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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orjan Ank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ank comes to the cage accompanied by Burn. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ank
vs
Cole

176 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

182 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Orjan Ank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cole defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Cole.
We've been told by Ank's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ank.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orjan Ank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole catches Ank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ank needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.

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

Ank is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Ank is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cole is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Orjan Ank!
Orjan Ank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

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

Griffin
vs
Zurabovich

178 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Givi Zurabovich!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zurabovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Givi Zurabovich has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zurabovich!
Zurabovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zurabovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffin throws a combination. Zurabovich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zurabovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffin.
Griffin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zurabovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffin.
Zurabovich throws a lazy head kick
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through Zurabovich's defenses.

Zurabovich is rocked!

That has opened up Givi Zurabovich's cut even more.
Nice jab there from Griffin.
Zurabovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Zurabovich tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zurabovich throws a lazy body kick
and Griffin counters with a right hand from hell and Zurabovich is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Griffin!
A victorious Nathan Griffin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Spain's National Anthem. Djin Kvasir acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hernandez
vs
Kvasir

185 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

171 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasir shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.

Kvasir gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hernandez distracts Kvasir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

Kvasir looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Kvasir looks winded!
Kvasir has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kvasir's head.
Hernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hernandez works over Kvasir with some ground and pound from guard.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvasir keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Kvasir has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernandez cracks Kvasir with a solid left hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernandez works over Kvasir with some ground and pound from guard.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Our spies down at at The Fortress inform us that Kvasir has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.

Kvasir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Kvasir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez is in close to Kvasir's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working Kvasir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.

Kvasir is rocked!
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvasir is still in real trouble! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez is in close to Kvasir's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Kvasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez distracts Kvasir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez cracks Kvasir with a solid left hand.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Kvasir's brow.

Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Kvasir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hernandez works over Kvasir with some ground and pound from guard.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvasir seems to have recovered his senses.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kvasir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez stands up over Kvasir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kvasir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kvasir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez cracks Kvasir with a solid left hand.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Kvasir wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.

Kvasir is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez is in close to Kvasir's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvasir's head.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Hernandez 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.

Kvasir shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Hernandez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kvasir shoots in looking for a takedown but Hernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvasir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Hernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kvasir did well to prevent Hernandez getting side control.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Kvasir's head.
Hernandez slips a nice elbow through Kvasir's hands, connecting with Kvasir's forehead.
Hernandez scores with a big shot! Kvasir's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kvasir! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Hernandez!
Jose Hernandez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Djin Kvasir had this to say: 'next time is the time'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Machtyn Ulisses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machtyn Ulisses has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ulisses
vs
Winkle

183 cm
18
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Machtyn Ulisses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulisses shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winkle as he jumps to the side.
Ulisses scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ulisses moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machtyn Ulisses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulisses moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ulisses lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ulisses.

Winkle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulisses shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winkle as he jumps to the side.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown but Ulisses shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winkle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Ulisses clinches with his opponent.
Ulisses controlling the action here for a moment.
Winkle wants a takedown.

Ulisses is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Winkle can't fight it off and eventually Ulisses manages to take the fight to the floor. Winkle looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Winkle manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ulisses creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ulisses managing to block the knees to the body from Winkle.
Winkle trying to land knees to the body.
Ulisses tries for a takedown but Winkle manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Machtyn Ulisses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulisses gets underhooks to prevent Winkle's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Winkle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ulisses is looking for a takedown.
Ulisses has Winkle pushed against the cage.
Ulisses unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winkle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulisses is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winkle is defending well.
Ulisses has had enough of the clinch but Winkle keeps him there for the moment.

Ulisses gets control of Winkle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ulisses will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ulisses is breathing heavily.

Ulisses is working an open guard so Winkle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Winkle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winkle tries to bum rush Ulisses with a series of wild strikes but Ulisses uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ulisses tries to counter with a takedown but Winkle is quick to defend against it.

Ulisses clinches with his opponent.
Ulisses lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulisses managing to block the knees to the body from Winkle.
Ulisses looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Winkle tries to pull guard but Ulisses forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Ulisses jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winkle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ulisses works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winkle stands up and waves to Ulisses to follow him.
Danga de danga de dang - Ulisses scores with a four punch combination!
Winkle throws a leg kick but Ulisses sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ulisses works over Winkle's head and body with a nice combination.
Winkle is looking to clinch but Ulisses is avoiding it.
Winkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winkle is looking to clinch.
Winkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Ulisses circles away.

Ulisses has Winkle up against the cage in a clinch.
Winkle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulisses has him pressed against the cage.
Winkle looking for a takedown.
Winkle tries to break free but Ulisses pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ulisses gets control of Winkle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ulisses will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Winkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Winkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ulisses working a defensive guard but Winkle passes 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!
Winkle is trying to control. Ulisses wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ulisses wants to improve his position but Winkle is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ulisses has a takedown stuffed.
Ulisses defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winkle.
Ulisses moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Ulisses clinches up with Winkle and pushes him back against the cage.
Winkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winkle tries a knee to the head but Ulisses blocks it.
Winkle jumps guard but Ulisses stands there with Winkle around his waist. Winkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machtyn Ulisses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Winkle.
Winkle tries to break free but Ulisses pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle misses with some punches.
Ulisses tries to circle away but Winkle has him pinned against the cage.
Winkle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ulisses's efforts to push away.
Ulisses stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulisses avoids a wild elbow strike from Winkle.
Winkle prevents the takedown attempt.
Winkle tries to stall but Ulisses uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Winkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ulisses tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winkle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Winkle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ulisses is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winkle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ulisses avoiding damage as Winkle throws knees to the body.
Winkle is trying to force a seperation but Ulisses has the dominant position.
Winkle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winkle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ulisses just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ulisses gets control of Winkle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ulisses will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Winkle wants to control from the top but Ulisses keeps moving.
Winkle passes Ulisses's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ulisses wants to get back to full guard but Winkle has passed into side control.
Ulisses parries the strikes from Winkle easily there. Winkle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ulisses to escape.

Winkle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ulisses to his feet.

Winkle gets tackled into the cage by Ulisses. Ulisses maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulisses lands a shoulder strike.
Winkle can't get the takedown.
Ulisses is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winkle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ulisses just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ulisses pulls guard effortlessly.
Winkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ulisses is keeping the position for now.
Winkle pushes down on Ulisses's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ulisses keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winkle thows a huge punch but Ulisses dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulisses missing with punches from the bottom.

Winkle is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ulisses is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Winkle!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elwin Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Botond Robert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Allen
vs
Robert

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elwin Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Botond Robert!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
Robert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt - Robert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robert stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elwin Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Robert, which made it look bad.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt - Robert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Robert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Robert shows good takedown defense.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen prevents Robert from standing back up.
Allen is just content to waste time from the top position. Robert takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Robert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robert is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Allen looking to sit in guard and control but Robert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Allen is looking to sweep but instead, Robert has passed into half guard.
Robert slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robert prevents Allen from improving his position.
Robert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Allen is looking for a sweep. Robert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robert not doing much here.
Allen has a hand on Robert's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Robert takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Robert controlling from the full mount.
Allen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Allen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

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.
Allen tries to lock up and control but Robert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robert looking to control but Allen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robert controlling the pace for now.
Allen wants to hold on but Robert pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robert avoids the attempt from Allen to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Robert shows good takedown defense.
Robert wants to counter with a clinch but Allen pushes him away.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Robert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elwin Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robert tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robert to the ground. Robert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robert slaps away a takedown attempt from Allen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robert wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robert feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allen is defended easily by Robert.
Elwin Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robert but Robert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robert sprawls well. Robert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robert avoids it really well and circles away.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Allen tries for a takedown but Robert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Robert as Allen shoots in.
Robert wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt

and Robert moves into the clinch.
Robert is trying to push Allen away but Allen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Allen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robert pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elwin Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen with a poor takedown

and Robert counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robert.
Robert is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks.

Robert breaks the clinch.
Allen with a poor takedown

and Robert counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allen has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robert stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
Robert tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position.
Robert wants to get back to striking at distance but Allen won't allow it.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Robert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Robert is trying to break the clinch but Allen is controlling him.
Robert prevents the takedown attempt.

Robert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen shoots and misses

and Robert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robert is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.

Robert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robert pinned against the cage. Robert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robert feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robert slaps away a takedown attempt from Allen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Botond Robert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen goes for a double leg but Robert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robert continues to drive forward.
Allen tries for a takedown but Robert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Botond Robert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robert checks it well.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Robert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.
Robert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robert's waist but Robert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Robert, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Botond Robert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Allen shoots and misses

and Robert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robert is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks.

Robert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robert as he avoids it easily.
Robert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allen is defended easily by Robert.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elwin Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robert wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allen is defended easily by Robert.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robert avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throws a head kick but Robert moves out of range.
Robert with the counter takedown but Allen avoids it easily.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
Allen sets himself, and Robert steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.
Robert stuffs the takedown attempt from Allen. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
Allen sets himself, and Robert steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robert as he jumps to the side.
Allen tries to clinch but Robert moves out of range.
Robert tries to counter with a clinch but Allen shakes him off and moves away.
Allen shoots in but Robert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robert feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Robert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Allen.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Robert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robert wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
Allen fails with the takedown.
Allen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robert swivels and escapes.
And Robert tries to counter it with a takedown but Allen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robert stuffs the takedown attempt from Allen. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
Robert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Robert.
Allen sets himself, and Robert steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Robert tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allen shoots for a double leg takedown but Robert sprawls well. He's pushed Allen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Robert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elwin Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Robert, which made it look bad.
And Robert tries to counter it with a takedown but Allen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Allen tries for a takedown but Robert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robert wants to counter with a clinch but Allen pushes him away.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robert as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Robert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robert tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robert to the ground. Robert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Allen.
Allen shoots for a double leg takedown but Robert sprawls well. He's pushed Allen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Allen fails with the takedown.
Allen shoots in but Robert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robert circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Robert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Robert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Botond Robert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robert 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 William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Botond Robert!
Botond Robert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusher Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Crescenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crusher Breaker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincenzo Crescenzo's chin.

Breaker
vs
Crescenzo

187 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

187 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Crusher Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincenzo Crescenzo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crescenzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Crescenzo stands and throws Breaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crescenzo staying calm.
Crescenzo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Breaker's legs.
Breaker wants to control but Crescenzo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is letting Crescenzo control him for a moment.
Crescenzo tries to advance to mount but Breaker denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescenzo scoring with punches and elbows.
Crescenzo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Breaker down.
Crescenzo cracks Breaker with a big elbow.
Crescenzo lands some shots froms side control.
Crescenzo is putting a hurting on Breaker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Breaker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crescenzo is holding on to half guard well.
Crescenzo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Crescenzo is looking to improve his position.

Crescenzo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Breaker has latched onto it... Big trouble! Breaker pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Crescenzo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Breaker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crusher Breaker!
An out of breath Crusher Breaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Kormoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ling Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kormoran
vs
Manchu

207 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

208 cm
22
245 lbs
8 - 21 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryszard Kormoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Ling Manchu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kormoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kormoran is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kormoran.
Kormoran doesn't manage to clinch there - Manchu circles away.
Manchu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Manchu shoots in and bounces Kormoran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manchu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manchu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manchu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormoran is trying to control the position but Manchu postures up.
Kormoran is looking to stand up but Manchu isn't so interested in that idea.
Manchu cracks Kormoran with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchu lands a couple of elbows.
Manchu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kormoran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manchu on the ground.
Kormoran trying to keep a closed guard but Manchu is proving a slippery customer.
Manchu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manchu connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manchu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manchu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kormoran is breathing heavily.
Let's hope that Manchu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Manchu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manchu stands up over Kormoran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manchu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manchu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manchu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kormoran's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Manchu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manchu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manchu postures up and lands a big shot to Kormoran's brow.
Manchu controlling from the top position.
Manchu scoring with punches to the head and body.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manchu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manchu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manchu works over Kormoran with some ground and pound from guard.
Manchu content to stall in guard here.
Manchu with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manchu cracks Kormoran with a solid left hand.
Kormoran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manchu controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manchu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manchu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kormoran is letting Manchu control him for a moment.
Kormoran takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Manchu lands some shots froms side control.
Manchu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Manchu scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchu controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kormoran is working to avoid the ground and pound but Manchu connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Manchu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big shot lands for Manchu! That's hurt Kormoran! Will he recover? Manchu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ling Manchu!
Ling Manchu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Ank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ank's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RATM. Kenneth Ank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ank
vs
Riddle

200 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

198 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth Ank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Riddle!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riddle tries to circle away but Ank has him pinned against the cage.
Riddle is trying to force a seperation but Ank has the dominant position.
We've been hearing reports that Ank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Riddle's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Riddle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Kenneth Ank has been cut.
Riddle tries a head kick but it misses.
Ank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riddle is fending him off so far but Ank persists. Nope, Riddle circles away and we're back to standing.
Riddle scores with a nice head shot.
Riddle connects with a crisp jab.
Ank darts in looking for a takedown but Riddle gets double underhooks and turns Ank into the cage.

Riddle drops Ank with a beautiful combination! Ank stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Riddle is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddle lands a big right hook! Ank looks hurt but is still standing! Riddle lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Ank falls down and Riddle dives in with a huge hammer fist! Ank's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Riddle runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Riddle!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Looped (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Magnus Looped has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Looped
vs
Roberts

188 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Looped!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Looped looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roberts!

Looped is trying to get an arm triangle but Roberts is defending well.
The strikes coming from Looped are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roberts misses with a strike from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Looped working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom here.

Looped tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Looped has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Looped working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Looped wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts wants to control but Looped postures up.

Looped swings around for an armbar but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Looped's guard.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Looped works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roberts won't allow Looped to sweep him here.

Looped had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Looped preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Looped is retaining full guard.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Looped is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roberts distracts Looped with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roberts stands up over Looped, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Looped is rocked!
Roberts gets to his feet and stands over Looped, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Looped felt that one! Roberts unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Looped from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
Magnus Looped spoke after the fight, saying 'that mans a tough guy but hes on peds i want a rematch with blood testing '.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland the Brave. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bryant
vs
Lucas

184 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bryant. No joy for Lucas on that attempt.
Bryant slaps away a takedown attempt from Lucas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bryant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lucas if he has to take too many more of those.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches up with Bryant, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes Bryant against the cage but Bryant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Angus Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Lucas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bryant tries to avoid it but Lucas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bryant to the ground. Bryant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucas moves away from the strike by Bryant.
Lucas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lucas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lucas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bryant circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lucas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryant.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lucas has his takedown stuffed
and Bryant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas dives in and grabs Bryant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
Bryant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steve Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bryant counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lucas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bryant is looking to slow Lucas down with leg kicks.
Bryant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lucas.
Lucas takes one on the button.
Bryant tries to clinch up.
Lucas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lucas somewhat.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant leaves Lucas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Bryant.
Lucas's coach down at Sydney Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lucas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bryant scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucas has a takedown stuffed.
Bryant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lucas.

Lucas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant is looking to control Lucas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bryant avoid being mounted?
Bryant wants to improve his position but Lucas is controlling well.

Lucas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bryant is just riding it out for now. Lucas eventually gives up the hold.
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.

Bryant is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucas.
Lucas throwing shots but Bryant is blocking nicely.
Bryant is trying to stand back up but Lucas is controlling him
Lucas is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bryant trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lucas manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lucas throwing strikes here but Bryant is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bryant wants to control but Lucas is having none of it.
Lucas looking to control but Bryant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Lucas stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lucas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Bryant. No joy for Lucas on that attempt.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucas thinking.
Lucas goes for a double leg but Bryant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bryant continues to drive forward.
Bryant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lucas.
Bryant fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lucas just manages to avoid it.
Lucas looks winded!
Lucas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Bryant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lucas shoots in but Bryant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bryant scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas can do to turn this around?
Lucas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lucas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Angus Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt - Bryant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Lucas manages to avoid it.
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas shoots for a takedown but Bryant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bryant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Lucas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryant defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas shoots in but no luck this time.
Lucas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBryant.
Lucas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lucas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryant.

Lucas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bryant has his hands on Lucas's head, controlling the position.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Lucas tries to pass.
Bryant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bryant tries to get out of the position.
Bryant trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lucas pushes down on Bryant's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Lucas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bryant defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is trying to stand.
Bryant trying to hold on to Lucas's head to control him but Lucas postures up.
Bryant is concentrating on defense, preventing Lucas from advancing position.

Lucas seems to be working for a kimura but Bryant defends the submission attempt.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Lucas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lucas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bryant is controlling Lucas's trapped leg to prevent Lucas from advancing to side control.

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.

Lucas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bryant is trying to control but can't.
Bryant is controlling Lucas's trapped leg to prevent Lucas from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucas lands strikes from half guard.

It looks like Angus Bryant has been cut.

Lucas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bryant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucas.
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 Angus Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angus Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bryant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lucas.
Nice takedown defense from Bryant. No joy for Lucas on that attempt.
Lucas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Angus Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Lucas shoots in for a double leg but Bryant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Lucas pushes him off.
Lucas throws a fast counter high kick but Bryant manages to duck under it in time.
Lucas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bryant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bryant. No joy for Lucas on that attempt.
Bryant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lucas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt - Bryant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant cracks Lucas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lucas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bryant circles away.
Bryant lands with a nice body kick.
Angus Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucas shoots in for a double leg but Bryant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bryant.
Bryant lands a head kick!
Bryant connects with a leg kick. Lucas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Bryant moves into the clinch successfully.
Bryant prevents the takedown attempt.

Lucas drags the fight down to the ground.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Lucas's brow.
Bryant postures up in Lucas's guard and throws a big left but Lucas blocks it.
Bryant throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Lucas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Lucas!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Lucas from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lucas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lucas trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.

Lucas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryant's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryant has his hands clasped together around Lucas's back. He's all about the action.
Steve Lucas has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lucas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lucas stands up and beckons Bryant to join him on the feet.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant tries to clinch up but Lucas circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick from Lucas is predictable there
and Bryant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bryant, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Bryant!
Angus Bryant took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.