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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Khabibolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Final Countdown. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mason
vs
Khabibolov

180 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)SALE 159Q $30

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Khabibolov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason tries for a takedown but Khabibolov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khabibolov wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side

and Mason counters with a shoot takedown. Khabibolov fights it but they end up in guard.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Mason stands up and waves to Khabibolov to follow him.
Khabibolov tries to clinch

and Mason counters by moving into the clinch.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khabibolov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khabibolov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason keeps control of Khabibolov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Khabibolov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khabibolov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khabibolov tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
Khabibolov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Khabibolov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Khabibolov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mason looking for a takedown.
Khabibolov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Mason has had enough of the clinch but Khabibolov keeps him there for the moment.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Khabibolov misses with a knee to the head.
Mason is trying to force a seperation but Khabibolov has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabibolov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.

Mason gets control of Khabibolov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mason has a closed guard, preventing Khabibolov from standing up.
Mason has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khabibolov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khabibolov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mason's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mason pushes Khabibolov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Khabibolov is looking to clinch.
Khabibolov wants to clinch

and Mason counters by moving into the clinch.
Mason tries to break free but Khabibolov pushes him back against the cage.
Khabibolov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mason's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khabibolov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khabibolov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Khabibolov's guard.
Mason stays in close to Khabibolov's body and controls the position.
Khabibolov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason passes Khabibolov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Khabibolov is defending well.
Mason is taking a breather. Khabibolov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mason is working for a kimura but Khabibolov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason is controlling the pace.
Mason'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Mason wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Khabibolov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mason.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mason pushes Khabibolov up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mason - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khabibolov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khabibolov tries to stall but Mason uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mason slowing the pace effectively.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabibolov misses with a knee strike.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason wants a takedown.
Khabibolov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mason takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Michael Mason has been cut.

Khabibolov breaks from the clinch.
Khabibolov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason dives in and grabs Khabibolov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khabibolov pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Khabibolov looks to clinch

so Mason counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Mason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Mason's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Khabibolov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.

Mason instigates a clinch.
Khabibolov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khabibolov scores with a knee to the head.
Khabibolov is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khabibolov down to the mat. Khabibolov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khabibolov is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Khabibolov circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khabibolov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Khabibolov is looking to clinch.
Omar Khabibolov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Khabibolov which made him look bad.
Khabibolov looks to clinch

and Mason counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mason.
Khabibolov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Khabibolov breaks the clinch.

Mason darts in and clinches Khabibolov up against the cage.
Khabibolov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khabibolov connects with a knee to the head.
Khabibolov tries to circle away but Mason has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabibolov misses with a knee to the head.
Khabibolov is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khabibolov to keep the fight standing.
Mason has had enough of the clinch but Khabibolov keeps him there for the moment.
Khabibolov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khabibolov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khabibolov to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khabibolov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Khabibolov manages to break the clinch.
Khabibolov looks to clinch

and Mason moves into the clinch.
Khabibolov tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
Omar Khabibolov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khabibolov effectively controlling the action here.
Khabibolov lands an elbow inside that Mason shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabibolov tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
Khabibolov is trying to break free.

Khabibolov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khabibolov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khabibolov slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Khabibolov tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khabibolov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Mason gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Khabibolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mason 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 for Michael Mason!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Michael Mason!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Michael Mason!

Michael Mason wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Michael Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Mkhalele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Fwapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mkhalele comes to the cage accompanied by Noir Désir - Un jour en France. Fwapp has chosen Amazing By Kanye West as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mkhalele
vs
Fwapp

180 cm
31
256 lbs
14 - 14 - 1

190 cm
29
250 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Tristan Mkhalele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Bob Fwapp!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mkhalele tries to clinch but Fwapp moves out of range.
Fwapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mkhalele's waist but Mkhalele gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fwapp off to one side.
Mkhalele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fwapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mkhalele moves in looking to clinch but Fwapp pushes him off.
Tristan Mkhalele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mkhalele moves out of range of the strikes.
Fwapp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mkhalele is fending him off so far but Fwapp persists. Nope, Mkhalele circles away and we're back to standing.
Mkhalele throws a head kick that misses
and Fwapp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mkhalele wants to clinch.
Mkhalele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fwapp.
Mkhalele moves to clinch but Fwapp breaks away
and Fwapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mkhalele fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mkhalele gets a clinch.
Mkhalele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fwapp looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fwapp avoids the elbow strike from Mkhalele, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mkhalele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fwapp's brow.
Mkhalele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mkhalele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fwapp up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mkhalele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Bob Fwapp has been cut.
Fwapp avoids the elbow strike from Mkhalele, against the cage.
Mkhalele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fwapp blocks an elbow strike from Mkhalele.
Mkhalele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fwapp in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mkhalele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mkhalele taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mkhalele throws an elbow but misses.
Mkhalele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mkhalele is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mkhalele for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Mkhalele.
Mkhalele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Bob Fwapp's cut even more.
Mkhalele misses with a knee strike.
Mkhalele prevents Fwapp from breaking the clinch.
Mkhalele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mkhalele has Fwapp pressed against the cage.

Fwapp breaks the clinch.
Mkhalele tries to clinch there but Fwapp circles away.
Mkhalele tries to clinch up.
Mkhalele wants to clinch but Fwapp slips to the side
and Fwapp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mkhalele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fwapp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mkhalele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fwapp somewhat.
Tristan Mkhalele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Fwapp.

Fwapp tries to keep at a distance but Mkhalele has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mkhalele misses with an elbow strike.
Mkhalele misses with an elbow strike.
Fwapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mkhalele backwards.
Mkhalele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mkhalele gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Mkhalele tries to land a knee to the head but Fwapp blocks with his arms.
Mkhalele effectively controlling the action here.
Fwapp blocks an elbow strike.
Mkhalele pushes off an throws an elbow but Fwapp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mkhalele is struggling to control the position.
Fwapp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fwapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mkhalele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mkhalele pushes off an throws an elbow but Fwapp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mkhalele lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Bob Fwapp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tristan Mkhalele!
A relieved looking Tristan Mkhalele 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Stam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stam has chosen Tony Iommi - Grace as his entrance music. Leonard Stam told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bloggs
vs
Stam

186 cm
31
255 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

195 cm
29
270 lbs
11 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)SALE 159Q $30

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 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Stam!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bloggs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stam wants to control but Bloggs postures up.
Bloggs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bloggs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stam sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bloggs misses with the ground and pound.
Stam is trying to buck Bloggs off.

Bloggs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Bloggs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stam is pushing Bloggs's head away, looking to escape. Bloggs manages to hold on to the position though.
Bloggs working the ground and pound.
Bloggs 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.

Stam throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs lands a nice hook to Stam's body. Stam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Stam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bloggs's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stam seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bloggs wants to control but Stam is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Stam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bloggs sees it coming and defends easily.
Bloggs wants to control but Stam is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Stam is looking for a kimura but Bloggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stam to get the leverage.
Bloggs wants to control but Stam is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Bloggs manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Bloggs misses its intended target.
Stam slips a straight right by Bloggs.
Bloggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloggs slips a jab from Stam.
Bloggs tries to clinch but Stam is having none of it.
Bloggs looks to land a right hand but Stam moved out of range.
Bloggs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but Stam shows good takedown defense.
Bloggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloggs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stam throws a big shot that misses.
Stam wants to clinch.
Stam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bloggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bloggs takes the fight into the clinch.
Bloggs working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Stam.
Bloggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stam up against the cage.

Bloggs manages to break the clinch.
Joe Bloggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Bloggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stam doesn't seem phased though.
Bloggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bloggs cracks a nice hook into Stam's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bloggs misses with a straight right.

Bloggs takes the fight into the clinch.

Stam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloggs shoots and misses
and Stam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bloggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stam throws a shot to the body.
Stam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bloggs misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stam throws out a loose jab but Bloggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonard Stam 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.

Bloggs feints and then cracks Stam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stam down.
Stam tries to clinch up.
Stam looks to throw the jab but Bloggs is out of range.
Bloggs punishes Stam's body with a nice straight punch.
Bloggs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Stam to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stam takes one to the chin there.
Bloggs throws a sloppy head kick
and Stam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Stam misses.

Stam drives through and clinches with Bloggs against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stam breaks the clinch.

Stam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bloggs to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Stam uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stam looks to land a left hand but Bloggs moved out of range nicely.
Leonard Stam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bloggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stam manages to avoid it.
Bloggs misses with a hook.
Stam fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stam counters with a leg kick.
Bloggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Stam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bloggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stam tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stam throws a low kick but Bloggs avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stam throws a combination that misses
and Bloggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonard Stam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stam misses with a combination
enabling Bloggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloggs takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Oooooh!!! Stam has knocked Bloggs down with a huge combo! Stam steps away and waves a wobbly Bloggs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Bloggs is rocked!

It looks like Joe Bloggs has been cut.
Stam is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Bloggs hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leonard Stam!
Leonard Stam took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Willis
vs
Bacon

173 cm
33
158 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

172 cm
29
152 lbs
27 - 8 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Willis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Chris Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacon throws a body punch but Willis moves out of range.
Willis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bacon.
Bacon lands a really nice looking cross but Willis seems unphased.
Bacon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bacon misses with a low kick as Willis jumps back.
Willis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Willis avoids the body shot from Bacon.
Bacon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Willis checks it well.
Bacon slips a jab and a cross from Willis.
A jab from Willis does it's job there.
Nice cross by Bacon.
Willis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bacon.
Willis lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Bacon scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Bacon scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon throws a sloppy body shot
and Willis counters with a stiff right hand.
Bacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willis moves away.
Willis misses with a two punch combination.
Bacon throws a series of punches but Willis avoids them all with ease.
Willis tests Bacon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Willis avoids the body shot from Bacon.
Willis staying out of range there.
Bacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willis manages to avoid it.
Willis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Willis. Those never looked like landing.
Willis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bacon throws a shot from downtown. Willis moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willis.
Nice cross by Bacon.
Bacon throws an overhand right that lands on Willis's shoulder, as Willis tries to avoid the shot.
Bacon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Willis is able to avoid easily.
Willis checks a low kick from Bacon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacon misses with a hook.
Bacon misses with a hook.
Bacon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Willis drops his hands momentarily and Bacon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bacon throws a low kick but Willis avoids it.
A big left from Bacon misses.
Willis misses with a double jab.
Bacon throws a leg kick but Willis sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis defending well as Bacon loads up on a big left hand.
Bacon misses with a body shot.
Willis misses the shot to the body.
Willis sizes up Bacon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willis. Bacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bacon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Willis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bacon misses with an uppercut.
Bacon throws the left hand but Willis avoids the punch easily.
Willis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis slips under a jab.
Bacon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Willis is out of range.
Chris Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bacon dodges the punch combination from Willis.
A slow jab from Willis misses its intended target.
Bacon lands with a straight right. Willis didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacon wants to land a leg kick but Willis is out of range.
Bacon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bacon thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willis avoids the body shot from Bacon.
Willis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bacon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bacon lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Bacon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Willis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bacon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Willis at a distance.
Bacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willis.
Willis throws a lazy right hand but Bacon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacon. Willis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacon throws a hook to the side of Willis's head but Willis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bacon looks to land a combination. Willis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bacon looks to land a right hand but Willis moved out of range.
Willis misses the shot to the body.
Bacon connects with a right hand. Willis shakes it off.
Willis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chris Bacon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willis moves away.
Bacon throws an overhand right that lands on Willis's shoulder, as Willis tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Bacon does it's job there.
Willis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bacon takes a swing at Willis's ribcage but misses.
Bacon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Willis moves forwards but Bacon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bacon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bacon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bacon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Willis to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon lands a really nice looking cross but Willis seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Willis has time to react.
Bacon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bacon.
A shot to the liver by Bacon. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Willis.
Bacon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bacon.
Willis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Willis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bacon.
Good standup being displayed there by Willis as he connects with a hook.
Bacon lands with a shot to the body.
Bacon stuns Willis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bacon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon lands a slapping body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Willis.
Bacon misses with a wild combination.
Bacon lands with a good body shot.
Willis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willis.
Willis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bacon.
Bacon lands a body shot.
Willis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bacon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cody Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis misses with a wild body shot.
Willis moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bacon counters with a right hand to the body.
Bacon misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bacon.
A lazy left from Bacon finds it's target.
Willis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bacon throws a hook to the side of Willis's head but Willis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willis manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willis throws a right hand that Bacon ducks under and follows up with a left that Bacon also avoids with ease.
Willis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bacon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Willis on the side of the head.
Bacon throws a body punch but Willis moves out of range.
Bacon missing with a left hand there. Willis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Bacon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Willis.
Bacon moves out of range as Willis strikes.
Bacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacon. Willis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bacon.
Willis ducks under a wild hook from Bacon.
Willis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacon throws a leg kick but Willis moved away.
Willis throws out a loose jab but Bacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacon 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.
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bacon moves away.
Bacon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bacon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis takes a swing at Bacon's ribcage but misses.
Bacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willis moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bacon misses the target.
Bacon lands with a right hand.
A jab from Bacon does it's job there.
Willis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bacon throws a good cross that connects.
Bacon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Willis doesn't seem bothered though.
Bacon lands with a cross.
Willis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bacon at a distance.
Willis throws a lazy right hand but Bacon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Willis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bacon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Willis's head backwards.
Bacon lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Willis swings widly with a right hand
and Bacon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Willis looks to score with a jab to the body but Bacon is just out of range.
Bacon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Willis on the side of the head.
Bacon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Bacon misses.
Willis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bacon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Willis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Willis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacon.
Bacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willis.
Willis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bacon finds it's way round the side to connect with Willis's head.
Bacon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willis.
Willis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bacon thuds a left hand into Willis's body.
Bacon lunges at Willis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willis's hand.
Willis connects with a crisp jab.
Bacon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Willis misses with an uppercut.
Bacon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Willis avoids the body shot from Bacon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon throws a shot to the body.
Bacon slips a jab from Willis.
Willis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Bacon. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bacon connects with a body shot that sends Willis's belly button to the back.
Bacon misses with a series of wild punches.
Bacon takes a swing at Willis's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Willis looks to throw the jab but Bacon is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bacon connects with a body shot that sends Willis's belly button to the back.
Willis walks into a straight right hand from Bacon.
Willis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bacon just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Willis misses.
Bacon scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bacon.
Bacon thows a leg kick but Willis checks it
and Willis counters with a one-two to the body.
Bacon throws out a leg kick but Willis moves out of range and Bacon only half commits.
Willis with a nice cross.
Bacon misses with a two punch combination.
Bacon looks to score with a jab to the body but Willis is just out of range.
Bacon dodges the punch combination from Willis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon scores with a body shot.
Bacon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bacon scores with a nice right hand.
Willis connects with a body shot that sends Bacon's belly button to the back.
Bacon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willis misses with a wild combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bacon moves out of range of the strikes.
Bacon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Willis at a distance.
Willis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bacon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Bacon as he connects with a hook.
Willis scores with a jab.
Willis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bacon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Willis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Willis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bacon connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Bacon.
Bacon lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Willis. Those never looked like landing.
Bacon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon throws a good cross that connects.
Willis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bacon.
Bacon swings for the body but Willis moves out of range.
Bacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bacon misses with a low kick as Willis jumps back.
Bacon swings for the body but Willis moves out of range.
Bacon thuds a left hand into Willis's body.
Willis lands with a nice body punch.
Willis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bacon throws a right and a left that Willis avoids nicely.
Bacon sizes up Willis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bacon lands a nice shot to the body.
Bacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Willis misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Willis, as that shot connected.
Bacon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacon lands a really nice looking cross but Willis seems unphased.
Willis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the body from Bacon misses
and Willis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bacon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willis.
Willis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Bacon dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Willis checks a low kick from Bacon.
Bacon misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Bacon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willis connects with a right hand. Bacon shakes it off.
Bacon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Willis might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Willis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Willis tries to bum rush Bacon with a series of wild strikes but Bacon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Willis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bacon.
Willis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Willis throws out a powerful jab.
Bacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bacon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon cracks Willis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bacon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bacon throws a one two combo.
Willis ducks under a wild hook from Bacon.
Bacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bacon slips under a jab from Willis.
Willis throws a right hand that Bacon ducks under and follows up with a left that Bacon also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Willis.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bacon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bacon slips a jab from Willis.
Bacon walks into a stiff left hand from Willis.
Willis misses the shot to the body.
Willis throws a one two combo.
Willis misses the jab.
Bacon misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacon scores with a shot to the body.
Bacon lunges at Willis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willis's hand.
Willis misses with an uppercut. Bacon saw that one coming.
Bacon with a jab.
Bacon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis misses with a few strikes there.
Bacon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willis takes one to the chin there.
Bacon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacon just misses with a punch to the body.
Willis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bacon.
Bacon slips a straight right by Willis.
Bacon punishes Willis's body with a nice straight punch.
Willis misses with a looping left.
Bacon lunges at Willis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willis's hand.
Bacon connects with a right hand. Willis shakes it off.
Bacon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cody Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Bacon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bacon.
Willis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Willis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bacon misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bacon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Willis back to the cage. Bacon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Willis misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Bacon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bacon lands with an uppercut that bounces Willis off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Bacon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bacon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Chris Bacon!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Chris Bacon!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Chris Bacon!

Chris Bacon wins by unanimous decision!
Chris Bacon is the new featherweight champion!
Chris Bacon gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).