QFC Tournament 26 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davidson's choice of entrance music: Ante Up - MOP. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hill
vs
Davidson

183 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Quincy Davidson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davidson drives through and clinches with Hill against the cage.

Davidson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hill regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill seems keen to control Davidson's posture.
Hill wants to sweep here but Davidson controlling him for the moment.
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill seems keen to control Davidson's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hank Hill.
Hill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Hill.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hill is fending him off so far but Davidson persists. Nope, Hill circles away and we're back to standing.
Davidson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davidson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davidson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hill wants to sweep here but Davidson controlling him for the moment.
Davidson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davidson passes into half guard.
Hill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hill 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is fighting to break Hill's control of his arms but Hill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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!

We're going to have a standup here because Hank Hill wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
Hank Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill connects with a high kick.

It looks like Quincy Davidson has been cut.
Hill lands with a thumping leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hill has Davidson pushed against the cage.
Hill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Hill stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Davidson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hill gets an underhook and turns Davidson into the cage.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davidson has him pressed against the cage.

Hill breaks the clinch.
Hill lands the left hand.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davidson's head.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davidson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hank Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quincy Davidson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davidson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily.
Davidson looks gassed!
Hill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hill!
Hill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Davidsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davidson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davidson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hill.
Davidson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davidson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hill stalks Davidson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davidson's face. Davidson staggers backwards, shaken.
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill cracks Davidson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hill lands with a nice body punch.
Davidson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hill connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hill.
Davidson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hill feints and then cracks Davidson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davidson down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill scores with the left hand. Davidson knows he should have avoided that one.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davidson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hill lands a leg kick that knocks Davidson off balance momentarily.
Davidson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot lands for Hill.

Hill lands a left and a right that send Davidson crashing to the mat, dazed. Hill thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Davidson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davidson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him?
Davidson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Hill throws a head kick that Davidson semi-blocks.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davidson can do to turn this around?
Hill lands a big head kick that sends Davidson to the canvas! Hill follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Hill!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Misual Lalpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lalpa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seek n Destroy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lalpa
vs
Knight

180 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Misual Lalpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Knight!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knight gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalpa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lalpa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knight wants to stand but Lalpa is controlling the position.
Lalpa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight wants to stand up but Lalpa is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalpa trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Misual Lalpa just wasn't active enough.

Lalpa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lalpa trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.

Lalpa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lalpa shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalpa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalpa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knight counters with a two punch combo.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Lalpa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Lalpa with that takedown attempt.
Knight leaves Lalpa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misual Lalpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lalpa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalpa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Lalpa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lalpa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Knight is not content to let Lalpa control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lalpa stands up and beckons Knight to his feet.

Knight gets caught napping as Lalpa dives in and scores a takedown. Knight manages to retain guard.
Knight looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lalpa stands up from Knight's guard - Lalpa perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Misual Lalpa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lalpa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Misual Lalpa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lalpa.

Lalpa is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalpa to get the leverage.

Lalpa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is not content to let Lalpa control the position.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lalpa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lalpa is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well.

Lalpa is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalpa to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalpa content to control rather than advance.

Lalpa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lalpa is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalpa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight is breathing heavily.

Lalpa seems to be looking for submissions.

Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalpa.

Lalpa is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lalpa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Misual Lalpa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lalpa throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off.

Lalpa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knight sprawls well initially but Lalpa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Lalpa stands up and beckons Knight to join him on the feet.
Lalpa shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Lalpa's shoulder, as Lalpa tries to avoid the shot.
Knight misses with an uppercut

and Lalpa counters with a shoot takedown. Knight fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalpa with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalpa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lalpa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lalpa trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Misual Lalpa just wasn't active enough.
Lalpa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalpa takes one to the side of the head.
Lalpa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misual Lalpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Lalpa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lalpa circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight swings widly with a right hand

and Lalpa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knight!

Lalpa stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lalpa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.
Lalpa is trying to pull guard but Knight turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lalpa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knight is defending well.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lalpa avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalpa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Lalpa keeps him there for the moment.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
Lalpa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle.
Misual Lalpa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lalpa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lalpa keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lalpa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Lalpa tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Lalpa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Lalpa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalpa wants a takedown but no success here.
Lalpa avoids a wild elbow strike from Knight.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lalpa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knight uses from the top position.
Lalpa managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Misual Lalpa!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Misual Lalpa!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Misual Lalpa!

Misual Lalpa wins by unanimous decision!
Misual Lalpa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicho King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
King

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicho King!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for King on that attempt.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a left hand
and King counters with a head kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
King shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King looks gassed!
King leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as King shoots in.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.

King moves into the clinch.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
Jones lands a knee to the body.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King staying out of range there.
King shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for King on that attempt.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that round.
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.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Jones.
Jones pushes King away with a front kick.
Jones looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Jones lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
King dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicho King.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nicho King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
King has a takedown stuffed.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for King on that attempt.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into King's torso.
Jones tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicho King.
A swing and a miss from King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
John Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice sprawl there from King as Jones shoots in.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
That kick from Jones tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break King's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
King blocks an elbow strike.
King is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Jones presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
King is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for King.
Jones landing knees to the body.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King jumps guard but Jones stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King wants to break free but Jones has control.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for John Jones!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for John Jones!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for John Jones!

John Jones wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacare Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lopez
vs
Youngblood

185 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacare Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, DJ Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Youngblood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Youngblood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopez tries to buck Youngblood off but Youngblood is having none of it.
Youngblood working away.

Youngblood has hold of Lopez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lopez seems comfortable defending it but Youngblood has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lopez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lopez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Youngblood couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DJ Youngblood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Cready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cready comes to the cage accompanied by Cready Stomp. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cready
vs
Gracie

173 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cready!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cready avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cready defends it nicely.

Cready throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Cready finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cready throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cready's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Cready has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.

Gracie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gracie throws a body punch but Cready moves out of range.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cready sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cready looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cready sprawls well. Cready wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark Cready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Cready sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cready fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Cready shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cready content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cready missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cready postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cready throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cready stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.

Gracie has his foot on Cready's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cready works his way back into a safe position though.
Cready wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Cready content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cready from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cready lands a couple of digs.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cready trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cready distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie is trying to keep Cready in close.
Cready wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cready throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Cready slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Cready controlling him for the moment.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cready doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cready manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie looks gassed!
Cready keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cready is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Cready sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cready distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cready postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Cready scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cready sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Cready in his half guard.
Cready working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cready dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Cready's head and hops out.
Cready blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie leaves Cready with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to clinch but Cready is having none of it.
Cready avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cready's waist but Cready gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cready swivels and escapes.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cready counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Mark Cready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Gracie.
Cready landing a few strikes.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cready scoring with punches from side control.
Cready working the body and head with strikes.
Cready trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Cready lands an elbow.

Cready working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cready cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cready trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cready is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cready in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Cready landing strikes.
Check out the look on Cready's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cready controls the position.
Cready scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
Cready wants to take a breather but Gracie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cready.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cready scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cready stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cready from controlling successfully.
Cready lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cready knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Cready throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Cready lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cready working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cready wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cready has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cready.
Cready lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cready from controlling successfully.
Cready postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cready manages to get himself to full guard.
Cready looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Cready dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Cready scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mark Cready overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cready trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Cready not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cready is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Cready seems content to control.
Cready missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cready thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Cready stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cready throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cready not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cready trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cready throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cready throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cready trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cready postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cready 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cready throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cready slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing Cready any problems.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Cready isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cready wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cready stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cready trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cready scoring with some ground and pound.
Cready is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cready postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cready distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cready trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cready throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cready wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cready works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Cready is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cready landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Cready slips an elbow through the middle.
Cready might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cready looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cready in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cready is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Cready drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Cready off! Cready jumps back into Gracie's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cready not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mark Cready!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Mark Cready!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Mark Cready!

Mark Cready wins by unanimous decision!
Mark Cready seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lil Cholo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chair Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cholo
vs
Silver

185 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lil Cholo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chair Silver!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Cholo does no damage.
Cholo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver misses with a knee to the head.
Cholo is trying to break the clinch but Silver is controlling him.

Silver is trying to trip Cholo. He has hold of a leg but Cholo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silver persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cholo wants to stand up but Silver is controlling him.
Silver trying to control the position from guard on top but Cholo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver 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.
Silver content to stall in guard here.
Silver throws a big right hand that misses.
Cholo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Silver throws a big right hand that misses.
Silver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silver throws an elbow that misses. Cholo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silver's guard. Nice move by Cholo!
Silver has Cholo pulled in close to control his posture.
Cholo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cholo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Cholo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Silver throwing strikes here but Cholo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silver has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cholo's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cholo trying desperately to get to his feet.

Silver is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cholo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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!
Cholo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Silver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver throwing strikes here but Cholo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silver wants to control the pace but Cholo is squirming around nicely.
Silver sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Silver with the ground and pound from mount.
Cholo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Silver looking to ground and pound but Cholo is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver looking to ground and pound but Cholo is blocking nicely.
Silver thowing shots but they're missing.
Cholo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cholo is breathing heavily.
Silver looking to finish with strikes here!
Silver sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silver pushes Cholo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cholo is pressed up against the cage. Silver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cholo down to the mat. Cholo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Cholo. Those never looked like landing.
Lil Cholo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cholo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Silver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cholo on his heels. He'll look to pass Cholo's guard now, I'm sure.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Cholo has wrist control.
Cholo keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Silver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cholo keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Silver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Cholo has wrist control.
Silver throws a big elbow that misses.
Silver showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silver throws a big elbow that misses.
Silver throws an elbow that misses. Cholo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silver's guard. Nice move by Cholo!
Silver throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cholo wants to stand but Silver is controlling his posture from full guard.

Silver looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cholo is defending well. Silver quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cholo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Silver celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chair Silver!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Claude Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Patrick
vs
Del Rio

170 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Claude Patrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Del Rio!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Del Rio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Patrick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Del Rio stops Patrick from getting back to his feet.
Del Rio controlling the action here.
Patrick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Rio.
Del Rio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Patrick wants to get back to his feet.
Del Rio is controlling the pace.
Patrick is trying to stand.
Del Rio controlling the pace.
Del Rio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Del Rio prevents Patrick from standing back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alberto Del Rio wasn't active enough on the ground.

Del Rio clinches with his opponent.
Patrick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Rio.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Rio has hold of one of Patrick's legs. Patrick is fighting the takedown attempt but Del Rio gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Del Rio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Patrick's head.
Del Rio passes into half guard.
Del Rio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Del Rio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Patrick pushes Del Rio off looking to stand but Del Rio dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Rio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Del Rio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Patrick wants 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!
Del Rio throwing shots but Patrick is blocking nicely.
Patrick wants to get back to his feet.
Del Rio lands strikes from half guard.
Del Rio trying to mount his opponent but Patrick defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Del Rio in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick is trying to stand back up but Del Rio is controlling him
Patrick is breathing heavily.
Del Rio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Del Rio might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Del Rio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Rio lands in his opponent's guard.
Patrick wants to stand up but Del Rio is controlling him.
Del Rio 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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patrick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Del Rio is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Del Rio lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Del Rio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Del Rio tries to free his leg and advance position but Patrick is retaining full guard.
Del Rio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Del Rio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Patrick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Rio.
Del Rio stays in close to Patrick's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alberto Del Rio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Del Rio shoots in but no luck this time.
Patrick throws a series of punches but Del Rio moves out of range.

Del Rio rushes Patrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patrick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Patrick scores with the left hand. Del Rio knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Del Rio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Del Rio cracks Patrick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Rio controlling his opponent.
Del Rio landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Rio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Del Rio content just to control the position here.
Del Rio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Patrick hang on?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Del Rio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Patrick misses with a leg kick.
Del Rio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Del Rio closes the distance and pushes Patrick back into the cage.
Patrick is trying to maintain a safe position but Del Rio gets an underhook and turns Patrick into the cage.
Patrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Del Rio pushes Patrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patrick tries a body shot but Del Rio blocks it.
Del Rio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patrick pulls his leg out and moves away.

Del Rio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Del Rio remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alberto Del Rio has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Patrick explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Patrick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Del Rio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Del Rio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Del Rio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Del Rio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Rio is breathing heavily.
Del Rio slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Del Rio trying to mount his opponent but Patrick defends it.
Del Rio prevents Patrick from standing back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Rio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alberto Del Rio was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Del Rio moves into range and clinches up with Patrick.
Patrick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Del Rio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Patrick prevents it.
Patrick trying to control the position but instead, Del Rio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Patrick into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio can't get the takedown.
Claude Patrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio.
Patrick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Rio.

Del Rio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Patrick uses from the top position.
Patrick is fighting to break Del Rio's control of his arms but Del Rio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Del Rio has a closed guard, preventing Patrick from standing up.
Del Rio wants to sweep here but Patrick controlling him for the moment.
Del Rio pulls Patrick in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alberto Del Rio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Del Rio misses with a takedown attempt - Patrick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Patrick throws a head kick that misses.
Patrick slaps away a takedown attempt from Del Rio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patrick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Patrick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Rio.
Del Rio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Patrick is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Del Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Del Rio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patrick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Rio somewhat.
Patrick leaves Del Rio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Del Rio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Claude Patrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio.
Patrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patrick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Patrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Rio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Rio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Del Rio's head.
Alberto Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patrick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patrick tries to clinch there but Del Rio circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Del Rio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Patrick's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patrick wants to stand up but Del Rio is controlling him.
Del Rio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio trying to control but Patrick is working from the bottom.

Alberto Del Rio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Patrick scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Patrick.
Nice cross by Patrick.
Patrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Del Rio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Patrick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Del Rio is in Patrick's guard.
Patrick wants to get back to his feet but Del Rio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Del Rio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio won't allow Patrick to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Del Rio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alberto Del Rio wasn't active enough on the ground.
Del Rio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Del Rio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patrick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Rio somewhat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Rio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Patrick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Del Rio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Del Rio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick wants to stand up but Del Rio is controlling him.
Del Rio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Alberto Del Rio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Del Rio tries to clinch there but Patrick circles away.
Patrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Rio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Del Rio rushes Patrick and presses him up against the cage.
Del Rio avoiding damage as Patrick throws knees to the body.
Del Rio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patrick wants to break free but Del Rio has control.
Claude Patrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Del Rio decides to pull guard.
Patrick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Del Rio's guard.
Patrick trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Del Rio seems keen to control Patrick's posture.
Del Rio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Rio looking to control.
Patrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patrick wanted to stand there but Del Rio had control of the position.

Del Rio working for a triangle but Patrick defends it easily.
Alberto Del Rio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alberto Del Rio.
I've got Del Rio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Alberto Del Rio!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Alberto Del Rio!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Alberto Del Rio!

Alberto Del Rio wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam O Reily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngube Mufuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

O Reily
vs
Mufuka

185 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam O Reily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngube Mufuka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mufuka clinches with his opponent.
O Reily is trying to pull guard but Mufuka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
O Reily looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mufuka blocks an uppercut.
O Reily wants to take the fight to the mat but Mufuka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Mufuka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Reily throws a push kick but Mufuka slaps the foot to one side.
Mufuka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Reily as he avoids it easily.

Mufuka has O Reily up against the cage in a clinch.
Mufuka goes for a takedown attempt but O Reily pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mufuka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Reily's waist but O Reily gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mufuka off to one side.
Liam O Reily has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ngube Mufuka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mufuka misses with a takedown attempt - O Reily sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

O Reily manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mufuka on his heels. He'll look to pass Mufuka's guard now, I'm sure.
O Reily sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mufuka wants to control but O Reily passes easily into half guard.
Mufuka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Reily. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mufuka trying to hold on to O Reily's head to control him but O Reily postures up.
Well, if O Reily 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mufuka wants to improve his position but O Reily is controlling well.
O Reily not doing much here.
Mufuka is trying to control but O Reily passes into side control!

O Reily decides to stand back up. O Reily steps back and let's Mufuka get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mufuka fails with the takedown

and O Reily counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reily's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O Reily advances to half guard.

O Reily is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mufuka is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam O Reily!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

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