GLADIATOR 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Elliott
vs
Norton

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Elliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kurt Norton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norton circles away.
Norton throws a head kick that half lands.
Norton wants to clinch.
Elliott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Norton moves into the clinch.
Elliott keeps control of Norton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elliott prevents Norton from breaking the clinch.
Elliott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Elliott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elliott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Elliott takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton connects with a solid leg kick.
Norton tries to clinch but Elliott moves away

and Elliott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elliott.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Elliott throws a big elbow that misses.

Elliott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elliott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elliott stays in close to Norton's body and controls the position.
Elliott is standing up over Norton. Norton looks to escape but Elliott dives into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Elliott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Gravus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Nibey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Nibey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gravus
vs
Nibey

188 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Gravus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Nibey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nibey misses with a few strikes there.
Nibey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gravus.
Nibey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Nibey or perhaps it was just good defense by Gravus which made him look bad.
Nibey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gravus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gravus is breathing heavily.
Nibey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phil Gravus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Nibey.

Nibey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gravus, pushing him back against the cage.
Gravus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nibey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gravus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nibey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gravus fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Nibey looking to score a takedown here. Gravus is defending well but Nibey drives through and ends up in Gravus's guard.
Gravus keeping moving, preventing Nibey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nibey looking to sit in guard and control but Gravus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nibey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gravus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nibey doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nibey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gravus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gravus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nibey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nibey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gravus manages to pass to side control.
Gravus looks to land a strike but Nibey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gravus's guard.
Nibey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gravus keeping moving, preventing Nibey from controlling successfully.
Nibey tries to stand but Gravus is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nibey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gravus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nibey is aware though and is defending well.
Nibey trying to control but Gravus is working from the bottom.
Gravus keeping full guard, as Nibey tries to pass.
Gravus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Magnus Nibey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gravus slaps away a takedown attempt from Nibey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Nibey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nibey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nibey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gravus pinned against the cage. Gravus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nibey is looking to clinch.
Nibey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nibey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gravus tries to avoid it but Nibey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gravus to the ground. Gravus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gravus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nibey.
Phil Gravus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Nibey.
Gravus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nibey swivels and escapes.
Gravus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nibey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nibey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gravus swivels and escapes.
Gravus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nibey is looking to slow Gravus down with leg kicks.
Gravus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nibey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gravus avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nibey is defended easily by Gravus.
Phil Gravus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nibey moves in looking to clinch but Gravus pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nibey throws the left hand but Gravus avoids the punch easily.
Nibey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nibey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gravus sprawls well. Gravus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nibey gets slowly back to his feet.
Gravus stuffs the takedown attempt from Nibey. Nibey gets slowly back to his feet.
Nibey lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibey fails with a takedown attempt.
Nibey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gravus counters with a left to the body.
Gravus fails with the takedown.
Nibey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gravus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nibey.
Nice takedown defense from Nibey. No joy for Gravus on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Nibey or perhaps it was just good defense by Gravus which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nibey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nibey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gravus slaps away a takedown attempt from Nibey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nibey tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gravus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Gravus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nibey looks to clinch
and Gravus counters with a head kick. That will keep Nibey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibey lands a nice hook to Gravus's body. Gravus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nibey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gravus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nibey tries to clinch but Gravus moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Nibey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gravus stuffs the takedown attempt from Nibey. Nibey gets slowly back to his feet.
Nibey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gravus looks to land a body kick but Nibey moved away.
Gravus tries for a takedown but Nibey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nibey wants to clinch.
Nibey fails with a takedown attempt.
Nibey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gravus circles away.
Phil Gravus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Nibey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nibey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Nibey coming out on top.
Nibey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Nibey. No joy for Gravus on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Gravus as Nibey shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nibey.

Gravus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nibey quickly recovers to half guard.

Nibey has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gravus escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gravus!
Gravus advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nibey swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gravus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gravus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Gravus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nibey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nibey tries to reverse the position but Gravus maintains control.
Nibey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gravus is controlling the pace.
Gravus wants to take a breather but Nibey is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Phil Gravus just wasn't active enough.
Nibey is looking to clinch.
Nibey fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nibey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nibey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nibey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nibey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravus.
Nibey shoots for a double leg takedown but Gravus sprawls well. He's pushed Nibey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Gravus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nibey on his heels. He'll look to pass Nibey's guard now, I'm sure.
Phil Gravus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nibey is trying to control the position but Gravus postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phil Gravus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Nibey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gravus won't allow Nibey to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Gravus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nibey 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Nibey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

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

Strong
vs
Tyson

193 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fifty Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strong misses with the combination.
Strong throws a good cross that connects.

Tyson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strong did well to prevent Tyson getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Strong is looking to escape.
Tyson wants to control but Strong is keeping him busy.
Tyson stops Strong from getting back to his feet.
Tyson trying to control the action but Strong is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fifty Tyson.
Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strong swivels and escapes.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyson eats them both and turns towards Strong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Strong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyson momentarily.
Super Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Strong does no damage.

Tyson dives in and scores a takedown into Strong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Strong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tyson postures up and lands a big shot to Strong's brow.
Tyson passes Strong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyson winds up and cracks Strong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Tyson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Tyson is trying for a kimura here. Strong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tyson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fifty Tyson!
Fifty Tyson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coco Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coco Cobb could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diego Carneiro's chin.

Cobb
vs
Carneiro

181 cm
19
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coco Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Carneiro clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cobb.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cobb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carneiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cobb is defending well.
Carneiro goes for a takedown attempt but Cobb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Coco Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Carneiro.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carneiro.
Carneiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobb tries to avoid it but Carneiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobb to the ground. Cobb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Cobb gets a clinch.
Cobb lands a knee to the head.
Cobb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Diego Carneiro has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb landing knees to the head.

Carneiro is rocked!
Carneiro looks winded!
Cobb lands a big knee to the head and Carneiro goes down! Cobb pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mscibor Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mscibor Olszewicz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Page
vs
Olszewicz

191 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mscibor Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page avoids the head kick by Olszewicz.

Page gets a clinch.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Page can't get the takedown.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the body.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olszewicz smiles and moves away.
Page avoids the head kick by Olszewicz.

Page closes the distance and pushes Olszewicz back into the cage.
Olszewicz working Page over with knees to the body.
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Page lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Page is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Page takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olszewicz obliges.
Olszewicz has Page pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Olszewicz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Olszewicz lands a nice knee to the body.
Olszewicz missing with knees to the body.
Olszewicz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olszewicz landing knees to the body.
Olszewicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olszewicz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Page in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Olszewicz lands a knee to the body.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Olszewicz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olszewicz scores with a knee to the head.
Olszewicz landing knees to the body.
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Olszewicz working Page over with knees to the body.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Page managing to block the knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Olszewicz crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olszewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olszewicz throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Olszewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mscibor Olszewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olszewicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olszewicz's waist but Olszewicz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.

Olszewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Olszewicz lands a nice knee to the body.
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Page lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Olszewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Page takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olszewicz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Olszewicz.

Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olszewicz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olszewicz keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Page seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Olszewicz is trying to control Page's posture but Page avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olszewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olszewicz struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mscibor Olszewicz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Page lands a body shot.

Page closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Olszewicz quickly recovers to half guard.
Olszewicz is trying to get back to full guard.
Olszewicz trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
Olszewicz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Olszewicz trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Mscibor Olszewicz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Olszewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Michael Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Olszewicz.
Good leg kick by Page there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Olszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Olszewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page lands a head kick. Olszewicz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Olszewicz lands a high kick!
Page misses with a head kick.
Olszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olszewicz sprawls well. Olszewicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Olszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olszewicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Page avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
Mscibor Olszewicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olszewicz lands a good knee to the midsection. Page won't want to take too many of those.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Page avoids it.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Page avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
Olszewicz is trying to break the clinch but Page is controlling him.
Page avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olszewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Page gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Page forces Olszewicz back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz missing with knees to the body.

Olszewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olszewicz tries to clinch there but Page circles away.
Page looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Olszewicz has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olszewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Page avoids it.
Olszewicz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Page tries to pull guard but Olszewicz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Page managing to block the knees to the body from Olszewicz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Olszewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olszewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olszewicz has Page pressed against the cage, preventing Page from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the head.
Olszewicz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olszewicz scores a nice knee to the body.
Olszewicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Page is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mscibor Olszewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Page looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Olszewicz wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page trying to control from half guard but Olszewicz is working away.
Olszewicz wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olszewicz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Olszewicz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Olszewicz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Page is pushing down on Olszewicz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olszewicz is fighting to maintain full guard but Page has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to control here.
Olszewicz wants to get back to full guard.
Olszewicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Page content to control rather than advance.
Olszewicz is trying to maintain the position but Page is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mscibor Olszewicz.

Page has closed the distance and engaged Olszewicz in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Page is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Page is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olszewicz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Page avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
Olszewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Olszewicz breaks from the clinch.
Olszewicz misses with a head kick.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olszewicz tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olszewicz to the ground. Olszewicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Olszewicz throws the kick towards the body but Page avoids it.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Page misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olszewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Olszewicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Page is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olszewicz obliges.
Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olszewicz tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body.
Page trying to land knees to the body.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Olszewicz crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Olszewicz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Page in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Olszewicz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Page tries to break the clinch but Olszewicz is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz stalling.
Page blocks an elbow strike.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Page tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olszewicz avoids it.
Page is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Olszewicz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Page looking to stall.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the body.
Michael Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mscibor Olszewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mscibor Olszewicz.
I've got Olszewicz 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mscibor Olszewicz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arkadiusz Wilk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Serafin
vs
Wilk

186 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Serafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arkadiusz Wilk!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Wilk. No joy for Serafin on that attempt.
Wilk stuffs the takedown.
Wilk fails with a takedown attempt.
Serafin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilk is fending him off so far but Serafin persists. Nope, Wilk circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Serafin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serafin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Arkadiusz Wilk has been cut.
Wilk stuffs the takedown attempt from Serafin. Serafin gets slowly back to his feet.
Serafin shoots in for a takedown but Wilk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Serafin feints and as Wilk raises his hands in defense, Serafin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serafin stays in close to Wilk's body and controls the position.
Serafin slips nicely into half guard.

Serafin is looking for a kimura here.
Serafin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilk preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Serafin is keen to just control but Wilk is a slippery customer.

Serafin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilk defends it well.
Serafin is looking to take a break and control but Wilk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serafin works his way into side control.

Serafin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilk, who protects the arm well.

Serafin swings around for an armbar but Wilk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Serafin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serafin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serafin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Serafin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wilk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serafin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilk wants to stand but Serafin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wilk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Serafin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Serafin controls Wilk momentarily but Wilk frees himself.
Serafin has control of Wilk's left arm, preventing Wilk from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serafin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilk manages to get himself to full guard.
Serafin looking to pass the guard.
Serafin passes Wilk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wilk wants to get back to his feet.
Wilk tries to roll over but Serafin keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serafin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Serafin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilk is fending him off so far but Serafin persists. Nope, Wilk circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serafin can pounce on him.
Serafin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilk but Wilk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilk throws a sloppy head kick and Serafin moves out of range easily.
Serafin avoids the head kick by Wilk.
Serafin tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Serafin as he avoids it easily.
Serafin dives in and grabs Wilk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilk pushes down on Serafin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Serafin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serafin scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serafin is defended easily by Wilk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serafin shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilk tries to clinch up but Serafin circles away and keeps his distance.
Serafin throws a series of punches but Wilk avoids them all with ease.
Serafin misses with a takedown
and Wilk counters with a nice uppercut.
Serafin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Serafin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilk defends it nicely.
Serafin keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilk shoots in for a takedown but Serafin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilk wants it to stay on the feet.
Serafin misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilk counters with a head kick. That will keep Serafin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Serafin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Serafin is trying to control. Wilk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Serafin seems to be looking for submissions.
Serafin is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serafin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wilk!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serafin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wilk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Serafin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serafin is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Serafin seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Serafin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilk has managed to free his arm - good work.

Serafin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilk sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilk is staying active underneath Serafin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wilk actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Serafin.
Serafin fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilk has a takedown stuffed.
Serafin shoots for a takedown but Wilk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Serafin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serafin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daniel Serafin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Serafin.
Serafin tries for a takedown but Wilk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilk shoots in for a double leg but Serafin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daniel Serafin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serafin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilk as he avoids it easily.
Wilk shoots in looking for a takedown. Serafin tries to sprawl out of it but Wilk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Serafin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Serafin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Serafin's knee momentarily.
Serafin looks for a takedown but Wilk sprawls well.

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

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

Serafin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilk trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serafin looking for a sweep. Not yet Serafin, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilk is looking to stand up but Serafin won't let him.

Serafin pushes Wilk off and gets back to his feet.
Serafin fails with a takedown attempt.
Serafin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilk closes the distance and clinches up with Serafin, looking for a takedown. Wilk pushes Serafin against the cage but Serafin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Serafin shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serafin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Serafin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Serafin lands in his opponent's guard.
Daniel Serafin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Wilk keeping moving, preventing Serafin from controlling successfully.
Serafin advances to half guard.
Serafin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilk wants to control the action here but instead Serafin manages to pass to full mount!
Wilk is squirming around, avoiding Serafin's attempts to control the action.

Serafin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Serafin shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serafin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serafin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilk.
Serafin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Serafin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilk is trying desperately to land a takedown but Serafin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wilk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serafin is defended easily by Wilk.
Wilk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Serafin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Serafin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Serafin 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Serafin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Zombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Zombo
vs
Killer

186 cm
19
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Zombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Killer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Zombo scores with a kick to the body.
Zombo misses with a head kick.
Super Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Zombo misses with a body shot.
Zombo scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombo scores with a push kick.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Zombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zombo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Killer looks winded!

Zombo lands a head kick that stumbles Killer and the fighters go to the mat.

Killer is rocked!

Zombo gets to his feet. Killer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Killer is still on wobbly legs! Can Zombo finish him?
Zombo cracks the inside of Killer's front leg.
Zombo lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Killer crumples to the floor! Zombo milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vinny Zombo!
Vinny Zombo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trygve Bondevik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trygve Bondevik has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benny Brett's chin.

Brett
vs
Bondevik

188 cm
19
276 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

206 cm
25
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny Brett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trygve Bondevik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brett gets caught flat footed, as Bondevik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bondevik is looking to stand up but Brett won't let him.
Bondevik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bondevik trying to control but Brett is working from the bottom.
Brett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brett has a closed guard, preventing Bondevik from standing up.

Brett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bondevik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Brett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bondevik is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bondevik wanted to stand there but Brett had control of the position.
Brett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Brett is looking for a triangle but Bondevik pushes his legs off easily.
Brett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bondevik is looking to stand up but Brett won't let him.
Brett wants to sweep but no luck.

Brett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bondevik defends well.

Bondevik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bondevik has managed to get both his arms back between Brett's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bondevik is looking to stand up but Brett won't let him.

Brett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bondevik trying to move into half guard but instead Brett has managed to sweep!

Brett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brett trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondevik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Brett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bondevik looking for a sweep. Not yet Bondevik, not yet.

Brett 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.
Brett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bondevik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bondevik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Brett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bondevik wants to stand up but Brett is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brett pushes down on Bondevik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brett passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bondevik looks winded!

Brett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bondevik to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bondevik shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brett punishing his opponent with strikes.

Brett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bondevik to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bondevik shrugs it off.

Brett has hold of Bondevik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bondevik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bondevik taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bondevik'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.
Brett trying to control but Bondevik is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Brett 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.

Brett shoots in and gets a takedown into Bondevik's guard.
Brett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brett wants to control from the top but Bondevik keeps moving.
Brett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bondevik is trying to keep Brett in close.
Brett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bondevik's guard.
Brett trying to control the action but Bondevik is working from the bottom.
Bondevik is looking for a sweep. Brett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett passes to full mount!
Brett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bondevik can do to turn this around?

Brett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bondevik has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brett 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.
Brett trying to control but Bondevik is having none of it.
Brett with shots to the head and body - Bondevik looks very uncomfortable down there.

Brett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bondevik is squirming around, avoiding Brett's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brett goes for an armbar but Bondevik turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bondevik.
Bondevik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bondevik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bondevik wants to stand but Brett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bondevik is breathing heavily.

Brett is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bondevik frees his head nicely. Oh but Brett has switched to an armbar! Bondevik is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Benny Brett!
Benny Brett is the new heavyweight champion!
Benny Brett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.