O.R.G. 71 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Skins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Skins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Skins
vs
Hughes

190 cm
29
164 lbs
13 - 27 - 0

170 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

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 13 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Skins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws a right hand that Skins ducks under and follows up with a left that Skins also avoids with ease.
Skins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skins wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
Skins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Skins closes the distance and pushes Hughes back into the cage.

Skins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.

Skins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Skins wriggles free and stands up.
Skins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Johny Hughes has been cut.
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!
Hughes misses with a double jab

and Skins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.

Hughes is rocked!

Skins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Skins!
Tony Skins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Golden Supplements [O.R.G] for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brij Khali is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

De Souza
vs
Khali

169 cm
31
157 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

175 cm
34
162 lbs
24 - 30 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 30 - 1, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khali moves into the clinch.

Khali breaks the clinch.
Khali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

De Souza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khali's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
De Souza is in close to Khali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khali is looking to stand up but De Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
De Souza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khali is looking to stand back up but De Souza counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khali.
Khali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Souza drops an elbow to the side of Khali's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Khali!
Khali's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
De Souza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Khali's face.
De Souza with good strikes from the mount here!
De Souza fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

De Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khali is surviving well by controlling De Souza's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Khali looks gassed!
De Souza breaks from Khali's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Souza lands a big elbow.
Khali in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
De Souza raining down hammerfists from mount.
De Souza with shots to the head and body - Khali looks very uncomfortable down there.

Khali is rocked!
De Souza looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Khali covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose De Souza!

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FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Bantum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bantum's choice of entrance music: England belongs to me. 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.

Beardsley
vs
Bantum

170 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

160 cm
32
147 lbs
11 - 17 - 1

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Bull Bantum!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantum tries to bum rush Beardsley with a series of wild strikes but Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bantum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley scores with a nice right hand.

Beardsley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Beardsley is working for a submission of some sort.

Bantum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beardsley pulls his head out easily.

Bantum is defending against the submission attempts here by Beardsley.

Beardsley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Beardsley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Bantum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley stops Bantum from getting back to his feet.

Beardsley is working for a kimura but Bantum is defending it quite comfortably.

Bantum has one foot on Beardsley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

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

Beardsley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bantum wants to clinch up but Beardsley keeps it at a distance.
Beardsley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bantum misses with a combination
and Beardsley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bantum thinking.
A combination from Bantum does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantum misses with a double jab
and Beardsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bantum misses with a series of wild punches.
Bantum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Beardsley counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Beardsley drops back looking for a leg! Bantum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bantum manages to kick Beardsley off! Beardsley jumps back into Bantum's guard.

Beardsley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bantum manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bull Bantum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bantum misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Bantum.

Bantum drives through and clinches with Beardsley against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beardsley looking to slow down the pace here.

Bantum gets control of Beardsley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bantum will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Beardsley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bantum manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beardsley has Bantum in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beardsley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beardsley controls Bantum momentarily but Bantum frees himself.
Beardsley pulls Bantum in close to his closed guard and prevents Bantum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beardsley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bantum's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beardsley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bantum is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beardsley, into his guard.
Beardsley wants to improve his position but instead Bantum has moved into half guard.
Beardsley trying to control here.
Beardsley is pressing down on Bantum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bantum missing there with some ground and pound from the 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!

Bantum decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beardsley, up you get!
Bantum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bantum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beardsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Bantum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bantum misses with a double jab
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Beardsley lands a jab.

Bantum clinches up with Beardsley and pushes him back against the cage.
Bantum lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bantum.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bantum.

Bantum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bantum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Beardsley drops back looking for a leg! Bantum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bantum manages to kick Beardsley off! Beardsley jumps back into Bantum's guard.
Bantum keeping full guard, as Beardsley tries to pass.

Bantum manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bantum. Those never looked like landing.
Beardsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bantum falls off balance throwing a combination

and Beardsley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bantum's guard.

Beardsley drops back looking for a leg! Bantum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bantum manages to kick Beardsley off! Beardsley jumps back into Bantum's guard.

Beardsley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Bantum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beardsley defends well.
Beardsley slips nicely into half guard.
Bantum manages to get to full guard.

Beardsley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bantum wants to stand up but Beardsley is controlling him.
Peter Beardsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bantum lands some strikes from the bottom.

Beardsley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Beardsley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bantum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bantum has escaped and now he's on top!
Bantum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beardsley is proving hard to escape from.
Bantum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beardsley working for a triangle but Bantum defends it easily.
Beardsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Bantum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bantum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beardsley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bantum tries to hold on but Beardsley pushes him away.

Beardsley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bantum turns into him and now he's in Beardsley's guard.
Beardsley working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Beardsley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bantum is looking to stand up but Beardsley isn't so interested in that idea.

Beardsley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Beardsley drops back looking for a leg! Bantum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bantum manages to kick Beardsley off! Beardsley jumps back into Bantum's guard.

Bantum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Beardsley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bantum looks to land a combination but Beardsley avoids it well.
Bantum misses with a wild combination.
Bantum scores with a three punch combo!
Bull Bantum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beardsley shoots in and drives through. Bantum sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Bantum.
Beardsley blocks a jab.
Bantum throws a right hand that Beardsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Beardsley also avoids with ease.
Bantum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bantum connects with a crisp jab.
Beardsley moves out of range as Bantum strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beardsley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bantum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Beardsley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bantum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beardsley but great work by Bantum.
Beardsley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bantum is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Beardsley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beardsley wants to control but Bantum is keeping busy.

Bantum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beardsley tries to get to full guard but Bantum has control of the leg.
Beardsley desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley moves into full guard.
Bantum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bantum wants to get up but he can't break Beardsley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bantum wants to stand and escape but instead Beardsley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Beardsley drops back looking for a leg! Bantum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bantum manages to kick Beardsley off! Beardsley jumps back into Bantum's guard.

Bantum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beardsley is aware though and is defending well.

Beardsley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beardsley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bantum looking for a guillotine here but Beardsley defends easily.

Beardsley drops back looking for a leg! Bantum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bantum manages to kick Beardsley off! Beardsley jumps back into Bantum's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beardsley slips nicely into half guard.
Bantum wants to get back to his feet.

Beardsley is trying to work for a kimura but Bantum is defending well.

Bantum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bantum actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Beardsley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bantum sees it coming and defends easily.

Beardsley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Beardsley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bantum is trying to stand up here but Beardsley is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Beardsley is trying to work for a kimura but Bantum is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Beardsley.
I think Beardsley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jebediah Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Reverend And The Makers - Heavyweight Champion Of The World . 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.

Reed
vs
Bastard

193 cm
31
288 lbs
18 - 14 - 1

225 cm
31
288 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Jebediah Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Bastard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Bastard closes the distance and clinches up with Reed, looking for a takedown. Bastard pushes Reed against the cage but Reed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reed tries for a takedown but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bastard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bastard throws a right hand that Reed ducks under and follows up with a left that Reed also avoids with ease.

Reed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bastard!
Reed scoring with strikes but Bastard is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bastard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reed throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Reed tries to control but Bastard wriggling away.

Reed working for a submission but Bastard is keeping him at bay.
Reed has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bastard is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reed has hold of Bastard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bastard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reed lands a big elbow.
Reed throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Reed trying to control but Bastard is having none of it.

Reed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bastard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bastard and Reed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bastard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Bastard is defending well.
Bastard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Reed's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bastard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bastard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reed has Bastard in his guard.
Bastard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bastard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastard trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.

Bastard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastard has managed to get both his arms back between Reed's legs - danger averted.
Reed is looking to stand up but Bastard isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed is trying to control the position but Bastard postures up.
Reed wants to sweep here but Bastard controlling him for the moment.
Bastard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Reed has his foot on Bastard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bastard works his way back into a safe position though.
Bastard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bastard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastard 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.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bastard looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Bastard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bastard shoots for a double leg takedown but Reed sprawls well. He's pushed Bastard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Reed as Bastard shoots in.

Reed clinches up with Bastard and pushes him back against the cage.
Reed lands an elbow inside that Bastard shrugs off.
Reed wants a takedown.
Reed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bastard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bastard to the mat. Bastard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed won't allow Bastard to get back to his feet.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard wants to stand and escape but Reed is having none of it.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Reed wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Reed has gone for a leg lock! Bastard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard.

Bastard stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Reed has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bastard manages to get his head free but now Reed has transitioned to an armbar! Bastard grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Reed! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jebediah Reed!
Jebediah Reed thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Ballbag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dexter
vs
Ballbag

225 cm
33
300 lbs
22 - 20 - 0

201 cm
28
287 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Dexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Ballbag!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Harry Ballbag has been cut.
Ballbag misses with a series of wild punches.
Ballbag wants to clinch up but Dexter keeps it at a distance.

Dexter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dexter drops back looking for a leg! Ballbag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ballbag manages to kick Dexter off! Dexter jumps back into Ballbag's guard.
Ballbag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dexter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dexter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dexter forces his way into half guard.

Ballbag has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dexter escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dexter!
Dexter trying to control the position but Ballbag is working away.
Dexter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Dexter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ballbag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dexter works over Ballbag's head and body with a nice combination.
Ballbag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dexter circles away quickly and effectively.
Ballbag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harry Ballbag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballbag doesn't manage to clinch there - Dexter circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dexter jabs at Ballbag's body.
Ballbag closes the distance looking to clinch

and Dexter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ballbag's guard now.
Dexter lands a couple of digs.

Dexter stands up from Ballbag's guard - Dexter perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dexter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Dexter gets tackled into the cage by Ballbag. Ballbag maintains the clinch.
Dexter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ballbag backwards.
Dexter keeps control of Ballbag as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dexter tries to work over Ballbag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Dexter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballbag takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Dexter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ballbag keeping moving, preventing Dexter from controlling successfully.
Dexter chips away with some ground and pound.

Dexter drops back looking for a leg! Ballbag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ballbag manages to kick Dexter off! Dexter jumps back into Ballbag's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dexter wants to control from the top but Ballbag keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dexter wants to control from the top but Ballbag keeps moving.
Dexter tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballbag is retaining full guard.

Dexter drops back looking for a leg! Ballbag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ballbag manages to kick Dexter off! Dexter jumps back into Ballbag's guard.
Ballbag has momentary wrist control but Dexter slips an elbow through the middle.
Dexter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Dexter stands up and waves to Ballbag to follow him.
Ballbag throws a wild body kick that Dexter sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dexter duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballbag tries to close the distance and clinch but Dexter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left lands for Dexter.

That has opened up Harry Ballbag's cut even more.
Dexter looks to land a combination. Ballbag sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Dexter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dexter landing strikes.

Dexter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ballbag has escaped the position, nice work there.

Dexter in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ballbag is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Dexter!
Mark Dexter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Golden Supplements [O.R.G] for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Bussel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sydney Bussel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maximus
vs
Bussel

160 cm
23
140 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

175 cm
23
135 lbs
15 - 7 - 2

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Brutus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Sydney Bussel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Maximus.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bussel avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Maximus scores with a hook to the body. Bussel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bussel throws a leg kick which misses Maximus's front leg but catches the back leg as Maximus tries to avoid it.
Bussel throws a nice outside leg kick.

Bussel forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.

Bussel manages to break the clinch.
Bussel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maximus.
Maximus thuds his shin into the meat of Bussel's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus throws a poor cross that misses

and Bussel counters by moving into the clinch.

Bussel breaks the clinch.
Brutus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bussel rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bussel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bussel has Maximus pressed against the cage, preventing Maximus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bussel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.

Bussel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus loads up on a big right hand but Bussel slips the punch.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus throws a head kick but Bussel moves out of range.
Maximus lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Maximus tenderised Bussel's leg. Bussel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bussel is looking to land body kicks.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus looks to land a left hand but Bussel moved out of range nicely.
Maximus misses with the body kick
and Bussel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximus's knee momentarily.
Bussel avoids the body shot from Maximus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bussel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bussel rushes Maximus and presses him up against the cage.
Bussel leaning his opponent against the cage.

Bussel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
Maximus is looking to score with low kicks.
Maximus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Bussel moves out of range easily.
Maximus throws a head kick but Bussel moves out of range.
Bussel misses with a body kick.
Maximus scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussel avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Bussel wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Bussel misses with a series of wild punches.

Bussel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maximus, pushing him back against the cage.

Bussel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus throws a head kick that Bussel semi-blocks.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Bussel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximus. That did some damage!
Bussel throws a front kick that sends Maximus stumbling back into the cage.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Bussel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bussel.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bussel lands a big head kick that sends Maximus tumbling to the mat! Bussel takes a step backwards and waves Maximus back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Maximus is rocked!

It looks like Brutus Maximus has been cut.
Bussel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bussel checks a leg kick nicely.
Oh Maximus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maximus misses with a right hand
and Bussel counters with a nice leg kick.
Maximus is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Bussel.
Maximus throws a looping overhand right but Bussel ducks down to avoid it.

Bussel forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Bussel landing knees to the head.

Bussel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus 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.

Bussel gets a clinch.

Bussel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bussel throws a quick head kick that knocks Maximus silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Bussel is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sydney Bussel!
Sydney Bussel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!« logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padraig O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen Snow- Informer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

O Hare
vs
Jenkins

190 cm
26
209 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

190 cm
34
212 lbs
23 - 9 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig O Hare!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Casper Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Hare misses with a combination
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
O Hare shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
and O Hare counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins looks to land a combination. O Hare sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Hare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Padraig O Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but O Hare is just out of range.
Jenkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jenkins digs a good hook to O Hare's body.
O Hare dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
O Hare dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
O Hare tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Hare misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Hare.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Hare manages to avoid it.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Hare moves away.
O Hare throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Jenkins lands.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins swings for the body but O Hare moves out of range.
Jenkins walks into a jab.
O Hare throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jenkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Hare.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig O Hare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Hare fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
A left lands for Jenkins.
O Hare misses with a hook.
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from O Hare, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from O Hare misses its intended target.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of O Hare's head but O Hare sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Hare was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
O Hare lands a jab-cross combination.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins scores with a one two! O Hare had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

O Hare is rocked!
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
Oh O Hare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Hare.
Jenkins throws a body punch but O Hare moves out of range.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Hare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
O Hare seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from O Hare.
O Hare tries to clinch up.
O Hare misses with a jab to the body
and Jenkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Hare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Hare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Hare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Jenkins.
O Hare throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Hare misses with a double jab
and Jenkins counters with a left to the body.
O Hare is breathing heavily.

Jenkins lands a left and a right that send O Hare crashing to the mat, dazed. Jenkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jenkins digs a good body shot into O Hare's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Jenkins dominated that round.
That's time! O Hare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

O Hare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for O Hare. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice body punch from O Hare.
Jenkins lands with a right that hurts O Hare. O Hare looks to clinch but Jenkins throws a short knee that drops O Hare. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Casper Jenkins! Casper Jenkins retains his light heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesset is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mohamed's theme tune. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Small
vs
Nesset

180 cm
24
201 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

191 cm
30
201 lbs
20 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

Brute
Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Arnfinn Nesset!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small blocks a head kick by Nesset.
Small throws the left hand but Nesset avoids the punch easily.
Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Small avoids the head kick by Nesset.
Nesset connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nesset jabs at Small's body.
Nesset scores with a nice right hand.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small avoids the head kick by Nesset.
Nesset tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Small paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Small moves away from the strike by Nesset.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesset uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nesset.

It looks like James Small has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nesset walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Small checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Small swings for the body but Nesset moves out of range.
Small misses with a straight left.
Small cracks Nesset with a good jab.
Nesset avoids the body shot from Small.
Nesset misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Nesset misses.
Nesset lands a slapping body shot.
Nesset scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Small, as that shot connected.
Nesset moves out of range of the strikes.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesset.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nesset.
Small takes one to the chin there.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Nesset slips the punch.
Small misses with a looping left.
Small connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nesset throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Small.
Nesset pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nesset lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nesset throws a low kick but Small moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Nesset throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
Nesset wants to slow Small down by chopping away at his legs.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesset.
Nesset misses with a hook.
Nesset missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nesset tests Small's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Nesset lands an impressive looking overhand right. Small doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Small.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Small throws a shot to the body.
Nesset connects with a body shot.
Nesset takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Nesset counters with a good low kick that Small was not able to check.

Nesset gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small blocking some punches.
Nesset misses with a punch on the inside.
Nesset working aggressively here.
Nesset has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Nesset blocks a body shot from Small.
Small wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Nesset.
Small blocking some punches.
Nesset tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nesset misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nesset fails to land.
Nesset lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nesset.
Nesset works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nesset throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nesset.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nesset has him pressed against the cage.
Nesset swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nesset misses with some punches.
Nesset lands a right hand.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nesset misses with some punches.
Small is trying to break the clinch but Nesset has him pressed against the cage.

Small pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Small swings for the body but Nesset moves out of range.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Small lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nesset slips under a jab.

Small gets tackled into the cage by Nesset. Nesset maintains the clinch.
Small wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nesset working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnfinn Nesset dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Small's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Nesset counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking.
Small scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nesset staying out of range there.
Small takes a swing at Nesset's ribcage but misses.
Small throws a hook but Nesset blocks it.
Nesset throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small scores with a decent looking hook.
Small cracks a nice hook into Nesset's ribs.
A big right from Nesset misses.
A jab from Small finds it's way through Nesset's defenses.
Nesset looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nesset keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Nesset scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nesset needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Small 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nesset swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nesset lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Small lands with a good body shot.
Small misses with a hook. Nesset ducked under it nicely.
James Small is winning the standup battle so far.
Small scores with a jab to the jaw.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Nesset slips the punch.

Nesset clinches up against the cage.
Nesset gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Small.
Small is trying to break the clinch but Nesset has him pressed against the cage.
Nesset keeps control of Small as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Small.
Small trying to control the position but instead, Nesset has worked for underhooks and has pushed Small into the cage.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nesset fails to land.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nesset lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Nesset misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small blocking some punches.
Small is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nesset tries to stall but Small uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Small is trying to break the clinch but Nesset is controlling him.
Nesset lands with a short shot to the head.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nesset.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small is trying to force a seperation but Nesset has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset lands a nice uppercut.
Small is trying to force a seperation but Nesset has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Small's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nesset trying to stall but Small improves his position.
Nesset lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not.
A shot in the inside from Nesset.
A right handed body shot lands from Nesset.

Small breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nesset connects with a body shot.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nesset. That's going to slow Small down.
Nesset thows a body shot but no joy.
Nesset misses with a low kick as Small jumps back.
Small lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nesset missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nesset pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Small changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small slips under a jab.
Nesset tries to land a leg kick but Small saw it coming and moves away.
Nesset wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesset manages to avoid it.
Nesset jabs at Small's body.
Nice defenses there by Nesset.
Small is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nesset has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nesset misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Nesset.
Small misses with a straight right.
Nesset ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Small misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nesset forces Small back against the cage and clinches.
Small trying to stall but Nesset improves his position.
Nesset doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Nesset.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arnfinn Nesset will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Small's cut.
That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nesset has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Small finds it's way round the side to connect with Nesset's head.
Nesset connects with a solid leg kick.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nesset thuds his shin into the meat of Small's side.
A cross from Nesset lands.
Nesset lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts.
Small blocks a jab.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesset.
Small throws an overhand right that lands on Nesset's shoulder, as Nesset tries to avoid the shot.
Nesset displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab.
Nesset walks into a left hand.
Small jabs at Nesset's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nesset has Small up against the cage in a clinch.
Small tries a body shot but Nesset blocks it.
Nesset misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Small.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small wants to break free but Nesset has control.
Nesset scores with a shoulder strike.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small blocking some punches.
Nesset is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Small's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nesset fails to land.
Nesset throws a head punch that misses.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Nesset.
Nesset lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Small working hard to break the clinch.
Nesset lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small is trying to push Nesset away but Nesset has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nesset lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nesset struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Nesset taking a breather.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nesset prevents Small from breaking the clinch.
Nesset blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nesset blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nesset has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Nesset throws a head punch that misses.
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Small blocks an uppercut.
Nesset lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nesset.
Nesset throws a head punch that misses.
Nesset displaying some good clinch control by pressing Small up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset lands with a short shot to the head.
Small scores with a shoulder strike.
Nesset swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nesset pushes Small back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nesset.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small is looking to break free of the clinch but Nesset has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nesset.
Nesset fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nesset misses with a punch on the inside.
Nesset swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small is trying to force a seperation but Nesset has the dominant position.
Small is looking to break free of the clinch but Nesset has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small misses with a body punch.
Nesset lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Nesset tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Nesset scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nesset swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nesset lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nesset prevents Small from breaking the clinch.
Small wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Small lands a body shot.
Nesset throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
A short uppercut from Nesset.
Nesset throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nesset lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nesset has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Nesset lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Nesset.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnfinn Nesset comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nesset 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnfinn Nesset!
Post fight, Arnfinn Nesset stared into the camera and said 'Yeah, respect to my opponent but at the end of the day.. When you meet the unbelievers, strike off their heads and, when you have laid them low, bind your captives firmly. Quran 47:4'.