UFC 33 - Savage vs Montoya PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Ketchup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Beardsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that John Ketchup has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Ketchup seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ketchup
vs
Beardsley

199 cm
29
143 lbs
9 - 26 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 9 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ketchup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Beardsley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardsley scores with a hook to the body. Ketchup takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ketchup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ketchup blocks a jab.

Beardsley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ketchup is trying to defend but Beardsley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beardsley stops Ketchup from getting back to his feet.
Ketchup is breathing heavily.

Ketchup is defending against the submission attempts here by Beardsley.

Beardsley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ketchup tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Beardsley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Beardsley!
An out of breath Peter Beardsley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bova comes to the cage accompanied by I came to bring the pain!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown's choice of entrance music: Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Chester Brown has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bova
vs
Brown

175 cm
29
159 lbs
15 - 20 - 0

175 cm
27
150 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a right hand that misses

and Bova counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bova postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Bova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bova postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Brown throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bova postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bova throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bova's guard. Nice move by Brown!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Bova.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Bova has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into half guard.
Bova blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova punching from the bottom.
Brown thows a huge punch but Bova dodges it nicely.
Bova trying to control here.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Bova wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown throws an off balance right hand

and Bova decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Bova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Bova from controlling successfully.
Bova postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bova dominated that round.
That's time! Bova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bova circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown throws a right hand that misses

and Bova counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Bova throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.

Bova looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bova drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Bova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bova.

Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova throws a big right hand that misses.
Bova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bova throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Bova blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Tony Bova has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bova gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Bova counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brown!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bova dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Brown leaves Bova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bova was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Bova shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bova takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lunges at Bova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bova's hand.
Bova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brown throws a jab when Bova was well out of range.
Bova dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Bova's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bova off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bova.
Bova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Bova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova slips under a jab from Brown.
Bova shoots in but no luck this time.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brown in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chester Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four 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.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bova is defended easily by Brown.
Chester Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bova slips a straight right by Brown.
Tony Bova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chester Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand

so Bova counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chester Brown.
I think Bova 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bova!
Tony Bova very nearly forgot to thank Das Labor 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jedi Mindtricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Meyer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Meyer
vs
Mindtricks

188 cm
30
212 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

195 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jedi Mindtricks!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Meyer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mindtricks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Meyer is controlling him well.

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

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

Meyer swings around for an armbar but Mindtricks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Meyer's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindtricks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mindtricks trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.

Meyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mindtricks is aware though and is defending well.

Meyer working for a triangle but Mindtricks defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mindtricks works over Meyer with some ground and pound from guard.
Mindtricks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mindtricks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mindtricks content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Meyer has locked up a guillotine! Meyer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mindtricks is holding on here and Meyer must be using up a lot of energy. Mindtricks has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Meyer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Meyer!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akuma The Raging Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom the Bell Tolls- Metallica. Akuma The Raging Demon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kane
vs
The Raging Demon

186 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
27
201 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Akuma The Raging Demon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Raging Demon thuds a left hand into Kane's body.
Kane lands with a nice combination. The Raging Demon backs away looking to recover.
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane throws a head kick but The Raging Demon moves out of range.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Raging Demon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Raging Demon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Lucas Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Raging Demon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kane tries to clinch but The Raging Demon moves away
and The Raging Demon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kane tries to clinch but The Raging Demon moves away
and The Raging Demon scores with a counter punch that sends Kane to the canvas! The Raging Demon smells blood - he's punishing Kane with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kane has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akuma The Raging Demon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iam Getcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Getcha
vs
Juntunen

165 cm
27
205 lbs
17 - 23 - 0

198 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Iam Getcha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getcha avoids a kick to the body.
Getcha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Getcha tries to clinch up.
Juntunen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juntunen lands a head kick. Getcha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Iam Getcha has been cut.
Getcha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Getcha tries to clinch but Juntunen moves out of range.
Getcha throws a combination. Juntunen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Getcha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Getcha decides to stand back up. Getcha steps back and let's Juntunen get back to his feet.
Juntunen lands with a nice body kick.
Getcha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juntunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntunen swats away the attempt to clinch by Getcha.
The crowd cheers as Juntunen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Getcha doesn't seem phased though.
Juntunen lands with a right hand.
Juntunen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Getcha is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Getcha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tomi Juntunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntunen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Getcha tries to close the distance and clinch but Juntunen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Juntunen.
Juntunen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Getcha if he has to take too many more of those.
Juntunen fakes the body blow, causing Getcha to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Getcha goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomi Juntunen!
A relieved looking Tomi Juntunen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom the Bell Tolls. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Axe
vs
Jones

180 cm
25
177 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

175 cm
30
183 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a right and a left that Axe avoids nicely.

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.

Jones gets to his feet - Axe follows without any prompting.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axe moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Axe was not able to check.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Axe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Axe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones tries to pull guard but Axe won't allow it.
Axe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to break free but Axe pushes him back against the cage.
Axe prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Axe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Axe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Axe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jones gets control of Axe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Axe trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Axe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Axe pushes his legs off easily.
Axe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Axe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Axe throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Axe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Axe's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Axe trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Axe.
Axe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sub Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Axe counters with a right hand to the body.
Axe is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones walks into a left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Axe - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Axe. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Axe tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Axe throws a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Axe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake Axe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Axe moves into the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Axe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Axe.
Axe has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Axe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Axe has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Axe trying to land knees to the body.
Axe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Axe pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is trying to push Axe away but Axe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Axe lands a left hand.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Axe won't allow it.
Jones can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones taking a breather.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axe tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Axe wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Axe.
Jones throws a right and a left that Axe avoids nicely.
Axe tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.

Axe takes the fight into the clinch.
Axe misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Axe misses with a wild combination.
Jones checks a low kick from Axe.
Axe darts in trying to clinch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Axe has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Axe forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones tries to stall but Axe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Axe lands a nice elbow.
Jones tries to stall but Axe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Axe lands an uppercut.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Axe.
Axe is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Axe has his back to the cage.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Axe.
Axe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Axe smiles and moves away.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Axe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axe can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sub Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blake Axe is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Axe.
Axe wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axe throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Axe throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Axe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axe tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Axe stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Axe pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Axe won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Axe scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Axe tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Axe back against the cage.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Axe has double underhooks.
Axe landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe misses with a punch to the body.
Axe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Axe seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jones jumps guard but Axe stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Axe has Jones pressed against the cage.
Axe crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Axe misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to break free but Axe pushes him back against the cage.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Axe scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe wants to clinch.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axe looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axe cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Axe throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Axe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Axe 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 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Axe!
A relieved looking Blake Axe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brutal Delux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Beckford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forest Beckford has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brutal Delux's chin.

Delux
vs
Beckford

182 cm
26
190 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

180 cm
28
195 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hilo Clothing Co
GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutal Delux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forest Beckford!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beckford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Delux did well to prevent Beckford getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beckford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Delux tries to get to full guard but Beckford has control of the leg.
Beckford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beckford throwing shots but Delux is blocking nicely.
Delux is trying to stand up here but Beckford is controlling him well.
Beckford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beckford winds up and cracks Delux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beckford is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Delux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beckford.
Delux is trying to maintain the position but Beckford is very close to passing his half guard.
Delux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckford trying to control the action but Delux is working from the bottom.

Delux has one foot on Beckford's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Beckford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delux tries to bum rush Beckford with a series of wild strikes but Beckford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beckford misses with a body shot.
Brutal Delux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delux.
Donk. Delux catches Beckford right on the button with a cross.
Delux throws a sloppy head kick and Beckford moves out of range easily.
Delux misses with a double jab
and Delux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brutal Delux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delux lands a nice hook to Beckford's body. Beckford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delux misses with a body kick.
Delux throws the left hand but Beckford avoids the punch easily.
Beckford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beckford takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delux throws a sloppy head kick and Beckford moves out of range easily.
Delux connects with a crisp jab.
Delux swinging wildly here.

Beckford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beckford trying to control the position from guard on top but Delux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delux lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Beckford!
Beckford is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Delux looking to control but Beckford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beckford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Delux raining down hammerfists from mount.
Delux lands with some strikes.
Delux trying to control but Beckford is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delux with shots to the head and body - Beckford looks very uncomfortable down there.
Delux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beckford is looking to escape.
Delux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beckford tries to hold on but Delux postures up.
Delux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beckford in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delux lands a big shot there that rocks Beckford but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Beckford that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beckford can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutal Delux dominated that 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.

Delux throws a head kick that misses.
Delux tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Delux misses.
Beckford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Delux as he jumps to the side.
Delux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beckford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Delux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beckford backs up against the cage.
Delux misses with a head kick.
Beckford lands a nice hook to Delux's body. Delux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delux swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckford.
Beckford swings for the body but Delux moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delux slips a jab from Beckford.
Delux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delux swings for the body but Beckford moves out of range.
Delux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beckford misses the shot to the body.
Beckford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delux.
Delux takes one on the button.
Delux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Beckford clinches.

Delux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delux pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Delux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Delux looking for a guillotine here but Beckford defends easily.

Beckford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beckford has managed to get both his arms back between Delux's legs - danger averted.
Brutal Delux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beckford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckford postures up and lands a big shot to Delux's brow.
Beckford trying to control the position from guard on top but Delux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beckford with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delux wants to stand and escape but Beckford is having none of it.
Beckford trying to control the position from guard on top but Delux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delux has momentary wrist control but Beckford slips an elbow through the middle.
Beckford wants to control from the top but Delux keeps moving.
Delux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Delux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beckford content to stall in guard here.
Beckford connects with a couple of short punches.
Delux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beckford manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delux trying to control but Beckford is working from the bottom.

Beckford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Delux tries to stand but Beckford is controlling from the bottom.
Delux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.

Beckford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Delux gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Forest Beckford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Beckford shoots in for a double leg but Delux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Delux misses with a body kick.
Delux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brutal Delux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckford.
Brutal Delux is winning the standup battle so far.
Beckford tests Delux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beckford shoots in for a takedown but Delux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Delux misses with a wild combination.
Beckford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delux.
Delux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Delux.
Delux looks to land a combination but Beckford avoids it well.
Delux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delux throws a right and a left that Beckford avoids nicely.
Beckford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckford misses with an uppercut. Delux saw that one coming.
Beckford misses with a right hand
and Delux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delux throws out a powerful jab.
Delux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beckford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brutal Delux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forest Beckford.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Delux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckford digs a good body shot into Delux's ribs.
Delux throws a head kick but Beckford moves out of range.

Beckford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beckford showed some decent athleticism there.
Delux wants to get back to his feet.
Delux is looking to improve his position.
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beckford lands a nice short elbow.
Delux is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckford is just content to waste time from the top position. Delux takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Delux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beckford defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beckford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beckford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Delux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Delux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Delux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beckford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beckford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delux wants to stand and escape but Beckford is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckford lands a couple of elbows.
Beckford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delux is looking to stand up but Beckford isn't so interested in that idea.
Beckford chips away with some ground and pound.

Delux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beckford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beckford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delux looking for a sweep. Not yet Delux, not yet.
Beckford trying to control but Delux is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beckford stopping the sweep attempt from Delux.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Forest Beckford!

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Savage
vs
Montoya

185 cm
25
211 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

190 cm
30
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS
GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS

Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jethro Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Montoya!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Montoya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Savage lands with a good body shot.
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montoya.
Savage throws out a powerful jab.
Montoya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jethro Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Montoya.
Montoya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Montoya has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Nice body punch from Savage - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage taking a breather.

Montoya has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Savage clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savage breaks Montoya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Savage throwing strikes but missing.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montoya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montoya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montoya keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savage prevents Montoya from getting back to his feet.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montoya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage won't allow Montoya to get back to his feet.
Savage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montoya wants to stand up but Savage is controlling him.
Savage pushes down on Montoya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savage passes to side control.
Montoya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Savage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montoya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montoya wants to get back to his feet.
Savage cracks Montoya with a big elbow.
Savage 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.
Montoya wants to get back to his feet but Savage drags him back down.
Savage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Savage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Montoya takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Savage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Savage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Montoya is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Savage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Savage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Montoya is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Savage looks up at the clock and then as Montoya takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savage smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Montoya is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage scoring with punches from side control.
Savage working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montoya taking punishment in the form of punches.
Montoya takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Savage scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Montoya to see if he's OK.

Montoya is rocked!
Savage wants to control but Montoya is keeping him busy.
Montoya is still in real trouble! Can Savage finish him?
Savage in side control lands a decent elbow.
Savage scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Montoya is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Savage can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jethro Savage!
Jethro Savage retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jethro Savage made sure he mentioned GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bloggs
vs
Mullard

186 cm
30
255 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

189 cm
31
228 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullard slaps away a takedown attempt from Bloggs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left lands for Mullard.
Bloggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mullard.
Bloggs misses with a double jab.
Bloggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mullard shoots in looking for a takedown. Bloggs tries to sprawl out of it but Mullard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bloggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mullard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Bloggs there.
Bloggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Mullard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mullard takes one on the button.
Bloggs lands a slapping body shot.
Bloggs throws a sloppy head kick and Mullard moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mullard is defended easily by Bloggs.
Joe Bloggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Mullard.
Bloggs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloggs, as that shot connected.
A big right from Bloggs misses.
Mullard checks a leg kick.
Bloggs misses with the combination.
Bloggs misses with an uppercut

and Mullard counters with a shoot takedown. Bloggs fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bloggs keeping full guard, as Mullard tries to pass.
Mullard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullard wants to control from the top but Bloggs keeps moving.

Bloggs scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mullard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mullard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Mullard misses.
Bloggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mullard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bloggs somewhat.

Mullard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bloggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Mullard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mullard forces his way into half guard.
Mullard wants to control but Bloggs is keeping him busy.
Bloggs trying to control but Mullard postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullard blocks the strikes from Bloggs.
Well, if Mullard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bloggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mullard.
Bloggs is trying to stand.
Mullard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bloggs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bloggs tries to kick Mullard off but Mullard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mullard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bloggs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloggs is desperately trying to improve his position but Mullard has a good base and remains in mount.
Mullard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Bloggs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mullard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bloggs taking shots to the head.
Bloggs is in a horrible position here. Mullard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mullard trying to control but Bloggs is having none of it.
Mullard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bloggs's face.

Bloggs is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big strike lands for Mullard! That's really hurt Bloggs and he's turned his back - Mullard keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mullard jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Mullard!
After the big win, Andre Mullard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.