BKC 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Slugger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Zikic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zikic has chosen Matt Redman - Blessed Be Your Name as his entrance music. James Zikic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Slugger
vs
Zikic

190 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Slugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Zikic !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zikic moves into range and clinches up with Slugger.

Zikic breaks from the clinch.

Zikic moves into the clinch.
Zikic can't break the clinch.

Zikic manages to break the clinch.

Slugger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zikic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slugger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zikic wants to stand but Slugger is controlling the position.
Slugger 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.
Zikic wants to stand and escape but Slugger is having none of it.
Slugger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slugger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

We're going to have a standup here because Joe Slugger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Zikic pushes Slugger up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Zikic 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zikic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zikic is looking to break free of the clinch but Slugger has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zikic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zikic can't break the clinch.
Zikic wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Zikic 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Zikic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zikic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zikic is trying to break the clinch but Slugger is controlling him.
Zikic wants to break the clinch but can't.

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

Slugger tries to keep at a distance but Zikic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zikic tries to break free but Slugger pushes him back against the cage.
Slugger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zikic 's efforts to push away.
Slugger taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Zikic has Slugger up against the cage in a clinch.
Slugger controlling the action here for a moment.
Zikic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zikic is trying to push Slugger away but Slugger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slugger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zikic 's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slugger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zikic tries to break the clinch but Slugger is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zikic is trying to force a seperation but Slugger has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zikic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zikic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slugger has him pressed against the cage.
Slugger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zikic tries to circle away but Slugger has him pinned against the cage.
Zikic wants to get back to striking at distance but Slugger won't allow it.
Slugger lands a body shot.
Zikic tries to break the clinch but Slugger is controlling the position.
Zikic is trying to force a seperation but Slugger has the dominant position.
Zikic is trying to force a seperation but Slugger has the dominant position.
Zikic has had enough of the clinch but Slugger keeps him there for the moment.
Zikic working hard to break the clinch.
Zikic misses with a punch on the inside.
Zikic wants to get back to striking at distance but Slugger won't allow it.

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

Zikic instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zikic wants to get back to striking at distance but Slugger won't allow it.
Zikic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Slugger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zikic struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zikic defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zikic struggling a bit here.
Zikic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slugger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zikic is being controlled here.
Zikic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Slugger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slugger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Zikic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zikic gets a clinch.

Zikic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe Slugger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Zikic closes the distance and pushes Slugger back into the cage.
Zikic is trying to break the clinch but Slugger is controlling him.
Slugger keeps control of Zikic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slugger has Zikic pressed against the cage, preventing Zikic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Slugger tightens his grip and picks Zikic up, before dumping him to the ground. Zikic manages to land in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slugger looking to pass the guard.
Slugger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zikic wants to stand but Slugger is controlling the position.
Zikic is trying to keep Slugger in close.
Slugger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slugger connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from Slugger.
James Zikic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zikic has Slugger up against the cage in a clinch.
Zikic wants to break free but Slugger has control.

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

Slugger moves into the clinch successfully.
Zikic has had enough of the clinch but Slugger keeps him there for the moment.
Slugger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zikic wants to get back to striking at distance but Slugger won't allow it.
Zikic can't break the clinch.
Slugger has Zikic pressed against the cage, preventing Zikic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zikic tries to break the clinch but Slugger is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zikic can't break the clinch.
Slugger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slugger gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Zikic is trying to force a seperation but Slugger has the dominant position.
Slugger prevents Zikic from breaking the clinch.

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

Zikic takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slugger has Zikic pressed against the cage.
Zikic is trying to break free.
Zikic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slugger has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slugger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zikic tries to break free but Slugger pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slugger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zikic up against the cage.
James Zikic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zikic has had enough of the clinch but Slugger keeps him there for the moment.
Zikic tries to break the clinch but Slugger is controlling the position.
Zikic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slugger has him pressed against the cage.
Zikic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slugger wants a takedown.
Zikic wants to break free but Slugger has control.
Slugger keeps control of Zikic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slugger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zikic prevents it.
Zikic is looking to break free of the clinch but Slugger has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Zikic 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slugger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zikic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Slugger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zikic working hard to break the clinch.
Slugger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zikic tries to break free but Slugger pushes him back against the cage.
Zikic is looking to break free of the clinch but Slugger has double underhooks.
Zikic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slugger up against the cage.
Zikic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slugger prevents Zikic from breaking the clinch.
Slugger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zikic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Zikic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Slugger shoots for a double leg takedown but Zikic sprawls well. He's pushed Slugger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Zikic clinches up with Slugger and pushes him back against the cage.
Slugger looking for a takedown.
Zikic wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Slugger.
Slugger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zikic wants to get back to striking at distance but Slugger won't allow it.
Zikic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zikic is trying to force a seperation but Slugger has the dominant position.
Zikic tries to break free but Slugger pushes him back against the cage.
Zikic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zikic tries to break the clinch but Slugger is controlling the position.
Slugger has Zikic pressed against the cage, preventing Zikic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slugger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zikic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Slugger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Zikic 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slugger breaks the clinch.

Zikic drives through and clinches with Slugger against the cage.
Zikic wants to get back to striking at distance but Slugger won't allow it.
Zikic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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

Zikic darts in and clinches Slugger up against the cage.
Zikic lands a body shot.
Zikic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zikic tries to break the clinch but Slugger is controlling the position.
Zikic letting Slugger take a breather here.

Zikic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slugger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zikic as he jumps to the side.

Zikic clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slugger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zikic wants to break free but Slugger has control.
Zikic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slugger or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zikic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slugger has him pressed against the cage.
Zikic working hard to break the clinch.
Zikic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slugger keeps control of Zikic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zikic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slugger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zikic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

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

Zikic rushes Slugger and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zikic wants to break free but Slugger has control.
Slugger keeps control of Zikic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slugger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zikic 's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Slugger.
Zikic tries to circle away but Slugger has him pinned against the cage.
Zikic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zikic being controlled against the cage.
Zikic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slugger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zikic wants to get back to striking at distance but Slugger won't allow it.
Zikic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joe Slugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zikic manages to break the clinch.
James Zikic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Zikic tries to keep at a distance but Slugger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zikic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zikic wants to get back to striking at distance but Slugger won't allow it.
Zikic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zikic is trying to push Slugger away but Slugger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

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

Slugger gets a double leg takedown into Zikic 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slugger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slugger content to stall in guard here.
Slugger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slugger stops Zikic from standing up.
James Zikic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Zikic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zikic 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Zikic !
Our winner, James Zikic , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nat Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Armstrong
vs
Chrome

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nat Chrome!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chrome.
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chrome lands with an overhand left.
Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chrome.
Chrome tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chrome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chrome misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Chrome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Chrome.
Chrome misses with an uppercut
and Armstrong counters with a nice body kick.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chrome cracks Armstrong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Armstrong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chrome to score with a decent uppercut.
Chrome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chrome fails to land with a series of punches.
Nat Chrome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chrome swings away with a body shot that misses

and Armstrong counters by moving into the clinch.
Armstrong is working for takedown but Chrome is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Chrome turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Armstrong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong jumps guard but Chrome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Chrome's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong trying to stall but Chrome improves his position.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Chrome holds him up against the cage and eventually Armstrong drops back down to his feet.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chrome gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chrome wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Armstrong goes for a takedown attempt but Chrome pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chrome.
Nat Chrome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome lunges at Armstrong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Armstrong's hand.
Chrome scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chrome looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chrome swivels and escapes.
Chrome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Chrome.
Chrome throws a big shot that misses.
Chrome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chrome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Armstrong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chrome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chrome.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chrome swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Chrome slaps away a takedown attempt from Armstrong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chrome stalks Armstrong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Armstrong's face. Armstrong staggers backwards, shaken.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chrome circles away.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Chrome lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into range.
Chrome displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chrome's waist but Chrome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Armstrong off to one side.
Chrome connects with a crisp jab.
Chrome misses with an uppercut.
Chrome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Armstrong moves out of range as Chrome strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Chrome throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Chrome misses its intended target.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Chrome sprawls well.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chrome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chrome throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease.
Chrome connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chrome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chrome throws a predictable looking body shot

and Armstrong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chrome wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chrome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chrome.
Hugh Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Chrome sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chrome lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chrome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
Chrome fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Chrome as Armstrong shoots in.
Nat Chrome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chrome misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chrome.
Armstrong drops his hands momentarily and Chrome takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chrome with a hook.
Chrome stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chrome scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Armstrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Chrome scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chrome thuds his right hand into Armstrong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chrome.
Chrome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chrome sizes up Armstrong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Chrome shows good takedown defense.
Chrome swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Armstrong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chrome is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chrome fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chrome misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chrome but Chrome pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chrome misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Chrome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Chrome misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Chrome.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome scores with a hook.
Chrome connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Chrome which made him look bad.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chrome misses with an uppercut.
Chrome misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Chrome leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chrome.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Chrome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chrome.
Chrome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chrome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chrome throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease.
Chrome lands with a good body shot.
Chrome tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chrome throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Chrome lands.
Armstrong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Chrome misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chrome thows a body shot but no joy.
Chrome misses the jab.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chrome as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nat Chrome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chrome tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chrome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chrome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Chrome throws a combination. Armstrong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. Chrome tries to sprawl out of it but Armstrong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chrome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong slips a jab from Chrome.
Chrome lands a jab to the nose.
Chrome takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Chrome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Armstrong counters with a thumping low kick.
Chrome is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Chrome shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chrome keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chrome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
Chrome misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Armstrong defending well as Chrome loads up on a big left hand.
Chrome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Chrome misses with a right hand
and Armstrong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Chrome.
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chrome.
Chrome bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Armstrong's head backwards.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Armstrong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Chrome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chrome misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chrome looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
Armstrong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chrome throws a shot to the body.
Armstrong blocks a jab.
Chrome misses with a body shot.
Chrome thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong fails with the takedown.
Chrome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Armstrong counters with a solid body kick.
Chrome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Chrome throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chrome.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chrome throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chrome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Chrome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chrome looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
Chrome tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nat Chrome is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Chrome.
Hugh Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nat Chrome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chrome 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nat Chrome!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason comes to the cage accompanied by Kryptonite. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jason
vs
Jones

190 cm
27
205 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Physical Entertainment Development Supplements

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Jason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Jason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jason throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick

and Jason counters with a right hand that sends Jones tumbling to the canvas! Can Jason finish him? He dives into Jones's guard looking to do just that!

Jones is rocked!

It looks like Bradley Jones has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jason preventing the sweep.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Jason defends easily.
Jason content to stall in guard here.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones seems keen to control Jason's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bradley Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones blocks a head kick by Jason.
Jason throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Jason counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Jason shows good takedown defense.
Jones digs a good body shot into Jason's ribs.
Jason looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jason throws a big shot that misses.
Jones avoids the head kick by Jason.

Jason connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Jones to the floor! Jason dives in looking for the finish!
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Jason finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jason's back!
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jason turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jason!
Jason is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jason tries a head kick but it misses.

Jones rushes Jason and presses him up against the cage.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jason scores with a nice body kick.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.

Jason sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Jones to the ground! Jason dives into full mount looking to finish!
Jason lands a big elbow - Jones is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jones is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aaron Jason!
An out of breath Aaron Jason thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jackson
vs
Steel

194 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Norman Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Steel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Steel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Steel moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.

Steel manages to break the clinch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Steel pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Steel has double underhooks.

Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norman Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steel thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.

Steel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Steel.
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. Steel connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
Steel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson has hold of Steel's hands but Steel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Steel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jackson defend it? Steel steps over the head and cranks it - Jackson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Steel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Norman Steel!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Norman Steel waved his t-shirt featuring [GTI] Divine Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hardwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Beasly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hardwick might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Elephant Man - Pon Di River. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hardwick
vs
Beasly

193 cm
25
220 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

183 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Hardwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Beasly!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beasly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardwick finds it's way round the side to connect with Beasly's head.
A punch combination from Beasly misses.
Hardwick takes a swing at Beasly's ribcage but misses.
Hardwick misses with a hook to the body
and Beasly counters with a series of strikes. Hardwick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beasly swinging wildly here.

Hardwick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beasly is trying to keep Hardwick in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardwick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Hardwick wants to pass the guard but Beasly is keeping the position.
Hardwick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Hardwick just wasn't active enough.
Beasly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardwick.
A cross from Hardwick lands.

It looks like John Beasly has been cut.
Beasly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardwick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beasly feints a jab promting Hardwick to slip. Beasly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardwick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beasly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Hardwick clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardwick.
Beasly takes a shot to the head.
Beasly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardwick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beasly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beasly misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick throws an overhand right that lands on Beasly's shoulder, as Beasly tries to avoid the shot.
Hardwick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwick misses with a looping left.

Hardwick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beasly's half guard.
Hardwick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Hardwick seems content to control.
Hardwick wants to free his trapped foot but Beasly is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beasly wants to control but Hardwick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardwick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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!

Jason Hardwick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Beasly staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hardwick darts in and clinches Beasly up against the cage.
Beasly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardwick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardwick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hardwick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Beasly's cut.
That's time! Hardwick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hardwick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Beasly. Those never looked like landing.

Hardwick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beasly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hardwick is in Beasly's guard.
Hardwick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Hardwick gets to his feet - Beasly follows without any prompting.
Beasly staying out of range there.

Hardwick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beasly, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardwick lands a shoulder strike.
Hardwick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardwick has Beasly pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardwick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardwick lands a nice uppercut.

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

Hardwick rushes Beasly and presses him up against the cage.
Hardwick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardwick can't find room to land a body shot as Beasly controls the action.

Hardwick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwick misses with a hook
and Beasly counters with a three punch combo that has Hardwick backing up. Hardwick nods at Beasly to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardwick looks to throw the jab but Beasly is out of range.
John Beasly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardwick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beasly's head.
Jason Hardwick is winning the standup battle so far.
Beasly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwick throws a jab when Beasly was well out of range.
John Beasly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwick misses with a wild body shot.
Jason Hardwick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hardwick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beasly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick postures up.
Hardwick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardwick throwing strikes from guard but Beasly blocks nicely.
Hardwick 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jason Hardwick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hardwick misses with a hook. Beasly ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hardwick. Beautiful body shot.

Hardwick moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardwick.
Hardwick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beasly is breathing heavily.
Beasly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardwick pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwick. Beasly does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardwick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hardwick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Beasly'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!

Beasly misses with a double jab

and Hardwick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardwick.

Hardwick breaks from the clinch.
Hardwick misses with a looping right.
Beasly ducks under a wild hook from Hardwick.

Hardwick rushes Beasly and presses him up against the cage.
Hardwick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beasly up against the cage.
Beasly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardwick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beasly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardwick pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick tries to throw a body punch but Beasly avoids it by throwing Hardwick back against the cage.
Hardwick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardwick lands a body punch.
Beasly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardwick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jason Hardwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Beasly.
Beasly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hardwick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hardwick stalling.
Hardwick trying to mount his opponent but Beasly defends it.
Jason Hardwick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beasly taking some punishment here, with Hardwick in his half guard.

Hardwick wants to work for an arm triangle but Beasly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hardwick raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick lands a big elbow.
Hardwick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Hardwick working for a guillotine from mount but Beasly is in no mood to give up.
Hardwick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Hardwick.
Hardwick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That has opened up John Beasly's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Beasly is rocked!

The cut above John Beasly's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Hardwick!
Our winner, Jason Hardwick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Moorhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moorhead has chosen I`m Too Sexy as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammer
vs
Moorhead

180 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S

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Physical Entertainment Development Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craven Moorhead!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Moorhead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Moorhead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moorhead off to one side.
Hammer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Moorhead pushes him off.
Moorhead tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Moorhead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moorhead closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Moorhead pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greg Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorhead.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moorhead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moorhead fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammer tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Moorhead counters with a takedown into side control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Moorhead trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.

Moorhead is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hammer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Moorhead gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hammer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Moorhead lets go of the hold and Hammer can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craven Moorhead!
Craven Moorhead managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Physical Entertainment Development Supplements, into his post fight interview.