O.R.G. 18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shogun Rua has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Haye's chin.

Haye
vs
Rua

190 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Haye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Rua!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Haye.
Haye digs a good body shot into Rua's ribs.
Haye throws the left hand but Rua avoids the punch easily.
Haye throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Haye.
Haye connects with a right hand. Rua shakes it off.
Haye throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
David Haye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haye throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Haye is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Haye circles away.
Rua blocks a head kick by Haye.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Haye misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye misses with a looping right.
Haye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haye.

It looks like David Haye has been cut.
Rua throws a head kick but Haye moves out of range.
Haye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Rua slips a straight right by Haye.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haye misses with a looping right.
Haye throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haye throws out a loose jab but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Haye.
Haye misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Haye misses its intended target.
Haye swings away with a body shot that misses

and Rua counters with a head kick that drops Haye to the mat! Haye scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Haye is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haye misses with a double jab.
Oh Haye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Rua uses the oldest trick in the book to send Haye tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Rua is absolutely delighted - when Haye wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shogun Rua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theunie Visagie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King's entrance music is Dr. Dre with Snoop Dogg "Deep Cover" . A fine choice. Theunie Visagie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krzysztof King's chin.

King
vs
Visagie

178 cm
26
211 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

180 cm
26
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Theunie Visagie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King cracks Visagie with a good jab.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Visagie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Visagie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Visagie swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King tries to clinch there but Visagie circles away.
Visagie has a takedown stuffed.
Krzysztof King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theunie Visagie.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Visagie.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Visagie counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Visagie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Visagie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a combination that misses
letting Visagie counter with a right hand.
Visagie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
Visagie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Visagie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

King instigates a clinch.

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

King closes the distance and clinches.
Visagie jumps guard but King stands there with Visagie around his waist. Visagie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Visagie circles away.
King misses with a head kick.
Visagie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visagie scores with a shot to the body.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Visagie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Visagie shoots in but no luck this time.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King misses with a looping right.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

King closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visagie tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
Visagie jumps guard but King stands there with Visagie around his waist. Visagie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

King manages to break the clinch.
Visagie connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Visagie is defended easily by King.
Visagie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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

King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krzysztof King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visagie thows a body shot but no joy.
Visagie cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King is looking to clinch.
King stuffs the takedown.
Visagie tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Visagie keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visagie dodges the punch combination from King.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Visagie there.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Visagie is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Visagie circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Visagie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a head kick.
Visagie fails with a takedown attempt.
Visagie closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Visagie pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krzysztof King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theunie Visagie.
Visagie takes one to the side of the head.
Krzysztof King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Visagie scores with a shot to the body.

King rushes Visagie and presses him up against the cage.
Visagie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King presses Visagie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King manages to break the clinch.

King pushes Visagie up against the cage in a clinch.
Visagie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Visagie jumps guard but King stands there with Visagie around his waist. Visagie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krzysztof King is winning the standup battle so far.
Visagie stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

King moves into the clinch.

King breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visagie shoots in but no luck this time.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Visagie.
King sneaks back into half guard.

Visagie wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Visagie is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Visagie wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
King trying to hold on to Visagie's head to control him but Visagie postures up.

Visagie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! King could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Visagie has cracked it and King is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Visagie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theunie Visagie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogerio Nogueira
vs
Small

187 cm
28
205 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

190 cm
22
204 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid 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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Small!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira misses with the combination.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira misses with a two punch combination.

Small gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nogueira tries to break free but Small pushes him back against the cage.
Small lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira is trying to force a seperation but Small has the dominant position.
Small jumps guard but Nogueira stands there with Small around his waist. Small gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Small tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nogueira smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Nogueira misses.
Nogueira misses with an uppercut.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small slips a straight right by Nogueira.

Small closes the distance and clinches.
Small wants a takedown.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Small.
Small tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nogueira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Small has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueira managing to block the knees to the body from Small.
Small tries to work over Nogueira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nogueira wants to get back to striking at distance but Small won't allow it.
Nogueira is trying to force a seperation but Small has the dominant position.
Nogueira is trying to push Small away but Small has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nogueira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Small tries to land a knee to the head but Nogueira blocks with his arms.
Nogueira wants to break free but Small has control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a two punch combination.
Nogueira misses with a series of wild punches.
Nogueira with a hook.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nogueira.
Small shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nogueira throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nogueira misses with a jab to the body

and Small counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Small.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira is trying to force a seperation but Small has the dominant position.
Small fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nogueira is trying to push Small away but Small has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Small looking for a takedown.
Small fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Small breaks from the clinch.
Nogueira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small.
Nogueira scores with a hook to the body. Small takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Nogueira gets tackled into the cage by Small. Small maintains the clinch.
Nogueira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Small manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira throws a left and a right that both miss

and Small holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nogueira just stands there and leans against the cage.

Small pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small.
Nogueira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nogueira throws a left and a right that both miss

and Small counters by moving into the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Small has him pressed against the cage.
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!
Small jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nogueira walks away with a smile on his face. Small gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nogueira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira misses with a two punch combination.
Nogueira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nogueira misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A jab from Nogueira misses.

Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Small manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nogueira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Small holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Nogueira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Nogueira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nogueira throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Small forces Nogueira back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from Small.
Small lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Small is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira can't break the clinch.
Nogueira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Small stalling against the cage.

Small breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Small counters with a series of strikes. Nogueira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nogueira swinging wildly here.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira throws a combination that misses

and Small counters by moving into the clinch.
Jack Small seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Small breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Small with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Nogueira misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a jab, cross combination.

Small gets a clinch.
Small missing with knees to the body.
Small lands a nice elbow.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small jumps guard but Nogueira stands there with Small around his waist. Small gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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!
Small tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nogueira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Small.
Small tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Small creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nogueira's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Nogueira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Small has him pressed against the cage.
Small tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nogueira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Small tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nogueira smiles and moves away.
Small dodges the punch combination from Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small ducks right into an uppercut from Nogueira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.
Nogueira misses with an uppercut.
Nogueira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively.
Nogueira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Nogueira.
Small closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.
Nice defenses there by Small.
Some wild striking there from Nogueira.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small tries to clinch but Nogueira moves out of range.
Small slips a jab and a cross from Nogueira.

Small instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Small.
Nogueira misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Nogueira misses.
Small is looking to clinch.
Nogueira misses with a series of wild punches.
Small throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Nogueira throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Nogueira.
Nogueira misses with a combination

and Small counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Small jumps guard and drags Nogueira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Small wants to get back to his feet but Nogueira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nogueira stands and steps away. Small gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A combination from Nogueira does no damage.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small dodges the punch combination from Nogueira.
Small tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nogueira swivels and escapes.
Small fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Small pushes Nogueira up against the cage in a clinch.
Small throws a knee to the head but misses.

Small's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira misses with a series of wild punches.
Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Small.
Nogueira fails to land with a series of punches.
Nogueira swinging wildly here.
Small moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Nogueira controls the action.
Small will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nogueira up against the cage.
Small has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nogueira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Small.
Small wants a takedown but no success here.
Small tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nogueira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Small keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nogueira's efforts to push away.
Small lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nogueira can't break the clinch.
Small trying to land knees to the body.

Small breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nogueira looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well.
Nogueira misses with the combination.
Nogueira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Small.
I think Small has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Small!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

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

Smith
vs
Labuschagne

180 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sarel Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Labuschagne.
Labuschagne throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Labuschagne tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Labuschagne.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Labuschagne down.
Sloppy strikes from Labuschagne. Those never looked like landing.
Labuschagne doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Labuschagne is out of range.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labuschagne prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Smith.

Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Labuschagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith has control of Labuschagne's left arm, preventing Labuschagne from doing any damage.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Labuschagne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Smith pushes Labuschagne off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labuschagne's elbow.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Labuschagne backwards.
Labuschagne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Labuschagne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Labuschagne defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Labuschagne has a hand on Smith's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Smith takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labuschagne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith looking to control but Labuschagne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Labuschagne is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Labuschagne wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Labuschagne is trying to escape the mount.
Labuschagne tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a head kick but Labuschagne moves out of range.
Labuschagne pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Smith rushes Labuschagne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Labuschagne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith has Labuschagne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Labuschagne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Labuschagne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Labuschagne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Smith manages to pull guard.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Labuschagne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sarel Labuschagne was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Labuschagne checks it well.
Labuschagne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith tries to work over Labuschagne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Labuschagne misses with a jab, cross combination.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Labuschagne up against the cage.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Labuschagne pushes him off.

Labuschagne tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.

Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Labuschagne is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Smith stands up out of the half guard.
Labuschagne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Labuschagne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Labuschagne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Labuschagne fails to land with a series of punches.
Labuschagne has a takedown stuffed.
Scott Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarel Labuschagne.
Labuschagne blocks a head kick by Smith.

Smith has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith is leaning against Labuschagne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.

Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Labuschagne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne trying to control the position.
Labuschagne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Smith stands up from Labuschagne's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Labuschagne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labuschagne shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Labuschagne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Labuschagne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Smith moves into the clinch.

Labuschagne drags the fight down to the ground.
Labuschagne has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Scott Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Labuschagne misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith has Labuschagne pushed against the cage.
Scott Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Labuschagne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sarel Labuschagne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Smith!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basil Lundeby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lundeby
vs
Dexter

182 cm
19
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

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, Basil Lundeby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Dexter!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dexter closes the distance and clinches.

Dexter jumps into guard, dragging Lundeby to the mat.
Lundeby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lundeby forces his way into half guard.
Lundeby content to control rather than advance.
Lundeby scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lundeby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lundeby is nestled in close to Dexter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lundeby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dexter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundeby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundeby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lundeby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dexter's head.
Lundeby working over Dexter with some ground and pound. Dexter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lundeby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lundeby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lundeby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundeby lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Dexter taking some punishment here, with Lundeby in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundeby working the head and body with strikes.
Lundeby controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lundeby lands a nice short elbow.
Lundeby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dexter defending well though.
Lundeby is taking a breather. Dexter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lundeby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lundeby is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundeby working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dexter is bucking up trying to escape but Lundeby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lundeby lands a nice shot to the head.
Lundeby with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Lundeby lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lundeby punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lundeby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lundeby is landing with some decent strikes but Dexter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dexter looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Lundeby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundeby scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dexter?
Lundeby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Lundeby connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lundeby is landing with some decent strikes but Dexter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lundeby with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lundeby is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Lundeby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Basil Lundeby!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Nut has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Clark
vs
Nut

183 cm
22
159 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

178 cm
27
160 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Nut!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Nut which made him look bad.
Nut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nut manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nut wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nut keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.

Nut pushes Clark off and scrambles back to his feet.
Clark closes the distance and clinches up with Nut, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes Nut against the cage but Nut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut misses with a combination

and Clark counters with a shoot takedown. Nut fights it but they end up in guard.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nut pushes Clark off and gets back to his feet.
Nut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. Nut tries to sprawl out of it but Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nut manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nut cracks Clark with a good jab.
Nut looks to land a combination. Clark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Nut misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nut avoids it really well and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Nut sprawls well. He's pushed Clark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nut misses with the combination.
Nut lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clark backs up against the cage.
Nut misses with a series of wild punches.
Nut scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Nut does no damage.

Clark shoots in and bounces Nut off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark wants to control from the top but Nut keeps moving.
Nut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark thows a big elbow that misses.
Clark throws a strike but Nut rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nut wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nut is controlling him.
Nutis looking to pass into half guard but Clark pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clark is in guard.
Nut keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terry Nut will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nut stuffs the takedown attempt from Clark. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Nut lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clark backs up against the cage.
Nut misses with a double jab.
Clark ducks right into an uppercut from Nut.
Nut scores with a jab. Clark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clark shoots for a takedown but Nut saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Nut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clark.
Clark takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nut lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nut.
Terry Nut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nut lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Nut.
Nut cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nut throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Nut connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nut misses with the combination.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice combination there by Nut.
Terry Nut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Nut sprawls well. He's pushed Clark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Clark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut looks like he's trying to stand up.

Clark is trying to work for a kimura but Nut is defending well.
Nut is not content to let Clark control the position.
Nut is looking to escape.
Clark is pressing down on Nut's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nut is holding on for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nut makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nut throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Nut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clark scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nut.
Nut connects with a single shot there.
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Nut sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nut looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Clark moves out of range as Nut throws a body kick.
Clark takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nut swinging wildly here.

Clark gets a double leg takedown into Nut's guard.
Clark wants to control from the top but Nut keeps moving.
Nut is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clark is controlling him.
Clark looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nut wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.

Nut manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Nut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Nut lands with an overhand left.
Nut stuffs the takedown attempt from Clark. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Terry Nut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nut.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Nut.
Nut connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clark. Clark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A bone on bone clash there as Clark blocks the leg kick.
Clark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nut misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Nut which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. Nut tries to sprawl out of it but Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nut manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nut scores with a spinning back kick!
Nut throws a shot to the body.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nut lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut lands a lovely overhand right.
Clark ducks right into an uppercut from Nut.
John Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nut lands with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Nut which made him look bad.
Nut smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nut fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nut tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nut throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nut throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clark backs up against the cage.
Nut scores with a spinning back kick!
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nut.
Nut throws a right hand that Clark ducks under and follows up with a left that Clark also avoids with ease.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Nut.
A left and a right from Nut both land. Nice combination.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nut tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nut to the ground. Nut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Nut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nut stalks Clark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clark's face. Clark staggers backwards, shaken.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nut shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Nut to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Terry Nut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nut throws a combination. Clark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nut lands with a nice body punch.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danga de danga de dang - Nut scores with a four punch combination!
A lazy left from Nut finds it's target.
Nut lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clark in his tracks.
Nut lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nut.
Nut is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Nut misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Nut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nut 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Nut!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Kay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Foreman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kay
vs
Foreman

185 cm
18
201 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Foreman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay misses with a body kick.
Kay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Foreman lands with a nice combination. Kay backs away looking to recover.

Kay looking to score a takedown here. Foreman is defending well but Kay drives through and ends up in Foreman's guard.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foreman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foreman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foreman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kay is controlling him.

Foreman uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foreman forces Kay back against the cage and clinches.
Kay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foreman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Foreman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Foreman.
Foreman keeps control of Kay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foreman is working Kay over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Foreman.
Foreman lands a nice uppercut.
Foreman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman looking to slow down the pace here.
Foreman lands a body punch.
Foreman lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Foreman prevents it.
Foreman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Foreman.
Foreman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kay backwards.

Kay is rocked!
Foreman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Kay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foreman lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kay to his knees! Foreman keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Foreman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Mashego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Tatarata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Tatarata will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mashego
vs
Tatarata

165 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

184 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Mashego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Tatarata!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatarata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mashego tries to avoid it but Tatarata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mashego to the ground. Mashego escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mashego cracks Tatarata with an open hand slap.

It looks like Tomasz Tatarata has been cut.
Tatarata takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mashego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatarata looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatarata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mashego lands a nice hook to Tatarata's body. Tatarata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tatarata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tatarata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mashego gets in close and tags Tatarata with a short punch that almost sends Tatarata to the mat! Oh Tatarata is in big trouble! He turns his back on Mashego, trying to create some distance but Mashego rushes him, striking wildly and Tatarata goes down! The referee tackles Mashego into the cage to end the fight! Mashego is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Mashego!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Rosha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rosha
vs
Jackson

178 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefan Rosha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rosha pinned against the cage. Rosha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rosha stuffs the takedown.

Rosha drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Rosha effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rosha walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stefan Rosha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Jackson.

Rosha gets a clinch.
Rosha stalling the fight.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rosha walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rosha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rosha throws a head kick that half lands.

Rosha lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Rosha takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jackson is rocked!

It looks like Terry Jackson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rosha pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rosha finish him?
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosha's elbow.
Rosha stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rosha lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Rosha avoiding damage.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rosha smiles and moves away.
Rosha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jackson looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Rosha drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.

Rosha drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Rosha creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jackson with a big uppercut! Jackson tries to clinch up but Rosha pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jackson to the mat! Jackson covers up and Rosha unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stefan Rosha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Goc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goc has chosen Two Steps From Hell - ASAP as his entrance music. Jacek Goc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Heikki
vs
Goc

185 cm
18
202 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Homo Heikki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Goc!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goc lands with a shot to the body.

Goc lands a big head kick that sends Heikki tumbling to the mat! Goc takes a step backwards and waves Heikki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Goc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heikki.

Goc cracks Heikki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Goc has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Heikki to stand back up!

Heikki is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oh Heikki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Goc lands a big right hand that sends Heikki crashing to the mat! Goc stays standing though and waves Heikki back to his feet!
Goc closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Heikki! Goc dives in looking to finish! Heikki is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Goc!
Jacek Goc is the new light heavyweight champion!