GCC: Friday the 13th PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oshea Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bradshell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Bradshell

189 cm
23
279 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
235 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oshea Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Bradshell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Bradshell moved out of range nicely.

Bradshell pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Bradshell holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Bradshell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Bradshell throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Bradshell forces his way into half guard.
Bradshell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradshell pulls his head out easily.
Bradshell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Bradshell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bradshell wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bradshell sprawls well. Bradshell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oshea Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bradshell moves into the clinch successfully.
Bradshell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Bradshell won't allow it.
Bradshell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Bradshell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradshell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bradshell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bradshell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bradshell connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Bradshell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bradshell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Bradshell unloading with bombs!
Bradshell lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bradshell is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bradshell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to hold on but Bradshell pushes him away.
Bradshell working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Bradshell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bradshell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bradshell prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Bradshell lands a nice shot to the head.
Bradshell landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Bradshell avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bradshell landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradshell unloading with bombs!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bradshell scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson wants to hold on but Bradshell pushes him away.
Bradshell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up.
Bradshell looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Bradshell prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Bradshell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bradshell scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Jackson wants to hold on but Bradshell pushes him away.
Bradshell landing shots from mount.
Bradshell landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Bradshell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Bradshell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Bradshell avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Bradshell with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson wants to hold on but Bradshell pushes him away.
Bradshell scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Bradshell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bradshell landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson tries to stand and escape but Bradshell is controlling the position.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bradshell wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Bradshell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradshell can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bradshell is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.

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

Bradshell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bradshell.
Jackson jumps guard but Bradshell stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bradshell lands a nice elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bradshell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshell lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.

Bradshell is trying to trip Jackson. He has hold of a leg but Jackson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bradshell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bradshell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Jackson working for a triangle but Bradshell defends it easily.
Bradshell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bradshell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bradshell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Bradshell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bradshell has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Bradshell pushes his legs off easily.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson controls Bradshell momentarily but Bradshell frees himself.
Bradshell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bradshell scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradshell circles away quickly and effectively.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bradshell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bradshell.
Bradshell lands strikes from half guard.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradshell pulls his head out easily.
Bradshell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson trying to control but Bradshell postures up.
Jackson has hold of Bradshell's hands but Bradshell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Bradshell.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bradshell.
Jackson moves into full guard.
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 Oshea Jackson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.

Bradshell rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Bradshell holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Bradshell holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson jumps guard but Bradshell stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oshea Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson pulls guard.
Bradshell postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Bradshell throws a big right hand that misses.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Bradshell slips an elbow through the middle.
Bradshell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradshell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradshell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bradshell lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Bradshell scoring with punches to the head and body.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bradshell postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Bradshell stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bradshell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Bradshell with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Jackson has his foot on Bradshell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bradshell works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshell works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Bradshell is proving a slippery customer.
Bradshell works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Bradshell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bradshell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bradshell.

Jackson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bradshell has his hands clasped together but Jackson extends an breaks Bradshell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oshea Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Forlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckenbauer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Apaga mas não bate . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Beckenbauer
vs
Forlan

180 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Forlan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forlan scores with a sloppy right hand. Beckenbauer should have avoided that one.
Beckenbauer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Forlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckenbauer shoots in for a takedown but Forlan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Forlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forlan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beckenbauer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Beckenbauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forlan lands a hook that stumbles Beckenbauer back into the cage. Forlan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Beckenbauer to the canvas! Forlan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Beckenbauer has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Diego Forlan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickhard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Williams
vs
Smith

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
223 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Das Labor
Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickhard Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Williams moves out of range as Smith strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.

It looks like Steve Williams has been cut.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Smith engages and cracks Williams with a massive lead left hook - Williams tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Smith is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rickhard Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Bradford had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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.

Bradford
vs
Griffin

185 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin takes a swing at Bradford's ribcage but misses.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradford shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Griffin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Bradford circles away.
Bradford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bradford fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bradford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Bradford, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Bradford against the cage but Bradford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin blocks the body kick.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bradford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bradford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Bradford keeps the fight on the outside.
Bradford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
Bradford misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Bradford counters with a big head kick but Griffin shrugs it off.
Bradford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Bradford.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Bradford moves away and avoids it.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradford gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin wants to clinch.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Bradford counters with a left and a right that stings Griffin.
Griffin looks gassed!
Griffin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bradford is able to avoid easily.
Bradford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bradford.
Griffin misses with a shot to the body
and Bradford counters with a left to the body.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bradford but Bradford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bradford rather than just go for the knockout.
Bradford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bradford somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Griffin throws a combination. Bradford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bradford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
Griffin thows a leg kick but Bradford checks it
letting Bradford counter with a right hand.
Griffin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bradford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin shoots for a takedown but Bradford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Bradford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bradford somewhat.
Bradford fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradford shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin misses with a double jab

and Bradford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bradford is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bradford is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to escape.

Bradford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bradford wants to pass to mount but Griffin is defending the position.
Griffin is controlling Bradford's trapped leg to prevent Bradford from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradford prevents Griffin from standing back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradford defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradford which made him look bad.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradford gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Bradford dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

A jab from Griffin misses.
Griffin scores with a sloppy right hand. Bradford should have avoided that one.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin throws a combination that misses
and Bradford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Bradford sprawls well.
Bradford misses with a takedown
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradford shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Bradford slips the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Bradford's head but Bradford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Bradford slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Griffin as Bradford shoots in.
Griffin leaves Bradford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bradford momentarily.

That's two 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.
Bradford's corner calls for a 1-2. Bradford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griffin misses with a body shot
and Bradford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bradford avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Bradford throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Bradford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bradford to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffin throws a combination that misses
and Bradford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griffin swings for the body but Bradford moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Griffin.
Bradford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Bradford persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Griffin both land. Nice combination.
Bradford has a takedown stuffed.
Bradford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffin doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bradford dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Bradford's head and hops out.
Peter Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradford shoots and misses
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin thows a left - swing and a miss!

Bradford shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bradford was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griffin tries to reverse the position but Bradford maintains control.
Bradford looking to control but Griffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin is trying to stand up.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Griffin.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Griffin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses IronHorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier comes into the arena with Apaga mas não bate blaring out of the sound system. Sepp Maier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maier
vs
IronHorse

187 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Moses IronHorse!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IronHorse throws a right and a left that both miss.
IronHorse looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
IronHorse misses with a looping right.

Maier forces IronHorse back against the cage and clinches.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sepp Maier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Ibanez Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ibanez Santos
vs
Campbell

191 cm
21
266 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

192 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrence Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Campbell counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campbell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Campbell moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Campbell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campbell misses the jab.
Campbell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Santos.
Campbell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alvaro Ibanez Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack El Capitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odd Ivarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odd Ivarov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

El Capitan
vs
Ivarov

180 cm
19
225 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
20
213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack El Capitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Odd Ivarov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Capitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivarov misses with a two punch combination.
Ivarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Capitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivarov was well out of range. Poor timing from El Capitan.

El Capitan 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.
El Capitan lands a couple of digs.
Ivarov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Capitan's guard.
El Capitan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ivarov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivarov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ivarov throwing strikes but missing.
Ivarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ivarov looking to pass the guard.
El Capitan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivarov.
Ivarov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Capitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ivarov has gone for a leg lock! El Capitan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ivarov's guard.

Ivarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Capitan is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Capitan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
El Capitan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Ivarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. El Capitan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. El Capitan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
El Capitan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ivarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivarov looks gassed!
El Capitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ivarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ivarov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Capitan slips nicely into half guard.
El Capitan wants to free his trapped foot but Ivarov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Capitan stops Ivarov from getting back to his feet.
El Capitan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivarov controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of El Capitan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take El Capitan's back!
Ivarov is hanging on to El Capitan's back as he tries to escape.

Ivarov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but El Capitan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Ivarov looking for the RNC.
El Capitan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ivarov's guard. Nice work there by El Capitan.
El Capitan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
El Capitan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ivarov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ivarov trying to control the position.
El Capitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Capitanis looking to pass into half guard but Ivarov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ivarov is in guard.

Ivarov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but El Capitan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ivarov has El Capitan in his guard.
Ivarov wants to sweep but no luck.

Ivarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Capitan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivarov has momentary wrist control but El Capitan slips an elbow through the middle.
El Capitan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivarov on the ground.
El Capitan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
El Capitan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivarov has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells El Capitan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivarov is trying to keep El Capitan in close.
El Capitan cracks Ivarov with a solid left hand.
El Capitan is in close to Ivarov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as El Capitan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
El Capitan stopping the sweep attempt from Ivarov.

Ivarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Capitan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack El Capitan 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.

Ivarov misses with a wild body shot.

Ivarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

El Capitan is defending against the submission attempts here by Ivarov.
El Capitan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivarov.
El Capitan wants to get back to full guard.
Ivarov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
El Capitan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ivarov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Capitan is in all sorts of trouble here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ivarov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Poor strikes thrown by Ivarov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Ivarov looking for a guillotine from mount but El Capitan is having none of it.
El Capitan tries to hold on but Ivarov pushes him away.

Ivarov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but El Capitan is surviving well by controlling Ivarov's body position as best he can.
El Capitan wants to hold on but Ivarov pushes him away.
El Capitan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivarov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Ivarov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… El Capitan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by El Capitan and Ivarov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
El Capitan is not content to let Ivarov control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivarov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Capitan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
El Capitan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
El Capitan is looking to improve his position.
Ivarov is trying to control. El Capitan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ivarov misses with a looping right.
Ivarov missing with a left hand there. El Capitan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ivarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivarov throws a nice looking combination but El Capitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

El Capitan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ivarov sprawls well initially but El Capitan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
El Capitan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivarov defending well though.
El Capitan working Ivarov over with strikes.
Ivarov pushes El Capitan off looking to stand but El Capitan dives back in and keeps control.
Ivarov is trying to control but can't.
El Capitan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ivarov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jack El Capitan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ivarov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Ivarov has his foot on El Capitan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Capitan works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Capitan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
El Capitan throws a big right hand that misses.

Ivarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Capitan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Capitan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
El Capitan works over Ivarov with some ground and pound from guard.

El Capitan is sitting in close to Ivarov's body. Ivarov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! El Capitan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, El Capitan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ivarov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Ivarov!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Ayotunde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Moore (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.

Ayotunde
vs
Moore

225 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
21
130 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

[MMABR]: TechNutri - Ensuring the quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Ayotunde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Moore!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moore rushes Ayotunde and presses him up against the cage.
Ayotunde jumps guard but Moore stands there with Ayotunde around his waist. Ayotunde gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ayotunde tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.
Ayotunde's corner calls for a 1-2. Ayotunde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ayotunde throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Ayotunde.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayotunde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ayotunde tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayotunde circles away.
A big left from Moore misses.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Ayotunde.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ayotunde throws out the jab.
Ayotunde cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
Ayotunde throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore wants to clinch up but Ayotunde keeps it at a distance.
Ayotunde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ayotunde stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ayotunde.
Ayotunde swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Danga de danga de dang - Ayotunde scores with a four punch combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ayotunde.
Ayotunde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Moore moves into the clinch.
Ayotunde tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Ayotunde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Ayotunde drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Moore.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Moore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Ayotunde drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moore takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moore looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Ayotunde drops back down to his feet.
Ayotunde managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Ayotunde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Moore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Moore misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayotunde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moore throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moore.
Moore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayotunde.
Moore lands a damaging elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore won't allow it.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ayotunde is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Moore throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moore throws an elbow but misses.
Moore throws an elbow but it misses.
Ayotunde really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moore stalls.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ayotunde misses with some punches.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ayotunde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moore blocks it with crossed arms.
Moore lands an elbow that stopped Ayotunde in his tracks for a moment.
Moore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Moore throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ayotunde backwards.
Moore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Hakeem Ayotunde has been cut.
Moore throws an elbow but it misses.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moore throws an elbow but it misses.
Moore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ayotunde tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ayotunde misses with some punches.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Ayotunde drops back down to his feet.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Ayotunde is breathing heavily.
Ayotunde blocks an elbow strike.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ayotunde misses with a punch to the body.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore won't allow it.
Ayotunde avoids a wild elbow strike from Moore.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but Ayotunde blocks with his arms.
Moore stalling in the clinch.
Ayotunde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ayotunde missing with knees to the body.
Moore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ayotunde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Moore pushes off an throws an elbow but Ayotunde leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Moore.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Moore to work.
A right hand to the body from Moore.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayotunde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
Ayotunde is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moore throws an elbow but it misses.
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore lands a nice elbow.
Moore pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ayotunde swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ayotunde avoids the elbow strike from Moore, against the cage.
Moore looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moore misses with a knee strike.
Ayotunde tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Moore throws an elbow that misses.
Ayotunde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ayotunde tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Ayotunde's head.
Moore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Ayotunde's head.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ayotunde backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Ayotunde can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Ayotunde throws a head punch that misses.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Ayotunde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ayotunde lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ayotunde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ayotunde throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Ayotunde avoids the head kick by Moore.
Ayotunde is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Moore clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
Ayotunde misses with the head strike.
Moore tries a knee to the head but Ayotunde blocks it.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Moore to work.
Moore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ayotunde misses with a punch on the inside.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Ayotunde drops back down to his feet.
Moore throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayotunde jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moore walks away with a smile on his face. Ayotunde gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Moore rushes Ayotunde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Ayotunde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ayotunde lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ayotunde takes an elbow to the temple.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Ayotunde drops back down to his feet.
Moore misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayotunde throws a head punch that misses.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Ayotunde drops back down to his feet.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ayotunde tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ayotunde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayotunde blocks the elbow strike.
Ayotunde tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.
Ayotunde throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ayotunde moves out of range of the leg kick from Moore.
Ayotunde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ayotunde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ayotunde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Moore.
Moore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Moore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a left hand.
Mike Moore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ayotunde fails to pull guard.
Ayotunde lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
A head punch on the inside from Ayotunde fails to land.
Moore lands a left hand.
Ayotunde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ayotunde misses with the head strike.
Ayotunde being controlled against the cage.
Ayotunde can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore works on Ayotunde's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Moore lands a damaging elbow.
Moore looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ayotunde dodges an elbow strike from Moore.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Ayotunde avoids the damage to the body.
Ayotunde jumps guard but Moore stands there with Ayotunde around his waist. Ayotunde gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayotunde.
Moore works on Ayotunde's body with a couple of short punches.
Ayotunde dodges an elbow strike from Moore.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ayotunde is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
Ayotunde takes an elbow to the temple.
Moore lands an elbow that stopped Ayotunde in his tracks for a moment.
Moore lands a nice elbow.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore pushes Ayotunde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ayotunde jumps guard but Moore stands there with Ayotunde around his waist. Ayotunde gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ayotunde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ayotunde dodges an elbow strike from Moore.
Moore blocks an elbow strike.
Ayotunde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore lands a right hand.
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A body shot lands from Moore.
Moore leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Ayotunde misses with the head strike.
Moore throws an elbow but it misses.
Moore lands an elbow that stopped Ayotunde in his tracks for a moment.
Ayotunde jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moore walks away with a smile on his face. Ayotunde gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Moore clinches with his opponent.
Ayotunde has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ayotunde backwards.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ayotunde backwards.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Ayotunde drops back down to his feet.
Ayotunde lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ayotunde tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ayotunde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Moore.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ayotunde's defenses.
Ayotunde avoiding damage as Moore throws knees to the body.
Ayotunde tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.
Mike Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Ayotunde.
Ayotunde scores with a body shot.
Ayotunde misses with the combination.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Ayotunde.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Moore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ayotunde, pushing him back against the cage.
Ayotunde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moore misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Ayotunde's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ayotunde misses the jab.

Moore forces Ayotunde back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moore.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Moore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ayotunde backwards.
Ayotunde has had enough of the clinch but Moore keeps him there for the moment.
Moore slows down the pace here.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Ayotunde backwards.
Ayotunde tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Ayotunde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayotunde blocks an elbow strike.
Moore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ayotunde blocks an elbow strike.
Ayotunde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moore pushes Ayotunde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ayotunde throws an elbow but misses.
Moore lands with a left to the head.
Moore lands an elbow inside that Ayotunde shrugs off.

Ayotunde is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ayotunde dodges an elbow strike from Moore.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Ayotunde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
Moore lands an elbow inside that Ayotunde shrugs off.
Moore lands an elbow inside that Ayotunde shrugs off.
Ayotunde avoids a wild elbow strike from Moore.
Ayotunde jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moore walks away with a smile on his face. Ayotunde gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Moore has closed the distance and engaged Ayotunde in a clinch.
Moore misses with an elbow over the top.
Ayotunde tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.
Ayotunde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ayotunde seems to have got his legs back now.
Ayotunde goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Moore closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moore throws an elbow but misses.
Moore misses with an elbow strike.
Moore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ayotunde tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.
Moore tries to clinch up but Ayotunde circles away and keeps his distance.
Ayotunde throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ayotunde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ayotunde.
Moore is looking to clinch.
Moore takes one to the chin there.
Moore slips a jab from Ayotunde.

Moore moves into range and clinches up with Ayotunde.
Moore lands a left hand.
Ayotunde misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moore throws an elbow but misses.
Moore lands an elbow inside.
Ayotunde takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ayotunde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moore's brow.
Good body shot from Moore.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ayotundes head.
Ayotunde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moore tries a knee to the head but Ayotunde blocks it.
Ayotunde misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayotunde managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Stalling in the clinch from Moore.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore won't allow it.
Moore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Ayotunde tries to break the clinch but Moore is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Ayotunde fails to land.
Moore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ayotunde takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ayotunde fails to pull guard.
Moore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ayotunde tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Ayotunde's head.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Ayotunde drops back down to his feet.
Moore lands an elbow inside that Ayotunde shrugs off.
Ayotunde swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore lands an elbow inside.
Moore taking a breather.
Moore misses with a knee strike.
Moore tries a knee to the head but Ayotunde blocks it.
Ayotunde jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moore walks away with a smile on his face. Ayotunde gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakeem Ayotunde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ayotunde misses.

Moore moves into the clinch successfully.
Moore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ayotunde misses with some punches.
Ayotunde tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Ayotunde drops back down to his feet.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ayotunde backwards.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but Ayotunde blocks with his arms.
Ayotunde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ayotunde avoids a wild elbow strike from Moore.
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
Ayotunde tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.
Ayotunde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ayotunde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayotunde circles away.
Mike Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moore 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Moore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Gaea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lipton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaea comes to the cage accompanied by im a warrior. Jackson has chosen Cant be touched as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Gaea
vs
Jackson

180 cm
22
220 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
220 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Gaea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lipton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lipton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaea.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaea circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a right hand that Gaea ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaea also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaea moves out of range easily.
Gaea avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Gaea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaea blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Gaea blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Gaea shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Gaea trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Gaea wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gaea drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Gaea off! Gaea jumps back into Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaea gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Gaea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaea.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaea.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Gaea is out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gaea shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gaea tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a jab when Gaea was well out of range.
Lipton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaea moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson tries to bum rush Gaea with a series of wild strikes but Gaea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lipton Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaea.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a right hand that Gaea ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaea also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Gaea shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Gaea 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Gaea working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to advance to full mount but Gaea doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaea keeps working.
Gaea is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Gaea trying his best to control but Jackson has mounted him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaea takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaea hang on?
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaea is looking to escape.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaea hang on?
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gaea looks a forlorn figure.
Gaea working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control but Gaea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Jackson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gaea is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gaea and Jackson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jackson controls the position.
Gaea manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson wants to control but Gaea is keeping busy.

Gaea seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lipton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaea slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gaea.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Gaea dodges the punch combination from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Gaea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Gaea closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Gaea pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Gaea. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Jackson leaves Gaea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson leaves Gaea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Gaea avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Lipton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gaea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gaea gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaea moves out of range easily.
Gaea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Gaea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

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.
Gaea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Gaea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson scores with a one two! Gaea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gaea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Gaea misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Jackson catches Gaea right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lipton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lipton Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Olof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sol sunday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olof comes to the cage accompanied by I am a poor lonesome cowboy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Olof
vs
sunday

169 cm
26
140 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

165 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, John Olof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, sol sunday!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olof throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but sunday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olof lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but sunday circles away quickly and effectively.
Olof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olof throws a series of punches but sunday avoids them all with ease.
Olof throws a nice looking combination but sunday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olof fails to land the takedown.
sunday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olof sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
sunday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

sunday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

sunday wants to work for an arm triangle but Olof is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Olof is defending against the submission attempts here by sunday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sunday is looking to stall here but Olof recovers full guard.

sunday drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Olof dives on top into guard.
sunday trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Olof knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for sunday on the ground.

sunday working for submissions but it's allowed Olof to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
sunday is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Olof scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
sunday manages to get to full guard.
sunday working a defensive guard but Olof manages to pass into side control anyway.
sunday is looking to reverse the position.
Olof working away.
sunday being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olof seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down sunday for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sunday is trying to get back to half guard.
sunday misses with an elbow from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Olof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Olof clinches with his opponent.

Olof manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olof doesn't manage to clinch there - sunday circles away.
Olof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Olof clinches.

Olof manages to break the clinch.
sunday slips a jab from Olof.

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

sunday is working for a kimura but Olof is defending it quite comfortably.

sunday seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Olof has recovered full guard.
sunday stands and throws Olof's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but sol sunday will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Olof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olof throws a series of punches but sunday avoids them all with ease.
Olof tests sunday's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like sol sunday has been cut.

Olof closes the distance and pushes sunday back into the cage.

Olof's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olof throws a right hand that sunday ducks under and follows up with a left that sunday also avoids with ease.
Olof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olof swinging wildly here.
Olof misses with an attempted mid kick.
Olof throws a half hearted mid kick.
sunday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olof pinned against the cage. Olof gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

sunday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sunday throwing strikes but Olof manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
sunday is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Olof is trying to control the action in half guard but sunday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Olof is thwarting sunday's attempts to control the position.
Olof winds up and cracks sunday with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Olof controlling the action here.

sunday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.

sunday looking for submissions off his back.

Olof stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows sunday to get to his feet.
Olof misses with a head kick.
Olof lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as sunday backs up against the cage.

Olof shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
sunday wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
sunday tries to hold on but Olof postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sunday is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Olof tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
sunday wants to control but Olof is having none of it.

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.
Olof trying to control but sunday is having none of it.
sunday really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Olof controlling his opponent.
sunday'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.
sunday really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Olof dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on sol sunday's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Olof lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but sunday circles away quickly and effectively.
sunday shoots in for a takedown but Olof shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Olof looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

sunday manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Olof fails to land with a series of punches.
sunday avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from sunday is defended easily by Olof.
Olof looks to land a combination but sunday avoids it well.
sunday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Olof does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
sunday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olof.
Some wild striking there from sunday.
A bone on bone clash there as sunday blocks the leg kick.
sunday misses with a two punch combination.
Olof tries to clinch up but sunday circles away and keeps his distance.
Olof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but sunday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has sunday pinned against the cage. sunday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
sunday scoring well with a low kick there.
Olof throws a sloppy head kick and sunday moves out of range easily.
Olof throws a right hand that sunday ducks under and follows up with a left that sunday also avoids with ease.

sunday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

sunday tries for a kimura but Olof is defending well.

sunday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Olof is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
sunday wants to control but Olof is keeping him busy.
Olof is trying to get back to his feet.
Olof wants to control but sunday postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sunday misses with the ground and pound.
Olof is not content to let sunday control the position.

sunday swings around for an armbar but Olof sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into sunday's guard.
Olof tries to stand but sunday is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olof throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
sunday cracks the inside of Olof's front leg.
Olof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but sunday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olof misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but sunday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John Olof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olof lands a jab-cross combination.

sunday gets a takedown into half guard.
sunday seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Olof is trying to stand.
sunday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to sol sunday.
I think sunday has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!