Dynamo FC - 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sabed Azbuhlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jartsa Raatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabed Azbuhlev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Azbuhlev
vs
Raatis

172 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabed Azbuhlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jartsa Raatis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raatis has managed to clinch.
Azbuhlev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raatis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Raatis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Azbuhlev presses Raatis against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Azbuhlev is pressed up against the ropes. Raatis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Azbuhlev down to the mat. Azbuhlev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Raatis looking to score a takedown here. Azbuhlev is defending well but Raatis drives through and ends up in Azbuhlev's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Azbuhlev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raatis is one step ahead there.
Raatis trying to control the position from guard on top but Azbuhlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azbuhlev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raatis 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 one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jartsa Raatis.
Azbuhlev scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Azbuhlev.
Raatis throws a series of punches but Azbuhlev avoids them all with ease.
Sabed Azbuhlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raatis wants to clinch.
Azbuhlev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raatis swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Azbuhlev takes the fight into the clinch.
Azbuhlev wants a takedown.
Azbuhlev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raatis tries for a takedown. No joy.

Azbuhlev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Azbuhlev throwing shots but Raatis is blocking nicely.
Raatis is not content to let Azbuhlev control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raatis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raatis has his hands on Azbuhlev's head, controlling the position.
Azbuhlev trying to control but Raatis is working from the bottom.
Azbuhlev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raatis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Raatis passes Azbuhlev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Azbuhlev is staying active underneath Raatis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raatis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raatis is trying to control. Azbuhlev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raatis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Azbuhlev controls his leg.
Raatis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Raatis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jartsa Raatis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Azbuhlev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raatis swats away the attempt to clinch by Azbuhlev.
Nice straight punches there by Azbuhlev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azbuhlev.
Raatis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Azbuhlev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raatiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raatis dodges the punch combination from Azbuhlev.
Raatis circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raatis shoots in looking for a takedown but Azbuhlev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raatis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sabed Azbuhlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jartsa Raatis.
Raatis fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Azbuhlev as Raatis shoots in.
Raatis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raatis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Azbuhlev lunges at Raatis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raatis's hand.
Azbuhlev lands with a cross.
Azbuhlev thumps Raatis with a low kick.
Azbuhlev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Azbuhlev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Azbuhlev drives through and clinches with Raatis against the ropes.
Raatis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Azbuhlev is struggling to control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Raatis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raatis is pressed up against the ropes. Azbuhlev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raatis down to the mat. Raatis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Azbuhlev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Raatis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Azbuhlev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raatis trying to control but Azbuhlev is working from the bottom.
Azbuhlev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azbuhlev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raatis is looking to stand up but Azbuhlev won't let him.
Azbuhlev trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Sabed Azbuhlev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Azbuhlev tries to clinch
and Raatis counters with a leg kick.
Azbuhlev lands a nice shot that snaps Raatis's head back.
Azbuhlev works over Raatis's head and body with a nice combination.
Azbuhlev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raatis in his tracks.
Raatis shoots in and drives through. Azbuhlev sprawls well.
Raatis misses with a takedown
and Azbuhlev counters with a stiff right hand.
Raatis is looking to clinch but Azbuhlev is avoiding it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Raatis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azbuhlev.
Raatis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Azbuhlev clinches with his opponent.
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!
Raatis jumps guard but Azbuhlev turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Azbuhlev has Raatis pressed against the ropes, preventing Raatis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Raatis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Azbuhlev is trying to keep an underhook but Raatis manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Raatis seems to be working for a kimura but Azbuhlev defends the submission attempt.
Azbuhlev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raatis working Azbuhlev over with strikes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev missing with punches from the bottom.

Azbuhlev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azbuhlev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raatis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azbuhlev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azbuhlev looking to control but Raatis passes into half guard.
Raatis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sabed Azbuhlev 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Azbuhlev wants to clinch but Raatis slips to the side
and Raatis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Azbuhlev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azbuhlev lands an overhand right.
Raatis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azbuhlev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Azbuhlev.

Azbuhlev has managed to clinch.

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

Raatis shoots in and gets a takedown into Azbuhlev's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raatis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azbuhlev can't keep his opponent in guard - Raatis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Azbuhlev wants to control but Raatis is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raatis wants to take a breather but Azbuhlev is having none of it.
Raatis controlling the action here.
Azbuhlev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Raatis is thwarting Azbuhlev's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sabed Azbuhlev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Raatis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Raatis controlling the action here.
Raatis is thwarting Azbuhlev's attempts to control the position.
Raatis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Azbuhlev trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Raatis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raatis looking to control but Azbuhlev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Raatis content just to control the position here.
Azbuhlev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev tries to hold on but Raatis pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Raatis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Raatis controlling from mount.
Raatis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Azbuhlev looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raatis controlling from the full mount.
Raatis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azbuhlev is looking to escape.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Raatis content just to control the position here.
Azbuhlev is looking to get to half guard.
Jartsa Raatis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raatis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jartsa Raatis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Raatis shoots in but Azbuhlev avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Azbuhlev gets a double leg takedown into Raatis's guard.
Azbuhlev lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Raatis has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Azbuhlev doesn't defend quickly enough and Raatis has managed to lock this one up! Can Azbuhlev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Raatis on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jartsa Raatis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Biker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedruanes Higuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Biker
vs
Higuan

162 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 New York, The Biker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedruanes Higuan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Biker. That's going to slow Higuan down.
Higuan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Biker. That one must have hurt.
Biker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Biker tries to land a leg kick but Higuan saw it coming and moves away.
Biker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Higuan will feel that in the morning.
Biker tries a head kick but it misses.
Biker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biker thows a body kick. Higuan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Higuan checks a leg kick nicely.
Higuan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The Biker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Biker. That's going to slow Higuan down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biker throws a sloppy head kick and Higuan moves out of range easily.
Biker misses with a head kick.
Higuan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biker can pounce on him.
The Biker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Higuan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Biker.
Biker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biker lands a nice looking body kick.
Higuan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Biker throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Biker tenderised Higuan's leg. Higuan is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higuan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Biker scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Biker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Higuan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Biker feints and then cracks Higuan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higuan down.
Biker feints and then cracks Higuan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higuan down.
Higuan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biker.
We've been told by Biker's head coaches at Hell's Kitchen Hellions that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biker lands a high kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Biker.
Biker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Higuan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Biker. Biker obviously looking to wear him down.
Higuan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Higuan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Biker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biker.
Higuan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Biker.
Biker lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Biker.
Higuan looks winded!
Biker scores with a head kick.
Biker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Biker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Biker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Biker slams his shin into Higuan's torso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Biker. That's going to slow Higuan down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Biker.
A thudding body kick lands there by Biker!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Biker. That's going to slow Higuan down.
Biker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Biker, right into the meat.
That kick from Biker tenderised Higuan's leg. Higuan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Biker connects with a leg kick. Higuan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Biker thumps Higuan with a low kick.

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

Higuan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biker fakes the leg kick and cracks Higuan in the body.
Higuan is still on wobbly legs! Can Biker finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Biker.
Higuan seems to have recovered his senses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Biker throws a head kick that Higuan semi-blocks.
Biker thows a body kick. Higuan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Biker.
Biker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Biker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Biker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Higuan's calf.
Biker connects with a solid leg kick.
Biker is looking to slow Higuan down with leg kicks.
Biker misses with a head kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Biker lands with a kick to the temple. Higuan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Higuan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Biker.
Biker connects with an inside leg kick.
Biker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Higuan. That did some damage!
Biker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Higuan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Biker. That one must have hurt.
Biker scores with a head kick. Higuan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Higuan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Biker.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Biker connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Higuan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biker can pounce on him.
Higuan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Biker!
Biker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Biker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Biker. That's going to slow Higuan down.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Biker.
Biker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Biker scores with a leg kick.
Biker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Higuan's calf.
Higuan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biker can pounce on him.
Higuan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biker can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Higuan.
Biker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biker scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Biker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Biker throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Biker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Biker throws a leg kick which misses Higuan's front leg but catches the back leg as Higuan tries to avoid it.
Biker scores with a nice body kick.
Higuan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biker.
Biker scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Biker. Higuan shrugs it off though.
Biker throws a head kick that half lands.
Biker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Higuan's calf.
Biker cracks the inside of Higuan's front leg.
Biker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Higuan's calf.
Higuan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Biker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Higuan.
Biker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Biker is winning the standup battle so far.
Higuan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biker chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biker connects with a leg kick. Higuan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Biker throws a leg kick which misses Higuan's front leg but catches the back leg as Higuan tries to avoid it.
Biker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Higuan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Biker. Biker obviously looking to wear him down.
Biker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Biker lands with a kick to the temple. Higuan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Biker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Biker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biker throws a head kick that half lands.
Biker lands a head kick!
Biker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pedruanes Higuan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Biker throws a front kick that sends Higuan stumbling back into the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biker lands a leg kick that knocks Higuan off balance momentarily.
Biker throws a sloppy head kick and Higuan moves out of range easily.
Biker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Biker. That's going to slow Higuan down.
Biker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Biker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Biker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higuan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Biker connects with a solid leg kick.
Higuan is breathing heavily.
Biker throws a sloppy head kick and Higuan moves out of range easily.
Higuan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biker.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Biker.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Biker - that will leave a mark!
Higuan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Biker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Biker lands a nice looking body kick.
Higuan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Biker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Biker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Biker cracks the inside of Higuan's front leg.
Biker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Biker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biker scores with a head kick.
Higuan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Biker, right into the meat.
Biker tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biker.
Higuan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Biker misses with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Biker!
Biker cracks the inside of Higuan's front leg.
Biker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Biker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Higuan. That did some damage!
Biker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Biker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Biker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Biker misses with a kick to the body.
Higuan avoids the head kick by Biker.
Biker scoring well with a low kick there.
Biker lands a nice looking body kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Biker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biker.
Biker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Biker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Biker scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biker thumps Higuan with a low kick.
Pedruanes Higuan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biker throws a head kick that half lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Biker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biker 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for The Biker!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for The Biker!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for The Biker!

The Biker wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Mayfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kincaid
vs
Mayfield

176 cm
18
151 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
16
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Mayfield!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kincaid. Mayfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Kincaid coming out on top.
Kincaid throws a body punch but Mayfield moves out of range.
Mayfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayfield tries to clinch up
enabling Kincaid to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kincaid.
Mayfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayfield misses with a looping right.
Jack Kincaid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kincaid connects with a body shot.
Mayfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kincaid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayfield somewhat.
Kincaid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kincaid throws a lazy right hand but Mayfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kincaid throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Mayfield is rocked!
Kincaid fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mayfield square on the jaw! Damn, Mayfield is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Kincaid!
After winning the bout, Jack Kincaid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philip Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master has chosen DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Irwin
vs
Master

189 cm
18
159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 London, Philip Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Master!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master connects with a leg kick. Irwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Irwin throws out a leg kick but Master moves out of range and Irwin only half commits.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Master manages to avoid it.
Master moves forwards but Irwin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irwin takes a swing at Master's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Irwin lands but Master takes it in his stride.

Master is rocked!
Irwin avoids the head kick by Master.
Master feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irwin's calf.
Master dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master throws a nice inside leg kick.
Master tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin throws a body kick that misses.
Master showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irwin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Master.
The Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Irwin tenderised Master's leg. Master is trying to keep his angry face on.
Master throws a leg kick that misses.
Master connects with a high kick.
Irwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Master is looking to land body kicks.
Master throws a head kick that misses.
Master connects with a solid leg kick.
Master checks a leg kick.
Master is looking to slow Irwin down with leg kicks.
Irwin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Irwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Master misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Master throws a leg kick but Irwin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Master.
Master throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Irwin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
Irwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Irwin throws a hook to the side of Master's head but Master sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irwin looks to land a body kick but Master moved away.
Master is looking to slow Irwin down with leg kicks.
Irwin checks a low kick from Master.
Master ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Master takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Master's coach down at Hell's Kitchen Hellions was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Master's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
Irwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Master. Master obviously looking to wear him down.
Irwin blocks a leg kick.
Master throws a leg kick that is checked
and Irwin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Master is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Master. Master circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Irwin checks a low kick from Master.
Master defending well as Irwin loads up on a big left hand.
Master throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Irwin throws a lazy right hand but Master sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Master bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Master.
Irwin looks to throw the jab but Master is out of range.
Irwin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Master throws a low kick but Irwin avoids it.
Irwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Master throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master misses with a low kick as Irwin jumps back.
Master shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Master looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Irwin works Master's body with a nice hook.
Master thows a leg kick but Irwin checks it
and Irwin counters with a low kick, right behind Master 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Master was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Master misses with a low kick.
Irwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Master misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Master misses
and Irwin counters with a right hand to the body.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Master.
Master feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin tries to clinch but Master moves out of range.
Master chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Irwin can pounce on him.
Master throws a body kick that misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Master throws out a leg kick but Irwin moves out of range and Master only half commits.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Master, right into the meat.
Irwin checks the leg kick.
Master tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Master - that will leave a mark!
Master displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Master tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irwin is able to avoid easily.
Master walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irwin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Irwin tries to land a leg kick but Master saw it coming and moves away.
Master is looking to score with low kicks.
Master wants to slow Irwin down by chopping away at his legs.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Master misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Master throws a chopping leg kick but Irwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Master throws out a leg kick but Irwin moves out of range and Master only half commits.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Master's shoulder, as Master tries to avoid the shot.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Master moves away.
Master throws a low kick, looking for Irwin's leg but Irwin calmly moves out of range.
Master throws a head kick but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irwin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master wants to land a leg kick but Irwin is out of range.
Master throws a body kick that misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Master takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Master.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Master.
Irwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Master.
Master throws a leg kick which misses Irwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Irwin tries to avoid it.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin throws a shot from downtown. Master moves away and avoids it.
Irwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Irwin.
Irwin lands with a shot to the body.
Irwin checks a leg kick nicely.
Irwin blocks a leg kick.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Master.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Master throws a leg kick which misses Irwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Irwin tries to avoid it.
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!
Master throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Master thows a leg kick but Irwin checks it
and Irwin counters with a nice body shot.
Master throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irwin lands a body shot.
Master looks winded!
Master shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Irwin stuns Master with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Irwin throws a leg kick that misses.
Irwin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Master.
Some bone on bone action there as Irwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Master throws a low kick, looking for Irwin's leg but Irwin calmly moves out of range.
Master stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Irwin.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a hook. Master ducked under it nicely.
Master checks a low kick from Irwin.
Irwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Master. Master obviously looking to wear him down.
Irwin is looking to wear down Master with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Irwin throws a low kick but Master moves out of range easily.
Irwin throws a leg kick but Master sees it coming and moves out of range.
Irwin throws a hook but Master avoids it easily.
Master fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.
Irwin misses with a head kick.
Master fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Irwin is out of range.
A head kick misses from Irwin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Master misses.
Irwin throws a leg kick but Master sees it coming and moves out of range.
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 Philip Irwin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Master dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Master fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Master throws a head kick but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Master tries to work over Irwin's front leg with a kick but Irwin checks it.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Master throws a leg kick but Irwin checks it.
Master throws a solid leg kick but Irwin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Master.
Master uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Irwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Master.
Master lands with a slapping head kick.
Irwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick and Master moves out of range easily.
Master tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irwin is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Master tenderised Irwin's leg. Irwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irwin moves out of range of the leg kick from Master.
Master steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Irwin throws a jab when Master was well out of range.
Master misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Master.
A low kick from Master is predictable there
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Master tries to land a leg kick but Irwin saw it coming and moves away.
Master fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Master is just out of range.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Master.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Master throws a low kick, looking for Irwin's leg but Irwin calmly moves out of range.
Irwin moves out of range of the leg kick from Master.
Master lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Master swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Irwin misses with a low kick.
Irwin throws a body punch but Master moves out of range.
Master throws a leg kick but Irwin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Irwin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Master lands a nice leg kick that just misses Irwin's sensitive parts.
Master dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Master finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Master was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Philip Irwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Master turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
Master bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Master keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Master dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Irwin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Master attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master moves out of range as Irwin throws a body kick.
Master blocks the body kick.
A jab from Irwin finds it's way through Master's defenses.
Master throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Master throws a half hearted mid kick.
Master avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Master moves out of range of the body kick from Irwin.
Good work by Irwin as he checks the leg kick.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Master moved out of range.
Master throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Master with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Irwin looks to land a body kick but Master moved away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Irwin.
Irwin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Master.
Irwin moves out of range of the body kick.
Master throws a leg kick
and Irwin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Master throws a leg kick but Irwin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Master lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Irwin 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 Master has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Master and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Irwin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Irwin checks a leg kick.
Master attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Irwin lands an overhand right.
Master is looking to score with low kicks.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Master will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Master tries to land a leg kick but Irwin saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Master tenderised Irwin's leg. Irwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Master.
Master fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irwin checks it well.
Master tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Master is breathing heavily.
Master avoids a kick to the body.
Irwin throws a body punch but Master moves out of range.
Irwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Master.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master throws a sloppy head kick and Irwin moves out of range easily.
Master connects with a high kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Master misses
and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin moves out of range as Master throws a body kick.
Master uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Master attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Master shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Irwin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Irwin throws a head kick but Master moves out of range.
Master scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Master tenderised Irwin's leg. Irwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Master checks a leg kick.
Master keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Master sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Master.
Master lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Master.
Irwin throws a body kick that misses.
Master lands with a kick to the temple. Irwin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Master does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Master misses with a kick to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irwin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Master misses with a body kick.
Irwin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Master. That one must have hurt.
A jab lands there for Irwin.
Master lands a high kick!
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick and Master moves out of range easily.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Master.
Master looks for the body kick but Irwin saw that one coming.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Master attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Master comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for The Master!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Philip Irwin!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for The Master!

The Master wins by split decision!
A victorious The Master thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Mitzuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Benn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mitzuni
vs
Benn

170 cm
25
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Mitzuni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn misses with the combination.
Mitzuni avoids a kick to the body.
Mitzuni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benn sprawls well. Benn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mitzuni gets slowly back to his feet.
Mitzuni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitzuni darts in looking for a takedown but Benn gets double underhooks and turns Mitzuni into the ropes.
Benn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Mitzuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitzuni is working for takedown but Benn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benn gets underhooks to prevent Mitzuni's takedown attempt.
Benn lands a left hand.
Mitzuni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benn fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Benn clinches up with Mitzuni and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitzuni is trying to pull guard but Benn turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Benn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mitzuni has him pressed against the ropes.
Mitzuni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benn gets underhooks to prevent Mitzuni's takedown attempt.
Benn tries to circle away but Mitzuni has him pinned against the ropes.
Benn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Benn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Benn has closed the distance and engaged Mitzuni in a clinch.
Mitzuni has Benn pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Benn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mitzuni is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitzuni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benn smiles and moves away.
Benn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benn.

Benn moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitzuni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benn can't break the clinch.
Benn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Mitzuni tries to score a body lock takedown but Benn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Mitzuni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Benn darts in and clinches Mitzuni up against the ropes.
Mitzuni tries to pull guard but Benn holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mitzuni drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn is trying to break the clinch but Mitzuni has him pressed against the ropes.
Benn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitzuni.
Benn avoiding damage.
Mitzuni missing with knees to the body.
Benn stops a takedown attempt from Mitzuni.
Mitzuni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mitzuni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benn walks away with a smile on his face. Mitzuni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mitzuni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitzuni.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Benn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benn wants to break free but Mitzuni has control.
Mitzuni is trying to drag Benn to the mat but Benn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mitzuni is trying to drag Benn to the mat but Benn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Benn is trying to break free.
Benn is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benn prevents the takedown attempt.
Mitzuni is trying to pull guard but Benn turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Benn lands a nice shot to the body.
Benn is trying to break the clinch but Mitzuni has him pressed against the ropes.
Mitzuni tries to pull guard but Benn forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.

Mitzuni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benn misses with a wild combination.
Mitzuni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benn.
Benn throws a leg kick
and Mitzuni counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Benn throws a body punch but Mitzuni moves out of range.
Benn thows a leg kick but Mitzuni checks it
and Mitzuni counters with an inside leg kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Benn - just one landing.
No joy there for Benn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitzuni doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn circles away.
Benn throws a nice looking combination but Mitzuni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitzuni shoots in but Benn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitzuni tries to clinch but Benn moves out of range.

Mitzuni takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn tries to break free but Mitzuni pushes him back against the ropes.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mitzuni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benn.

Mitzuni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benn uses from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitzuni holds on and takes a little breather.
Benn postures up.
Mitzuni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benn trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mitzuni manages to pass to mount!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Mitzuni working for a submission but Benn is keeping him at bay.
Mitzuni wants to control the pace but Benn is squirming around nicely.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mitzuni throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Benn is squirming around, avoiding Mitzuni's attempts to control the action.
Benn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitzuni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mitzuni with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mitzuni tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DJ Benn 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. This is the final round!

Benn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mitzuni checks it well.
Mitzuni tries to clinch up but Benn circles away and keeps his distance.

Benn has Mitzuni up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mitzuni is trying to pull guard but Benn has him pressed against the ropes.
Benn is looking to break free of the clinch but Mitzuni has double underhooks.
Mitzuni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Benn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitzuni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benn tries to avoid it but Mitzuni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benn to the ground. Benn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Benn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benn misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Benn. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn throws a series of punches but Mitzuni avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Mitzuni with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Mitzuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Benn closes the distance and clinches.
Mitzuni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benn avoiding damage as Mitzuni throws knees to the body.
Mitzuni tries to pull guard but Benn forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mitzuni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benn after a bit of a struggle.
Benn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mitzuni tries to pull guard but Benn won't allow it.

Mitzuni manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mitzuni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitzuni is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitzuni drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benn gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Benn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benn misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Mitzuni.
Mitzuni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitzuni.
Benn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DJ Benn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitzuni moves out of range as Benn throws a body kick.
Benn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitzuni at a distance.
Benn throws a right hand that Mitzuni ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitzuni also avoids with ease.
Hiroshi Mitzuni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Benn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mitzuni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benn but Benn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitzuni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benn defends well and Mitzuni ends up having to push Benn into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mitzuni fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Benn breaks from the clinch.
Benn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Benn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Benn leaves Mitzuni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Benn moves into range and clinches up with Mitzuni.
Mitzuni is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Benn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benn is trying to break the clinch but Mitzuni is controlling him.
Mitzuni is trying to stall.
Mitzuni tries for a takedown but Benn manages to get underhooks.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mitzuni is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benn is defending well.
Benn taking a breather.
Benn tries to break free but Mitzuni pushes him back against the ropes.
Mitzuni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benn walks away with a smile on his face. Mitzuni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benn throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitzuni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benn looks to land a combination but Mitzuni avoids it well.
Mitzuni is looking to clinch.
DJ Benn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benn throws a right hand that Mitzuni ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitzuni also avoids with ease.
Benn keeps the fight on the outside.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Benn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitzuni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benn smiles and moves away.
Mitzuni fails with a takedown attempt.

Mitzuni rushes Benn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mitzuni tries for a takedown but Benn manages to get underhooks.
Mitzuni prevents Benn from breaking the clinch.

Mitzuni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mitzuni walks into a stiff left hand from Benn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benn 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 Mitzuni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mitzuni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Mitzuni as he checks the leg kick.
Benn throws a series of punches but Mitzuni moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Benn. No joy for Mitzuni on that attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Mitzuni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mitzuni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benn is looking to land body kicks.
Mitzuni wants to clinch.
Mitzuni shoots in for a double leg but Benn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mitzuni tries for a takedown but Benn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitzuni slips a jab and a cross from Benn.
A punch combination from Benn misses.
Benn is looking to clinch but Mitzuni is avoiding it.
Benn stuffs the takedown.
Benn leaves Mitzuni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benn just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitzuni is looking to slow Benn down with leg kicks.

Benn closes the distance and clinches.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Mitzuni breaks from the clinch.
Mitzuni shoots in but Benn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitzuni checks the leg kick nicely there.
DJ Benn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benn fails to land with a series of punches.
Benn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitzuni.
Benn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitzuni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benn.
Mitzuni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benn is fending him off so far but Mitzuni persists. Nope, Benn circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Benn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benn 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for DJ Benn!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for DJ Benn!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for DJ Benn!

DJ Benn wins by unanimous decision!