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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Winchester
vs
Back

181 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
197 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Back!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Back tries to clinch there but Winchester circles away.
Back looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Back misses the jab.
Winchester tries for a takedown but Back sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winchester closes the distance and clinches up with Back, looking for a takedown. Winchester pushes Back against the cage but Back circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winchester doesn't manage to clinch there - Back circles away.
Winchester clinches but Back breaks the clinch

and Back counters by moving into the clinch.
Back tries to land knees in the clinch but Winchester avoids the damage to the body.
Winchester stalling in the clinch but Back improves position.
Back tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winchester avoids it.
Back has Winchester pressed against the cage, preventing Winchester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Winchester is trying to break the clinch but Back has him pressed against the cage.
Winchester has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Back is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester looking for a takedown.
Winchester tries to circle away but Back has him pinned against the cage.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back tries to land knees in the clinch but Winchester avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Winchester - that landed with a thud.
Back looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Winchester trying to stall but Back improves his position.
Winchester is trying to drag Back to the mat but Back just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Back is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winchester is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winchester wants to stall.
Winchester is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Back pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winchester wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Winchester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Back has Winchester pressed against the cage, preventing Winchester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Winchester avoiding damage as Back throws knees to the body.
Back managing to block the knees to the body from Winchester.
Winchester tries to circle away but Back has him pinned against the cage.
Winchester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Winchester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winchester tries to circle away but Back has him pinned against the cage.
Winchester tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Back smiles and moves away.
Winchester fails with the takedown.
Winchester has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winchester cracks Back with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Winchester feints and as Back raises his hands in defense, Winchester changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winchester is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Back really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winchester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Back has a closed guard, preventing Winchester from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester wants to control from the top but Back keeps moving.
Winchester's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Winchester has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Back is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winchester passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Winchester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Back keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Back defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Winchester dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Winchester scores with a takedown into Back's guard.
Winchester sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winchester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winchester trying to control but Back is working from the bottom.
Back is looking to stand up but Winchester isn't so interested in that idea.
Back is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester trying to control but Back is working from the bottom.
Winchester with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winchester looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Winchester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Back defends it nicely.
Winchester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Back sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winchester tries to clinch up but Back circles away and keeps his distance.
Winchester connects with a right hand. Back shakes it off.
Sam Winchester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown but Back shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Back circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester delivers a nice body kick.
Winchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Winchester wants to clinch up but Back keeps it at a distance.
Winchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winchester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Back circles away.
Winchester lands a body shot.
Travis Back seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Back blocks a head kick by Winchester.
Winchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winchester scores with a three punch combo!
Winchester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Back takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winchester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Back is able to avoid easily.
Back avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winchester is looking to clinch but Back is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester shoots in looking for a takedown. Back tries to sprawl out of it but Winchester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Back manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Back misses with a double jab
and Winchester counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Back stuffs the takedown attempt from Winchester. Winchester gets slowly back to his feet.
Back misses with a straight left.
Winchester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Back defends it nicely.
Back ducks right into an uppercut from Winchester.
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Back swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winchester tries to clinch up

and Back counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Winchester jumps guard but Back stands there with Winchester around his waist. Winchester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Winchester tries to circle away but Back has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Winchester dominated that second round.
That's time! Winchester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Winchester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winchester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Back sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winchester somewhat.
Back defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winchester.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Back sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winchester somewhat.
Winchester scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Winchester misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester closes the distance and clinches up with Back, looking for a takedown. Winchester pushes Back against the cage but Back circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winchester displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Back does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Winchester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Back sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Travis Back is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Winchester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winchester.
Winchester tries to clinch up but Back circles away and keeps his distance.
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch but Back swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winchester throws a series of strikes that have Back backpedaling.
Winchester tries to clinch up but Back circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Back. No joy for Winchester on that attempt.
Back swats away the attempt to clinch by Winchester.
Back wants to clinch up but Winchester keeps it at a distance.
Winchester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winchester tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Back counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Back.
Winchester can't break the clinch.
Winchester is looking to control Back's arms but Back gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winchester has his back to the cage.
Back stops a takedown attempt from Winchester.
Back lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Back tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back is pressed up against the cage. Winchester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Back down to the mat. Back avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Back misses with a hook.
Back falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winchester counters with a left and a right that stings Back.
Back misses with a combination
and Winchester counters with a left to the body.
No luck for Winchester with that takedown attempt.
Back tests Winchester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Back tries to clinch but Winchester moves out of range.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown but Back shows good takedown defense.
A slapping leg kick lands for Back.
Winchester moves in looking to clinch but Back pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Winchester!
Winchester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Back avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winchester doesn't manage to clinch there - Back circles away.
Back slaps away a takedown attempt from Winchester, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winchester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Back defends it nicely.
Winchester shoots in but Back avoids the takedown attempt easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Winchester drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Back gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Winchester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backs head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Winchester drops down looking for an ankle pick but Back pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winchester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winchester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Back circles away.
Winchester doesn't manage to clinch there - Back circles away.
Travis Back has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch but Back swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winchester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Back avoids it really well and circles away.
Winchester throws a half hearted mid kick.

Back closes the distance and clinches.

Back breaks the clinch.
Sam Winchester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winchester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Back circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Back. No joy for Winchester on that attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Back comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winchester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Winchester!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between muay guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Pudzian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzian is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Toony - Los (Feat. Pih & Fabuła). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

guy
vs
Pudzian

178 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

215 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, muay guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Pudzian!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pudzian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
guy is looking to clinch but Pudzian is avoiding it.
Pudzian slips a jab and a cross from guy.
guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Pudzian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
guy misses with the combination.
Pudzian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
guy is looking to clinch.
Pudzian throws out a powerful jab.
muay guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzian checks a low kick from guy.
guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pudzian wants to clinch

and guy moves into the clinch.
Pudzian has guy pushed against the cage.

Pudzian decides to pull guard.
guy preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzian looking to control.
guy being controlled here momentarily.
Pudzian wants to stand up but guy is controlling him.
Pudzian tries to strike from the bottom.
Pudzian is trying to control the position but guy postures up.
Pudzian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
guy being controlled here momentarily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pudzian scores with a crisp jab that stopped guy in his tracks.

guy instigates a clinch.
guy connects with a knee to the head.
Pudzian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and guy avoids it.
Pudzian is trying to stall.
guy looking to throw knees to the head but Pudzian is blocking nicely.
Pudzian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but guy pulls him back up using the underhooks.

guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
guy tries to clinch up

and Pudzian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pudzian.
guy landing knees to the body.
Pudzian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. guy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
guy lands an elbow inside that Pudzian shrugs off.
guy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pudzian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
guy wants to stall.
guy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pudzian looks gassed!

guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
guy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pudzian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
guy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Pudzian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
guy is doing well to control the position and prevent Pudzian from advancing to side control.
Pudzian is just content to waste time from the top position. guy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pudzian looks to land a body kick but guy moved away.
Pudzian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pudzian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Pudzian moves into the clinch.
guy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
guy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
guy slowing the pace effectively.
Pudzian takes an elbow to the forehead.

guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
guy tries to clinch

and Pudzian moves into the clinch.
guy working Pudzian over with knees to the body.
Pudzian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pudzian tries to score a body lock takedown but guy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
guy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

guy has Pudzian up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
guy with a knee to the head.

guy breaks from the clinch.
guy looks to land a combination but Pudzian avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pudzian.
guy closes the distance but Pudzian moves to the side

and Pudzian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
guy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pudzian's defenses.
Pudzian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. guy just stands there and leans against the cage.
muay guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Pudzian.
guy effectively controlling the action here.
guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pudzian backwards.
guy scores a nice knee to the body.
guy lands a knee to the head.
Pudzian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but guy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
guy lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pudzian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. guy just stands there and leans against the cage.
guy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
guy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pudzian tries to break free but guy pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for guy.
Pudzian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of guy backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pudzian as guy tries to tie him up.
Pudzian jumps guard but guy stands there with Pudzian around his waist. Pudzian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pudzian wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, guy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pudzian's brow.
Pudzian tries to score a body lock takedown but guy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
guy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pudzian has had enough of the clinch but guy keeps him there for the moment.
Pudzian is trying to force a seperation but guy has the dominant position.
Pudzian jumps guard but guy stands there with Pudzian around his waist. Pudzian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pudzian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from guy. No joy for Pudzian on that attempt.
guy wants to clinch but Pudzian slips to the side

and Pudzian counters with a nice double leg into side control. guy won't be happy with that.
Pudzian wants to control but guy is keeping him busy.

Pudzian decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian fails with a takedown attempt.
guy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and guy duly obliges.
guy tries to clinch but Pudzian is having none of it.
Pudzian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around guy's waist but guy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pudzian off to one side.
guy throws a right and a left that Pudzian avoids nicely.
Pudzian closes the distance and clinches up with guy, looking for a takedown. Pudzian pushes guy against the cage but guy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pudzian scores with a three punch combo!
guy tries to clinch there but Pudzian circles away.
Pudzian thows a leg kick but guy checks it
and guy counters with a body kick that stops Pudzian in his tracks momentarily.
guy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

muay guy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pudzian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pudzian counters with a flying knee. Nice.
guy throws a sloppy head kick and Pudzian moves out of range easily.
guy clinches but Pudzian breaks the clinch

and Pudzian counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in guy's guard now.
Pudzian wants to control from the top but guy keeps moving.
guy being controlled here, momentarily.
Pudzian stands and throws guy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzian throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Pudzian stands up.
guy tries to clinch

and Pudzian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
guy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pudzian.
guy is trying to get back to full guard.
guy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pudzian.
guy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian works his way into full mount!
guy is trying to escape the mount.
Pudzian throwing strikes here but guy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pudzian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian looking to control but guy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Pudzian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and guy is now in Pudzian's guard. A big mistake from Pudzian there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pudzian wants to stand but guy is controlling the position.
Pudzian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pudzian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in guy's guard.
Pudzian won't allow guy to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Pudzian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pudzian 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Pudzian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Smirnoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Insano Baino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smirnoff
vs
Baino

180 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Smirnoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Insano Baino!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baino misses with a double jab.
Baino looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Baino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smirnoff is looking to clinch.
Baino shoots in for a takedown but Smirnoff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smirnoff keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Baino does no damage.
Insano Baino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smirnoff throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Insano Baino has been cut.
Smirnoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smirnoff with a poor takedown
and Baino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smirnoff thinking.

Smirnoff pushes Baino up against the cage in a clinch.
Smirnoff goes for a takedown attempt but Baino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smirnoff.
An elbow from Smirnoff crashes against the mat.

Smirnoff is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Baino is trying to escape and Smirnoff transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Baino is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smirnoff! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitaly Smirnoff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

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

barker
vs
Dragon

170 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, kaylee barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dragon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
barker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
barker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dragon but Dragon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Dragon. No joy for barker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kaylee barker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
barker scores with a jab to the jaw.
barker misses with a takedown attempt

and Dragon counters with a single leg into guard. barker didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
barker keeping moving, preventing Dragon from controlling successfully.
Dragon looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
I looks like Dragon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dragon looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now barker is on top in guard.
barker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
barker with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dragon wants to control the position but barker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
barker slows the pace down in half guard.

barker is working for a kimura but Dragon is defending it quite comfortably.
Dragon gets back to full guard.
barker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dragon keeping moving, preventing barker from controlling successfully.
barker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
barker wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving.

barker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and barker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
barker misses with a kick to the body.
barker with a poor takedown

and Dragon counters with a nice double leg into side control. barker won't be happy with that.
barker is letting Dragon control him for a moment.
Dragon trying to control the action but barker is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
barker regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dragon in particular looking to stall.
Dragon blocks the strikes from barker.
barker pushes Dragon off looking to stand but Dragon dives back in and keeps control.
barker punching from the bottom.
barker won't allow Dragon to pass to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
barker is looking for a sweep. Dragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
barker trying to control from the bottom.
barker is trying to stand back up but Dragon is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
barker fails with the takedown

and Dragon counters with a shoot takedown. barker fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. barker is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dragon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

barker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dragon. Dragon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
barker lands a head kick. Dragon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
barker has his takedown stuffed

and Dragon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dragon.
Dragon stopping the sweep attempt from barker.
Dragon prevents barker from getting back to his feet.
barker wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. barker is keeping the position for now.
barker trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon won't allow barker to get back to his feet.
Dragon postures up.
barker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
barker doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dragon counters with a takedown into side control.
barker is looking to regain half guard here but Dragon keeps moving and retains side control.
Dragon wants to control but barker is keeping him busy.
Jack Dragon has got the better of the ground game so far.
barker can't do much from the bottom here.
barker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
barker won't allow Dragon to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
barker looks like he's trying to stand up.
barker won't allow Dragon to pass to mount.
Dragon stops barker from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
barker tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by barker.
barker wants to clinch

so Dragon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragon won't allow barker to get back to his feet.
Dragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
barker managing to control the position.
Dragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon looking to pass the guard.
barker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
barker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
barker tries to control but Dragon wriggling away.
barker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
barker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
barker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dragon looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

barker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dragon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dragon shrugs it off.
Dragon is looking to get to half guard.
barker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dragon is bucking up trying to escape but barker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
barker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dragon?
barker lands a nice shot to the head.
barker looking to finish Dragon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dragon!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
barker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
barker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

barker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dragon turns into him and now he's in barker's guard.
Dragon postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Dragon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

barker lands a nice shot that snaps Dragon's head back.
kaylee barker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

barker clinches.
barker wants to get back to striking at distance but Dragon won't allow it.
barker can't break the clinch.

Dragon wants the takedown. barker is fighting it off but Dragon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in barker's guard against the cage.
barker wants to get back to his feet but Dragon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
barker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dragon trying to control the position from guard on top but barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
barker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
barker lands with a heel strike from the guard.
barker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dragon is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now barker is on top in guard.
Dragon looking to control but barker passes into half guard.

barker stands up out of the half guard.
barker throws a head kick that misses.
Dragon takes one to the chin there.
barker tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
barker misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Dragon with that takedown attempt.
barker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
barker throws a body kick that misses.
barker cracks Dragon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

barker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dragon did well to prevent barker getting side control.
Dragon tries to get to full guard but barker has control of the leg.
barker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dragon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
barker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. barker connects with a nice short shot to Dragon's temple.
barker wants to stand up but Dragon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
barker looks to land a strike but Dragon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jack Dragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
barker wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving.
barker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
barker wanted to stand there but Dragon had control of the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
barker lands with a hook. Dragon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
barker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
barker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
barker shoots and misses

and Dragon counters with a takedown into side control.
Dragon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt barker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dragon working away.
kaylee barker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dragon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. barker is trying to escape and Dragon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and barker is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dragon! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Dragon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker has chosen Nickelback - Burn It To The Ground as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Becker

185 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Becker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Becker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James throws a leg kick but Becker checks it.
James throws a wild body kick that Becker sees coming a mile off.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
James throws a head kick but Becker moves out of range.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Becker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Becker persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Becker's head.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

James clinches up with Becker and pushes him back against the cage.
Becker tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Becker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bob James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Becker.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Becker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Becker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Becker jumps guard but James stands there with Becker around his waist. Becker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.

Becker decides to pull guard.
James controls from within his opponent's guard.

James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James circles away from the clinch attempt

so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

James gets to his feet. Becker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker closes the distance looking to clinch

and James counters with a series of strikes that sends Becker to the canvas! James follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

It looks like Adam Becker has been cut.
Becker looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James stops Becker from standing up.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

James decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Becker, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker blocks a head kick by James.

Becker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Becker showed some decent athleticism there.
James is looking for a sweep. Becker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James won't allow Becker to pass to mount.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Becker is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
Becker preventing the sweep.

James looking for a triangle here. Becker is fighting it but it looks tight! James pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Becker is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ATJ Lucko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manning comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember The Name. Lucko has chosen Wild Boys as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Manning
vs
Lucko

179 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clayton Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, ATJ Lucko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucko slaps away a takedown attempt from Manning, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucko.
Manning changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lucko tries to avoid it but Manning manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lucko to the ground. Lucko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lucko swivels and escapes.
Lucko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucko lands with a kick to the temple. Manning shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Clayton Manning 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!
Manning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucko but Lucko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manning avoids the head kick by Lucko.
Lucko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucko takes a swing at Manning's ribcage but misses.
Lucko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manning.
Lucko throws a head kick that misses.
Lucko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manning.
Lucko lands with a slapping head kick.
Lucko leaves Manning with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manning.

Lucko moves into range and clinches up with Manning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lucko manages to break the clinch.
Lucko misses with a head kick.

Manning shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lucko controls the position.
Lucko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Manning trying to control but Lucko is having none of it.
Manning prevents Lucko from getting the reversal.
Manning trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning wants to take his opponent's back but Lucko doesn't allow it.
Manning tries to control but Lucko wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manning is really struggling to control Lucko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lucko just holding on.
Lucko tries to hold on but Manning pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manning trying to control but Lucko is having none of it.
Lucko is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Manning wants to control the pace but Lucko is squirming around nicely.
Lucko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lucko wants to control but Manning is having none of it.

Manning working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ATJ Lucko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clayton Manning's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lucko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucko circles away.
Manning shoots in but no luck this time.
Lucko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucko misses with a head kick.
Lucko connects with a high kick.
Manning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lucko swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manning blocks a head kick by Lucko.
A head kick from Lucko lands but Manning takes it in his stride.
Lucko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucko throws a head kick that half lands.
Lucko cracks the inside of Manning's front leg.
Lucko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucko leaves Manning with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucko tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucko stuffs the takedown attempt from Manning. Manning gets slowly back to his feet.
Manning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lucko defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucko throws a leg kick which misses Manning's front leg but catches the back leg as Manning tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lucko moves into the clinch.
Lucko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manning.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucko pulls guard.
Manning is fighting to break Lucko's control of his arms but Lucko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manning is controlling him.
Manning controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lucko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lucko wants to stand up but Manning is controlling him.
Lucko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucko keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Manning drops back looking for a leg! Lucko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucko manages to kick Manning off! Manning jumps back into Lucko's guard.
Manning trying to control but Lucko is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lucko just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Lucko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ATJ Lucko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clayton Manning's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Manning changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lucko tries to avoid it but Manning manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lucko to the ground. Lucko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
Lucko throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
ATJ Lucko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manning takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manning is defended easily by Lucko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucko lands a head kick!
Lucko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lucko.
Lucko thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lucko swings for the body but Manning moves out of range.
Lucko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manning changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lucko tries to avoid it but Manning manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lucko to the ground. Lucko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manning takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Clayton Manning's cut is getting worse.
Clayton Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucko tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucko throws a head kick that misses.
Manning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucko but Lucko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucko throws a head kick but Manning moves out of range.
Lucko lands with a slapping head kick.
Lucko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manning has a takedown stuffed.
Manning has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lucko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lucko clinches.

Lucko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manning shoots and misses
and Lucko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lucko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manning rather than just go for the knockout.
Lucko scores with a body shot.
Lucko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucko throws a head kick that half lands.
Lucko lands a nice looking body kick.
Lucko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Clayton Manning's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lucko lands with a kick to the temple. Manning shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucko misses with a head kick.
Lucko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucko misses with a head kick.
Manning dives in and grabs Lucko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucko pushes down on Manning's head and hops out.
Manning blocks a head kick by Lucko.
ATJ Lucko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucko leaves Manning with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.

And that's the end of the fight!
ATJ Lucko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lucko 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 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ATJ Lucko!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jens Little Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sparka man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little Evil comes to the cage accompanied by One More Round. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Little Evil
vs
man

180 cm
22
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jens Little Evil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, sparka man!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little Evil connects with a jab.
Little Evil moves into range and connects with a jab.
Little Evil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
man keeps the fight on the outside.
Little Evil looks to land a right hand but man moved out of range.
Little Evil staying out of range there.
man slips a jab from Little Evil.
Little Evil wants to clinch up but man keeps it at a distance.
Little Evil throws a nice looking combination but man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little Evil.
Little Evil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Little Evil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Little Evil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Little Evil is looking to clinch but man is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Little Evil takes a swing at man's ribcage but misses.
Little Evil with a jab.
Little Evil tries to clinch there but man circles away.
Little Evil scores with a decent looking hook.
Little Evil tries to clinch but man is having none of it.
Little Evil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Little Evil connects with a single shot there.
Little Evil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts man as he jumps to the side.
man thows a body shot but no joy.
Little Evil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Little Evil tries to clinch but man is having none of it.
man throws a hook but Little Evil avoids it easily.
Little Evil is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
man swats away the attempt to clinch by Little Evil.
Little Evil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Little Evil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little Evil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Little Evil throws a jab but it's blocked by man.
Little Evil wants to clinch up but man keeps it at a distance.
Little Evil throws a right hand that man ducks under and follows up with a left that man also avoids with ease.
Jens Little Evil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown by Little Evil or perhaps it was just good defense by man which made him look bad.
Little Evil is looking to clinch.
A jab from Little Evil misses.
Little Evil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but man paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little Evil misses with a wild body shot.
Little Evil lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as man backs up against the cage.
Little Evil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from man.
man staying out of range there.
Little Evil wants to clinch up but man keeps it at a distance.
Little Evil closes the distance and lands a one-two.

man is rocked!
man throws a big shot that misses.
Little Evil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from man.
Little Evil fails in his attempt to clinch.
man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Little Evil misses with a body punch
and man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Little Evil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract man.
man misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little Evil looks to land a left hand but man moved out of range nicely.
Little Evil darts in trying to clinch
and Little Evil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Little Evil tries to clinch
and man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little Evil tries to clinch but man moves away
and man counters with a straight right hand.

Little Evil is rocked!
man motions for Little Evil to come forward. man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Little Evil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Little Evil.
Little Evil seems to have got his legs back now.
Little Evil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little Evil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Little Evil tries to clinch up
and man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Little Evil thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Little Evil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

man keeps the fight on the outside.
Little Evil throws a combination that misses
and man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Little Evil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
man moves out of range of the strikes.
Little Evil tries to clinch but man moves away
and man counters with a stiff right hand.
Little Evil wants to clinch but man slips to the side
and man counters with a nice uppercut.
man flashes Little Evil a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Little Evil's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Little Evil crumples to the floor! He's out cold! man punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). sparka man!
sparka man is the new featherweight champion!