RSM 30 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Bradstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bates
vs
Bradstreet

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Bradstreet!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates tries to clinch but Bradstreet moves out of range.
Bradstreet looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bradstreet throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bradstreet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Bates as Bradstreet shoots in.

Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bates trying to control the pace.
Bates wants to pass to mount but Bradstreet is defending the position.
Bates passes into side control, despite Bradstreet's attempt to control the position.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstreet takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bradstreet is trying to escape the position but Bates is controlling the position.
Bates's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bradstreet on the ground.
Bates cracks Bradstreet with a big right hand but Bradstreet just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bates lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstreet tries to bench press Bates off him but Bates keeps the position.
Bates looks up at the clock and then as Bradstreet takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bates smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bates decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bradstreet to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradstreet prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Bates - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bradstreet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bradstreet is trying to drag Bates to the mat but Bates just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradstreet avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstreet avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bradstreet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bates tries to clinch up but Bradstreet circles away and keeps his distance.
Bates shoots in looking for a takedown. Bradstreet tries to sprawl out of it but Bates keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bradstreet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradstreet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bates scores with a body shot.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bates moves into the clinch successfully.

Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates wants to clinch.
Bates tries to clinch but Bradstreet moves out of range.
Bradstreet misses with a wild combination.

Bates looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Bates dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Bradstreet defends it.
Bates with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bates passes to full mount!
Bradstreet is breathing heavily.
Bates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bates has control of Bradstreet's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bradstreet regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chris Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chris Bates has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bates closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bates passes to full mount!
Bates is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bradstreet can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bradstreet wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Bates.
Bates looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bradstreet's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bates fails in his attempt to clinch.

Bates moves into the clinch successfully.
Bates crunches a lovely knee into Bradstreet's ribcage.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradstreet can do to turn this around?
Bates scores a nice knee to the body.

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

Bates clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bates as Bradstreet tries to tie him up.
Bates tries to work over Bradstreet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Bates.
Bradstreet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bates has hold of one of Bradstreet's legs. Bradstreet is fighting the takedown attempt but Bates gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bates chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bates won't allow Bradstreet to sweep him here.
Bates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bradstreet's guard.
Bates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bates is looking to advance position but Bradstreet won't allow it.
Bates works his way into full mount!
Bates controlling from mount.
Chris Bates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates avoids the attempt from Bradstreet to control.
Bates controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Bates.
Bradstreet looks to land a combination but Bates avoids it well.

Bradstreet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bates has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Bates.

Bates closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bradstreet to the mat! Bradstreet manages to get full guard.
Bates forces his way into half guard.
Bates uses his free foot to push down on Bradstreet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bradstreet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bates controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bates has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Bates!
Chris Bates decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Shaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Shaver
vs
Silva

172 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Shaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaver tries to clinch up

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shaver's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Silva has gone for a leg lock! Shaver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Shaver's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaver defends it easily.
Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control but Shaver manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Shaver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shaver is staying active.
Shaver trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva holds of for dear life.
Shaver tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to hold on but Shaver postures up.
Shaver tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Shaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaver controlling from mount.
Silva wants to hold on but Shaver pushes him away.
Silva looks gassed!
Shaver controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaver tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Shaver is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaver controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Shaver takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dick Shaver will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Silva tries for a takedown but Shaver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dick Shaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaver doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shaver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Silva looking to control.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaver defends it easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Shaver passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.
Shaver content just to control the position here.
Silva tries to hold on but Shaver postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Shaver wants to take Silva's back here but Silva is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shaver avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Shaver's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaver controlling his opponent.
Silva tries to hold on but Shaver postures up.
Shaver takes Silva's back.
Good control from Shaver.
Shaver avoiding Silva 's attempts to control his hands.

Shaver working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaver is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off.
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silva wants to escape the position.
Silva trying to control the hands but Shaver won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Will Shaver go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Shaver dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shaver explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shaver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shaver wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Shaver tries to clinch up

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shaver's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shaver kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shaver trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
Dick Shaver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaver doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.

Shaver drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaver trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.

Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shaver uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Silva trying to control but Shaver flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Shaver just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but not successfully.
Shaver slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Silva trying to control the action but Shaver just sinks the hooks in.
What can Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaver tries to keep control of the position but Silva is staying busy.
Junior Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Shaver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shaver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Shaver!
An out of breath Dick Shaver 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
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arteta has chosen Yall must have Forgot--Roy Jones Jr as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Thomas
vs
Arteta

190 cm
26
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Arteta trying to control but Thomas postures up.
Thomas wants to free his trapped foot but Arteta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thomas is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arteta is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.

Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arteta is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Arteta won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Arteta dodges it nicely.
Arteta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
Arteta trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.
Arteta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.

Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Arteta is defending well.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arteta trying to control from the bottom.

Thomas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Arteta to get to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arteta is defended easily by Thomas.
Nice takedown defense from Arteta. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Arteta swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a series of strikes. Arteta will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta is looking to clinch.
Arteta wants to clinch.
Arteta lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Mark Thomas has been cut.
Arteta throws a left and a right that both miss

and Thomas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomas.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Arteta has wrist control.
Thomas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Arteta keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arteta keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.

Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diego Arteta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arteta falls off balance throwing a combination

and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown. Arteta fights it but they end up in guard.

Thomas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arteta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thomas has Arteta in his guard.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Thomas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arteta throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Arteta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Arteta misses with a head kick.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Arteta throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Arteta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arteta tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arteta tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arteta to the ground. Arteta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arteta throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Arteta with an uppercut!
Thomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Diego Arteta has been cut.
Arteta wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arteta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arteta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arteta throws a combination that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arteta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Arteta looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.

Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arteta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arteta wants to get back to his feet but Thomas drags him back down.
Thomas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

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

Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An elbow from Thomas crashes against the mat.
Thomas throwing strikes but Arteta manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta gets to mount! Thomas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arteta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arteta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Mark Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta not doing much here.
Arteta is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Thomas is not content to let Arteta control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Arteta was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Arteta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Thomas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Arteta. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Arteta.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Arteta as Thomas shoots in.
A left and a right from Thomas both land. Nice combination.

Thomas dives in and scores a takedown into Arteta's guard.

Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Arteta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Arteta keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arteta working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

Arteta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arteta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas has clasped his hands together around Arteta's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Arteta is pushing Thomas's head away, looking to escape. Thomas manages to hold on to the position though.

Thomas is trying to get an arm triangle but Arteta is defending well.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas tries to move to mount but Arteta blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arteta, who protects the arm well.

Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomas scoring with punches and elbows.
Mark Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arteta wants to get back to his feet but Thomas drags him back down.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arteta keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomas scoring with punches and elbows.
Thomas working away.
Diego Arteta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas trying to control the position but Arteta is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Thomas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

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

James
vs
Bombay

185 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
164 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5
Bloodsport Nutrition

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, Bayley James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Bombay!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombay misses with a combination

and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Bombay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bombay fails to land with a series of punches.
Bombay tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

James moves into range and clinches up with Bombay.

James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James connects with a single shot there.
Bombay misses with the combination.

James instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to break free.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bombay wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bombay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A frustrated look appears on Bombay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James stalling the fight.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bombay has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bombay is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James content to slow the pace in the clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bombay throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Bombay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch but Bombay keeps him there for the moment.
Bombay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Bombay does no damage.
Bombay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bombay gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bombay is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.

James manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bombay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bombay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bombay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James closes the distance and pushes Bombay back into the cage.
James has Bombay pressed against the cage, preventing Bombay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bombay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
Bombay misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Bombay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bombay throws a left and a right that both miss

and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bombay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombay tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bombay working hard to break the clinch.

James breaks the clinch.

James has closed the distance and engaged Bombay in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bombay wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James can't break the clinch.
James avoiding damage.

James breaks the clinch.
James throws a lazy right hand but Bombay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bombay throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James slips a jab and a cross from Bombay.
James has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

James clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James stalling the fight.
Bombay is trying to break free.

Bombay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bombay throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
Bombay throws a combination that misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James throws a hook but Bombay blocks it.
Bombay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bombay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Bombay throws a left and a right that both miss

and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bombay misses with a two punch combination.
James lands with an overhand left.

Bombay gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombay tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bombay throws a right and a left that both miss.

James moves into the clinch.
Bombay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Bombay wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bombay has him pressed against the cage.
James leaning against his opponent.
Bombay wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.

James breaks from the clinch.
Bombay throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bombay does no damage.
Bombay swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Bombay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bombay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hank Bombay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by James.

James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bombay throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Hank Bombay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from James.

James clinches.
James wants to break free but Bombay has control.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Bombay won't allow it.
Bombay has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Bombay working hard to break the clinch.

James breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bombay fails to land with a series of punches.
James misses with a hook.
James slips a jab and a cross from Bombay.

James drives through and clinches with Bombay against the cage.
Bombay misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bayley James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James blocks an uppercut.
Hank Bombay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bayley James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bayley James!
Bayley James very nearly forgot to thank Bloodsport Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walden Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Mlodzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harper
vs
Mlodzinski

179 cm
26
157 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

176 cm
20
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent knees
Enjoys gardening

xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Walden Harper !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Mlodzinski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mlodzinski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harper avoids it really well and circles away.
Mlodzinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Harper counters by moving into the clinch.
Harper missing with knees to the body.
Harper wants a takedown but no success here.
Mlodzinski avoids the elbow strike from Harper , against the cage.
Mlodzinski is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walden Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Mlodzinski.
Harper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harper throws an elbow that misses.

Harper gets control of Mlodzinski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mlodzinski throws a big right hand that misses.
Harper is trying to keep Mlodzinski in close.
Mlodzinski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mlodzinski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mlodzinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mlodzinski stops Harper from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mlodzinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mlodzinski postures up.
Mlodzinski throwing strikes from guard but Harper blocks nicely.
Harper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mlodzinski passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mlodzinski is trying to get an arm triangle but Harper is defending well.
Harper on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Mlodzinski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harper is looking for a sweep.
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!
Mlodzinski is trying to ground and pound but Harper uses the momentary lack of control by Mlodzinski to regain half guard.
Mlodzinski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mlodzinski is trying to work for a kimura but Harper is defending well.
Harper wants to get back to full guard.
Harper trying to get back to full guard but Mlodzinski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mlodzinski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mlodzinski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Harper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harper tries to get out of the position.
Harper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mlodzinski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mlodzinski cracks Harper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mlodzinski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mlodzinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harper is looking to escape.
Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mlodzinski on the ground.

Mlodzinski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Harper has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper wants to get back to his feet.

Mlodzinski working for a submission but Harper is keeping him at bay.
Harper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Harper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harper tries to hold on but Mlodzinski pushes him away.
Mlodzinski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Harper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mlodzinski avoids the attempt from Harper to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mlodzinski landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski controlling his opponent.
Mlodzinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harper is looking to escape.
Harper taking shots to the head.

Mlodzinski is working for a guillotine from mount but Harper frees his head quite easily.

Mlodzinski has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Harper is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Mlodzinski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roma Mano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mano
vs
Impaler

180 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

174 cm
27
160 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roma Mano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impaler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mano counters with a series of strikes. Impaler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Impaler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mano moves out of range of the strikes.
Mano throws a hook but Impaler avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Mano misses
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Impaler throws a hook but Mano avoids it easily.
Impaler fails with the takedown
and Mano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Impaler's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mano controlling the action here for a moment.
Mano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Impaler's efforts to push away.
Impaler is trying to pull guard but Mano has him pressed against the cage.
Roma Mano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Impaler.
Impaler holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mano controlling the action here for a moment.
Impaler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mano smiles and moves away.
Vlad Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Impaler slips under a jab from Mano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Mano.
Impaler throws a hook but Mano avoids it easily.
Impaler misses with a hook
and Mano counters with a straight right hand.
Mano stuffs the takedown attempt from Impaler. Impaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Mano wants to clinch up but Impaler keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Impaler.
Mano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mano takes one to the side of the head.
Mano slips a straight right by Impaler.
Impaler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Impaler walks into a jab.
Mano lands a jab-cross combination.
Mano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Impaler throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roma Mano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Impaler.
Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mano was well out of range. Poor timing from Impaler.
Mano missing with a left hand there. Impaler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Impaler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mano as he avoids it easily.
Impaler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mano.
Mano catches Impaler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Impaler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler has a takedown stuffed.
Roma Mano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Impaler.
Nice uppercut lands for Impaler. That snapped Mano's head back.
Mano throws a hook to the side of Impaler's head but Impaler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mano connects with a crisp jab.
Mano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Impaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Mano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Impaler does it's job there.
Horrible takedown by Impaler or perhaps it was just good defense by Mano which made him look bad.
Some bone on bone action there as Impaler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mano avoids the body shot from Impaler.
Roma Mano is winning the standup battle so far.
Mano misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mano.
Impaler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mano counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Impaler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Impaler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mano keeps working.
Mano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Impaler on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mano manages to get back to half guard.
Impaler content to control rather than advance.
Impaler wants to control but Mano is keeping him busy.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vlad Impaler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Impaler is able to avoid easily.
Impaler swings widly with a right hand
and Mano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Impaler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mano throws a hook but Impaler avoids it easily.
Impaler misses with a straight right.
Impaler checks a leg kick.
Mano misses with a hook to the body
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mano misses the shot to the body.
Impaler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler takes a swing at Mano's ribcage but misses.
Mano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Impaler missing with a left hand there. Mano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Impaler misses the shot to the body.
Impaler misses with a body shot
and Impaler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Impaler.
A clash of legs there as Impaler blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler fails with a takedown attempt.
Mano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Impaler.
Roma Mano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Impaler.
Nice cross by Impaler.
Impaler scores with the left hand. Mano knows he should have avoided that one.
Mano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Impaler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Impaler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Impaler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Impaler is out of range and Mano settles back down.
Impaler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Impaler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mano.
Mano scores with a shot to the body.
Impaler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Mano as Impaler shoots in.
Impaler misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Impaler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mano takes a swing at Impaler's ribcage but misses.
Mano lands a nice hook to Impaler's body. Impaler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Impaler circles away quickly and effectively.
Mano throws a leg kick but Impaler sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Mano moves into range and clinches up with Impaler.
Impaler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mano content to slow the pace in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roma Mano.
I think Mano 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roma Mano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angry BlackGuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheamus Shaunessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaunessy has chosen Sean Jenn - Written in my Face as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

BlackGuy
vs
Shaunessy

205 cm
25
185 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

190 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue 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 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Angry BlackGuy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sheamus Shaunessy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BlackGuy scores with a kick to the midsection.

Shaunessy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. BlackGuy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Shaunessy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Shaunessy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, BlackGuy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shaunessy but great work by BlackGuy.
BlackGuy gets to mount! Shaunessy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
BlackGuy scoring with strikes but Shaunessy is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

BlackGuy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shaunessy is in a horrible position here. BlackGuy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shaunessy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BlackGuy landing shots from mount.
Shaunessy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BlackGuy cracks Shaunessy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shaunessy is desperately trying to improve his position but BlackGuy has a good base and remains in mount.
BlackGuy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaunessy can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

BlackGuy has control of Shaunessy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shaunessy regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shaunessy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
BlackGuy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
BlackGuy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaunessy wants to sweep but BlackGuy has passed to side control!
Shaunessy trying his best to control but BlackGuy has mounted him.
BlackGuy lands a big shot there that rocks Shaunessy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessy working to try and regain half guard.
Shaunessy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaunessy wants to hold on but BlackGuy pushes him away.
Shaunessy is trying to escape the mount.
BlackGuy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BlackGuy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shaunessy's face.
Shaunessy is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaunessy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy prevents Shaunessy from improving his position.
BlackGuy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaunessy keeps working.
BlackGuy controlling the pace.

Shaunessy looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BlackGuy wants to free his trapped foot but Shaunessy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shaunessy closes the distance and clinches up with BlackGuy, looking for a takedown. Shaunessy pushes BlackGuy against the cage but BlackGuy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Shaunessy or perhaps it was just good defense by BlackGuy which made him look bad.
Shaunessy with a lazy takedown attempt

so BlackGuy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Angry BlackGuy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheamus Shaunessy.
Shaunessy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for BlackGuy!

Shaunessy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, BlackGuy has worked his arm free - good work by BlackGuy!
BlackGuy can't do much from the bottom here.
BlackGuy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shaunessy is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shaunessy swings around for an armbar but BlackGuy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shaunessy's guard.
BlackGuy wants to control from the top but Shaunessy keeps moving.
BlackGuy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shaunessy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and BlackGuy is now in half guard.
Shaunessy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute BlackGuy jumps into side control!
Shaunessy tries to control but BlackGuy manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Shaunessy right now.
Shaunessy is taking damage to the body and head.
BlackGuy is hanging on to Shaunessy's back as he tries to escape.
Shaunessy is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BlackGuy scores with punches from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BlackGuy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by BlackGuy.
You can see the frustration on Shaunessy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
BlackGuy connects with a big shot to the side of Shaunessy's head.

Shaunessy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from BlackGuy.
Shaunessy wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy lands strikes to the head.
BlackGuy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Shaunessy.
Angry BlackGuy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaunessy is keeping busy.
BlackGuy punishes Shaunessy with strikes from the back mount.
Shaunessy turns into BlackGuy and is now in his guard.
Shaunessy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaunessy trying to control the position from guard on top but BlackGuy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaunessy won't allow BlackGuy to get back to his feet.
Shaunessy throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessy is pushing down on BlackGuy's leg trying to pass to half guard. BlackGuy is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaunessy has managed to sneak the leg through.

Shaunessy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shaunessy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaunessy is trying to control. BlackGuy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Shaunessy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

BlackGuy makes his way to full guard, as Shaunessy worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angry BlackGuy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Shaunessy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and BlackGuy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shaunessy!
Shaunessy is looking to get to half guard.
Shaunessy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BlackGuy cracks Shaunessy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BlackGuy trying to control but Shaunessy is having none of it.

Shaunessy tries to improve his position but BlackGuy has taken his back! BlackGuy has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Shaunessy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! BlackGuy pushes Shaunessy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Angry BlackGuy!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Buckingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomber comes into the arena with call to prayer blaring out of the sound system. Buckingham is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alien Ant Farm; Smooth Criminal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bomber
vs
Buckingham

175 cm
24
142 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

173 cm
23
152 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Buckingham!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckingham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bombers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buckingham tries to clinch but Bomber moves out of range.
Buckingham tries to clinch but Bomber moves out of range.

Buckingham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bomber, pushing him back against the cage.
Bomber tries to break free but Buckingham pushes him back against the cage.
Buckingham lands a hook that snaps the head of Bomber backwards.
Bomber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bomber working hard to break the clinch.
Buckingham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bomber tries to break the clinch but Buckingham is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buckingham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bomber's brow.
Bomber struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckingham controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bomber.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buckingham.

It looks like Billy Bomber has been cut.
Bomber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buckingham has him pressed against the cage.
Bomber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buckingham throws an elbow that misses.
Bomber takes a shot to the head.
Buckingham lands an elbow that stopped Bomber in his tracks for a moment.
Bomber blocks an elbow strike from Buckingham.
Buckingham lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Buckingham trying to land knees to the body.
Bomber avoids the elbow strike from Buckingham, against the cage.

Bomber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buckingham avoids the body shot from Bomber.
Buckingham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bomber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bomber misses with a left hand
and Buckingham counters with a head kick. That will keep Bomber thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Billy Bomber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Bomber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bomber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buckingham.
Buckingham wants to clinch up but Bomber keeps it at a distance.
Bomber lands a really nice looking cross but Buckingham seems unphased.
Bomber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buckingham.
Bomber throws a head kick that Buckingham semi-blocks.
Bomber thuds his right hand into Buckingham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bomber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buckingham circles away quickly and effectively.
Buckingham scores with a nice head shot.
Bomber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bomber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckingham manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckingham tries to clinch up but Bomber circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomber. Buckingham does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Bomber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bomber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buckingham checks it well.
Buckingham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bomber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bomber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Buckingham throws a leg kick but Bomber checks it.
A jab from Bomber misses.
Bomber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bomber looks to throw the jab but Buckingham is out of range.
Bomber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckingham tries to clinch up.
Bomber scoring well with a low kick there.
Buckingham moves out of range of the strikes.
Bomber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buckingham.
Bomber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buckingham slips under a jab from Bomber.
Bomber throws a big shot that misses.
Bomber keeps the fight on the outside.
Bomber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buckingham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Bomber misses its intended target.
Buckingham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bomber scores with a nice strike.
Bomber scores with a shot to the body.
Buckingham slips a jab from Bomber.
A big right from Bomber misses.
A slow jab from Bomber misses its intended target.
Bomber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buckingham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bomber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bomber throws a shot to the body.
Bomber scores with a jab. Buckingham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bomber swings away with a body shot that misses

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Buckingham throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buckingham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bomber's brow.
Buckingham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bomber backwards.
Buckingham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckingham lands a damaging elbow.
Buckingham misses with an elbow strike.
Bomber avoiding damage as Buckingham throws knees to the body.
Bomber is trying to break the clinch but Buckingham is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buckingham.
Bomber is trying to break the clinch but Buckingham is controlling him.
Buckingham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Buckingham.

Billy Bomber's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bomber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buckingham's brow.
Buckingham lands a nice elbow.

Bomber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buckingham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buckingham tries to clinch but Bomber moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Buckingham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bomber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Buckingham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bomber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Buckingham moves into range and clinches up with Bomber.
Buckingham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bomber's efforts to push away.

Bomber breaks the clinch.
Buckingham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bomber.

Buckingham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buckingham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bomber backwards.
Buckingham lands an elbow inside.
Bomber blocks the elbow strike.
Buckingham misses with a punch to the body.
Bomber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buckingham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buckingham prevents Bomber from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bomber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bomber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bomber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buckingham throws an elbow but it misses.
Bomber tries to circle away but Buckingham has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bomber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bomber misses with a straight left.
Bomber scores with a shot to the body.
Buckingham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buckingham misses with a leg kick.
Buckingham looks to land a body kick but Bomber moved away.
Bomber misses with a kick to the body

and Buckingham counters by clinching up.
A short left from Buckingham.
Bomber dodges an elbow strike from Buckingham.
Bomber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bomber tries a knee to the head but Buckingham blocks it.
Bomber is trying to push Buckingham away but Buckingham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bomber is trying to break the clinch but Buckingham has him pressed against the cage.
Buckingham lands a left hand.
Bomber tries to break free but Buckingham pushes him back against the cage.
Bomber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bomber dodges an elbow strike from Buckingham.
Patrick Buckingham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bomber has a couple of punches blocked by Buckingham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomber blocks an elbow strike from Buckingham.
Buckingham misses with an elbow strike.

Bomber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bomber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bomber thumps Buckingham with a low kick.
Buckingham slips a jab from Bomber.
Buckingham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bomber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Buckingham gets through Bomber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bomber.
Buckingham gets through Bomber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bomber wants to stall.
Bomber wants to get back to striking at distance but Buckingham won't allow it.
Buckingham crunches a lovely knee into Bomber's ribcage.
Bomber wants to get back to striking at distance but Buckingham won't allow it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham is looking to clinch but Bomber is avoiding it.
Buckingham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bomber.
Bomber keeps the fight on the outside.
Bomber swats away the attempt to clinch by Buckingham.
Bomber misses with a hook. Buckingham ducked under it nicely.
Bomber misses with a left hand
and Buckingham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Billy Bomber is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomber misses with a left hand

and Buckingham counters by moving into the clinch.
Bomber managing to block the knees to the body from Buckingham.
Bomber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bomber lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckingham backwards.
Nice elbow from Buckingham.
Buckingham throws an elbow that misses.
Buckingham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Buckingham missing with knees to the body.
Buckingham throws an elbow but it misses.
Bomber is trying to push Buckingham away but Buckingham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buckingham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bomber avoids it.
Buckingham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckingham misses with an elbow strike.
Bomber is trying to push Buckingham away but Buckingham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckingham.
Buckingham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buckingham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bomber's defenses.
Buckingham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bomber has had enough of the clinch but Buckingham keeps him there for the moment.
Bomber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bomber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buckingham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomber throws a lazy uppercut
and Buckingham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bomber connects with the punch.
Buckingham fails in his attempt to clinch.

Buckingham moves into range and clinches up with Bomber.
Buckingham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Buckingham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billy Bomber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bomber tries to score with a low kick but Buckingham moves his leg out of the way.
Buckingham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bomber throws a front kick aimed at Buckingham's knee but Buckingham avoids it well.
Buckingham tries to clinch up but Bomber circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckingham throws a head kick that half lands.

Billy Bomber's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bomber avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bomber misses with a few strikes there.
Bomber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buckingham wants to clinch up but Bomber keeps it at a distance.

Buckingham closes the distance and pushes Bomber back into the cage.
Buckingham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bomber blocks the elbow strike.
Bomber lands a right hand.
Bomber tries to break free but Buckingham pushes him back against the cage.
Buckingham lands a left hand.

Jeez, Billy Bomber's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Bomber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buckingham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buckingham lands an elbow that stopped Bomber in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bomber manages to break the clinch.

Buckingham has Bomber up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckingham blocking some punches.
Bomber wants to break free but Buckingham has control.
Buckingham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Buckingham.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buckingham lands an elbow inside that Bomber shrugs off.
A short right from Buckingham.
Buckingham lands an elbow inside that Bomber shrugs off.

Bomber is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick Buckingham!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Patrick Buckingham waved his t-shirt featuring Fighters First Nutrition'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%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Holyfield might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RAWR. Joe Holyfield has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Holyfield
vs
Lovell

185 cm
25
225 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

191 cm
23
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Knockout power

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Fighters First Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Holyfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lovell clinches with his opponent.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lovell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Joe Holyfield has been cut.
Holyfield avoiding damage as Lovell throws knees to the body.
Lovell lands an elbow inside that Holyfield shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from Holyfield.
Lovell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lovell fails to land.
Lovell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Lovell prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Lovell won't allow it.
Lovell prevents Holyfield from breaking the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Joe Holyfield's cut is getting worse.
Lovell gets through Holyfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovell controls his hands.
Lovell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holyfield lands a body punch.
Holyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Lovell controls the action.
Lovell blocks a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield tries to break free but Lovell pushes him back against the cage.
Lovell lands a hook that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Lovell lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands a right hand.
Holyfield tries to work over Lovell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holyfield is trying to break the clinch but Lovell has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lovell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holyfield's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Lovell on the inside.

Joe Holyfield's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lovell crunches a lovely knee into Holyfield's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Holyfield.
Lovell prevents Holyfield from breaking the clinch.
Holyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holyfield is trying to push Lovell away but Lovell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell trying to land knees to the body.
Lovell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lovell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Holyfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lovell tries for a takedown but Holyfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Lovell clinches with his opponent.
Holyfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovell looks gassed!
A nice right hand lands inside from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lovell backwards.
Holyfield has a couple of punches blocked by Lovell.
Lovell struggles to land a body shot inside as Holyfield controls his hands.
Lovell lands an elbow just above Holyfield 's eye.
Lovell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Lovell controls the action.
Holyfield tries to break free but Lovell pushes him back against the cage.
Holyfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lovell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holyfield tries to throw a body punch but Lovell avoids it by throwing Holyfield back against the cage.
Lovell prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Lovell is trying to drag Holyfield to the mat but Holyfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holyfield blocks an elbow strike from Lovell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holyfield.
Holyfield blocks the elbow strike.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield presses Lovell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell blocks a body shot from Holyfield.
A head punch on the inside from Holyfield fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Holyfield as the two fighters clinch.
Lovell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holyfield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Holyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Lovell.
Holyfield has had enough of the clinch but Lovell keeps him there for the moment.
Holyfield lands a shoulder strike.
Lovell pushes off an throws an elbow but Holyfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holyfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lovell has him pressed against the cage.
Holyfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands an uppercut.
Holyfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holyfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield lands an uppercut.
Holyfield lands with a left to the head.
Holyfield throws a big uppercut that drops Lovell! More strikes from Holyfield and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lovell lies dazed against the cage as Holyfield celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Holyfield!
Joe Holyfield is the new heavyweight champion!
Joe Holyfield gave a mention to Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q+Laundry! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).