QFC Tournament 481 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tedd Morisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nich DiMag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nich DiMag enters the cage!

Morisson
vs
DiMag

170 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tedd Morisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nich DiMag!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMag throws a one two combo.

It looks like Tedd Morisson has been cut.
DiMag scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DiMag swats away the attempt to clinch by Morisson.
Morisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DiMag keeps the fight on the outside.

Morisson darts in and clinches DiMag up against the cage.
DiMag wants to get back to striking at distance but Morisson won't allow it.
Morisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morisson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DiMag throws a head punch that misses.
Morisson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DiMag up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DiMag wants to get back to striking at distance but Morisson won't allow it.
Morisson scores with a knee to the head.
Morisson keeps control of DiMag as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morisson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DiMag after a bit of a struggle.
Morisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DiMag in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morisson manages to break the clinch.
Morisson is looking to clinch.
Morisson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from DiMag.
DiMag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morisson or perhaps it was just good defense by DiMag, which made it look bad.
DiMag now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Morisson rushes DiMag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DiMag takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morisson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morisson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Morisson landing knees to the body.
Morisson trying to land knees to the body.
Morisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DiMag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DiMag lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morisson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DiMag is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tedd Morisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DiMag is trying to break free.
DiMag is trying to break the clinch but Morisson is controlling him.
Morisson has DiMag pressed against the cage, preventing DiMag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Morisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DiMag lands with a nice body punch.
Morisson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nich DiMag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morisson tries to close the distance and clinch but DiMag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morisson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DiMag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DiMag bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DiMag scores with a three punch combo!
Morisson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morisson misses with a body kick.
DiMag circles away from the clinch attempt.
DiMag scores with a decent looking hook.
DiMag scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morisson in his tracks.
Morisson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morisson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DiMag throws a good cross that connects.
DiMag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DiMag lands with an overhand left.

Morisson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morisson has DiMag pushed against the cage.
Morisson stalling.
Morisson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Morisson connects with a knee to the head.
Morisson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DiMag has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DiMag wants to get back to striking at distance but Morisson won't allow it.
DiMag is trying to break the clinch but Morisson is controlling him.
Morisson wants a takedown.
Morisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morisson scores with a knee to the head.
Morisson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMag tries to break the clinch but Morisson is controlling the position.
DiMag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DiMag wants to get back to striking at distance but Morisson won't allow it.
DiMag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DiMag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from DiMag fails to land.
Morisson connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morisson effectively controlling the action here.
Morisson scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on DiMag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morisson scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morisson stalling against the cage.
Morisson lands a knee to the head.
Morisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to DiMag's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nich DiMag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tedd Morisson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DiMag dips to his left and cracks Morisson with an uppercut!
DiMag misses with a hook. Morisson ducked under it nicely.
DiMag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nich DiMag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for DiMag.
Morisson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DiMag pinned against the cage. DiMag gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morisson moves forwards but DiMag connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morisson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tedd Morisson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DiMag connects with a body shot that sends Morisson's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morisson fails with an attempt to clinch.
DiMag lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DiMag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morisson.
DiMag cracks Morisson with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DiMag!
DiMag lands a jab to Morisson's midsection.
DiMag lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morisson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tedd Morisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DiMag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morisson.
DiMag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DiMag cracks Morisson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morisson tries to clinch up but DiMag circles away and keeps his distance.
Morisson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DiMag.
Morisson tries to work over DiMag's front leg with a kick but DiMag checks it.
DiMag scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Morisson is rocked!
Nich DiMag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morisson throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Morisson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DiMag connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DiMag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DiMag throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Morisson clinches.
Morisson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Morisson seems to have got his legs back now.
DiMag tries to break the clinch but Morisson is controlling the position.
DiMag takes a knee right on the jaw!
DiMag takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tedd Morisson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morisson scores with a knee to the head.
DiMag has a couple of punches blocked by Morisson.
A frustrated look appears on DiMag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morisson lands a nice knee to the body.
DiMag tries to break free but Morisson pushes him back against the cage.
DiMag tries to break the clinch but Morisson is controlling the position.
DiMag tries to break free but Morisson pushes him back against the cage.
DiMag lands a nice uppercut.
Morisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morisson prevents DiMag from breaking the clinch.
Morisson has DiMag pressed against the cage, preventing DiMag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morisson has DiMag pushed against the cage.
Morisson lands a good knee to the midsection. DiMag won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morisson with a knee to the head.
Morisson working DiMag over with knees to the body.

Morisson manages to break the clinch.
Morisson tries for a takedown but DiMag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - DiMag scores with a four punch combination!
Morisson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DiMag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morisson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DiMag.

Morisson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DiMag, pushing him back against the cage.
Morisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DiMag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morisson has DiMag pressed against the cage, preventing DiMag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morisson connects with a knee to the head.
Morisson connects with a knee to the head.
Morisson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morisson wants a takedown.
DiMag is trying to break free.
Morisson with a knee to the head.
Morisson keeps control of DiMag as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DiMag has a couple of punches blocked by Morisson.
Morisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from DiMag fails to land.
Morisson landing knees to the head.
DiMag is trying to force a seperation but Morisson has the dominant position.
Morisson prevents DiMag from breaking the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Morisson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Morisson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morisson is stalling here.
Morisson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nich DiMag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tedd Morisson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

DiMag tries to keep at a distance but Morisson has taken the fight into the clinch.
DiMag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morisson has him pressed against the cage.
Morisson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DiMag tries to break the clinch but Morisson is controlling the position.
DiMag takes a knee right on the jaw!
DiMag wants to get back to striking at distance but Morisson won't allow it.
Morisson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DiMag throws a head punch that misses.
DiMag is trying to break the clinch but Morisson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morisson goes for a takedown attempt but DiMag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morisson is looking to clinch.
DiMag keeps the fight on the outside.
Morisson shoots in looking for a takedown. DiMag tries to sprawl out of it but Morisson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DiMag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morisson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DiMag defends well and Morisson ends up having to push DiMag into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tedd Morisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morisson moves in looking to clinch but DiMag pushes him off.
DiMag throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Morisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morisson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DiMag finds it's way round the side to connect with Morisson's head.
DiMag lands a nice shot to the body.
Morisson is looking to clinch.
DiMag displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morisson wants to clinch.
DiMag scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Good work by DiMag as he checks the leg kick.
As Morisson backs off DiMag throws a huge counter combo but Morisson manages to avoid it all.

Morisson gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from DiMag fails to land.
DiMag working hard to break the clinch.
DiMag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morisson has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morisson has DiMag pressed against the cage, preventing DiMag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morisson lands a knee to the head.
DiMag takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Morisson.
DiMag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morisson taking a breather.
Morisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DiMag is trying to break the clinch but Morisson has him pressed against the cage.
DiMag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DiMag gets through Morisson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DiMag wants to break free but Morisson has control.
Morisson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DiMag blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Morisson.
DiMag working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morisson stalling.
Morisson working DiMag over with knees to the body.
DiMag misses with the head strike.
DiMag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DiMag is trying to break the clinch but Morisson is controlling him.
Morisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Morisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. DiMag lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morisson has DiMag pressed against the cage.
DiMag gets through Morisson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Morisson goes for a takedown attempt but DiMag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DiMag lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morisson shoots in but no luck this time.
Morisson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DiMag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DiMag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A right-left combo lands from DiMag.
Morisson closes the distance and clinches up with DiMag, looking for a takedown. Morisson pushes DiMag against the cage but DiMag circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morisson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DiMag slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morisson tries to clinch but DiMag is having none of it.

Morisson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morisson working DiMag over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from DiMag fails to land.
DiMag tries to break the clinch but Morisson is controlling the position.
Morisson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DiMag blocks it with crossed arms.
Morisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to DiMag's face.
Morisson tries to land a knee to the head but DiMag blocks with his arms.
Tedd Morisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DiMag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DiMag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nich DiMag!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Nich DiMag!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Nich DiMag!

Nich DiMag wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bain
vs
Hell

175 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trey Hell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hell takes the fight into the clinch.
Bain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bain throws a head punch that misses.
Bain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hell tries to stall but Bain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bain misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hell stalling in the clinch but Bain improves position.
Hell jumps guard but Bain stands there with Hell around his waist. Hell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Hell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bain misses with a punch on the inside.
Bain throws a punch but it's blocked by Hell.
Bain lands a shoulder strike.
Hell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bain pushes Hell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bain has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
Hell tries to land knees in the clinch but Bain avoids the damage to the body.
Bain avoiding damage as Hell throws knees to the body.
Bain lands with a right to the head.
Bain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
Bain misses with the head strike.
Hell trying to control the position but instead, Bain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hell into the cage.
Bain misses with the head strike.
Hell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bain is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hell wants to stall.
Hell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bain to keep the fight standing.
Bain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hell is trying to maintain a safe position but Bain gets an underhook and turns Hell into the cage.
Hell looking to stall.
Bain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hell takes a shot to the head.
Hell looking to slow down the pace here.
Hell is looking to control Bain's arms but Bain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hell has his back to the cage.
Hell is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trey Hell.

Hell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hell tries to pull guard but Bain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bain fails to land.
Bain lands a right hand.
Hell tries to land knees in the clinch but Bain avoids the damage to the body.
Hell is looking to control Bain's arms but Bain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hell has his back to the cage.
Hell jumps guard but Bain stands there with Hell around his waist. Hell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bain lands an uppercut.
Hell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bain is defending well for now.
Hell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bain lands a right hand.
Bain swings wildly with an uppercut but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bain.
Hell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Hell is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bain.
Bain lands a shoulder strike.
Bain lands a nice uppercut.
Bain managing to block the knees to the body from Hell.
Bain lands a nice uppercut.
Bain swings wildly with an uppercut but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hell fails to pull guard.
Hell is trying to maintain a safe position but Bain gets an underhook and turns Hell into the cage.
Hell jumps guard but Bain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bain lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hell there as he acknowledges the shot.

Bain rushes Hell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bain fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Bain.
A short left from Bain.
Hell blocking some punches.
Hell is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell looking to slow down the pace here.
Hell blocking some punches.
Hell blocks an uppercut.
Bain swings wildly with an uppercut but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bain misses with a punch on the inside.
Bain scores with a shot to the side of Hell's head.
Bain throws a punch but it's blocked by Hell.
Hell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hell tries to move into range but Bain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bain connects with a nice looking jab.

Hell is rocked!
Bain cracks Hell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hell is still on wobbly legs! Can Bain finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bain rushes Hell and presses him up against the cage.
Hell seems to have recovered his senses.
Bain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bain misses with the head strike.
Bain misses with the head strike.
Bain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hell can do to turn this around?
Hell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bain just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bain.
Bain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hell tries to pull guard but Bain holds him up against the cage and eventually Hell drops back down to his feet.
John Bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Hell.
Bain working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bain.
A head punch on the inside from Bain fails to land.
Bain throws a punch but it's blocked by Hell.
Bain scores with a shot to the side of Hell's head.
Bain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell stalling in the clinch but Bain improves position.
Hell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hell blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bain.
Bain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
Hell trying to land knees to the body.
Hell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bain swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bain.
Bain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bain misses with a punch on the inside.
Bain has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
Bain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hell tries to pull guard but Bain won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bain.
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!
Hell jumps guard but Bain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bain.
Bain misses with some punches.
Bain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
Bain misses with the head strike.
Bain gets through Hell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bain dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bain connects with a jab.

Bain gets a clinch.
A short right from Bain on the inside.
Bain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hell jumps guard but Bain stands there with Hell around his waist. Hell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bain lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell blocking some punches.
A short right from Bain on the inside.
Hell blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bain.
Bain misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bain pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bain has closed the distance and engaged Hell in a clinch.
Hell taking a breather.
Bain throws a head punch that misses.
Hell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bain is defending well for now.
Bain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bain.
A short right from Bain on the inside.
Bain lands a shoulder strike.
Hell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bain.
Hell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hell blocks an uppercut.
Hell is trying to pull guard but Bain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
John Bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Hell.
Hell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bain managing to block the knees to the body from Hell.
Hell blocks an uppercut.
Hell jumps guard but Bain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hell jumps guard but Bain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bain lands with a light punch inside.
Hell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bain lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bain working aggressively here.
Bain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bain throws a head punch that misses.
Hell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bain fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bain cracks Hell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bain finish him?

Bain pushes Hell up against the cage in a clinch.
Hell is looking to control Bain's arms but Bain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hell has his back to the cage.
Bain working aggressively here.
John Bain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Bain has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
Bain lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell tries to stall but Bain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hell.
Hell blocks an uppercut.
Hell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bain.
Hell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bain has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
Trey Hell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hell tries to land knees in the clinch but Bain avoids the damage to the body.
Bain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John Bain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bain swings wildly with an uppercut but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bain is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bain 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for John Bain!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for John Bain!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for John Bain!

John Bain wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, John Bain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasya Mordovorot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Dam is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dam
vs
Mordovorot

180 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Taylor Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasya Mordovorot!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mordovorot!
Mordovorot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dam is looking to take a break and control but Mordovorot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mordovorot can't do much from the bottom here.
Mordovorot tries to bench press Dam off him but Dam keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dam tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mordovorot is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dam has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dam is looking to take a break and control but Mordovorot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordovorot is trying to control Dam's posture but Dam avoids it.
Mordovorot tries to improve position but can't.
A control attempt from Mordovorot but he's now mounted!
Dam content just to control the position here.
Dam trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Dam looking for a guillotine from mount but Mordovorot is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordovorot is desperately trying to improve his position but Dam has a good base and remains in mount.
Dam controlling from mount.
Dam is looking to stand but Mordovorot has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

Dam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mordovorot manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Dam tries for a kimura but Mordovorot is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordovorot is trying to control Dam's posture but Dam avoids it.
Mordovorot stops Dam from passing to mount.
Dam is looking to take a break and control but Mordovorot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Mordovorot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mordovorot is looking for a sweep.

Dam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mordovorot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mordovorot seems a little lost for a moment, as Dam dominates the positioning.
Mordovorot looking for a sweep but Dam has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mordovorot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dam dives in for a single leg takedown but Mordovorot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mordovorot unleashes a big counter combination but Dam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mordovorot leaves Dam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dam tries to clinch up.
Dam shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mordovorot eats them both and turns towards Dam to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mordovorot can do to turn this around?
Mordovorot fails to land with a series of punches.
Dam fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Dam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mordovorot tries to work over Dam's front leg with a kick but Dam checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordovorot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mordovorot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dam checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordovorot throws a leg kick

and Dam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mordovorot pushes Dam off looking to stand but Dam dives back in and keeps control.
Mordovorot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dam is looking to work some ground and pound but Mordovorot has wrist control.
Dam postures up.

Mordovorot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mordovorot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mordovorot is breathing heavily.

Dam is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mordovorot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mordovorot has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dam looking for a sweep. Not yet Dam, not yet.
Dam looking to control.
Mordovorot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mordovorot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dam appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mordovorot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Mordovorot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dam shoots in for a double leg but Mordovorot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mordovorot steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dam.
Dam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mordovorot counters with a series of strikes. Dam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mordovorot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dam somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Mordovorot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mordovorot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mordovorot misses with a wild combination.
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!
Mordovorot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasya Mordovorot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dam looks to clinch
and Mordovorot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mordovorot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dam dodges the punch combination from Mordovorot.
It looked like Dam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mordovorot with a hook.

Dam is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasya Mordovorot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dam shoots in for a takedown but Mordovorot shows good takedown defense.
Mordovorot lands with a right that hurts Dam. Dam looks to clinch but Mordovorot throws a short knee that drops Dam. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Vasya Mordovorot!
A relieved looking Vasya Mordovorot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tt Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Lord has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lord
vs
Rex

167 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tt Rex!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord throws a one two combo.
Rex dodges the punch combination from Lord.
Rex takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rex throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Lord misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lord misses the target.
Lord throws a nice looking combination but Rex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Rex on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lord digs a good body shot into Rex's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Rex misses the target.
Lord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lord slips a jab and a cross from Rex.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Rex dives in and scores a takedown into Lord's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord is looking to stand up but Rex isn't so interested in that idea.
Lord controls Rex momentarily but Rex frees himself.
Lord preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lord is looking to stand up but Rex isn't so interested in that idea.
Rex works over Lord with some ground and pound from guard.

Lord manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rex tries a body shot but Lord blocks it.
Rex misses with the head strike.
Lord blocks a body shot from Rex.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Rex breaks from the clinch.
Rex misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab.
Rex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lord.
Lord takes one to the chin there.
Rex misses with a takedown attempt
and Lord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Rex takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rex takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rex fails to land with a series of punches.

Oooooh!!! Lord has knocked Rex down with a huge combo! Lord steps away and waves a wobbly Rex back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Rex is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex looks for a takedown but Lord sprawls well.
Rex is still on wobbly legs! Can Lord finish him?
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rex.
Rex seems to have recovered his senses.
Lord slips a jab from Rex.
Rex throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lord misses its target.
Lord scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rex fails to land with a series of punches.
Lord throws a big counter combination but Rex scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lord sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rex somewhat.
John Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tt Rex.
Rex looks winded!
Lord avoids the body shot from Rex.
John Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rex circles away quickly and effectively.
Rex only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rex.
Rex swinging wildly here.
Lord throws a big counter combination but Rex scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rex misses with a body shot
and Lord counters with a one-two to the body.
Lord changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lord pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rex back to the cage. Lord follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lord lands a slapping body shot.
Rex throws out a powerful jab.
Lord slips under a jab from Rex.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rex fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lord avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lord dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lord lands with a nice combination. Rex backs away looking to recover.
Rex misses with an uppercut
and Lord counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lord is looking for a counter combo.
Lord dodges the punch combination from Rex.
Rex walks into a straight right hand from Lord.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex tries to clinch up.
Rex throws a combination that misses
and Lord counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Lord is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rex loads up on a big right hand but Lord slips the punch.
Lord fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex throws a right hand that Lord ducks under and follows up with a left that Lord also avoids with ease.
Lord throws a big counter combination but Rex scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rex looks to land a combination but Lord avoids it well.
Rex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lord as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Lord.
Rex misses with a double jab.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Rex needs to keep his hands up - Lord had a free shot at his head there.
Tt Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord misses with a wild combination.
Lord lands with a nice body punch.
Rex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lord scores with a sloppy right hand. Rex should have avoided that one.
Lord swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex misses with a shot to the body
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lord tries to bum rush Rex with a series of wild strikes but Rex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lord misses with a double jab.
Lord throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rex drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lord defends it well.
Rex displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Rex moves into the clinch.
Rex tries to work over Lord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rex misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex is pushing Lord up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lord is trying to break the clinch but Rex has him pressed against the cage.
Rex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rex can do to turn this around?
Rex throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord.
Rex tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Rex back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rex.
Lord is trying to push Rex away but Rex has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rex takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lord is trying to force a seperation but Rex has the dominant position.
Rex tries a body shot but Lord blocks it.
Rex misses with the head strike.
Rex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rex has a couple of punches blocked by Lord.
Lord stops a takedown attempt from Rex.
Lord wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rex has him pressed against the cage.
Lord working hard to break the clinch.
Rex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lord avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lord dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lord displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lord moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lord lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lord appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lord digs a good body shot into Rex's ribs.
Lord misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Lord. Those never looked like landing.
Lord with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord connects with a body shot that sends Rex's belly button to the back.
Rex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
Lord seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lord throws a shot to the body.
Rex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lord.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lord throws a series of punches but Rex moves out of range.
Lord slips a jab from Rex.
Rex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Lord does no damage.
Rex throws a hook but Lord blocks it.
Lord is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rex throws a nice looking combination but Lord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lord lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rex circles away quickly and effectively.
John Lord is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rex throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it.
Lord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rex moves in looking to clinch but Lord pushes him off.
Lord is looking to wear down Rex with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rex throws a right and a left that Lord avoids nicely.
Lord tries to move into range but Rex moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Lord coming out on top.
Rex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
Lord moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rex. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rex has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lord finds it's way round the side to connect with Rex's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Lord moves out of range as Rex strikes.
Lord appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lord feints a jab promting Rex to slip. Lord then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rex slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rex swings widly with a right hand
and Lord counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lord swinging wildly here.
Lord jabs Rex to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rex has a takedown stuffed.
Lord lands a nice looking body shot.
John Lord is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lord moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rex has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lord lands with a nice body punch.
Rex misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab.
Rex loads up on a big right hand but Lord slips the punch.
Lord throws a nice looking combination but Rex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rex swings widly with a right hand
and Lord counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tt Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord lunges at Rex with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rex's hand.
Rex swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord counters with a nice body shot.
A jab lands there for Lord.
Rex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lord appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rex throws an off balance right hand
letting Lord counter with a right hand.
Lord lands a nice shot to the body.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rex at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Lord.
Rex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lord counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rex swings widly with a right hand
and Lord makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rex throws a poor cross that misses
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for John Lord!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for John Lord!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for John Lord!

John Lord wins by unanimous decision!
John Lord thanked the fans post fight for their support.