FFO 2 Revenge PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brinehall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Elsworth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brinehall
vs
Elsworth

200 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
209 lbs
5 - 7 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Brinehall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Rob Elsworth!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brinehall misses with a takedown attempt - Elsworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elsworth closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Brinehall! Elsworth dives in looking to finish! Brinehall is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Elsworth!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Dean is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jameson
vs
Dean

185 cm
22
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jameson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Dean!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jameson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dean tries to roll over but Jameson keeps him under control.
Jameson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean is not content to let Jameson control the position.

Dean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jameson pulls his head out easily.
Jameson trying to control from half guard but Dean is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is looking to control Jameson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dean avoid being mounted?
Dean is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jameson is staying active.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Jameson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jameson circles away quickly and effectively.

Jameson clinches up against the cage.
Dean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jameson wants to break free but Dean has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dean tries to pull guard but Jameson won't allow it.

Jameson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dean regains guard.
Jameson is looking to advance position but Dean has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jameson can't escape the position.
Jameson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Jameson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
Jameson tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control.
Dean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is trying to stand.
Jameson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dean wants to get up but he can't break Jameson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jameson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dean has eaten all the pies!
Dean passes into half guard.
Jameson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dean is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dean throwing shots but Jameson is blocking nicely.
Dean is trying to control the action in half guard but Jameson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jameson wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Dean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jameson has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Jameson 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.

Jameson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt

and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jameson is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dean is trying to stand.
Jameson controlling the pace.
Dean is not content to let Jameson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson is taking a breather. Dean 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Jameson decides to return to a standing position.

Dean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dean controlling from the full mount.
Jameson tries to reverse the position but Dean maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is stalling here but it's allowed Jameson to get half guard.
Jameson is refusing to be controlled, as Dean sits in half guard.
Jameson wants to control but Dean is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Dean stands up from half guard.

Dean moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dean in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Dean has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jameson uses from the top position.
Jameson slips nicely into half guard.
Dean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dean.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.

Dean pushes Jameson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson has his takedown stuffed

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dean lands a nice short elbow.
Jameson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jameson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jameson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jameson feints and as Dean raises his hands in defense, Jameson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jameson gets to his feet. Dean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dean throws a head kick that misses
and Jameson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jameson clinches but Dean breaks the clinch

and Dean counters by moving into the clinch.
Dean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jameson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dean can't fight it off and eventually Jameson manages to take the fight to the floor. Dean looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but Jameson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jameson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jameson trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dean is pulling down on Jameson's head to control his posture.

Dean is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jameson is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jameson tries to clinch

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

Jameson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jameson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dean is looking to stand up but Jameson won't let him.

Jameson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jameson trying to keep a closed guard but Dean is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom.
Jameson is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.
Jameson wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment.

Dean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jameson avoids the body shot from Dean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jameson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jameson thumps Dean with a low kick.

Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jameson gets back to half guard.
Jameson manages to get to full guard.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jameson is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Jameson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jameson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Jameson!
Johnny Jameson is the new light heavyweight champion!

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RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Let the bodies hit the floor. Ben Franklin 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!

Backstrom
vs
Franklin

182 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Amber Swan*$10 Rec Supp*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Backstrom pushes him off.
Backstrom looks to land a combination but Franklin avoids it well.
Backstrom stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Franklin or perhaps it was just good defense by Backstrom which made him look bad.
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
David Backstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Franklin.
Backstrom tries to clinch

and Franklin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Backstrom pulls Franklin into guard.
Backstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Backstrom throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Backstrom is looking to sinch up a triangle. Franklin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Backstrom's body to avoid the submission. Backstrom has instead reached around Franklin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Backstrom arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Backstrom!

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39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Bowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Englund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prepare The Masses. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bowen
vs
Englund

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brodie Bowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils Englund!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bowen.
Bowen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Englund is fending him off so far but Bowen persists. Nope, Englund circles away and we're back to standing.
Englund doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowen circles away.

Bowen clinches up against the cage.

Englund manages to break the clinch.
Bowen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Englund as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Englund rushes Bowen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Englund presses Bowen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Englund lands a hook that snaps the head of Bowen backwards.
Bowen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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

Englund has Bowen up against the cage in a clinch.
Englund slowing the pace effectively.
Englund receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bowen fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Englund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Englund circles away from the clinch attempt

and Englund counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Englund throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Englund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Englund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowen somewhat.

Englund moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Englund takes the fight into the clinch.
Bowen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Englund has Bowen pressed against the cage, preventing Bowen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Englund scores with a shot to the side of Bowen's head.
Knees to the body from Englund.
Bowen is breathing heavily.
Bowen fails to pull guard.
Englund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Englund manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bowen won't allow Englund to sweep him here.

Englund manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Englund darts in trying to clinch

and Bowen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Englund.
Englund putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bowen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Englund.
Englund slows down the pace here.

Englund breaks the clinch.

Englund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bowen, pushing him back against the cage.
Bowen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Englund is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Englund rushes Bowen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Englund lands a nice knee to the body.
Englund lands a shot to the body.
Englund lands a body punch in the clinch.

Englund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nils Englund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Englund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowen.
Bowen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Englund counters with a shoot takedown. Bowen fights it but they end up in guard.
Englund advances position into side control!
Bowen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Englund trying to control the action but Bowen is working from the bottom.
Bowen taking a bit of punishment here - Englund scoring with strikes.
Bowen is not content to let Englund control the position.

Englund has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Englund is looking to clinch but Bowen is avoiding it.

Bowen tries to keep at a distance but Englund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bowen tries to score a body lock takedown but Englund shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Englund landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Englund pulls guard.
Englund is looking to stand up but Bowen isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Englund is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Englund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Englund circles away from the clinch attempt
and Englund makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Englund clinches up with Bowen and pushes him back against the cage.
Englund is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Englund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

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

Englund has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bowen can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Englund obliges.

Englund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Englund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Englund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Englund has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Englund lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Englund has a takedown stuffed.

Englund moves into the clinch.
Englund keeps control of Bowen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Englund.

Englund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Englund.

Englund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Englund lands a damaging elbow.
Bowen tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Englund.
Knees in the clinch landing for Englund.

Englund pulls Bowen into guard.
Bowen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Englund manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Englund lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bowen hang on?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Englund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bowen is looking to escape.
Englund landing punches.
Bowen wants to control but Englund is having none of it.
Englund unloading with bombs!
Englund landing strikes, looking to finish!
Englund controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Englund landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Englund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bowen is looking to escape.
Englund lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bowen hang on?
Englund landing shots from mount.
Englund landing strikes from the mount.
Bowen tries to hold on but Englund pushes him away.
Englund looking to finish Bowen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bowen!
Englund with good strikes from the mount here!
Englund landing strikes, looking to finish!
Englund breaks from Bowen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Englund looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Englund with good strikes from the mount here!
Englund looking to control but Bowen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Englund lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bowen hang on?
Bowen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Englund working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Englund postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bowen looks a forlorn figure.
Nils Englund has got the better of the ground game so far.

Englund wants to finish this one by submission but Bowen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Englund.
Englund sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Englund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bowen is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Englund working for a submission but Bowen is keeping him at bay.
Englund misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Englund landing strikes from the mount.
Englund postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bowen looks a forlorn figure.
Englund trying to control but Bowen is having none of it.
Bowen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Englund throws a strike but Bowen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Englund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Englund darts in and clinches Bowen up against the cage.

Bowen jumps into guard, dragging Englund to the mat.
Englund pushing down on Bowen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Englund escapes and gets back to his feet.
Englund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bowen swivels and escapes.
Englund tries to clinch up but Bowen circles away and keeps his distance.
Brodie Bowen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Englund misses with a body kick.
Englund is looking to clinch but Bowen is avoiding it.
Englund lands a high kick!
Bowen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Englund sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Englund tries to clinch up but Bowen circles away and keeps his distance.
Englund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Englund is out of range and Bowen settles back down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Englund.

Englund drives through and clinches with Bowen against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Englund lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowen can't break the clinch.
Englund lands an elbow just above Bowen 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Englund is stalling here.
Englund scores a nice knee to the body.
Englund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Englund breaks the clinch.

Englund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bowen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Englund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Englund manages to break the clinch.
Bowen keeps the fight on the outside.

Englund has Bowen up against the cage in a clinch.

Englund breaks from the clinch.

Englund moves into the clinch successfully.
Englund is working Bowen over against the cage.

Englund manages to pull guard.
Bowen prevents Englund from getting back to his feet.
Bowen preventing the sweep.
Bowen throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen being controlled here momentarily.
Englund is trying to control the position but Bowen postures up.
Englund wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bowen manages to pass to side control.
Englund is not content to let Bowen control the position.
Englund wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bowen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Englund looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nils Englund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Englund is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Englund is not content to let Bowen control the position.
Bowen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Englund is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Englund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Englund is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bowen is controlling him well.
Englund is trying to improve his position.
Bowen staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Englund swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowen.
Englund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Englund moves into the clinch.
Bowen jumps guard but Englund stands there with Bowen around his waist. Bowen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bowen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Englund controlling the action here for a moment.
Brodie Bowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Englund managing to block the knees to the body from Bowen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Englund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Englund 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Englund!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

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

Column
vs
Rooney

170 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Column!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Column stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Column wants it to stay on the feet.
Rooney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Column throws a right and a left that both miss.
Column misses with a few strikes there.
Rooney wants to clinch.
Rooney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Column circles away.
A swing and a miss from Column.
Rooney fails with a takedown attempt.
Alex Column has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Rooney.

Column shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Column was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Column.
Column landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Column breaks from Rooney's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rooney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rooney is in a horrible position here. Column smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Column scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rooney?
Rooney looks gassed!
Column lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rooney is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Column lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Column scoring with strikes but Rooney is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Column dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Column cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Rooney is rocked!
Rooney takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rooney is still in real trouble! Can Column finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Column! Rooney is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Column!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jason Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thien Nakuratata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wayne
vs
Nakuratata

200 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
24
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, jason Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thien Nakuratata!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakuratata was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Nakuratata tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
Nakuratata moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
A nice combination there by Nakuratata.
Wayne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wayne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nakuratata.
Nakuratata tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
Nakuratata with a hook.

Wayne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wayne in particular looking to stall.

Wayne is trying to work for a kimura but Nakuratata is defending well.
Wayne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wayne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne controlling the action here.
Wayne is keen to just control but Nakuratata is a slippery customer.
Nakuratata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wayne.
Wayne wants to take a breather but Nakuratata is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakuratata is trying to stand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Nakuratata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Nakuratata clinches up against the cage.
Wayne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakuratata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nakuratata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Nakuratata to work.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nakuratata slowing the pace effectively.
Wayne fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jason Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakuratata with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Nakuratata looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Nakuratata misses with a knee strike.
Nakuratata taking a breather.
Nakuratata lands a knee to the head.

It looks like jason Wayne has been cut.
Wayne is breathing heavily.

Nakuratata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne misses with a series of wild punches.
Wayne misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne shoots in but Nakuratata avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Nakuratata gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Nakuratata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wayne, pushing him back against the cage.
Nakuratata comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakuratata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakuratata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nakuratata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nakuratata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nakuratata comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Nakuratata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakuratata throws a series of strikes that have Wayne backpedaling.

Nakuratata moves into the clinch.
Nakuratata landing knees to the head.
Nakuratata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Wayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakuratata prevents it.
Nakuratata misses with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata working Wayne over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakuratata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakuratata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wayne's face.
Nakuratata with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata prevents Wayne from breaking the clinch.
Wayne jumps guard but Nakuratata stands there with Wayne around his waist. Wayne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakuratata tries a knee to the head but Wayne blocks it.
A knee to the head by Nakuratata.
Nakuratata tries a knee to the head but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Nakuratata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne looks for a takedown but Nakuratata sprawls well.
Nakuratata doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.

Nakuratata forces Wayne back against the cage and clinches.
Nakuratata prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Nakuratata.

Nakuratata manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thien Nakuratata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jason Wayne's cut.
That's time! Wayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nakuratata clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Nakuratata.
Nakuratata prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakuratata stalling.
Wayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakuratata.
Nakuratata landing knees to the head.
Nakuratata scores with a knee to the head.
Wayne takes an elbow to the temple.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.

Nakuratata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakuratata misses with a head kick.
Wayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakuratata.
Nakuratata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakuratata dives in and grabs Wayne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes down on Nakuratata's head and hops out.
Nakuratata shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Nakuratata pushes Wayne up against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nakuratata misses with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne can't break the clinch.
Nakuratata scores a nice knee to the body.

Wayne drags the fight down to the ground.
Nakuratata has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wayne is proving hard to escape from.
Nakuratata postures up.
Nakuratata won't allow Wayne to sweep him here.

Nakuratata gets to his feet. Wayne looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wayne with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nakuratata counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nakuratata lands a knee to the head.
Nakuratata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wayne's face.
Nakuratata stalling.
Nakuratata landing knees to the head.
Nakuratata with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata scores with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata lands a nice elbow.
Nakuratata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Nakuratata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakuratata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wayne.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Nakuratata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nakuratata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nakuratata tries a knee to the head but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nakuratata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nakuratata misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakuratata just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jason Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakuratata tries a knee to the head but Wayne blocks it.
Nakuratata landing knees to the head.
Nakuratata tries a knee to the head but Wayne blocks it.
Nakuratata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wayne's face.
Nakuratata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wayne leaning against his opponent.
Nakuratata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nakuratata obliges.
Wayne can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nakuratata.
Nakuratata landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nakuratata has Wayne pressed against the cage, preventing Wayne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakuratata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nakuratata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakuratata with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Nakuratata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakuratata wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Wayne shoots in for a double leg but Nakuratata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakuratata looks to land a combination. Wayne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Nakuratata has closed the distance and engaged Wayne in a clinch.

Nakuratata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne tries to clinch up but Nakuratata circles away and keeps his distance.

Nakuratata darts in and clinches Wayne up against the cage.

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

Nakuratata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Nakuratata.
Nakuratata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wayne looking to stall.
Nakuratata connects with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata with a knee to the head.

Wayne is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nakuratata can't fight it off and eventually Wayne manages to take the fight to the floor. Nakuratata looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wayne looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thien Nakuratata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on jason Wayne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nakuratata instigates a clinch.
Wayne is trying to maintain a safe position but Nakuratata gets an underhook and turns Wayne into the cage.
Nakuratata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nakuratata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nakuratata misses with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Wayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wayne is trying to break the clinch but Nakuratata has him pressed against the cage.
Nakuratata connects with a knee to the head.
Wayne trying to control the position but instead, Nakuratata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wayne into the cage.
Nakuratata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wayne's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne goes for a takedown attempt but Nakuratata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nakuratata is looking to clinch but Wayne is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayne avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakuratata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakuratata as he avoids it easily.

Wayne tries to keep at a distance but Nakuratata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wayne letting Nakuratata take a breather here.
Nakuratata landing knees to the head.
Nakuratata lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Nakuratata.
Nakuratata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wayne's face.
Wayne letting Nakuratata take a breather here.
Wayne tries to break the clinch but Nakuratata is controlling the position.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Wayne tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakuratata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jason Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakuratata lands an elbow inside that Wayne shrugs off.
Nakuratata with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne goes for a takedown attempt but Nakuratata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Nakuratata moves into range and clinches up with Wayne.
Nakuratata connects with a knee to the head.

Nakuratata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakuratata throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.

Nakuratata tries to keep at a distance but Wayne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nakuratata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Wayne can't get the takedown.
Nakuratata with a knee to the head.
Thien Nakuratata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wayne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakuratata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nakuratata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Nakuratata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakuratata tries to clinch but Wayne moves away

and Wayne counters by moving into the clinch.
Wayne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nakuratata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nakuratata lands a knee to the head.
Wayne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakuratata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Nakuratata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakuratata looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Nakuratata blocks an elbow strike from Wayne.
Wayne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nakuratata.
Nakuratata has Wayne pressed against the cage, preventing Wayne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakuratata with a knee to the head.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Nakuratata won't allow it.
Nakuratata with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nakuratata prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Wayne gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wayne trying to control the action but Nakuratata is working from the bottom.
Thien Nakuratata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakuratata wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thien Nakuratata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakuratata 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thien Nakuratata!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmie Jameson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phil French's chin.

Jameson
vs
French

150 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Jameson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil French!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French shoots in for a double leg but Jameson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jameson. That's going to slow French down.
Jameson really is a fat lump.

Jameson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. French looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
French is trying to improve his position.
Jameson trying to control the position but French is working away.
French struggling a bit here.
French is looking to regain half guard here but Jameson keeps moving and retains side control.

Jameson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Jameson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Jameson is working French over with some ground and pound from side control.
French is looking for a sweep.
French is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
French looks gassed!
Jameson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
French is not content to let Jameson control the position.
French is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
French wants to control but Jameson postures up.
Jameson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
French taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jameson is looking to take a break and control but French is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

French throws Jameson to one side and escapes!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

French shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than French was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jameson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
French throws some wild stikes that Jameson manages to avoid easily.
Jameson looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.
French pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

French is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jameson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

French swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jameson is now in French's guard. A big mistake from French there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jameson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
French wants to get back to his feet but Jameson drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jameson throws a wild body kick that French sees coming a mile off.
French tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jameson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jameson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. French was covering up waiting for the punch and Jameson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jameson wants to pass the guard but French is keeping the position.
Jameson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jameson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but French is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

French working for a triangle but Jameson defends it easily.

French has his foot on Jameson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jameson works his way back into a safe position though.
French trying to control the position.
Jameson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed French's guard.
French wants to control but Jameson is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
French is trying to control but Jameson manages to pass to mount!
Jameson wants to control the pace but French is squirming around nicely.
Jameson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jameson landing shots from mount.
French tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jameson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as French is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
French can't escape the position.
Jameson working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Jameson looking for a guillotine from mount but French is having none of it.
French is desperately trying to improve his position but Jameson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jameson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French tries to hold on but Jameson postures up.
Jameson wants to control the pace but French is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
French tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmie Jameson 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!

French misses with a takedown

and Jameson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
French trying to control the position.
French keeping full guard, as Jameson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jameson gets to his feet. French looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jameson moves in looking to clinch but French pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
French darts in trying to clinch

and Jameson counters with a single leg into guard. French didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

French working for a triangle but Jameson defends it easily.
Jameson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. French is keeping the position for now.
French is trying to control the position from the bottom.
French can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jameson controls the pace.
Jameson won't allow French to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
French is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
French trying to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jameson closes the distance but French moves to the side
and French counters with a nice uppercut.
Jameson is looking to clinch but French is avoiding it.
Jameson is looking to slow French down with leg kicks.
French with a poor takedown

and Jameson counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson keeps control of French as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
French tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jimmie Jameson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil French.
French misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jameson.

Jameson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jameson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
French has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jameson is proving hard to escape from.
French is fighting to break Jameson's control of his arms but Jameson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
French is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing French from controlling successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jameson trying to control the position.
French won't allow Jameson to sweep him here.
French sitting in guard, not really doing much.
French working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jameson's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Jameson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jameson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Jameson!
Jimmie Jameson retains his featherweight title!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis von Carelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

von Carelstein
vs
Banks

175 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis von Carelstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Banks!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks misses with the combination.
Banks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Banks shoots for a takedown but von Carelstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
von Carelstein tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Carelstein tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.

Banks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Banks being controlled here, momentarily.
von Carelstein advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis von Carelstein!
Curtis von Carelstein is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Nail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Alba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Nail has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nail
vs
Alba

180 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Koffin Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nail!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Alba!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nail keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nail throws a head kick that misses.

Nail looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alba!
Nail takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Nail quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Nail but it's paid off an Alba is forced to tap! Nice work by Nail.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Nail!
David Nail is the new middleweight champion!