XFC 26 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Bob

180 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Bob!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson jabs Bob right on the nose. Bob blinks but takes it well.
Jordan Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bob slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bob's guard.

Bob is rocked!
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Bob blocks nicely.
Bob looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson won't allow Bob to get back to his feet.
Anderson postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.

Anderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bob is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anderson, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bob.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson pulls Bob in to control the position.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson is nestled in close to Bob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson throwing shots but Bob is blocking nicely.
Anderson wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bob tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bob flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bob is trying to stand.
Bob looks gassed!
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bob is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bob!
Anderson dominating with strikes here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Anderson! Bob is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrew Anderson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimi Biest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rick johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimi Biest had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Biest
vs
johnson

200 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimi Biest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, rick johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biest moves in looking to clinch but johnson pushes him off.

johnson clinches up with Biest and pushes him back against the cage.
Biest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Biest goes for a takedown attempt but johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
johnson looks to clinch

and Biest counters with a single leg into guard. johnson didn't expect that.

Biest got a little sloppy there for a moment and johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biest has managed to get both his arms back between johnson's legs - danger averted.
johnson trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
johnson controls Biest momentarily but Biest frees himself.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson cracks Biest with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Biest from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
johnson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Biest covering up well and avoiding damage.
johnson scores with punches from the back.
johnson not allowing Biest to control his hands.
Biest takes a big shot to the side of the head.
johnson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

johnson looking for the RNC.
johnson is trying to stick to Biest's back but Biest is turning into johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Biest.
johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Biest looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biest prevents johnson from getting back to his feet.
Biest wanted to stand there but johnson had control of the position.

Biest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

johnson clinches with his opponent.

johnson jumps guard.
johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Biest is proving a slippery customer.
Biest is breathing heavily.
Biest trying to control but johnson is working from the bottom.
Biest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
johnson wants to control the position but Biest says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

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

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

johnson instigates a clinch.

johnson breaks the clinch.
johnson tries to clinch but Biest moves away

and Biest counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The is referee keeping an eye on johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but rick johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Biest is looking for a takedown up against the cage. johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Biest won't allow it.
A hook to the body from johnson.
Biest trying to stall but johnson improves his position.

johnson has Biest pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Biest tumbling to the mat - johnson dives into Biest's guard.
johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Biest might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Biest backs up against the cage.

It looks like Dimi Biest has been cut.
Biest swats away the attempt to clinch by johnson.

johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from johnson as the two fighters clinch.

johnson decides to pull guard.
johnson controls Biest momentarily but Biest frees himself.

johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

johnson has his feet on Biest's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
johnson tries to clinch up but Biest circles away and keeps his distance.

johnson clinches with his opponent.

johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Biest's head.
johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

johnson lands a left and a right that send Biest crashing to the mat, dazed. johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Biest is rocked!
johnson throws an overhand right that has Biest reeling! johnson follows up with more punches and Biest is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). rick johnson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Hrothgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romko Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hrothgar comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Mordecai Hrothgar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hrothgar
vs
Law

214 cm
19
291 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

194 cm
19
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mordecai Hrothgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Romko Law!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrothgar swinging wilding here.

Law steps into range and cracks Hrothgar with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hrothgar flops backwards and Law dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like Mordecai Hrothgar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law postures up in Hrothgar's guard and throws a big left but Hrothgar blocks it.
Hrothgar wants to get back to his feet but Law passes into half guard.
Hrothgar pushes Law off looking to stand but Law dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hrothgar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
Law trying to control from half guard but Hrothgar is working away.
Hrothgar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hrothgar is breathing heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hrothgar misses with a head kick.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hrothgar tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Hrothgar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hrothgar wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrothgar doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.

Law drops Hrothgar with a big left hand and mounts him. Hrothgar is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hrothgar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Hrothgar is rocked!
Hrothgar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
BOOM! Law connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hrothgar is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Law working for a submission but Hrothgar is keeping him at bay.
Law trying to control but Hrothgar is having none of it.
Law scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Law with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Hrothgar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Law dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Law working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hrothgar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Law with good strikes from the mount here!
Hrothgar wants to try and get back to his feet.

Law looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Law landing strikes from the mount.

Law is going olschool here, as he tries to force Hrothgar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hrothgar shrugs it off.
Law lands a big shot there that rocks Hrothgar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Law lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hrothgar is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Law punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law with good strikes from the mount here!
Law landing shots from mount.
Law dominating with strikes here.
Law lands a heavy elbow.
Law controlling the pace for now.
Law with shots to the head and body - Hrothgar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Law lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Law with a couple of short strikes.
Law with a couple of short strikes.
Hrothgar is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Law lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hrothgar hang on?
Law won't let Hrothgar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Law lands a big shot there that rocks Hrothgar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Law working for a guillotine from mount but Hrothgar is in no mood to give up.
Law content just to control the position here.
Hrothgar really wants to buck Law off and get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Law in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hrothgar really wants to buck Law off and get back to his feet.
Hrothgar is in a horrible position here. Law smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romko Law dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mordecai Hrothgar's cut.
That's time! Hrothgar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Law shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Law was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hrothgar really wants to buck Law off and get back to his feet.
Law looking to control but Hrothgar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hrothgar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Law is landing with some decent strikes but Hrothgar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Law unloading with bombs!
Hrothgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Law trying to control but Hrothgar is having none of it.
Hrothgar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hrothgar tries to get out of the position.
Law scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hrothgar?
Law putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Law tries to control but Hrothgar wriggling away.
Law has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrothgar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hrothgar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Law.
Law punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hrothgar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Law is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hrothgar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hrothgar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Romko Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law looking to control and managing it successfully.
Law fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Law postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hrothgar looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrothgar's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Law landing strikes from the mount.
Law breaks from Hrothgar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Law.
Law lands a big elbow.
Hrothgar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law unloading with bombs!
Hrothgar trying desperately to get to his feet.

Law jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hrothgar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Law cracks Hrothgar with a big elbow.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Hrothgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hrothgar tries to escape but Law is in control.
Law lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Law controls the position.
Law trying to control the action but Hrothgar is working from the bottom.
Hrothgar pushes Law away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Law gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Law ducks right into an uppercut from Hrothgar.
Law dives in and grabs Hrothgar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hrothgar pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
Hrothgar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hrothgar tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hrothgar to the ground. Hrothgar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mordecai Hrothgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Law shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hrothgar is trying to defend but Law finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hrothgar looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Law connects with a nice short shot to Hrothgar's temple.

Law stands up from half guard.

Law feints and as Hrothgar raises his hands in defense, Law changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hrothgar wants to get back to his feet but Law passes into half guard.
Law trying to control from half guard but Hrothgar is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romko Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mordecai Hrothgar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A punch combination from Hrothgar misses.
Mordecai Hrothgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrothgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hrothgar sprawls well. Hrothgar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.

Law drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hrothgar wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Law postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Law scoring with punches to the head and body.

Law decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hrothgar, up you get!
Hrothgar is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hrothgar misses its intended target.
Law looks for the body kick but Hrothgar saw that one coming.
Law throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hrothgar's head.
Law fails to land the takedown.
Hrothgar throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hrothgar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Hrothgar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mordecai Hrothgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romko Law.
Law avoids a punch combination nicely.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Hrothgar.
Nice cross by Law.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Law closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hrothgar to the mat! Hrothgar manages to get full guard.
Hrothgar keeping full guard, as Law tries to pass.
Law wants to control from the top but Hrothgar keeps moving.
Law throwing strikes from guard but Hrothgar blocks nicely.
Law stops Hrothgar from standing up.

Hrothgar is working an open guard so Law takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hrothgar tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hrothgar tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Hrothgar doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Law shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hrothgar's guard.
Hrothgar keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.

Hrothgar pushes Law off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hrothgar misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hrothgar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law is looking to clinch.
Law misses with a double jab.
Law takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romko Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice sprawl there from Hrothgar as Law shoots in.
Law lands with a hook. Hrothgar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hrothgar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrothgar looks to clinch

and Law counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hrothgar's guard now.
Hrothgar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Law manages to pass to side control.
Hrothgar wants to get back to his feet.
Law with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hrothgar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hrothgar pushes Law off looking to stand but Law dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mordecai Hrothgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Law is keen to just control but Hrothgar is a slippery customer.
Hrothgar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romko Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Law 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romko Law!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Carlos Guntin Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Gominori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guntin Rodriguez's entrance music is Skinhead. A fine choice. Gominori is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Flames - Take This Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carlos Guntin Rodriguez
vs
Gominori

183 cm
20
233 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
218 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Carlos Guntin Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Taka Gominori!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guntin Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Guntin Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Gominori is defending well.
Gominori manages to get back to half guard.

Guntin Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gominori works his way to full guard. Good work.

Guntin Rodriguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gominori looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gominori looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gominori!

Gominori is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guntin Rodriguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guntin Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Gominori is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Guntin Rodriguez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gominori works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guntin Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gominori is working to tighten is grip on Guntin Rodriguez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Guntin Rodriguez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gominori is really squeezing tight and eventually Guntin Rodriguez passes out! Gominori breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Taka Gominori!

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Main event

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

Smyth
vs
jermaine

192 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, pain jermaine!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth throws a looping overhand right but jermaine ducks down to avoid it.
jermaine moves out of range as Smyth strikes.
jermaine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
jermaine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by jermaine.

Smyth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Smyth is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! jermaine is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Smyth!