FCC Challengers 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Vukovic

199 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
232 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

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, Bob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Vukovic.
Bob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vukovic is looking to land body kicks.
Smith throws a hook but Vukovic avoids it easily.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Vukovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Vukovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vukovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vukovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Vukovic shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vukovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vukovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.

Vukovic drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Vukovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vukovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vukovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Vukovic.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Vukovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vukovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Vukovic.
Vukovic looks gassed!
Vukovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vukovic wants a takedown but no success here.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vukovic's hands.
Smith digs a good body shot into Vukovic's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vukovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith throws a series of punches but Vukovic avoids them all with ease.
Vukovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith jabs at Vukovic's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bob Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vukovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith swings for the body but Vukovic moves out of range.
Vukovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vukovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith works over Vukovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith digs a good body shot into Vukovic's ribs.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Vukovic is rocked!
Smith is looking to wear down Vukovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith rushes Vukovic with punches - Vukovic moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Vukovic goes down! Smith follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between bob bobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Gantrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bobson's entrance music is Rock Superstar. A fine choice. Gantrain has chosen Animal I have Become as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

bobson
vs
Gantrain

175 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, bob bobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Gantrain!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bobson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gantrain fails with an attempt to clinch.
bobson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gantrain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
bobson is trying to buck Gantrain off.

Gantrain decides to stand up, so the ref orders bobson to his feet.
Gantrain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with bobson but bobson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
bobson swinging wilding here.
Gantrain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gantrain's head.

It looks like Kevin Gantrain has been cut.

Gantrain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. bobson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
bobson is trying to get back to his feet.
bobson tries to bench press Gantrain off him but Gantrain keeps the position.
bobson is not content to let Gantrain control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bobson is trying to get back to half guard.
Gantrain wants to control but bobson is keeping him busy.
bobson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
bobson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
bobson is breathing heavily.
Gantrain wants to control but bobson is keeping him busy.

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

bobson clinches up against the cage.
Gantrain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gantrain.
bobson throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Gantrain.

It looks like bob bobson has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bobson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gantrain prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by bobson.
bobson looks to throw an elbow but misses.

bobson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gantrain is just too persistent for him and manages to trip bobson to the mat. bobson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Gantrain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gantrain stands up from bobson's guard - Gantrain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gantrain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
bob bobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Gantrain.

Gantrain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gantrain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gantrain prevents bobson from standing back up.
Gantrain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
bobson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gantrain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gantrain blocks a leg kick.
bobson misses with a two punch combination.
Gantrain tries to score a power double leg takedown but bobson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gantrain somewhat.
bobson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gantrain.
bobson throws a right hand that Gantrain ducks under and follows up with a left that Gantrain also avoids with ease.
Gantrain tries for a takedown but bobson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

bobson has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bobson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Gantrain has dropped down and is working for a takedown. bobson is trying to keep an underhook but Gantrain manages to get the takedown into half guard.

bobson looking for submissions off his back.
Gantrain is keen to just control but bobson is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Gantrain dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gantrain closes this distance looking for a takedown but bobson circles away.
bobson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
bobson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gantrain shoots for a double leg takedown but bobson sprawls well. He's pushed Gantrain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
bobson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gantrain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in bobson's guard.
Gantrain won't allow bobson to get back to his feet.
Gantrain is working bobson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

bobson has his foot on Gantrain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gantrain works his way back into a safe position though.
bobson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bobson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gantrain has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bobson is not content to let Gantrain control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

bobson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Gantrain shoots in and bounces bobson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gantrain trying to control but bobson is working from the bottom.

bobson working for a triangle but Gantrain defends it easily.
bobson is looking to stand back up but Gantrain counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by bobson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bobson is trying to stand.
Gantrain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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. Gantrain connects with a nice short shot to bobson's temple.

bobson looking for submissions off his back.
bobson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Gantrain clinches up against the cage.
bobson misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by bobson.
bobson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Gantrain breaks the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gantrain.
Kevin Gantrain has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gantrain is trying to get an arm triangle but bobson is defending well.

Gantrain is trying to get an arm triangle but bobson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on bobson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bobson is trying to get back to his feet.
Gantrain cracks bobson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
bobson is trying to buck Gantrain off.
bobson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
bobson wants to escape the position.
bobson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Gantrain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

bobson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
bobson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
bobson blocks a head kick by Gantrain.
bobson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gantrain. Gantrain gets slowly back to his feet.
bobson misses with a double jab.
bob bobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bobson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gantrain counters with a nice double leg into side control. bobson won't be happy with that.
bobson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gantrain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gantrain wants to control but bobson is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gantrain controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gantrain is working bobson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gantrain working the body and head with strikes.
Gantrain connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused bobson some visible discomfort.
Gantrain grinds an elbow into bobson's temple.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
bobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gantrain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Gantrain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
bobson is pushing Gantrain's head away, looking to escape. Gantrain manages to hold on to the position though.
bobson wants to get back to his feet but Gantrain is dominant here and he's now got bobson's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bobson is trying to get back to his feet but Gantrain has full control of the position and if anything, bobson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

bobson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Gantrain off. It looks like it's working - Gantrain slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! bobson displaying calm under pressure there.
bobson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gantrain.
Gantrain looks for a takedown but bobson sprawls well.
bobson tries to clinch up

so Gantrain counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
bobson wants to stand but Gantrain is controlling the position.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bobson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gantrain prevents bobson from getting back to his feet.
bobson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gantrain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
bobson is trying to get back to his feet.

bobson sneaks out the side door and pushes Gantrain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Good shot there by bobson.
bobson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gantrain circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gantrain circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gantrain counters by clinching up.

Gantrain has bobson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gantrain pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending bobson tumbling to the mat - Gantrain dives into bobson's guard.

bobson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gantrain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gantrain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gantrain prevents bobson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gantrain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Gantrain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gantrain 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Gantrain!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Richards struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lundin
vs
Richards

175 cm
25
175 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Lundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Richards!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Richards is rocked!

Lundin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Lundin finish him?

Lundin looking to score a takedown. He gets a body lock and scores a very heavy trip takedown. That's knocked the wind out of Richards! Lundin lands strikes from the mount and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Anders Lundin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rubin
vs
Dean

180 cm
23
192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Diogo Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Dean!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rubin is defended easily by Dean.

Rubin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dean to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dean tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubin is retaining full guard.
Dean slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rubin looking for submissions off his back.
Dean wants to pass the guard but Rubin is defending well.
Ground and pound from Dean.
Dean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Dean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rubin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dean passes the guard and advances to mount!

Dean is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rubin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dean looking to secure an arm triangle but Rubin defends it well.
Rubin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dean cracks Rubin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rubin wants to control but Dean is having none of it.
Dean throwing strikes here but Rubin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dean postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rubin looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dean trying to control but Rubin is having none of it.

Dean goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rubin is on top in guard.
Dean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin being controlled here momentarily.

Dean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dean looks gassed!

Rubin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dean has escaped and now he's on top!
Rubin keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rubin looking for a guillotine here but Dean defends easily.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dean passes Rubin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dean trying to control the action but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Dean has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rubin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dean lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dean trying to control but Rubin is having none of it.

Dean wants to finish this one by submission but Rubin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dean.
Dean putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dean in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dean raining down shots from the mount!

Rubin is rocked!
Dean postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rubin bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dean and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Dean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dewi brevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sagat
vs
brevi

204 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tong Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, dewi brevi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sagat moves into the clinch.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like dewi brevi has been cut.

Sagat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
brevi tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagat blocks a head kick by brevi.

Sagat has brevi up against the cage in a clinch.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but brevi blocks it.
brevi tries to land a knee to the head but Sagat blocks with his arms.
Sagat lands a nice shot to the body.
brevi fails to pull guard.
brevi tries to pull guard but Sagat won't allow it.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
brevi looking to throw knees to the head but Sagat is blocking nicely.

Sagat pulls guard effortlessly.
brevi looking to sit in guard and control but Sagat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sagat trying to control but brevi is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sagat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
brevi is looking for a sweep.

Sagat decides to stand up, so the ref orders brevi to his feet.
Sagat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tong Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from brevi.

Sagat clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sagat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
brevi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tong Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dewi brevi.
brevi looks gassed!

Sagat has closed the distance and engaged brevi in a clinch.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat looking for a takedown.
Sagat slowing the pace effectively.

Sagat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sagat lands with a nice combination. brevi backs away looking to recover.

Sagat moves into range and clinches up with brevi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
brevi working hard to break the clinch.
Sagat lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sagat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but brevi is blocking nicely.
Sagat lands a right hand that snaps the head of brevi backwards.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
brevi is pressed up against the cage. Sagat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag brevi down to the mat. brevi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Sagat clinches with his opponent.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.

Sagat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sagat moves into range and clinches up with brevi.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and brevi avoids it.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but brevi is blocking nicely.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but brevi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sagat has brevi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. brevi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into brevi's ribcage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sagat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. brevi fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Sagat takes the fight into the clinch.

Sagat manages to break the clinch.
brevi moves in looking to clinch but Sagat pushes him off.
brevi looks for the body kick but Sagat saw that one coming.

Sagat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but brevi avoids the damage to the body.

Sagat jumps guard.
brevi is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagat has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Sagat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on dewi brevi's cut.
That's time! Sagat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but brevi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sagat clinches.
Sagat tries to score a body lock takedown but brevi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sagat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but brevi is blocking nicely.
Sagat is leaning against brevi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sagat tries to pull guard but brevi won't allow it.
Sagat controlling the action here for a moment.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
brevi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sagat is keeping busy.
Sagat has brevi pressed against the cage, preventing brevi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
brevi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tong Sagat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sagat looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sagat drags the fight down to the ground.
brevi wants to stand but Sagat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
brevi is breathing heavily.
Sagat keeping moving, preventing brevi from controlling successfully.
brevi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sagat keeping moving, preventing brevi from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Sagat has his feet on brevi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sagat tries to clinch up.
brevi dodges the punch combination from Sagat.
Sagat wants to clinch up but brevi keeps it at a distance.
Sagat moves in looking to clinch but brevi pushes him off.
dewi brevi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
brevi dodges the punch combination from Sagat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from brevi.
Sagat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
brevi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sagat moves out of range of the body kick from brevi.
Sagat tries to bum rush brevi with a series of wild strikes but brevi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sagat wants to clinch.
Sagat blocks a head kick by brevi.
Sagat circles away from the clinch attempt

and Sagat counters by clinching up.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but brevi is blocking nicely.

Sagat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Sagat.

Sagat clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat goes for a takedown in the clinch but brevi prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Sagat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat slows down the pace here.
Sagat seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat stalls.

Sagat manages to break the clinch.
brevi cracks Sagat with an open hand slap.
Sagat fails in his attempt to clinch.
brevi throws a head kick but Sagat moves out of range.
Sagat misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Sagat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on dewi brevi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch but brevi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sagat tries to clinch but brevi moves out of range.
Tong Sagat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
brevi keeps the fight on the outside.
Sagat scores with a three punch combo!
Sagat tries to clinch there but brevi circles away.
brevi tries to clinch up.
Sagat is looking to clinch.

Sagat forces brevi back against the cage and clinches.
brevi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
brevi takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up dewi brevi's cut even more.

Sagat pulls guard effortlessly.

Sagat pushes brevi off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
brevi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sagat wants to clinch.
brevi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sagat darts in and clinches brevi up against the cage.
Sagat has brevi pushed against the cage.
brevi can't break the clinch.
brevi fails to pull guard.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
brevi can't break the clinch.

Sagat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sagat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

The cut above dewi brevi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sagat moves in looking to clinch but brevi pushes him off.
brevi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but brevi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat tries to clinch up.
brevi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sagat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - brevi circles away.
Sagat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - brevi circles away.
brevi misses with a straight right.
Sagat wants to clinch up but brevi keeps it at a distance.
brevi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sagat.
Sagat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that brevi can do to turn this around?
brevi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sagat stuns brevi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!

Sagat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sagat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. brevi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
brevi looking to throw knees to the head but Sagat is blocking nicely.
Come on Sagat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Sagat moves into the clinch.
Sagat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as brevi walks away with a smile on his face. Sagat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
brevi throws a head kick that half lands.
Sagat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sagat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

brevi gets a clinch.
Sagat working brevi over with knees to the body.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.

Sagat manages to pull guard.

Sagat manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Sagat clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat keeps control of brevi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagat lands a body shot in the clinch.
brevi stops a takedown attempt from Sagat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Sagat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Sagat.

dewi brevi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sagat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as brevi walks away with a smile on his face. Sagat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
dewi brevi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
brevi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sagat counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but brevi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sagat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
brevi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sagat.

Sagat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tong Sagat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sagat 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tong Sagat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton comes to the cage accompanied by Pinball Wizard. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Renton
vs
Yamamoto

182 cm
19
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Renton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renton.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the body kick.

A head kick lands from Renton that sends Yamamoto to the canvas. Yamamoto tries to scramble back to his feet but Renton brings him back down into side control.

It looks like Lyoto Yamamoto has been cut.

Renton is trying to get an arm triangle but Yamamoto is defending well.

Renton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamamoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yamamoto wants to control but Renton is keeping busy.
Yamamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.
Renton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Renton trying to advance position but Yamamoto counters by regaining guard.
Renton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Renton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Renton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamamoto's sensitive parts.
Yamamoto defending well as Renton loads up on a big left hand.
Renton throws a nice head kick!
Renton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renton.
Renton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton tries to land a front kick but Yamamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Renton connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Renton.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renton.
Renton misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renton manages to avoid it.
Renton throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Renton circles away.
Renton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Renton scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renton throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Renton misses with a wild combination.
Renton tries to land a leg kick but Yamamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Renton lands a nice shot that snaps Yamamoto's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Renton misses with a low kick.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Renton misses with a looping left.
Yamamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Renton cracks the inside of Yamamoto's front leg.
Renton looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
Renton misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renton.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Renton.
Renton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Yamamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Renton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yamamoto uses from the top position.
Renton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Renton is working hard here to advance position.

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

Renton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Renton is breathing heavily.

Renton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Renton is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Renton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Yamamoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Renton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamamoto momentarily.
Renton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renton throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Justin Renton is winning the standup battle so far.
Renton sizes up Yamamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick by Renton misses
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Renton!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Renton.
Renton thows a body shot but no joy.
Renton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Renton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Renton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Renton misses with a looping left.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Renton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yamamoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Renton - the referee stops the clock and Yamamoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Renton. Yamamoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Renton.
Renton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Renton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamamoto will feel that in the morning.
Renton thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Renton throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Renton.
Renton misses the shot to the body.
Renton lands with a shot to the body.
Renton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Renton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Renton scores with a push kick.
Renton throws a head kick that misses.
Lyoto Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Renton thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Renton scores with a head kick.
Renton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Renton lands but Yamamoto takes it in his stride.

Yamamoto is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Renton! Yamamoto is out on his feet! Renton rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Yamamoto is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Yamamoto is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Renton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between King Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magno Meneses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meneses comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Never Gon' Git It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Marvin
vs
Meneses

172 cm
22
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

169 cm
23
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Koffin Inc.
Koffin Inc.

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Marvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Magno Meneses!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meneses moves away.
Meneses lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marvin circles away quickly and effectively.
Meneses fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meneses uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marvin.

Marvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marvin lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Marvin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meneses is just riding it out for now. Marvin eventually gives up the hold.
Meneses wants to stand back up but Marvin manages to pass into side control.
Marvin working the ground and pound.
Marvin lands an elbow.

Marvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marvin is putting a hurting on Meneses here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin tries to score with some ground and pound. Meneses controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Meneses stops Marvin from passing to mount.
The strikes coming from Marvin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Meneses really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marvin landing strikes.
Marvin scoring with punches and elbows.
Meneses wants to 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin controls the position.

Marvin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Marvin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Marvin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Meneses is being controlled here.
Marvin prevents Meneses from escaping the position.

Marvin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Meneses is trying to buck Marvin off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin taking a breather here.
Marvin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marvin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marvin working the ground and pound from side control.
Marvin lands a nice forearm strike.
Marvin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Meneses wants to get back to his feet but Marvin drags him back down.
Meneses taking a bit of punishment here - Marvin scoring with strikes.
Meneses is trying to get back to his feet.
Meneses taking punishment in the form of punches.

Meneses is rocked!
Meneses seems a little lost for a moment, as Marvin dominates the positioning.
Meneses is still in real trouble! Can Marvin finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin working the ground and pound from side control.
Marvin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Meneses down.
Marvin scoring with punches and elbows.
Marvin working the body and head with strikes.
Marvin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Marvin has hold of Meneses's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Meneses seems comfortable defending it but Marvin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Meneses is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Meneses is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Marvin couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Marvin!