billington defends it well.
Billington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manpacker moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Billington has one foot on Manpacker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Billington instigates a clinch.

Billington has clasped his hands together around Manpacker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Billington is working Manpacker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Manpacker is trying to control Billington's posture but Billington avoids it.
Manpacker is looking to regain half guard here but Billington keeps moving and retains side control.
Billington lands some shots froms side control.
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!
Billington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Manpacker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manpacker won't allow Billington to pass to mount.

Manpacker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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 Tom Billington.
I think Billington 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Billington!

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 Bob Dole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuten Heimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dole
vs
Heimer

185 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Dole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tuten Heimer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimer tries to clinch there but Dole circles away.

Dole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dole lands in his opponent's guard.
Heimer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heimer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Dole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dole is pushing down on Heimer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heimer is fighting to maintain full guard but Dole has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Heimer actively working from the bottom here.
Heimer wants to improve his position but Dole is controlling well.
Dole wants to pass the guard but Heimer is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Heimer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dole counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Heimer!
Heimer looks gassed!

Dole is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Heimer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Heimer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dole unloads with some shots from mount but Heimer bucks and avoids them well.
Dole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dole is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Heimer is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Dole!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Matchmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westside comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. 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.

Westside
vs
Matchmann

194 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Elite Clothing
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Westside!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Matchmann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matchmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Westside really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matchmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Westside misses.
Westside looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matchmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westside counters with a head kick.
Matchmann with a poor takedown

and Westside moves into the clinch.
Westside gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matchmann.
Warren Westside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Matchmann.
Westside drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matchmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Matchmann breaks the clinch.
Westside steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matchmann.
Matchmann misses with a right hand

and Westside counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Matchmann kicks Westside off and gets back to his feet.
Westside scores with a spinning back kick!
Matchmann looks gassed!
Westside pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westside lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Matchmann can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Westside and Matchmann drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Westside.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warren Westside!
Warren Westside retains his welterweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Ojankaivaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godzilla Harddisksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harddisksson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rough Boy - ZZ Top kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ojankaivaja
vs
Harddisksson

201 cm
22
255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Elite Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sami Ojankaivaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Godzilla Harddisksson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ojankaivaja ducks straight into an uppercut from Harddisksson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ojankaivaja maanges to regain guard straight away.

Ojankaivaja is rocked!
Ojankaivaja looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Harddisksson advances to half guard.
Oh Ojankaivaja is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harddisksson lands a big elbow - Ojankaivaja is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Harddisksson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godzilla Harddisksson!
Godzilla Harddisksson is the new heavyweight champion!