WCP 145 Tourney Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Westminister Abbey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Abbey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 21 GUNS. Jeff Flash has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Westminister Abbey's chin.

Abbey
vs
Flash

173 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Westminister Abbey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Flash!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flash.
Abbey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abbey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abbey.
Abbey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flash moves out of range as Abbey strikes.
Abbey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abbey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Abbey misses the target.
Flash shoots in and drives through. Abbey sprawls well.
Flash lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbey misses with a two punch combination.
Abbey lunges at Flash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flash's hand.
Abbey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Abbey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flash working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abbey's head.
Abbey keeping moving, preventing Flash from controlling successfully.

Abbey is working an open guard so Flash takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abbey misses with the combination.

Flash shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abbey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Abbey keeping moving, preventing Flash from controlling successfully.
Flash is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abbey is looking for a triangle but Flash pushes his legs off easily.
Flash trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Flash gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Flash shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abbey trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Flash manages to pass to mount!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash fails to move to back control.

Flash is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Abbey is looking to clinch but Flash is avoiding it.
Abbey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abbey throws a good cross that connects.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flash.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbey is trying desperately to improve position.
Flash takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flash working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Flash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Abbey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abbey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flash misses the shot to the body.
Abbey throws a predictable looking body shot

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

Flash tries for a kimura but Abbey is defending well.

Flash tries for a kimura but Abbey is defending well.
Abbey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Flash is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Flash goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Abbey turns into him and now he's in Flash's guard.
Flash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Abbey stands and steps away. Flash gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbey tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Flash counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Abbey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abbey throws a jab when Flash was well out of range.
Abbey misses with a combination

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

Flash gets to his feet. Abbey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Westminister Abbey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abbey tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Flash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abbey's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Flash 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.
Flash trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Flash stands up and waves to Abbey to follow him.

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

Flash goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Abbey turns into him and now he's in Flash's guard.
Flash working a defensive guard but Abbey passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash is trying to control but can't.
Flash is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abbey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abbey's back!

Abbey showing good submission defense here.
Abbey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abbey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Abbey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Flash gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abbey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flash doesn't seem bothered though.
Abbey falls off balance throwing a combination

and Flash counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abbey won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Abbey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Flash.
Flash looking to control but Abbey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flash is going olschool here, as he tries to force Abbey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Abbey shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flash wants to control the pace but Abbey is squirming around nicely.

Flash goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Abbey turns into him and now he's in Flash's guard.
Flash wants to sweep here but Abbey controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flash working a defensive guard but Abbey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Flash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abbey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Flash is not content to let Abbey control the position.

Flash kicks off Abbey and gets to his feet.
Westminister Abbey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbey manages to avoid it.
Abbey throws a left and a right that both miss

and Flash counters with a takedown into side control.
Jeff Flash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Flash looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abbey is looking for a sweep.

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

Flash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abbey has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbey pushes Flash away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Flash gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flash controlling from side mount.

Flash decides to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Flash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flash winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Flash!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beer has chosen Be somebody as his entrance music. Danny Beer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Payne
vs
Beer

205 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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, Billy Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Beer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne shoots in but no luck this time.
Beer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payne somewhat.

Beer pushes Payne up against the cage in a clinch.
Beer goes for a takedown attempt but Payne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beer looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beer tries to clinch there but Payne circles away.
Payne tries to clinch but Beer moves away

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

Beer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Payne is trying to control Beer's posture but Beer avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
Payne is trying to get back to half guard.

Beer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Beer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Payne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beer working away.

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.

Beer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Beer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Payne gets back to half guard.
Payne pushes Beer off looking to stand but Beer dives back in and keeps control.
Payne works his way to full guard. Good work.

Beer stands up and waves to Payne to follow him.
Billy Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beer dives in and grabs Payne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payne pushes down on Beer's head and hops out.
Beer looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne misses with the combination.
Payne with a poor takedown
and Beer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Danny Beer has been cut.
Payne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Beer moves into the clinch.
Beer goes for a takedown attempt but Payne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Payne tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Beer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beer prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beer looking for a takedown.
Payne wants to stall.
Beer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Payne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Payne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beer.

Payne drags the fight down to the ground.
Payne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Payne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payne looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Beer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Beer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Payne shoots in for a takedown but Beer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beer misses with a wild combination.
Payne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payne wants it to stay on the feet.
Beer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck for Payne with that takedown attempt.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne tries to clinch up.

Beer has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Payne wants the takedown. Beer is fighting it off but Payne persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beer's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payne wants to control from the top but Beer keeps moving.
Payne wants to stand but Beer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beer wants to get back to his feet but Payne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Beer is retaining full guard.
Beer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Beer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Beer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payne tries to pull guard but Beer holds him up against the cage and eventually Payne drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beer tries for a takedown but Payne manages to get underhooks.
Payne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Payne is pressed up against the cage. Beer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Payne down to the mat. Payne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Payne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Payne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beer on the ground.
Beer is not content to let Payne control the position.
Beer pushes Payne away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Payne gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Payne decides to stand back up. Payne steps back and let's Beer get back to his feet.
Payne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beer avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne throws a head kick that misses

and Beer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Payne breaks the clinch.

Beer moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Payne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Beer'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. This is the final round!

Beer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beer is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.
Beer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payne wants to sweep here but Beer controlling him for the moment.
Beer tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Beer is fighting to break Payne's control of his arms but Payne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Beer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Payne dives on top into guard.
Payne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne forces his way into half guard.
Payne is keen to just control but Beer is a slippery customer.
Beer trying to control from the bottom.

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.
Payne slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne lands with a punch from half guard.
Payne tries to stand and escape but Beer actually recovers to full guard.

Beer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Payne stacks Beer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Payne!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beer wants to get back to his feet but Payne drags him back down.
Beer struggling a bit here.

Beer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Billy Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt - Beer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beer circles away from the clinch attempt

and Beer counters by moving into the clinch.

Payne drags the fight down to the ground.
Payne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Beer from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Beer 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.

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

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 Billy Payne.
I think Payne 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Billy Payne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lil Chieck Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Downson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Congo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to U Look Like Mir, I hate Mir. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chieck Congo
vs
Downson

180 cm
23
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lil Chieck Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Downson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Congo throws a head kick but Downson moves out of range.
Congo avoids the body shot from Downson.
Congo tries a head kick but it misses.
Congo scores with a head kick.

It looks like Bob Downson has been cut.
Downson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Congo scores with a head kick.
Congo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Congo is looking to clinch but Downson is avoiding it.
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Congo tries to clinch but Downson is having none of it.
Congo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Congo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Downson's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Congo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Congo wants to clinch.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Downson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Congo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Congo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Downson looks gassed!
Downson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Congo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downson lands a with a good body shot.
Congo lands a head kick. Downson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That has opened up Bob Downson's cut even more.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
Congo throws a head kick that Downson semi-blocks.
Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Congo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Congo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Downson's sensitive parts.

Congo takes the fight into the clinch.

Congo manages to break the clinch.
Congo avoids the body shot from Downson.

Congo closes the distance and pushes Downson back into the cage.
A short right from Congo on the inside.
Congo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Downson tries to stall but Congo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Congo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Congo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Congo keeps Downson at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Downson avoids the head kick by Congo.
Congo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Downson's head.
Congo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Congo tries a head kick but it misses.
Downson dodges the punch combination from Congo.
Congo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Downson.
Congo tries to clinch up.
Congo scores with a leg kick.
Congo lands with a slapping head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Congo, right into the meat.
Congo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Downson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Congo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Downson.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Congo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
Congo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Downson. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo ducks under a wild hook from Downson.
Congo lands with a slapping head kick.
Downson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Congo.
Congo delivers a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Congo. That's going to slow Downson down.
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Congo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Congo.
Lil Chieck Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo lands a two punch combo.
Downson misses with a body shot.
Congo throws a nice head kick!
Downson misses with a hook.

Congo moves into the clinch.
Congo lands a right hand.
Congo scores with a nice hook to the head.

Congo breaks from the clinch.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Downson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Congo.
Congo throws a head kick that half lands.
Congo slips under a jab.
Congo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Congo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Congo walks into a straight right hand from Downson.
Downson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Congo.
Congo lands a head kick!
Congo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Downson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Congo rather than just go for the knockout.
Downson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Downson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Congo throws a sloppy body shot
and Downson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Downson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Congo.
A head kick misses from Congo.
Downson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Congo moves away.
Congo scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Chieck Congo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Downson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Congo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Downson just misses with a punch to the body.
Congo thuds his shin into the meat of Downson's side.
Congo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Downson. That did some damage!

Congo moves into range and clinches up with Downson.

Congo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Downson blocks a head kick by Congo.
Downson tries to bum rush Congo with a series of wild strikes but Congo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lil Chieck Congo is winning the standup battle so far.
Downson avoids the head kick by Congo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Congo.
Congo throws a head kick that Downson semi-blocks.
Congo misses with a head kick.
Congo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Congo.
Congo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Downson throws a hook to the side of Congo's head but Congo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Downson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Congo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to de liver by Downson. Beautiful body shot.
Congo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Downson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Congo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Congo.
Downson misses with a wild body shot.
Congo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Congo closes the distance but Downson moves to the side
and Downson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Congo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Downson's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Congo - that will leave a mark!
Downson cracks Congo with a good jab.
Downson avoids the head kick by Congo.
Downson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Congo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
Congo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Downson. That did some damage!
Congo lands with a nice body punch.
Congo throws a nice head kick!
Congo wants to clinch up but Downson keeps it at a distance.
Congo clinches but Downson breaks the clinch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Downson counters with a right hand to the body.
Congo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Congo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Congo throws a head kick that half lands.
Downson throws a looping overhand right but Congo ducks down to avoid it.
Congo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Downson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
Congo tries to clinch but Downson moves out of range.
Congo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downson misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Downson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Congo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Congo.
A big right from Downson misses.
Congo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Downson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Congo misses with a head kick.
Downson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Downson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Congo lands a front kick.
Downson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Downson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Downson avoids the head kick by Congo.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
Congo ducks under a wild hook from Downson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Downson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Congo.
Congo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Downson's sensitive parts.
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downson misses with an uppercut. Congo saw that one coming.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Congo tries to clinch up.
Downson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Congo counters with a good, hard body kick but Downson shrugs it off.
Congo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Downson tries to keep at a distance but Congo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Congo has a couple of punches blocked by Downson.
Downson trying to stall but Congo improves his position.
Congo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Downson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo scores with a shoulder strike.
Congo pushes Downson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Downson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Chieck Congo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Downson'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. This is the final round!

Congo lands a high kick!
Congo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Congo misses with a double jab.
Downson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Congo throws a head kick but Downson moves out of range.
Congo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Downson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Downson lands with a hook. Congo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Downson jabs at Congo's body.
Downson misses with a series of wild punches.
Downson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Congo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Congo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Congo darts in trying to clinch
and Downson counters with a left and a right that stings Congo.
Downson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Congo can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Congo scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Downson looks to land a right hand but Congo moved out of range.
Congo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Downson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Congo.
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downson misses with an uppercut.
Downson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Congo.
Downson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Congo. Congo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Congo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Downson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Congo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Downson.

Congo moves into the clinch successfully.

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

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.
Downson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Downson avoids the head kick by Congo.
Congo throws a body kick that misses.
Downson looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Congo.
Downson avoids the head kick by Congo.
Downson moves out of range as Congo throws a body kick.
Congo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downson can do to turn this around?
Congo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Downson blocks a head kick by Congo.
A punch combination from Downson misses.

Congo moves into the clinch successfully.
Congo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Downson. Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Congo misses with a head kick.
Congo avoids the body shot from Downson.

Congo moves into the clinch.
Downson presses Congo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Downson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo lands a nice uppercut.

Congo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Congo is looking to land body kicks.
Downson looks to score with a jab to the body but Congo is just out of range.
Congo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Downson throws a hook but Congo avoids it easily.
Lil Chieck Congo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downson throws a jab when Congo was well out of range.
Congo scores with a spinning back kick!
Downson blocks a head kick by Congo.
Congo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Congo dodges the punch combination from Downson.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Congo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Congo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Congo.
Congo misses with the combination.
Congo moves out of range as Downson strikes.
Bob Downson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Congo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lil Chieck Congo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Downson misses with an uppercut.
Congo lands a jab-cross combination.
Congo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Downson.
Congo is looking to clinch.
Congo scores with a spinning back kick!
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downson avoids the head kick by Congo.
Downson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Congo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Congo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Downson misses with an uppercut. Congo saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Congo.
Congo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Downson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Chieck Congo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - The Auld Triangle. Connor Kelly is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lucas
vs
Kelly

179 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

New Era Nutrition (156Q REC/STA $50)

Knock Out Artistry
Bling Bling

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Kelly!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kelly avoids it really well and circles away.
Kelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
Lucas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lucas somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lucas gets a takedown into half guard.
Kelly is doing well to control the position and prevent Lucas from advancing to side control.

Lucas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kelly defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lucas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Lucas seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lucas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kelly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly is pressing down on Lucas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucas postures up in Kelly's guard and throws a big left but Kelly blocks it.
Lucas looking to pass the guard.

Lucas 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.
Kelly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lucas!

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

Kelly looking for a guillotine from mount but Lucas is having none of it.
Lucas is just holding on here. Kelly manages to take his back.

Kelly is looking for the choke from the back position but Lucas is controlling his hands well.
Lucas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lucas is looking to get to half guard.
Lucas tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Kelly stands up from mount. Strange move.
A punch combination from Kelly misses.

Lucas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kelly did well to prevent Lucas getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lucas is looking for a kimura here.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucas is looking to work some ground and pound but Kelly has wrist control.

Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lucas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kelly dives on top into guard.
Lucas striking off his back but it's not causing Kelly any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kelly 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.

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

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

Lucas looking for a guillotine here but Kelly defends easily.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lucas to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Lucas defends easily.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucas.

Lucas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kelly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kelly has escaped and now he's on top!
Lucas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly passes into half guard.
Kelly passes to full mount!

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

Kelly working for a submission but Lucas is keeping him at bay.

Kelly working for a submission but Lucas is keeping him at bay.
Lucas is desperately trying to improve his position but Kelly has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lucas is working hard here to advance position.
Lucas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lucas moves into full guard.
Lucas wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.

Lucas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lucas is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kelly drops back looking for a leg! Lucas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucas manages to kick Kelly off! Kelly jumps back into Lucas's guard.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Lucas.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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.

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

Lucas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kelly wants to control but Lucas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lucas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kelly defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lucas is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kelly works over Lucas's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Marc Lucas has been cut.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelly slips under a jab from Lucas.
Kelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marc Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marc Lucas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Lucas moves out of range.

Lucas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucas is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.

Lucas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kelly controlling Lucas's posture.

Lucas has gone for a leg lock! Kelly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucas's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

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.
Lucas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly is pushing down on Lucas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucas is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lucas is trying to escape back to his feet but Kelly uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lucas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kelly decides to stand back up.
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Lucas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lucas shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas.
Kelly throws a right and a left that Lucas avoids nicely.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelly lands with a hook. Lucas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucas dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucas dodges the punch combination from Kelly.

Lucas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying to control from the bottom.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly trying to control here.
Lucas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kelly is looking to control Lucas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelly avoid being mounted?

Lucas seems to be looking for submissions.
Kelly wants to control but Lucas is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kelly 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 Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Kelly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I OWN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ZZ Top - Bad To The Bone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fernandez
vs
OWN

160 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, I OWN!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OWN is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OWN shoots in and drives through. Fernandez sprawls well.
Fernandez throws an overhand right that lands on OWN's shoulder, as OWN tries to avoid the shot.

Fernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Fernandez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! OWN is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! OWN has escaped and now he's on top!

OWN is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fernandez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fernandez has escaped and now he's on top!

Fernandez has gone for a leg lock! OWN slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fernandez's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OWN postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fernandez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of OWN, into his guard.

Fernandez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! OWN is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! OWN has escaped and now he's on top!

OWN postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fernandez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of OWN, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez has gone for a leg lock! OWN slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fernandez's guard.

OWN postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fernandez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of OWN, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OWN looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OWN looks gassed!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OWN is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OWN.
Fernandez manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

OWN gets caught flat footed, as Fernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Fernandez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and OWN dives on top into guard.

OWN is posturing up here but Fernandez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! OWN tries to roll out but it's too tight and OWN has to tap! Slick submission there by Fernandez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Fernandez!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Marchant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Cheese
vs
Marchant

172 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Real-Deal Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gideon Marchant!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marchant closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cheese did well to prevent Marchant getting side control.
Marchant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cheese's head.
Ground and pound from Marchant.
Cheese looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Marchant seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Marchant is working for a kimura but Cheese is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marchant thows a huge punch but Cheese dodges it nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marchant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marchant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cheese scores with a jab to the head.
Marchant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marchant has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marchant is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cheese.
Cheese lands a two punch combo.
Cheese lands a nice looking body shot.
Cheese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marchant closes the distance and clinches up with Cheese, looking for a takedown. Marchant pushes Cheese against the cage but Cheese circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cheese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheese throws a series of strikes that have Marchant backpedaling.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
Marchant misses with a low kick.
A jab from Cheese finds it's way through Marchant's defenses.
Cheese works over Marchant's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marchant is defended easily by Cheese.
Mac Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Marchant.
Cheese lands a nice hook to Marchant's body. Marchant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marchant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cheese moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchant is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cheese.

Marchant is rocked!
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marchant is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheese finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cheese knocks Marchant out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mac Cheese!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Bairstow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout's entrance music is Back in Black - AC/DC. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stout
vs
Bairstow

175 cm
19
153 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
153 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Sam Stout!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Bairstow!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Bairstow or perhaps it was just good defense by Stout which made him look bad.
Bairstow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stout as he avoids it easily.
Stout misses with a series of wild punches.
Bairstow fails with a takedown attempt.
Sam Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Bairstow.
Bairstow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stout misses with a leg kick.
Stout scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Devon Bairstow has been cut.
Stout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bairstow throws the left hand but Stout avoids the punch easily.
Bairstow throws the left hand but Stout avoids the punch easily.
Stout is looking to clinch but Bairstow is avoiding it.

Bairstow gets a clinch.
Stout tries to break free but Bairstow pushes him back against the cage.

Bairstow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stout throws a right hand that Bairstow ducks under and follows up with a left that Bairstow also avoids with ease.
Bairstow thuds his right hand into Stout's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Sam Stout has been cut.
Stout throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stout throws a right and a left that Bairstow avoids nicely.
Stout misses with a series of wild punches.
Stout throws a right and a left that Bairstow avoids nicely.
Stout on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bairstow thuds his right hand into Stout's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bairstow lands with an overhand left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bairstow blocks a low kick nicely.
Bairstow tries to close the distance and clinch but Stout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bairstow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stout lands with a shot to the body.
Stout stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stout wants it to stay on the feet.
Stout fails to land with a series of punches.
Stout tries to land a leg kick but Bairstow saw it coming and moves away.
Stout on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bairstow shoots in and drives through. Stout sprawls well.
Stout throws a sloppy head kick and Bairstow moves out of range easily.
Bairstow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Bairstow does no damage.
Stout takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bairstow looks gassed!
Bairstow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bairstow.
Bairstow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stout misses with a few strikes there.
Bairstow tests Stout's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stout slaps away a takedown attempt from Bairstow, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stout.
Stout misses with a hook. Bairstow ducked under it nicely.
Bairstow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bairstow fails to land the takedown.
Bairstow fails with the takedown.
A left and a right from Stout both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stout walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bairstow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Stout tries to keep at a distance but Bairstow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stout looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stout can't break the clinch.

Bairstow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bairstow circles away quickly and effectively.
Stout misses with a jab, cross combination.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bairstow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Bairstow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bairstow throws a sloppy head kick and Stout moves out of range easily.
Bairstow throws a hook to the side of Stout's head but Stout sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bairstow shoots for a takedown but Stout saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bairstow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Devon Bairstow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Bairstow.
Bairstow misses with a series of wild punches.
Bairstow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stout's head backwards.
Bairstow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bairstow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Bairstow takes the fight into the clinch.

Bairstow breaks from the clinch.
Bairstow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Stout.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch but Bairstow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bairstow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stout misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Stout does no damage.
Stout throws a body punch but Bairstow moves out of range.
Bairstow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stout circles away quickly and effectively.
Stout fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bairstow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bairstow scores with a decent looking hook.
Stout pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bairstow works over Stout's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bairstow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bairstow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stout as he avoids it easily.
Bairstow lands with a hook. Stout tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bairstow throws a body punch but Stout moves out of range.
Bairstow stalks Stout and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stout's face. Stout staggers backwards, shaken.

Sam Stout's cut is getting worse.
Stout throws a hook to the side of Bairstow's head but Bairstow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Stout tries to keep at a distance but Bairstow has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bairstow is trying to trip Stout. He has hold of a leg but Stout is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bairstow persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bairstow trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Stout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bairstow defends well.

Bairstow gets to his feet. Stout looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bairstow lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Stout, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stout misses with a double jab

and Bairstow counters by clinching up.

Bairstow breaks the clinch.

Bairstow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stout has a closed guard, preventing Bairstow from standing up.
Bairstow wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bairstow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stout can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bairstow controls the pace.
Bairstow works over Stout with some ground and pound from guard.
Stout has a closed guard, preventing Bairstow from standing up.

Stout is working an open guard so Bairstow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bairstow avoids a kick to the body.
Bairstow tries for a takedown but Stout sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stout moves in looking to clinch but Bairstow pushes him off.
Bairstow misses with a few strikes there.

Bairstow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stout wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bairstow.
Stout manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stout trying to control but Bairstow postures up.
Stout is trying to get back to full guard.

Bairstow decides to stand up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stout takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bairstow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bairstow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stout moves in looking to clinch but Bairstow pushes him off.
Stout throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck for Bairstow with that takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Bairstow.
Bairstow scores with a jab.
Bairstow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Stout counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stout accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stout postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bairstow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stout accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stout wants to pass the guard but Bairstow is keeping the position.
Stout throws a big right hand that misses.
Stout throwing strikes from guard but Bairstow blocks nicely.
Bairstow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bairstow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stout sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stout misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Stout. No joy for Bairstow on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stout throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stout fails to land with a series of punches.
Bairstow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bairstow dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bairstow tries to bum rush Stout with a series of wild strikes but Stout uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stout thows a leg kick but Bairstow checks it
and Bairstow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stout fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bairstow is out of range.
Bairstow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bairstow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bairstow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stout avoids it really well and circles away.
Stout misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bairstow moves in looking to clinch but Stout pushes him off.
Bairstow shoots and misses
and Stout counters with a series of strikes. Bairstow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stout lands a jab to the nose.
Bairstow throws a body punch but Stout moves out of range.
Bairstow slips a jab and a cross from Stout.
Bairstow misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Stout is predictable there

and Bairstow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bairstow.

Stout pushes a forearm under Bairstow's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bairstow is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Stout!
Sam Stout is the new featherweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill The Grill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill The Grill acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bratts
vs
The Grill

192 cm
25
204 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

196 cm
19
213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill The Grill!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratts throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Grill's head.

It looks like Bill The Grill has been cut.
Bratts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Grill.
A telegraphed right hand from The Grill misses the target.
Jab, jab by Bratts - just one landing.

The Grill is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bratts lands a nice looking body shot.
The Grill is still on wobbly legs! Can Bratts finish him?
Bratts throws a nice looking combination but The Grill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Grill seems to have recovered his senses.
The Grill throws a solid leg kick but Bratts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Grill.
Bratts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bratts lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - The Grill can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Bratts and The Grill drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Bratts.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bratts!
Jack Bratts retains his light heavyweight title!