Affliction : Redemption PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nino Abbas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benoit Yoshiyuzida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Abbas
vs
Yoshiyuzida

170 cm
21
171 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
23
179 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nino Abbas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Benoit Yoshiyuzida!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abbas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Yoshiyuzida!
Yoshiyuzida is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yoshiyuzida tries to buck Abbas off but he can't manage it.

Abbas looking for a guillotine from mount but Yoshiyuzida is having none of it.

Abbas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yoshiyuzida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Abbas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yoshiyuzida manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Abbas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yoshiyuzida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abbas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Abbas tries for a kimura but Yoshiyuzida is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshiyuzida is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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

Abbas is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoshiyuzida is defending well.
Abbas is breathing heavily.
Yoshiyuzida is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abbas is controlling him well.
Yoshiyuzida is looking to reverse the position.

Abbas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yoshiyuzida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yoshiyuzida stops Abbas from passing to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yoshiyuzida wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshiyuzida tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Yoshiyuzida is trying to break free.

Abbas has the hooks in. Yoshiyuzida is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Abbas passes his arm under Yoshiyuzida's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Yoshiyuzida taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nino Abbas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rual Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ferdinand might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Young Folks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ferdinand
vs
Thompson

184 cm
23
199 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rual Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Thompson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Ferdinand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Rual Ferdinand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferdinand counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Ferdinand moved out of range nicely.
Ferdinand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Ferdinand moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferdinand scores with a leg kick.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson swings for the body but Ferdinand moves out of range.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Ferdinand counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Chris Thompson has been cut.
Ferdinand tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson moves out of range as Ferdinand strikes.
Ferdinand throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Ferdinand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferdinand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferdinand is looking to clinch.

Ferdinand has Thompson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Ferdinand has him pressed against the ropes.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferdinand slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Ferdinand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferdinand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson looks gassed!
Ferdinand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Ferdinand.

Ferdinand pushes Thompson up against the ropes in a clinch.

Ferdinand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferdinand works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination.

Ferdinand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferdinand lands a good knee to the midsection. Thompson won't want to take too many of those.
Ferdinand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thompson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferdinand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferdinand with a knee to the head.

Ferdinand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferdinand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Ferdinand's ribs.
Ferdinand thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferdinand lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferdinand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Ferdinand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Thompson is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferdinand.

Ferdinand moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferdinand misses with a knee to the head.

Ferdinand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferdinand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That has opened up Chris Thompson's cut even more.

Ferdinand takes the fight into the clinch.

Ferdinand manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferdinand.
Thompson tries to bum rush Ferdinand with a series of wild strikes but Ferdinand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferdinand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferdinand fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferdinand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferdinand counters with a nice leg kick.
Ferdinand lands with a slapping head kick.

Ferdinand forces Thompson back against the ropes and clinches.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Ferdinand has him pressed against the ropes.

Ferdinand manages to break the clinch.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferdinand. Ferdinand obviously looking to wear him down.
Thompson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferdinand, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferdinand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferdinand scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rual Ferdinand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand lands a nice shot to the body.

Ferdinand has managed to clinch.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Ferdinand lands a knee to the head.
Ferdinand with a knee to the head.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferdinand finish him?
Ferdinand misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferdinand won't allow it.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.

Ferdinand manages to break the clinch.
Ferdinand tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.

Ferdinand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferdinand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The cut above Chris Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ferdinand looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Ferdinand misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferdinand misses with a knee strike.
Ferdinand looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Ferdinand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the ropes.
Ferdinand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferdinand backwards.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferdinand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Ferdinand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferdinand tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
Ferdinand connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferdinand ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
A shot to de liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferdinand.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferdinand rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Ferdinand is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Ferdinand wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses

and Ferdinand moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thompson as Ferdinand tries to tie him up.

Ferdinand manages to break the clinch.
Ferdinand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferdinand cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferdinand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson 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.
Ferdinand tries to clinch up.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferdinand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferdinand thumps Thompson with a low kick.
Ferdinand misses with a body shot.
Thompson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferdinand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferdinand feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rual Ferdinand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferdinand throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Ferdinand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferdinand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Ferdinand drives through and clinches with Thompson against the ropes.

Ferdinand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferdinand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rual Ferdinand is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferdinand misses with a double jab.
Ferdinand cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
Ferdinand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferdinand throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferdinand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rual Ferdinand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ferdinand cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
Ferdinand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferdinand tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
A clash of legs there as Thompson blocks the low kick.
Ferdinand tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
Ferdinand avoids the body shot from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferdinand throws a leg kick which misses Thompson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thompson tries to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Ferdinand counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferdinand takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferdinand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferdinand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thompson's calf.
Ferdinand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.

Ferdinand clinches with his opponent.
Ferdinand prevents the takedown attempt.

Ferdinand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferdinand scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferdinand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferdinand scores with a body shot.
Ferdinand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferdinand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thompson's knee momentarily.

Ferdinand drives through and clinches with Thompson against the ropes.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ferdinand lands a knee to the head.

Ferdinand manages to break the clinch.
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferdinand lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferdinand doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Ferdinand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferdinand scores with a head kick.
Ferdinand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Ferdinand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferdinand wants to clinch.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Ferdinand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Ferdinand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferdinand.

Ferdinand moves into the clinch.
Ferdinand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferdinand backwards.
Ferdinand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Chris Thompson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to break free but Ferdinand has control.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferdinand backwards.
Thompson takes a knee right on the jaw!

Ferdinand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Ferdinand moves into the clinch.
Chris Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Ferdinand tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Ferdinand.

Ferdinand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferdinand closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferdinand is just out of range.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferdinand counters with a head kick.
Rual Ferdinand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Ferdinand is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rual Ferdinand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferdinand 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 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rual Ferdinand!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Diao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazard Unis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Diao
vs
Unis

173 cm
22
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

185 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Kai Diao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mazard Unis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diao tries to clinch but Unis is having none of it.

Diao clinches up against the ropes.
Diao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unis trying to stall but Diao improves his position.
Diao lands a knee to the body.
Unis tries to break free but Diao pushes him back against the ropes.
Unis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diao misses with a knee strike.
Diao being controlled against the ropes.
Diao just leaning against Unis, taking a breather.
Diao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Unis's defenses.
Unis has a couple of punches blocked by Diao.
Diao takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Unis presses Diao against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Unis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diao avoids it.
Diao lands an elbow that stopped Unis in his tracks for a moment.
Diao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unis is defending well for now.
Unis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diao is looking to control Unis's arms but Unis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diao has his back to the ropes.
Unis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Kai Diao has been cut.
Unis digs a right hand underneath Diao's ribcage. Diao let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Unis leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unis digs a right hand into Diao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diao's gas tank.
Unis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Unis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diao stalling in the clinch.
Unis lands a left hand.
Unis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Unis as Diao tries to tie him up.
Unis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diao is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Unis as the two fighters clinch.
Unis misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Unis stalling the fight.
Unis lands with a light punch inside.
Diao wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unis digs a right hand underneath Diao's ribcage. Diao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Unis trying to stall but Diao improves his position.
Diao looking to slow down the pace here.

Unis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diao wants to clinch.

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

Diao is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unis lands a brutal uppercut that launches Diao off his feet! Diao tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mazard Unis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Conroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Khali might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Masters of Mixed Martial Arts . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Khali
vs
Conroy

175 cm
25
162 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Conroy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conroy dodges the punch combination from Khali.
Khali misses with a two punch combination.
Conroy dives in and grabs Khali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khali pushes down on Conroy's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conroy.
Khali thuds his right hand into Conroy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khali throws a series of punches but Conroy avoids them all with ease.
Khali throws a lazy right hand but Conroy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khali throws out a loose jab but Conroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khali throws a looping overhand right but Conroy ducks down to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Khali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Khali.
Khali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Khali.
Khali lands an overhand right.
Khali lands with a right hand.

Conroy is rocked!
Khali misses with a double jab.
Khali leaves Conroy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brij Khali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Conroy.
Khali throws an overhand right that lands on Conroy's shoulder, as Conroy tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conroy.
Khali throws a series of punches but Conroy avoids them all with ease.
Brij Khali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Khali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khali is breathing heavily.
Khali looks to throw the jab but Conroy is out of range.
Khali lands with a nice combination. Conroy backs away looking to recover.
Conroy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khali misses with a looping right.
Conroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Khali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khali lands with a hook. Conroy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conroy.
Conroy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khali throws a looping overhand right but Conroy ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conroy is defended easily by Khali.
Khali goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Khali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conroy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Conroy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conroy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Khali is retaining full guard.
Khali keeping moving, preventing Conroy from controlling successfully.
Conroy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali can't keep his opponent in guard - Conroy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Conroy is looking for a kimura but Khali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conroy to get the leverage.
Khali is trying to control but Conroy manages to pass to mount!
Khali tries to hold on but Conroy postures up.
Conroy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Conroy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khali is looking to escape.
Conroy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Conroy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Khali is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conroy looking to control but Khali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brij Khali dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conroy is defended easily by Khali.
Nice straight punches there by Khali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khali.
Khali throws a shot from downtown. Conroy moves away and avoids it.
Khali throws out a loose jab but Conroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khali connects with a body shot.
Khali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conroy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Conroy tries to clinch but Khali is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Conroy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khali did well to prevent Conroy getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conroy is trying to control the action in half guard but Khali is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Conroy seems content to control.
Conroy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Khali!
Conroy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khali looks a forlorn figure.

Conroy looking for a guillotine from mount but Khali is having none of it.
Conroy landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conroy looking to control but Khali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Conroy wants to stand but Khali is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Conroy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Conroy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Khali turns into him and now he's in Conroy's guard.
Conroy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali tries to free his leg and advance position but Conroy is retaining full guard.

Conroy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khali pushing down on Conroy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Conroy trying to hold on to Khali's head to control him but Khali postures up.
Conroy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Conroy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Conroy wants to get back to full guard.
Conroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Conroy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Khali uses it to pass to side control.
Conroy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khali presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Conroy has given up his back here.
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 Brij Khali will probably get the nod.
That's time! Khali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Conroy misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Khali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conroy doesn't seem phased though.
Conroy shoots for a double leg takedown but Khali sprawls well. He's pushed Conroy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conroy manages to avoid it.
Khali swats away the attempt to clinch by Conroy.
Khali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conroy manages to avoid it.
Khali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conroy.
Conroy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conroy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khali.
Conroy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khali lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conroy.
Brij Khali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Conroy.
Conroy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali throws a shot from downtown. Conroy moves away and avoids it.
Conroy ducks under a wild hook from Khali.
Conroy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khali as he avoids it easily.
Conroy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Conroy shoots in but Khali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Conroy slips under a jab from Khali.
Conroy moves in looking to clinch but Khali pushes him off.
Conroy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khali avoids it really well and circles away.
Brij Khali is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Khali misses.

Conroy has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conroy fails to pull guard.

Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khali misses with an uppercut. Conroy saw that one coming.
No luck for Conroy with that takedown attempt.
Conroy shoots in for a takedown but Khali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khali throws a right and a left that Conroy avoids nicely.
No joy there for Khali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conroy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conroy somewhat.

Conroy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Khali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conroy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conroy pushing down on Khali's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Khali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conroy.
Khali is staying active underneath Conroy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khali tries to roll over but Conroy keeps him under control.
Khali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conroy.
Khali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conroy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conroy's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Conroy tries to escape but Khali has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Conroy just trying to survive but Khali is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Khali goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Conroy escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Khali is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brij Khali!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shwayze - High Together kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mario Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rua
vs
Harrison

183 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss

and Harrison counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Harrison is working for a submission of some sort.

Harrison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Harrison not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Harrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harrison.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Harrison shoots in but no luck this time.

Harrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harrison prevents Rua from standing back up.

Harrison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
Harrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rua keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Harrison thows a huge punch but Rua dodges it nicely.
Rua is trying to control but can't.
Rua regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harrison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rua dives on top into guard.
Harrison looks gassed!
Harrison thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rua works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rua wants to pass to mount but Harrison is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Rua is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harrison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harrison keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harrison is on top in guard.
Harrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rua keeping full guard, as Harrison tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harrison manages to get to full guard.

Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
Rua trying to move into half guard but instead Harrison has managed to sweep!
Harrison preventing the sweep.
Harrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison wants to stand but Rua is controlling his posture from full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Harrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harrison avoids the head kick by Rua.
Rua lands an overhand right.
Rua misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Harrison dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Harrison wants to clinch.
Harrison takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Harrison throws and low kick but Rua moves out of range easily.
Rua misses with a hook.
Rua swinging wildly here.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Rua misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
Harrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rua connects with a looping right hand.
Rua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harrison.

Harrison is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Rua ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Harrison clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Rua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad zinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton comes to the ring accompanied by Sorry, you're not a winner. 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.

Horton
vs
zinger

179 cm
22
157 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

179 cm
23
152 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmad zinger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton tries to clinch up.

zinger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than zinger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
zinger wants to control the pace but Horton is squirming around nicely.
Horton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
zinger is trying to control the action in half guard but Horton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Horton blocking the ground and pound attempt from zinger.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Horton is looking to control zinger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Horton avoid being mounted?
zinger trying to control the action but Horton is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Horton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
zinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horton misses with a takedown

so zinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
zinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
zinger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Horton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for zinger!
zinger working to try and regain half guard.
Horton wants to take zinger's back but he can't do it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton prevents zinger from getting the reversal.
zinger tries to hold on but Horton pushes him away.
zinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Horton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Horton takes zinger's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, zinger is in trouble.

Horton looking to break zinger's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. zinger remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Horton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Horton lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Horton.
zinger is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Horton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Horton is persistently looking for the submission but zinger is defending it well.

Horton looking for the choke but no joy.
Horton is breathing heavily.
Horton gets his hands free as zinger looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton controlling well, preventing zinger from escaping the position.

zinger preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horton.
Horton gets his hands free as zinger looks to control.

Horton working for a choke but zinger reverses nicely into Horton 's guard.

zinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
zinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
zinger trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
Horton wants to control but zinger passes easily into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horton wants to improve his position but zinger is controlling well.
zinger is taking a breather. Horton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Horton tries to roll over but zinger keeps him under control.
Horton is not content to let zinger control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

zinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
zinger throwing shots but Horton is blocking nicely.
zinger trying to control from half guard but Horton is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ahmad zinger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Horton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and zinger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Horton!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Horton is wriggling around trying to escape.
zinger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
zinger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Horton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

zinger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
zinger thowing shots but they're missing.

zinger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Horton is surviving well by controlling zinger's body position as best he can.
zinger 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

zinger wants to finish this one by submission but Horton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from zinger.
Ahmad zinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horton is looking to improve his position but zinger isn't that keen on the idea.

zinger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Horton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
zinger prevents Horton from getting the reversal.
Horton wants to hold on but zinger pushes him away.
zinger looking to control but Horton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
zinger throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Horton because zinger loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

zinger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Horton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Horton and zinger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
zinger is breathing heavily.
Horton wants to control but zinger postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
zinger is looking to take a break and control but Horton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horton struggling a bit here.

zinger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Horton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

zinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Horton can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton tries to bench press zinger off him but zinger keeps the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horton fails with the takedown

and zinger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Horton won't be happy with that.
zinger tries to advance to mount but can't.
Horton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
zinger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Horton throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
zinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horton keeps working.
Horton is trying to control zinger's posture but zinger avoids it.

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

Horton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. zinger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Horton throwing strikes but missing.
Horton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
zinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
zinger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Horton wants to control from the top but zinger keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmad zinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Horton tries to clinch

and zinger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Horton won't be happy with that.
Horton can't do much from the bottom here.
zinger advances nicely into full mount.
zinger prevents Horton from getting the reversal.
Horton is working hard here to advance position.
Horton has given up his back.
Horton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Horton staying busy and making it hard for zinger to control.
zinger slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Horton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
zinger is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton is looking for a sweep. zinger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
zinger trying to control the action but Horton is working from the bottom.
zinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
zinger wants to control but Horton is keeping him busy.
Horton manages to get to full guard.
zinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
zinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Horton is retaining full guard.

Horton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and zinger defends well.
zinger won't allow Horton to sweep him here.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
zinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Horton can't keep his opponent in guard - zinger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

zinger seems to be working for a kimura but Horton defends the submission attempt.
zinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ahmad zinger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
zinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Horton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Horton landing strikes.
Horton trying to control the position but zinger is working away.
zinger struggling a bit here.
zinger dodges the ground and pound from Horton.
zinger is trying to improve his position.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
zinger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Horton trying to control from half guard but zinger is working away.
Horton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Horton trying to control from half guard but zinger is working away.
Horton is thwarting zinger's attempts to control the position.
Jamie Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
zinger is looking for a sweep. Horton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
zinger moves into full guard.
zinger trying to keep a closed guard but Horton is proving a slippery customer.
Ahmad zinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horton looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad zinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got zinger 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad zinger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Sigvardsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigvardsson's entrance music is My Way by Frank Sinatra. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sigvardsson
vs
The Ripper

193 cm
26
240 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Sigvardsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy The Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ripper throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Ripper tries to land a front kick but Sigvardsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from The Ripper.
Sigvardsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Ripper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sigvardsson.
The Ripper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Ripper tries a head kick but it misses.
The Ripper tries to clinch up but Sigvardsson circles away and keeps his distance.
The Ripper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

The Ripper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sigvardsson controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigvardsson is not content to let The Ripper control the position.
Sigvardsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Ripper.
The Ripper wants to free his trapped foot but Sigvardsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sigvardsson wants to get back to his feet.
Sigvardsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Ripper.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sigvardsson is positioning himself well to prevent The Ripper advancing to mount.

Sigvardsson pushes The Ripper off and gets back to his feet.
Sigvardsson moves out of range of the strikes.
The Ripper circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Ripper counters with a right hand to the body.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Ripper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sigvardsson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Sigvardsson is rocked!

The Ripper gets a big slam - oh, Sigvardsson is out! Sigvardsson is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Randy The Ripper! Randy The Ripper retains his heavyweight title!