"Epiphany" PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Mc GInnley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kilpatrick might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nightcall. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kilpatrick
vs
Mc GInnley

225 cm
26
250 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Kilpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Mc GInnley!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kilpatrick moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mc GInnley scores with a nice short uppercut.

Kilpatrick turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
You can see the frustration on Mc GInnley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mc GInnley tries to bench press Kilpatrick off him but Kilpatrick keeps the position.
Kilpatrick happy to just control the position for now.
Mc GInnley is trying to get back to half guard.
Mc GInnley regains half guard.
Kilpatrick has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Mc GInnley works to full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc GInnley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kilpatrick looking to pass the guard.
Kilpatrick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mc GInnley keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
Mc GInnley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kilpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mc GInnley swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adam Kilpatrick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mc GInnley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kilpatrick as he jumps to the side.
Kilpatrick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kilpatrick rushes Mc GInnley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mc GInnley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kilpatrick moves into the clinch.

Kilpatrick jumps into guard, dragging Mc GInnley to the mat.

Mc GInnley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kilpatrick dives on top into guard.
Kilpatrick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kilpatrick is pushing down on Mc GInnley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mc GInnley is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilpatrick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mc GInnley wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilpatrick controlling the pace.

Kilpatrick seems to be working for a kimura but Mc GInnley defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mc GInnley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kilpatrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kilpatrick wants to free his trapped foot but Mc GInnley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kilpatrick controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc GInnley is staying active underneath Kilpatrick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Adam Kilpatrick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mc GInnley counters by moving into the clinch.
Mc GInnley avoids the elbow strike from Kilpatrick, against the cage.

Kilpatrick pulls guard effortlessly.
Mc GInnley trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.

Kilpatrick is looking for a triangle but Mc GInnley pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mc GInnley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc GInnley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Kilpatrick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kilpatrick clinches with his opponent.
Mc GInnley is pressed up against the cage. Kilpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mc GInnley down to the mat. Mc GInnley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Mc GInnley tries to keep at a distance but Kilpatrick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kilpatrick tries to pull guard but Mc GInnley won't allow it.

Mc GInnley decides to pull guard.

Kilpatrick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mc GInnley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilpatrick has managed to get both his arms back between Mc GInnley's legs - danger averted.

Mc GInnley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mc GInnley trying to control the position.

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

Kilpatrick drops back looking for a leg! Mc GInnley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mc GInnley manages to kick Kilpatrick off! Kilpatrick jumps back into Mc GInnley's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc GInnley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick stands and throws Mc GInnley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mc GInnley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Kilpatrick is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mc GInnley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kilpatrick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kilpatrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mc GInnley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpatrick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc GInnley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpatrick is working away from the top position though.
Mc GInnley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Mc GInnley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpatrick content to control rather than advance.
Mc GInnley is refusing to be controlled, as Kilpatrick sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mc GInnley kicks off Kilpatrick and gets to his feet.

Mc GInnley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kilpatrick gets full guard.
Mc GInnley trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
Mc GInnley looking to sit in guard and control but Kilpatrick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilpatrick connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Kilpatrick will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mc GInnley closes the distance and clinches up with Kilpatrick, looking for a takedown. Mc GInnley pushes Kilpatrick against the cage but Kilpatrick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Mc GInnley tries to keep at a distance but Kilpatrick has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kilpatrick gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mc GInnley is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilpatrick wants to free his trapped foot but Mc GInnley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kilpatrick lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mc GInnley is not content to let Kilpatrick control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kilpatrick is looking to advance position but Mc GInnley won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc GInnley wants to sweep but Kilpatrick has passed to side control!
Kilpatrick working the head with strikes.
Mc GInnley is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Mc GInnley's face as Kilpatrick controls the position.
Mc GInnley is looking to regain half guard here but Kilpatrick keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick controlling from side mount.
Mc GInnley is trying to control Kilpatrick's posture but Kilpatrick avoids it.
Mc GInnley pushes Kilpatrick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kilpatrick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Kilpatrick tries for a kimura but Mc GInnley is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mc GInnley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mc GInnley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kilpatrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mc GInnley is working away from the top position though.
Kilpatrick wants to improve his position but Mc GInnley is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mc GInnley is working for a submission of some sort.
Mc GInnley wants to control but Kilpatrick is keeping him busy.
Kilpatrick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kilpatrick tries to get out of the position.

Kilpatrick actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpatrick has his hands clasped together around Mc GInnley's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mc GInnley is looking for a kimura but Kilpatrick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mc GInnley to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Kilpatrick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilpatrick 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Kilpatrick!
Adam Kilpatrick very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Patrick Mc GInnley was interviewed post fight and said 'Might be time to retire you no'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Han Junsuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvador has chosen Scorpion Dubstep Theme as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Junsuke
vs
Salvador

155 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Han Junsuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador darts in looking for a takedown but Junsuke gets double underhooks and turns Salvador into the cage.
Junsuke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junsuke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Junsuke is trying to push Salvador away but Salvador has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Salvador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Junsuke is defending well.
Junsuke tries to break free but Salvador pushes him back against the cage.
Junsuke is trying to push Salvador away but Salvador has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Junsuke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Junsuke tries to break the clinch but Salvador is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador tries to score a body lock takedown but Junsuke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Han Junsuke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Salvador.
Salvador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Junsuke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Salvador has a takedown stuffed.
Junsuke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Junsuke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salvador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junsuke pinned against the cage. Junsuke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junsuke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Junsuke throws a nice looking combination but Salvador bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Junsuke scores with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Junsuke.
Salvador blocks a head kick by Junsuke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador has a takedown stuffed.
Junsuke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Junsuke slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junsuke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salvador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junsuke is fending him off so far but Salvador persists. Nope, Junsuke circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvador looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junsuke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Salvador shoots in and gets a takedown into Junsuke's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Salvador postures up.
Salvador stops Junsuke from standing up.

Salvador has gone for a leg lock! Junsuke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salvador's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvador is adopting a defensive guard.
Junsuke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salvador on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Han Junsuke.
Junsuke throws a head kick that misses.
Salvador dives in for a single leg takedown but Junsuke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Junsuke has had enough of the clinch but Salvador keeps him there for the moment.
Salvador keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Junsuke's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador can't get the takedown.
Salvador has Junsuke pressed against the cage, preventing Junsuke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Junsuke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junsuke prevents the takedown attempt.
Salvador tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Junsuke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Left hook, right uppercut from Junsuke.
Junsuke throws a head kick but Salvador moves out of range.
Junsuke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvador.

Salvador closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Junsuke to the mat! Junsuke manages to get full guard.

Salvador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salvador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Salvador escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junsuke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junsuke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Salvador's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvador is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junsuke defends well.
Junsuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Junsuke wants to get up but he can't break Salvador's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Salvador working a defensive guard here.

Salvador has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Junsuke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvador pulls Junsuke in close to his closed guard and prevents Junsuke from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junsuke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Han Junsuke.

Salvador shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvador was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Salvador has hold of Junsuke's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Junsuke tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Salvador cranks the arm and Junsuke screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Junsuke, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thiago Salvador!
A very excited looking Thiago Salvador rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor has chosen Boom - P.O.D as his entrance music. Jonathan Thor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Matthews
vs
Thor

205 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Thor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
We've been informed that Thor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thor wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Thor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thor throws a half hearted mid kick.

Thor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thor is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thor gets to mount! Matthews was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Thor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Matthews is now in Thor's guard. A big mistake from Thor there, giving up the dominant position!
Matthews is looking to stand up but Thor won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor controlling Matthews's posture.
Thor keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thor keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mike Matthews has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thor throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Thor shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Matthews as Thor shoots in.
Matthews avoids a kick to the body.
Matthews swinging wildly here.
Matthews moves out of range as Thor throws a body kick.
Thor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Matthews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Thor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Thor has wrist control.
Matthews sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thor's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matthews stands up from half guard.
Good shot there by Matthews.

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

Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thor is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold.
Matthews with the ground and pound but Thor uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matthews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thor is proving hard to escape from.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Thor moves out of range easily.
Thor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews checks a leg kick.
Thor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthews's sensitive parts.
Thor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thor.
Thor misses the shot to the body.
Thor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matthews.
Thor scores with a kick to the body.

Matthews gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Thor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A control attempt from Thor but he's now mounted!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thor is looking to escape.
Thor is looking to improve his position but Matthews isn't that keen on the idea.
Matthews controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matthews is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thor shrugs it off.
Matthews tries to control but Thor wriggling away.
Matthews throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Matthews scoring with strikes but Thor is staying in there.
Matthews wants to control but Thor has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thor trying to hold on to Matthews's head to control him but Matthews postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor wants to improve his position but Matthews is controlling well.
Matthews is keen to just control but Thor is a slippery customer.
Thor is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matthews wants to stand up but Thor has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Matthews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matthews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matthews wants to stand but Thor has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Thor is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thor's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Matthews dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Matthews goes for a double leg but Thor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thor continues to drive forward.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Thor avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Matthews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Thor.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Thor keeps it at a distance.
Thor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Thor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Mike Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Thor gets a double leg takedown into Matthews's guard.
Thor advances position into side control!
Matthews avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matthews's face.
Thor throws a wild left hand from mount and Matthews manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.

Thor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matthews manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matthews is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thor, into his guard.
Matthews won't allow Thor to sweep him here.
Jonathan Thor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Thor pushes Matthews off and scrambles back to his feet.
Thor throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with the combination.
Thor blocks a leg kick.
Thor misses with a low kick.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Thor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matthews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Thor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Thor avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Thor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matthews takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matthews checks the leg kick.
Thor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Thor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matthews is out of range and Thor settles back down.
Thor tries to land a front kick but Matthews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Thor is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Matthews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Matthews goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Matthews's guard! Nice work there by Thor!
Mike Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Thor from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews wants to stand but Thor is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonathan Thor.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthews!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Matthews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Simpson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Simpson
vs
White

187 cm
16
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh White!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.

White clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.

White manages to pull guard.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson won't allow White to sweep him here.
White is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White is striking off his back. Simpson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Simpson wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Simpson moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is not content to let Simpson control the position.
White should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
White is trying to work for a sweep but Simpson has mounted him!
Simpson with shots to the head and body - White looks very uncomfortable down there.
Simpson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
White is trying desperately to improve position.
Simpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
White is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but White is having none of it.
White wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.
White taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson avoids the attempt from White to control.
Simpson looking to control and managing it successfully.
White wants to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson content just to control the position here.
White is working to get back to half guard.
White is squirming around, avoiding Simpson's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Simpson content just to control the position here.
Simpson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
White is squirming around, avoiding Simpson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simpson prevents White from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simpson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simpson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson taking some punishment here, with White in his half guard.
Simpson is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

White wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Simpson's closed guard. He's half up but Simpson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Simpson pivots and extends the arm, White falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Simpson! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Simpson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Victorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Materson
vs
Victorious

200 cm
34
200 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

195 cm
29
215 lbs
8 - 17 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Victorious !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorious misses with a wild combination.

Victorious fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Materson, pushing him back against the cage.

Victorious turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Victorious manages to end up in side control.

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

Victorious working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Victorious is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Materson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Materson prevents Victorious from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Victorious is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Materson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Materson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Victorious lands a decent elbow from side control.
Victorious tries to move into full mount but can't pass Materson's legs.

Victorious thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorious in side control, throwing shots but Materson defends.
Victorious misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Victorious wants to lay and pray for a moment but Materson keeps working.
Victorious throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Victorious crashes against the mat.
Materson is trying to get back to his feet.

Victorious wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Materson, who protects the arm well.
Materson parries the strikes from Victorious easily there. Victorious is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Materson to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Victorious working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Materson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Victorious .
Victorious tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Materson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Victorious .

Victorious stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Victorious clinches up with Materson and pushes him back against the cage.
Materson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Victorious is defending well.
Materson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Materson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Victorious is defending well.
Victorious lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Victorious gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victorious thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Victorious takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Victorious looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Victorious 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.

Materson shoots in but Victorious avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Victorious shoots in but Materson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Victorious shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Materson as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Victorious or perhaps it was just good defense by Materson, which made it look bad.
Mike Materson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .

Materson scores with a takedown into Victorious 's guard.
Victorious has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Materson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Materson throws a big right hand that misses.
Victorious is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Victorious pushes Materson off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson throws a hook to the side of Victorious 's head but Victorious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Victorious shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Materson sprawls well. Materson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Victorious gets slowly back to his feet.
Materson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Victorious .
Victorious defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Materson.
Mike Materson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Victorious with that takedown attempt.
Victorious shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Materson counters by clinching up.
Victorious is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorious scores with a nice hook to the head.
Materson is trying to push Victorious away but Victorious has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Materson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Materson tries for a takedown but Victorious sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Materson leaves Victorious with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Materson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Materson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Victorious counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Victorious .
Victorious drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Materson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Victorious fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Materson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Materson enables Victorious to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Materson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorious not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Victorious trying to control but Materson is working from the bottom.
Materson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Victorious advances position into side control!
Victorious misses with the ground and pound.
Victorious throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Victorious in side control, throwing shots but Materson defends.
Victorious sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Materson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorious works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Materson wants to control but Victorious postures up.

Victorious tries for a kimura but Materson is defending well.
Victorious lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Victorious in side control, just content to control the action for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victorious postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Victorious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Victorious fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Materson, pushing him back against the cage.
Materson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Victorious is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Materson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Materson is trying to break the clinch but Victorious has him pressed against the cage.
Victorious gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Materson.
Victorious has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Materson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Victorious breaks the clinch.
Materson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Materson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materson shoots in for a takedown but Victorious shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Victorious shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Materson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Materson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Victorious fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Victorious misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Victorious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Victorious looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Victorious closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Materson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Victorious fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Materson moves into range and clinches up with Victorious .
Victorious creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Materson's defenses.

It looks like Mike Materson has been cut.

Victorious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Victorious shoots in looking for a takedown but Materson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Victorious 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Victorious clinches.

Victorious has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Materson is trying to keep an underhook but Victorious manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Victorious .
Materson won't allow Victorious to pass to mount.
Victorious thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Materson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Victorious is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Materson is just riding it out for now. Victorious eventually gives up the hold.
Victorious passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Materson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorious unloads with some shots from mount but Materson bucks and avoids them well.
Mike Materson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Victorious stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Victor Victorious is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Materson.
Materson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Victorious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Materson has a takedown stuffed.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Victorious is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Materson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Victorious .

Victorious seems to be working for a kimura but Materson defends the submission attempt.
Victorious controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Victorious comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Victorious 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Victorious !
During a confident post fight interview, Victor Victorious thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeddicus Starburst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Starburst
vs
Dime

185 cm
30
182 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

169 cm
32
181 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeddicus Starburst!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Dime!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Dime misses.
Dime fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Starburst misses.
Dime on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Jonny Dime has been cut.
Starburst works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Starburst misses with a head kick.
Starburst takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Starburst lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starburst. Dime does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dime tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Starburst counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Starburst throws a leg kick which misses Dime's front leg but catches the back leg as Dime tries to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dime.
Dime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Starburst counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Starburst. That's going to slow Dime down.
Starburst lands a big head kick that sends Dime to the canvas! Starburst follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeddicus Starburst!
Zeddicus Starburst retains his middleweight title!
Zeddicus Starburst decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.