Cage Legends 22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lord has chosen None as his entrance music. 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.

Bear
vs
Lord

199 cm
18
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Lord!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bear darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lord is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bear jumps into side control!
Bear lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lord down.
Lord sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lord is looking to improve his position.
Lord on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lord is refusing to be controlled, as Bear sits in half guard.
Bear stalling.

Bear is looking for a kimura here.
Bear landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear prevents Lord from improving his position.
Lord is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lord looks gassed!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bear connects with a nice short shot to Lord's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lord can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bear is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bear lands strikes from half guard.
Bear works his way into full mount!
Bear landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bear blocks Lord's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bear controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear breaks from Lord's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bear lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lord hang on?
Bear content just to control the position here.
Bear landing strikes from the mount.
Bear sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lord is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bear pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lord working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants to control the pace but Lord is squirming around nicely.
Bear working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lord is looking to get to half guard.
Bear controlling the pace for now.
Bear has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lord's face.

Bear swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Bear!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between masicer madgwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AIDEN TAYLOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). masicer madgwick had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

madgwick
vs
TAYLOR

225 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, masicer madgwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, AIDEN TAYLOR!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
madgwick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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

TAYLOR breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

TAYLOR darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
TAYLOR thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed madgwick's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TAYLOR is looking to take a break and control but madgwick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
madgwick won't allow TAYLOR to pass to mount.
TAYLOR seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
madgwick is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
madgwick wants to control but TAYLOR is keeping busy.
madgwick blocking the ground and pound attempt from TAYLOR.
TAYLOR keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
madgwick wants to control but TAYLOR is keeping busy and won't allow it.
madgwick tries to roll over but TAYLOR keeps him under control.
TAYLOR trying to control the action but madgwick is working from the bottom.
TAYLOR takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
TAYLOR wants to take a breather but madgwick is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Despite being in the dominant position, AIDEN TAYLOR just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
TAYLOR is looking to clinch.
madgwick has his takedown stuffed
and TAYLOR counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
TAYLOR doesn't succeed with the takedown

and madgwick counters with a single leg into guard. TAYLOR didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TAYLOR can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as madgwick controls the pace.
madgwick won't allow TAYLOR to sweep him here.
TAYLOR looks gassed!
madgwick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
TAYLOR looking for a sweep. Not yet TAYLOR, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
madgwick trying to control but TAYLOR is working from the bottom.
madgwick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as TAYLOR holds on and takes a little breather.
madgwick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
TAYLOR bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in madgwick's guard.
madgwick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in TAYLOR's guard.
TAYLOR is trying to keep madgwick in close.
madgwick trying to control the position from guard on top but TAYLOR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TAYLOR is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst madgwick is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but AIDEN TAYLOR will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

madgwick has his takedown stuffed

and TAYLOR counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
TAYLOR thows a big elbow that misses.

TAYLOR stands up and waves to madgwick to follow him.

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

TAYLOR pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
madgwick trying to control but TAYLOR is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
madgwick won't allow TAYLOR to sweep him here.

TAYLOR is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
TAYLOR can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as madgwick controls the pace.

TAYLOR has his foot on madgwick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. madgwick works his way back into a safe position though.
TAYLOR looking to control.
madgwick content to stall in guard here.
TAYLOR is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
TAYLOR keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

TAYLOR instigates a clinch.
TAYLOR wants a takedown.
TAYLOR looking for a takedown.

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

madgwick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TAYLOR struggling a bit here.
madgwick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee asks madgwick politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. madgwick prefers to stall for the moment though.
TAYLOR manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
madgwick trying to control the action but TAYLOR is working from the bottom.
TAYLOR trying to control but madgwick postures up.
TAYLOR is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
madgwick is keen to just control but TAYLOR is a slippery customer.
TAYLOR is trying to stand back up but madgwick is controlling him
TAYLOR missing with punches from the bottom.

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

TAYLOR rushes madgwick and presses him up against the cage.
madgwick tries for a takedown but TAYLOR manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for masicer madgwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TAYLOR connects with a knee to the head.
TAYLOR lands a right hand that snaps the head of madgwick backwards.

TAYLOR pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AIDEN TAYLOR showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

TAYLOR moves into the clinch.
TAYLOR tries to pull guard but madgwick holds him up against the cage and eventually TAYLOR drops back down to his feet.
madgwick wants a takedown but no success here.

TAYLOR drags the fight down to the ground.
madgwick won't allow TAYLOR to sweep him here.
madgwick trying to control the position from guard on top but TAYLOR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

TAYLOR looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
AIDEN TAYLOR has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
madgwick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TAYLOR wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and madgwick manages to pass to side control.
TAYLOR tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
TAYLOR wants to get back to full guard.
TAYLOR has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. madgwick is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
madgwick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
TAYLOR keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
madgwick controlling his opponent.
TAYLOR is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
madgwick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
TAYLOR is wriggling around trying to escape.
TAYLOR is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
madgwick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
TAYLOR tries to control the position but madgwick now has his back.
TAYLOR looking very determined here, making life difficult for madgwick.
TAYLOR is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get madgwick off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
TAYLOR trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. madgwick controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TAYLOR trying to control the action but madgwick just sinks the hooks in.

And that's the end of the fight!
masicer madgwick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TAYLOR 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Osowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fickel Groober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fickel Groober has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Osowski
vs
Groober

225 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
290 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Osowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fickel Groober!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groober looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Groober wants to clinch up but Osowski keeps it at a distance.

Osowski gets caught flat footed, as Groober shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Osowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Groober's guard.
Osowski trying to control but Groober is working from the bottom.
Groober wants to get back to his feet but Osowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osowski trying to control but Groober is working from the bottom.
Osowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Osowski looking to pass the guard.
Groober wants to stand up but Osowski is controlling him.
Groober wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osowski wants to pass the guard but Groober is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Groober scores with a takedown into Osowski's guard.
Groober is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Osowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Groober must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Osowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Groober tries to hold on but Osowski postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Osowski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Osowski is breathing heavily.
Groober wants to hold on but Osowski pushes him away.
Osowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Osowski looking to secure an arm triangle but Groober defends it well.
Groober wants to hold on but Osowski pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groober might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Osowski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Osowski wants to control the pace but Groober is squirming around nicely.

Osowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Groober is now in Osowski's guard. A big mistake from Osowski there, giving up the dominant position!
Groober trying to stand up but can't free himself from Osowski's guard.

Groober gets to his feet. Osowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Groober lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Albert Osowski has been cut.

Groober rushes Osowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Groober creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groober works on Osowski's body with a couple of short punches.

Groober pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Groober throws a series of strikes that have Osowski backpedaling.
Groober scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Groober scores with a takedown into Osowski's guard.
Groober wants to get up but he can't break Osowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osowski is trying to keep Groober in close.
Groober pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osowski is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fickel Groober dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Osowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Groober shoots in and drives through. Osowski sprawls well.
Osowski tries to clinch but Groober moves away

and Groober counters by moving into the clinch.
Groober misses with a knee strike.

Osowski pulls guard.
Osowski keeping moving, preventing Groober from controlling successfully.
Groober is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Osowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groober can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Groober trying to stand up but can't free himself from Osowski's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osowski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Groober won't allow Osowski to sweep him here.
Groober looking to pass the guard.

Groober stands and steps away. Osowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Osowski wants to clinch but Groober slips to the side
and Groober counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Osowski. No joy for Groober on that attempt.
Osowski tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Groober counters with a shoot takedown. Osowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Osowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osowski is striking off his back. Groober thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Fickel Groober has got the better of the ground game so far.

Osowski looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Groober pushes past his half guard into mount!
Groober controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osowski tries to reverse the position but Groober maintains control.
Groober controlling from the full mount.
Osowski wants to control but Groober is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osowski is looking to improve his position but Groober isn't that keen on the idea.
Groober really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Groober takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Groober looking to control but Osowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.
Osowski regains half guard.
Osowski wants to get back to full guard.

Osowski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Groober pulls his head out easily.
Osowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Groober seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Still in half guard, Groober seems content to control.
Osowski is in trouble now - Groober has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fickel Groober showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Osowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Groober shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Groober was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Osowski is looking to improve his position but Groober isn't that keen on the idea.
Groober avoids the attempt from Osowski to control.
Groober content just to control the position here.
Osowski can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osowski is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Groober looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Groober has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Groober looking to control but Osowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Osowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Groober controlling the pace for now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Fickel Groober just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osowski shoots and misses

and Groober counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Groober.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Groober.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Osowski fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groober wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osowski has him pressed against the cage.
Groober misses with a knee strike.
Groober lands with a short shot to the head.
Osowski tries to pull guard but Groober won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Osowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groober tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Osowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Groober wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Groober decides to pull guard.
Fickel Groober is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Osowski wants to pass the guard but Groober is keeping the position.
Groober wants to get back to his feet but Osowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Groober is pulling down on Osowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Osowski, at least for the moment.
Groober wants to sweep but no luck.
Osowski wants to control from the top but Groober keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Groober is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Albert Osowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osowski won't allow Groober to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fickel Groober comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Groober has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fickel Groober!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe Lincoln has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maxwell
vs
Lincoln

195 cm
22
273 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes ground

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Maxwell.
Lincoln fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincoln moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maxwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln shoots for a takedown but Maxwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lincoln moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lincoln shoots in and drives through. Maxwell sprawls well.
Gordon Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Lincoln.
Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.
Maxwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Lincoln. Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet.
Lincoln ducks straight into an uppercut from Maxwell and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Lincoln maanges to regain guard straight away.

Lincoln is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lincoln's head.
Lincoln is still in real trouble! Can Maxwell finish him?
Maxwell tries to stand but Lincoln is controlling from the bottom.

Lincoln has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maxwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lincoln seems to have recovered his senses.
Maxwell thows a big elbow that misses.
Maxwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maxwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lincoln working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maxwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maxwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lincoln looks gassed!
Maxwell is working Lincoln over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maxwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lincoln tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lincoln keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Lincoln manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maxwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Lincoln prevents Maxwell from getting back to his feet.
Maxwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lincoln is one step ahead there.
Lincoln is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxwell has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maxwell has his foot on Lincoln's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lincoln works his way back into a safe position though.
Maxwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Lincoln 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.
Maxwell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lincoln is controlling him.
Lincoln looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maxwell throws a series of punches but Lincoln moves out of range.

Lincoln feints and as Maxwell raises his hands in defense, Lincoln changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maxwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lincoln on the ground.

Lincoln has gone for a leg lock! Maxwell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lincoln's guard.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Lincoln is keeping the position.

Lincoln has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maxwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maxwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lincoln is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincoln is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lincoln looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maxwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abe Lincoln!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Lindblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lindblad
vs
Malone

190 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Lindblad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Malone!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Malone feints and as Lindblad raises his hands in defense, Malone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lindblad stops Malone from passing to mount.

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

Malone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lindblad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lindblad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Malone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Malone swings around for an armbar but Lindblad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Malone's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone wants to sweep here but Lindblad controlling him for the moment.
Malone looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lindblad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Lindblad from controlling successfully.
Lindblad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lindblad trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Malone had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lindblad is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Malone Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lindblad's back instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lindblad is trying to break free.
Lindblad looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Lindblad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lindblad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Malone not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Lindblad makes his way to full guard, as Malone worked for a kimura.
Lindblad keeping full guard, as Malone tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Lindblad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindblad has his feet on Malone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lindblad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Lindblad swinging wilding here.

Lindblad has Malone up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone looking for a takedown.
Lindblad stalling against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindblad blocks a head kick by Malone.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andreas Lindblad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Malone.
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lindblad as he jumps to the side.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Lindblad blocks a head kick by Malone.
Lindblad misses the shot to the body.
Malone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Lindblad shows good takedown defense.
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 Andreas Lindblad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lindblad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malone.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Malone.
You can see the frustration on Lindblad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malone trying to control the action but Lindblad is working from the bottom.
Malone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindblad sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindblad landing rabbit punches to the side of Malone's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Malone moves into full mount! Lindblad won't be happy about that!

Malone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lindblad is on top in guard.

Malone is looking for a triangle but Lindblad pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malone is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lindblad has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Malone is trying to stick to Lindblad's back but Lindblad is turning into Malone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Malone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lindblad.

Malone is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lindblad rolls with it to try and escape but Malone cranks on the arm and Lindblad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Malone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fabio jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Maximus Manhoef has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Maximus Manhoef seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Manhoef
vs
jones

178 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

MAX SUPPS

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, fabio jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Manhoef as jones shoots in.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manhoef.
jones tries to land a leg kick but Manhoef saw it coming and moves away.
Manhoef scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manhoef lands with a big right hook that stumbles jones - he's out on his feet here! Manhoef follows up with another monster hook that separates jones from consciousness! jones falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Manhoef stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maximus Manhoef!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jake lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ambitions Az A Ryder. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Williams
vs
lamotta

174 cm
22
150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, jake lamotta!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lamotta swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.

Williams shoots in and bounces lamotta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
lamotta wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.

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

lamotta has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Williams doesn't defend quickly enough and lamotta has managed to lock this one up! Can Williams escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to lamotta on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). jake lamotta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is TNT. A fine choice. Gomi has chosen The Mad Capsule Markets - SCARY as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Johnson
vs
Gomi

177 cm
22
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson checks the leg kick.

Gomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomi moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Gomi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.

Gomi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Johnson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Gomi!
Kenny Gomi is the new lightweight champion!