BFFL18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Squaretree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Carthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carthew is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Straight out of Compton. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Squaretree
vs
Carthew

199 cm
27
285 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

193 cm
22
304 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Squaretree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Carthew!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carthew with a poor takedown
and Squaretree counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Bobby Carthew has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Squaretree as Carthew shoots in.
Carthew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Squaretree sprawls well. Squaretree wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carthew gets slowly back to his feet.
Colin Squaretree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Carthew.
Carthew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Squaretree sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carthew somewhat.
Carthew looks to score with a jab to the body but Squaretree is just out of range.
Carthew tries for a takedown but Squaretree circles away easily
and Squaretree counters with a stiff right hand.
Carthew slips under a jab.
Squaretree lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carthew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Squaretree is fending him off so far but Carthew persists. Nope, Squaretree circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carthew shoots in but no luck this time.
Colin Squaretree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Squaretree throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Squaretree lands.
Squaretree bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carthew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Squaretree sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Squaretree keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carthew looks gassed!
Carthew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Squaretree avoids it really well and circles away.
Carthew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Squaretree sprawls well. Squaretree wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carthew gets slowly back to his feet.
Carthew wants to clinch up but Squaretree keeps it at a distance.
Bobby Carthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carthew doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Squaretree counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Squaretree gets in close and tags Carthew with a short punch that almost sends Carthew to the mat! Oh Carthew is in big trouble! He turns his back on Squaretree, trying to create some distance but Squaretree rushes him, striking wildly and Carthew goes down! The referee tackles Squaretree into the cage to end the fight! Squaretree is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Squaretree!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Big Ray Usa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Melfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Big Ray Usa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ray Usa
vs
Melfred

195 cm
27
135 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

175 cm
21
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Ray Usa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Drake Melfred!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usa misses with a takedown attempt

and Melfred counters with a nice double leg into side control. Usa won't be happy with that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You can see the frustration on Usa's face as Melfred controls the position.
Melfred has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Usa!
Usa tries to lock up and control but Melfred gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Usa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Usa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Melfred is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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. Melfred connects with a nice short shot to Usa's temple.
Melfred not doing much here.
Usa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Usa tries to get out of the position.
Usa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Melfred.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melfred passes to full mount!
Usa tries to hold on but Melfred postures up.
Melfred controlling his opponent.
Usa wants to hold on but Melfred pushes him away.
Usa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melfred avoids the attempt from Usa to control.
Melfred thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melfred controlling from the full mount.
Melfred looking to ground and pound but Usa is blocking nicely.
Usa tries to hold on but Melfred postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Melfred there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Melfred works his way to his opponent's back.

Melfred is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usa is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melfred is persistently looking for the submission but Usa is defending it well.
Melfred has good solid back control here.
Usa tries to escape but Melfred has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melfred has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Melfred trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Usa doesn't escape.
Usa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Melfred scores with strikes from the back.

Melfred is persistently looking for the submission but Usa is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usa wants to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
What can Usa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Usa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Melfred tightening his grip on Usa, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Usa is trapped and Melfred is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Melfred dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Melfred scores a takedown into full mount!
Melfred looking to control but Usa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Usa wants to hold on but Melfred pushes him away.
Usa is trying to reverse the position but instead Melfred has taken his back - oops!
Usa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Usa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Melfred is looking to control Usa but Usa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Usa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Melfred trying to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usa covering up well under a series of strikes from Melfred.
Usa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Usa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Melfred misses with punches from the back.
Melfred trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Usa doesn't escape.
Drake Melfred has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Melfred has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Melfred avoiding Usa 's attempts to control his hands.
Melfred trying to control momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Usa showing good submission defense here.
Melfred is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Usa staying busy and making it hard for Melfred to control.
Melfred is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Melfred working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melfred tries to get the hooks in deep but Usa pushed the leg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melfred tightening his grip on Usa, looking for the choke.

Usa fending off the submission attempt from Melfred.
Melfred keeps control of the position as Usa tries to break free.
Melfred somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melfred thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Melfred has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Usa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Usa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Melfred tightening his grip on Usa, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melfred is hanging on to Usa's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Melfred 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!

Melfred stuffs the takedown attempt from Usa. Usa gets slowly back to his feet.
Big Ray Usa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Usa wants to get back to striking at distance but Melfred won't allow it.
Melfred scores a nice knee to the body.
Usa fails to pull guard.

Melfred tightens his grip and picks Usa up, before dumping him to the ground. Usa manages to land in guard.
Usa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Melfred is now in half guard.
Melfred trying to control from half guard but Usa is working away.
Melfred might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Usa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Melfred stands up from half guard.

Melfred moves into the clinch.

Melfred pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melfred throws a head kick that half lands.
Melfred shoots in for a takedown but Usa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melfred shoots in looking for a takedown. Usa tries to sprawl out of it but Melfred keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Usa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Usa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Melfred's waist but Melfred gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Usa off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ray Usa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usa misses with a takedown

and Melfred counters with a single leg into guard. Usa didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melfred passes Usa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melfred trying to control the action but Usa is working from the bottom.
Usa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melfred on the ground.
Usa is trying to maintain the position but Melfred is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Melfred.
Usa is trying to stand.
Melfred passes to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Melfred working for a submission but Usa is keeping him at bay.
Usa is squirming around, avoiding Melfred's attempts to control the action.
Melfred avoids the attempt from Usa to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melfred controlling his opponent.
Melfred has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melfred's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Melfred with good strikes from the mount here!
Melfred wants to control the pace but Usa is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melfred blocks Usa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Melfred!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Roscrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Roscrow
vs
Naoki

178 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Roscrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Takumi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Roscrow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Naoki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Roscrow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roscrow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Roscrow tries for a kimura but Naoki is defending well.
Roscrow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Roscrow is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Naoki's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscrow laying and praying for a moment but Naoki takes advantage and regains half guard.

Roscrow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Naoki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Naoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roscrow trying to control but Naoki is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow wants to stand and escape but instead Naoki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Roscrow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naoki defends it easily.
Roscrow has a closed guard, preventing Naoki from standing up.

Roscrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naoki is aware though and is defending well.

Roscrow is working an open guard so Naoki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Roscrow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Roscrow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki is working to get back to half guard.
Naoki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Naoki prevents Roscrow from taking his back.
Naoki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Roscrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naoki is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Roscrow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Naoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Roscrow has a good base and remains in mount.

Roscrow working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Naoki turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Roscrow off and cradles Naoki's limp body as Roscrow celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Carl Roscrow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Surprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surprise has chosen Remember my NAME! as his entrance music. Ace Surprise has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sack
vs
Surprise

190 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Sack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Surprise!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack fails with the takedown.
Bobby Sack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Surprise defends it nicely.
Sack tries for a takedown but Surprise circles away easily

and Surprise counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Surprise.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surprise landing with the ground and pound.
Sack looking for a sweep. Not yet Sack, not yet.
Surprise wants to control from the top but Sack keeps moving.
Sack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Surprise throws a big right hand that misses.
Sack is looking to stand up but Surprise isn't so interested in that idea.
Sack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Surprise working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Surprise forces his way into half guard.
Sack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Surprise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surprise working the head and body with strikes.
Sack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Surprise on the ground.
Surprise wants to control but Sack is keeping him busy.
Surprise not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Surprise connects with a nice short shot to Sack's temple.
Surprise is looking to take a break and control but Sack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sack is trying to maintain the position but Surprise is very close to passing his half guard.
Sack is staying active underneath Surprise, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Surprise works his way into side control.
Surprise has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Surprise cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Surprise throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Surprise has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Surprise working Sack over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Surprise.
Sack is in a horrible position here. Surprise smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Surprise landing strikes from the mount.
Surprise postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sack in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sack to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Surprise!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

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

Jones
vs
Maloney

225 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
28
255 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyndon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cohen Maloney!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maloney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maloney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Maloney has a takedown stuffed.
Jones looks to land a combination but Maloney avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Cohen Maloney has been cut.
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!
Maloney closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Maloney pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lyndon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Maloney.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maloney is defended easily by Jones.
Maloney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maloney avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Maloney drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maloney throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Maloney is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maloney is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Maloney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Maloney from controlling successfully.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maloney.
Maloney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maloney looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maloney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Maloney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maloney on the ground.
Maloney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney thows a big elbow that misses.
Maloney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maloney thows a big elbow that misses.
Maloney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maloney scoring with some ground and pound.
Maloney throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maloney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maloney tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Maloney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maloney passes into half guard.
Maloney lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

A close round but Cohen Maloney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cohen Maloney's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Jones misses.
Maloney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lyndon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Maloney fails with a takedown attempt.
Maloney shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones misses with a straight left.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones looks to land a combination but Maloney avoids it well.
Jones takes a swing at Maloney's ribcage but misses.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maloney on the side of the head.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Maloney's head and hops out.
Lyndon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Maloney.
Jones connects with a right hand. Maloney shakes it off.

That has opened up Cohen Maloney's cut even more.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Maloney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maloney.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maloney circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Maloney's ribs.
Lyndon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maloney is breathing heavily.
Maloney misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maloney backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maloney is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Nice shot by Jones.

The cut above Cohen Maloney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maloney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Maloney moves out of range.
Maloney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones tests Maloney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maloney's head.

Cohen Maloney's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones 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.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Maloney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones with a jab.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cohen Maloney's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyndon Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Lindh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Campbell
vs
Lindh

190 cm
21
195 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Campbell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Lindh!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Lindh.
Campbell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lindh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lindh lands an elbow just above Campbell 's eye.

It looks like Bryan Campbell has been cut.
A hook to the body from Lindh.
Campbell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lindh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Campbell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lindh walks away with a smile on his face. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lindh.
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!

Lindh clinches up against the cage.
Lindh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campbell.
Lindh lands a right hand.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lindh smiles and moves away.

Lindh moves into range and clinches up with Campbell.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lindh smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindh lands with a cross.
Lindh lands with an uppercut that bounces Campbell off the cage and back into rage.
Lindh stuns Campbell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Campbell is breathing heavily.

Lindh takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Bryan Campbell's cut is getting worse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindh.
Lindh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lindh walks away with a smile on his face. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lindh throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely.
Lindh lands with a right that hurts Campbell. Campbell looks to clinch but Lindh throws a short knee that drops Campbell. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Peter Lindh!
Peter Lindh is the new middleweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Tribbiani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Tribbiani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tribbiani
vs
Delaney

180 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Tribbiani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Delaney!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tribbiani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tribbiani misses with a head kick.
Delaney doesn't manage to clinch there - Tribbiani circles away.
Delaney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tribbiani avoids it really well and circles away.
Tribbiani throws a right hand that Delaney ducks under and follows up with a left that Delaney also avoids with ease.
Delaney misses with a takedown attempt - Tribbiani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joey Tribbiani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Delaney.

Delaney shoots in and gets a takedown into Tribbiani's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Delaney throwing strikes but missing.
Delaney prevents Tribbiani from getting back to his feet.
Delaney controlling from the top position.
Tribbiani keeping moving, preventing Delaney from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribbiani wants to get back to his feet but Delaney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Delaney stands and steps away. Tribbiani gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tribbiani scores with the left hand. Delaney knows he should have avoided that one.
Delaney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tribbiani swivels and escapes.

Delaney dives in and scores a takedown into Tribbiani's guard.
Delaney tries to free his leg and advance position but Tribbiani is retaining full guard.
Tribbiani keeping moving, preventing Delaney from controlling successfully.
Delaney prevents Tribbiani from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tribbiani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Delaney throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tribbiani is working an open guard so Delaney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Delaney shoots in looking for a takedown but Tribbiani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delaney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tribbiani lands a jab to the head.
Delaney shoots for a double leg takedown but Tribbiani sprawls well. He's pushed Delaney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delaney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delaney looks gassed!
Tribbiani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tribbiani throws out a leg kick but Delaney moves out of range and Tribbiani only half commits.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Delaney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tribbiani avoids it really well and circles away.
Delaney blocks a leg kick.
Tribbiani throws out a leg kick but Delaney moves out of range and Tribbiani only half commits.
Tribbiani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Delaney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tribbiani sprawls well. Tribbiani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delaney gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaney fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey Tribbiani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delaney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tribbiani sprawls well. Tribbiani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delaney gets slowly back to his feet.
Tribbiani misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Tribbiani. No joy for Delaney on that attempt.
Tribbiani misses with a series of wild punches.
Delaney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delaney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tribbiani but Tribbiani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delaney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tribbiani misses with a few strikes there.
Tribbiani misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney misses with a takedown attempt - Tribbiani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Delaney ducks right into an uppercut from Tribbiani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Tribbiani.
A good leg kick by Tribbiani.
Delaney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tribbiani jabs Delaney right on the nose. Delaney blinks but takes it well.

Delaney is rocked!
Joey Tribbiani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribbiani throws a head kick that misses.
Tribbiani lands a leg kick that knocks Delaney off balance momentarily.
Delaney dives in and grabs Tribbiani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tribbiani pushes down on Delaney's head and hops out.
Tribbiani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tribbiani pushes Delaney away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Tribbiani.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice cross by Tribbiani.
Delaney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Delaney is still on wobbly legs! Can Tribbiani finish him?
Delaney dives in and grabs Tribbiani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tribbiani pushes down on Delaney's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Tribbiani. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tribbiani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delaney seems to have recovered his senses.
Tribbiani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tribbiani throws a sloppy head kick and Delaney moves out of range easily.
Tribbiani fails to land with a series of punches.
Delaney has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Tribbiani does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delaney is defended easily by Tribbiani.
Tribbiani lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Delaney can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Tribbiani and Delaney drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Tribbiani.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Tribbiani!
Joey Tribbiani is the new welterweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Litton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules mcStrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Litton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hercules mcStrong's chin.

Litton
vs
mcStrong

195 cm
23
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
270 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Litton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hercules mcStrong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcStrong misses with an uppercut
and Litton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
mcStrong throws a body punch but Litton moves out of range.
mcStrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
mcStrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Litton.
mcStrong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
mcStrong throws an overhand right that lands on Litton's shoulder, as Litton tries to avoid the shot.
mcStrong throws a jab when Litton was well out of range.
Litton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps mcStrong's head backwards.
Hercules mcStrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Litton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Litton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
mcStrong swinging wildly here.
mcStrong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mcStrong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Litton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Litton misses its intended target.
mcStrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
mcStrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Litton is just out of range.
mcStrong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Littons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Litton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
mcStrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litton circles away quickly and effectively.
Litton misses with a straight right.
Litton scores with a jab to the head.
mcStrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Litton, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Litton scores a takedown into full mount!
mcStrong tries to buck Litton off but he can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litton lands a big elbow.

It looks like Hercules mcStrong has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
mcStrong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Litton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Litton landing strikes, looking to finish!

That has opened up Hercules mcStrong's cut even more.
Litton lands a big shot there that rocks mcStrong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

mcStrong is rocked!

The cut above Hercules mcStrong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litton cracks mcStrong with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Litton!
Jared Litton is the new super heavyweight champion!