04 - No Pain, No Gain PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AkoSii Gajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arana Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that AkoSii Gajo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily AkoSii Gajo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gajo
vs
Davies

170 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, AkoSii Gajo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arana Davies!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davies shoots in but no luck this time.
Gajo fails with a takedown attempt.
Gajo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davies tries to avoid it but Gajo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davies to the ground. Davies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Gajo closes the distance and clinches.
Davies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Gajo pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Gajo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Davies closes the distance and clinches up with Gajo, looking for a takedown. Davies pushes Gajo against the cage but Gajo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
AkoSii Gajo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arana Davies.
Davies takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gajo has managed to clinch.

Davies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies shoots in for a double leg but Gajo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davies fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gajo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davies defends it nicely.

Gajo closes the distance and pushes Davies back into the cage.
Gajo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davies has Gajo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gajo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gajo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davies avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davies tries to break the clinch but Gajo is controlling the position.
Davies fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davies jumps into guard, dragging Gajo to the mat.
Gajo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davies looks winded!
Gajo taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Davies's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
Gajo takes a little break here. Davies wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gajo decides to stand back up.
Gajo throws a head kick but Davies moves out of range.
Davies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davies wants it to stay on the feet.
Davies on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Davies as Gajo shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gajo.
Gajo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davies plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gajo shoots in looking for a takedown. Davies tries to sprawl out of it but Gajo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gajo circles away quickly and effectively.
Arana Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajo shoots in for a takedown but Davies shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gajo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davies tries to clinch but Gajo is having none of it.
Davies will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gajo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gajo looks to land a body kick but Davies moved away.
Gajo circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gajo fails to land with a series of punches.
Davies shoots in for a takedown but Gajo shows good takedown defense.
Davies slips a jab and a cross from Gajo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AkoSii Gajo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gajo looks to throw a body kick
and Davies finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Davies swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gajo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davies scores with a jab to the head.

Davies tries to keep at a distance but Gajo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davies can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Gajo to work.
Davies has Gajo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gajo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Davies pulls Gajo into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajo throwing strikes but missing.
Gajo looking to sit in guard and control but Davies gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davies preventing the sweep.

Gajo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davies is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gajo holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gajo is on top in guard.
Davies wants to stand and escape but Gajo is having none of it.
Davies is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gajo drops back looking for a leg! Davies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davies manages to kick Gajo off! Gajo jumps back into Davies's guard.
Gajo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davies keeping full guard, as Gajo tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gajo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Davies fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gajo avoids it really well and circles away.
AkoSii Gajo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arana Davies.

Gajo closes the distance and clinches.
Davies jumps guard but Gajo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gajo tries to circle away but Davies has him pinned against the cage.

Gajo pulls guard successfully.
Gajo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davies is one step ahead there.
Gajo managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davies decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Gajo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davies is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gajo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davies tries to stall but Gajo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gajo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davies just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gajo wants to take the fight to the mat but Davies manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AkoSii Gajo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Davies tries to clinch up.
Gajo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davies pinned against the cage. Davies gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davies wants it to stay on the feet.
Gajo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davies defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AkoSii Gajo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gajo throws a push kick but Davies slaps the foot to one side.
Davies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gajo as he avoids it easily.
Davies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gajo defends it nicely.
Davies wants to clinch up but Gajo keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Gajo clinches.
Davies tries to score a body lock takedown but Gajo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Davies breaks from the clinch.

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

Gajo pulls guard.

Gajo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davies has picked Gajo up and slammed him! Gajo can't keep hold of the triangle and Davies manages to pass to side control!
Davies tries to stand but Gajo is controlling his head.
Gajo tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajo is working hard here to advance position.
Gajo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Davies tries to get to full guard but Gajo has control of the leg.
Gajo tries to pass to full mount but Davies defends it.
Gajo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davies trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies is in trouble now - Gajo has advanced to mount!
Gajo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gajo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Davies tries to hold on but Gajo postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Gajo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajo unloads with some shots from mount but Davies bucks and avoids them well.
Gajo controlling the position easily from mount.
Gajo looking to control but Davies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davies tries to reverse the position but Gajo maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gajo controlling from mount.
Davies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
AkoSii Gajo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gajo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AkoSii Gajo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bambaleo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McDunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDunn has chosen Lost In Forever-P.O.D. as his entrance music. Ian McDunn has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bambaleo Jr
vs
McDunn

185 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Bambaleo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian McDunn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambaleo Jr loads up on a big right hand but McDunn slips the punch.
McDunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDunn looks to clinch
letting Bambaleo Jr counter with a right hand.
McDunn misses with a low kick.
McDunn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bambaleo Jr back to the cage. McDunn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDunn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bambaleo Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bambaleo Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a looping right.
McDunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Bambaleo Jr checks a leg kick.
Ian McDunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDunn scores with a nice right hand.
Bambaleo Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn throws a nice looking combination but Bambaleo Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDunn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for McDunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bambaleo Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends McDunn toppling to the canvas! McDunn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bambaleo Jr finish him?!

It looks like Ian McDunn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bambaleo Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bambaleo Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a decent looking hook.

McDunn is rocked!
Bambaleo Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDunn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Bambaleo Jr finish him?
McDunn looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Bambaleo Jr. Beautiful body shot.
McDunn seems to have recovered his senses.
Crack! Bambaleo Jr connects with the perfect overhand right and McDunn falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bambaleo Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Bambaleo Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rose
vs
Teller

225 cm
24
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Teller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Teller does no damage.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Teller throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rose moves into the clinch.
Teller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Teller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teller wants to break the clinch but can't.

Rose manages to pull guard.
Rose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rose tries to get out of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rose is trying to control the position but Teller postures up.
Rose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teller manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rose postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Teller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rose, into his guard.
Teller postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller stopping the sweep attempt from Rose.
Rose is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Teller is looking to stand up but Rose won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Derrick Rose wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Some bone on bone action there as Rose checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose.
Teller thows a body shot but no joy.
Teller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Teller.

Rose drives through and clinches with Teller against the cage.
Teller tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.
Teller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Derrick Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Teller.
Teller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.
Rose tries to clinch up but Teller circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teller.
Rose is looking to clinch but Teller is avoiding it.
Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Teller throws a nice looking combination but Rose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teller throws a combination. Rose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Teller throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
Teller tried to score with a low kick but Rose checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller misses with a leg kick.
Teller keeps the fight on the outside.

Rose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Teller quickly recovers to half guard.
Teller scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rose manages to mount him!
Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rose avoids the attempt from Teller to control.
Teller is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derrick Rose will probably get the nod.
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.

Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller misses with a wild combination.
Teller throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teller cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
Teller throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rose counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Teller's guard now.
Teller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rose content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rose has gone for a leg lock! Teller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rose's guard.
Teller postures up.
Rose 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.
Derrick Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Teller throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Teller's guard. Nice move by Rose!
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Teller is retaining full guard.
Teller 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to get up but he can't break Teller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rose stops Teller from standing up.
Teller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose checks a leg kick.
Teller throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Rose checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Rose closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Teller did well to prevent Rose getting side control.
Teller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rose drops an elbow to the side of Teller's head.

Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teller sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is pressing down on Teller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teller is holding on for now.

Rose is trying to work for a kimura but Teller is defending well.
Rose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teller defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose with the ground and pound but Teller uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Rose dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Teller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Teller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teller throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teller as he jumps to the side.
Teller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Rose shoots in and bounces Teller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Teller wants to get back to his feet but Rose is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Teller controls Rose momentarily but Rose frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Derrick Rose wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rose takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Teller tries to bum rush Rose with a series of wild strikes but Rose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Derrick Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teller stuffs the takedown attempt from Rose. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Teller as Rose shoots in.
Dennis Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Teller misses.
Teller throws a nice looking combination but Rose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rose misses with a takedown
and Teller counters with a series of strikes. Rose will be more careful next time no doubt.
Teller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Teller misses.
Teller lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is looking to clinch but Teller is avoiding it.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.

Rose clinches up against the cage.
Teller goes for a takedown attempt but Rose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Rose manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Teller on his heels. He'll look to pass Teller's guard now, I'm sure.
Rose is looking to work some ground and pound but Teller has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Derrick Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose not doing much here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Rose!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Riku Kurikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Riku Kurikka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kurikka
vs
Mason

177 cm
19
148 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
24
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Kurikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred Mason!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurikka lands with a straight right. Mason didn't see that one coming.
Donk. Kurikka catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Kurikka cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurikka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Mason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Kurikka catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Kurikka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Kurikka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.

Mason moves into the clinch.

Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riku Kurikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurikka lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kurikka is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Kurikka circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Mason is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Kurikka ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mason clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riku Kurikka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Donald Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Donald Diaz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dyson
vs
Donald Diaz

171 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Donald Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donald Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Donald Diaz 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.
Donald Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Donald Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dyson is proving hard to escape from.
Dyson is pulling down on Donald Diaz's head to control his posture.
Dyson working a defensive guard here.
Donald Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Dyson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dyson throws a head kick but Donald Diaz moves out of range.
Donald Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donald Diaz has managed to clinch.
Dyson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donald Diaz prevents it.
Dyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Donald Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Donald Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Donald Diaz is trying to stall.
Dyson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Dyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyson jumps guard but Donald Diaz stands there with Dyson around his waist. Dyson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dyson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donald Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donald Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dyson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Donald Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dyson's guard.
Dyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donald Diaz controls the pace.
Dyson managing to control the position.
Dyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donald Diaz's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Donald Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dyson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Donald Diaz is retaining full guard.
Donald Diaz wants to stand but Dyson is controlling the position.
Dyson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dyson won't allow Donald Diaz to sweep him here.
Dyson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donald Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.

We're going to have a standup here because Tom Dyson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dyson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Donald Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dyson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz tries to stand but Dyson is controlling his head.
Dyson is looking to regain half guard here but Donald Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donald Diaz working the ground and pound.
Dyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donald Diaz just content to control the position.
Donald Diaz working the strikes but Dyson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Donald Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dyson, pushing him back against the cage.

Dyson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dyson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Donald Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Donald Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Dyson has wrist control.
Dyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyson keeping moving, preventing Donald Diaz from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nathan Donald Diaz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donald Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donald Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donald Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

Donald Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dyson's guard.
Dyson keeping full guard, as Donald Diaz tries to pass.
Dyson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Donald Diaz passes Dyson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dyson wants to control but Donald Diaz is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Dyson defends it.
Donald Diaz wants to control but Dyson is keeping him busy.

Donald Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Dyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donald Diaz tries to stand and escape but Dyson is controlling the position.
Dyson gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Donald Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donald Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dyson somewhat.
Donald Diaz stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Dyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dyson fails with the takedown
and Donald Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donald Diaz.
Dyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donald Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dyson throws a head kick but Donald Diaz moves out of range.
Dyson fails with the takedown
and Donald Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyson avoids the head kick by Donald Diaz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyson misses with a takedown attempt

and Donald Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donald Diaz throwing shots but Dyson is blocking nicely.
Donald Diaz moves into full mount! Dyson won't be happy about that!

Donald Diaz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dyson has worked his arm free - good work by Dyson!
Donald Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dyson to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donald Diaz wants to stand but Dyson has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Donald Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dyson shoots and misses

and Donald Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Donald Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Dyson pulls guard.
Donald Diaz tries to stand but Dyson is controlling from the bottom.
Donald Diaz controlling from the top position.
Donald Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Dyson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donald Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dyson is striking from the bottom but Donald Diaz uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Dyson wants to control but Donald Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dyson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyson, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nathan Donald Diaz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donald Diaz as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Dyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Donald Diaz scores with a takedown into Dyson's guard.

Dyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyson wants to stand but Donald Diaz is controlling the position.
Donald Diaz postures up in Dyson's guard and throws a big left but Dyson blocks it.
Dyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyson being controlled here, momentarily.
Donald Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyson is keeping the position for now.
Donald Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tom Dyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donald Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathan Donald Diaz was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Donald Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Donald Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Donald Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Donald Diaz!
Nathan Donald Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Urgant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Emelianenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Urgant's chin.

Urgant
vs
Emelianenko

175 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Urgant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Urgant drives through and clinches with Emelianenko against the cage.
Urgant lands a left hand.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Urgant.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Urgant to the mat but Urgant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Urgant blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Urgant blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.

Urgant breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Urgant.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urgant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range and Urgant settles back down.
Urgant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Urgant avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
Urgant slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Urgant.

Urgant drops Emelianenko with a big left hand and mounts him. Emelianenko is in big trouble!

Emelianenko is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Urgant controlling the position easily from mount.
Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Can Urgant finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urgant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Urgant stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Urgant lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Emelianenko crumples to the floor! Urgant milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Urgant!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Lizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Holgersson
vs
Lizard

172 cm
25
151 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Lizard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lizard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holgersson throws a series of punches but Lizard avoids them all with ease.
Holgersson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holgersson misses with the combination.
Lizard slips a jab and a cross from Holgersson.
Lizard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Holgersson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holgersson.
Holgersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lizard takes one to the chin there.
Holgersson tests Lizard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lizard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holgersson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lizard's head.

Lizard is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson cracks Lizard's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lizard slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Holgersson can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aster Roid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Gompka (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.

Roid
vs
Gompka

193 cm
19
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

220 cm
21
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aster Roid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vincent Gompka!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roid lands a nice shot that snaps Gompka's head back.

It looks like Vincent Gompka has been cut.
Roid scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gompka checks a low kick from Roid.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roid. Gompka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roid tests Gompka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Gompka.
Aster Roid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roid throws a series of punches but Gompka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gompka. Roid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gompka throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Roid does no damage.
Roid slips a straight right by Gompka.
Roid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roid throws out a powerful jab.
Roid misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gompka misses with an uppercut. Roid saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Roid coming out on top.
Gompka misses with a left hand
and Roid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gompka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roid moves in looking to clinch but Gompka pushes him off.
Roid misses with a left hand

and Gompka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gompka is looking to work some ground and pound but Roid has wrist control.
Gompka looking to sit in guard and control but Roid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roid wants to pass the guard but Gompka is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gompka's head.
Roid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gompka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roid controls the pace.
Roid passes into half guard.
Roid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roid tries to pass to full mount but Gompka defends it.
Roid trying to control from Gompka's half guard. Gompka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gompka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roid throws a strike but Gompka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gompka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roid controlling the position.
Gompka tries to free his leg and advance position but Roid is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gompka throws a big elbow that misses.
Roid keeping full guard, as Gompka tries to pass.
Gompka trying to control the position from guard on top but Roid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roid pulls Gompka in close to his closed guard and prevents Gompka from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gompka throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aster Roid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Gompka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gompka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roid pinned against the cage. Roid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good exchange - Roid coming out on top.
Roid throws a looping overhand right but Gompka ducks down to avoid it.
Roid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roid looks to score with a jab to the body but Gompka is just out of range.
Gompka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roid.
Roid moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roid takes one to the chin there.

Gompka drives through with a takedown into Roid's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roid is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gompka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roid wants to control from the top but Gompka keeps moving.
Gompka keeping full guard, as Roid tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roid trying to control but Gompka is working from the bottom.
Roid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Aster Roid just wasn't active enough.
Roid connects with an inside leg kick.
Gompka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gompka shoots in but Roid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roid tries to clinch but Gompka moves out of range.
Gompka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aster Roid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Gompka.
Roid tries to clinch but Gompka moves out of range.
Roid throws a predictable looking body shot

and Gompka counters with a shoot takedown. Roid fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gompka throws a strike but Roid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roid throws a big right hand that misses.
Roid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roid trying to control but Gompka is working from the bottom.
Gompka working a defensive guard here.
Gompka has momentary wrist control but Roid slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gompka is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roid trying to control the position from guard on top but Gompka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roid looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aster Roid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Gompka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Roid throws a push kick but Gompka slaps the foot to one side.
Roid scores with a punch to the head.

Gompka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gompka scoring with punches and elbows.
Roid can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Gompka crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Gompka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aster Roid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gompka tries to advance to mount but Roid instead regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roid keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gompka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gompka looks to land a strike but Roid avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gompka throws a strike but Roid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gompka pulls Roid in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gompka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roid sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roid trying to control but Gompka is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gompka has momentary wrist control but Roid slips an elbow through the middle.
Roid throwing strikes from guard but Gompka blocks nicely.
Roid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gompka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roid wants to control from the top but Gompka keeps moving.
Roid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roid is looking to work some ground and pound but Gompka has wrist control.
Roid landing some decent shots from guard.
Gompka keeping moving, preventing Roid from controlling successfully.
Roid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gompka is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gompka keeping moving, preventing Roid from controlling successfully.
Gompka wants to sweep but no luck.
Roid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roid is looking to work some ground and pound but Gompka has wrist control.
Gompka keeping moving, preventing Roid from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gompka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gompka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aster Roid clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Gompka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gompka tries to clinch up but Roid circles away and keeps his distance.
Roid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gompka.
Nice shot by Gompka.
Roid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gompka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roid.
Gompka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roid thuds his right hand into Gompka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gompka on the side of the head.
Roid misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roid!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roid throws a looping overhand right but Gompka ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Roid.
Roid tries to clinch there but Gompka circles away.
Aster Roid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roid misses with a series of wild punches.
Gompka slips under a jab.
Roid misses with a head kick.
Roid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gompka can do to turn this around?
Gompka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Gompka misses the target.
Roid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gompka checks a low kick from Roid.
Roid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gompka.
Gompka moves out of range of the strikes.
Roid misses with a jab to the body

and Gompka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gompka.
Gompka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roid struggles to land a body shot inside as Gompka controls his hands.
Gompka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aster Roid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Gompka.
Gompka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roid prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roid as Gompka tries to tie him up.
Roid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gompka's elbow.

Roid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gompka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roid defends it nicely.
Roid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Gompka counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gompka tries a body shot but Roid blocks it.
Gompka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roid presses Gompka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gompka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gompka throws a head punch that misses.
Gompka digs a right hand underneath Roid's ribcage. Roid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roid misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Roid.
Roid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roid lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Roid as the two fighters clinch.
Roid scores with a shot to the side of Gompka's head.
Roid tries to land knees in the clinch but Gompka avoids the damage to the body.
Roid can't find room to land a body shot as Gompka controls the action.
A short left from Roid.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gompka blocks an uppercut.
Roid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roid can't find room to land a body shot as Gompka controls the action.
Gompka avoiding damage.
Roid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roid misses with a punch on the inside.
Roid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gompka backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gompka misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roid stops a takedown attempt from Gompka.
Gompka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Roid as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aster Roid had his way with Vincent Gompka in that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Gompka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gompka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gompka throws out a loose jab but Roid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gompka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Roid to counter with a crisp jab.
Roid wants to clinch up but Gompka keeps it at a distance.
Roid digs a good hook to Gompka's body.
Roid lands a nice looking body kick.
Gompka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roid misses with a body kick.
A big left from Gompka misses.
Roid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gompka.
Roid stuffs the takedown.
Roid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gompka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gompka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roid.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gompka tries to clinch there but Roid circles away.
Gompka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That kick from Roid tenderised Gompka's leg. Gompka is trying to keep his angry face on.

Roid moves into the clinch successfully.
Roid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gompka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roid is keeping busy.
Aster Roid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gompka avoiding damage as Roid throws knees to the body.
Gompka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roid lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Roid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Roid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gompka backwards.
Gompka wants to stall.
Roid presses Gompka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gompka backwards.
Roid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roid lands with a short shot to the head.

Gompka is rocked!
A short left from Roid.
Gompka is still on wobbly legs! Can Roid finish him?

Roid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roid pounces like a tiger and cracks Gompka with a vicious hook! Gompka is down but not out! Roid follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aster Roid!
Aster Roid is the new heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Oasis - The Hindu Times. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Williams
vs
Smith

178 cm
20
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Kevin Smith has been cut.

Williams pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Smith is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Williams to work.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Williams! Smith is out on his feet! Williams rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Smith is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Smith is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Williams!
A victorious Ben Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.