Honour II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomy Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fang
vs
Conlon

173 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomy Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendan Conlon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Conlon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fang is trying to defend but Conlon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fang is trying to stand up here but Conlon is controlling him well.
Conlon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fang is trying to get back to full guard.
Fang is trying to maintain the position but Conlon is very close to passing his half guard.
Conlon is looking to take a break and control but Fang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Conlon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brendan Conlon!
Brendan Conlon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick The Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Fuel. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rico
vs
The Destroyer

177 cm
20
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Versus

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, Eddy Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick The Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
Rico connects with a right hand. The Destroyer shakes it off.

It looks like Nick The Destroyer has been cut.
Rico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

The Destroyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Destroyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Rico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rico wants to improve his position but The Destroyer is controlling well.
Rico is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Destroyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Destroyer is controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rico is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Rico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The Destroyer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rico is looking to control The Destroyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rico avoid being mounted?
Rico tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rico definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two 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.
The Destroyer trying to control from Rico's half guard. Rico has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rico thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rico wants to sweep but no luck.
The Destroyer postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Destroyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Rico sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.

The Destroyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Rico explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Destroyer.

The Destroyer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Destroyer is trying to control. Rico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, The Destroyer seems content to control.
Rico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Destroyer postures up.
Rico is breathing heavily.
The Destroyer trying to control but Rico is working from the bottom.
The Destroyer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rico is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rico is on top in guard.

The Destroyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Destroyer is trying to keep Rico in close.
Rico trying to control but The Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Rico is fighting to break The Destroyer's control of his arms but The Destroyer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rico chips away with some ground and pound.
Rico landing some decent shots from guard.
Rico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Rico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick The Destroyer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rico throws a body shot but no joy.
Rico lands a jab-cross combination.

The Destroyer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Destroyer is trying to control. Rico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Destroyer is stalling in the full guard.
The Destroyer trying to control but Rico is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Destroyer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Destroyer can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico controls The Destroyer momentarily but The Destroyer frees himself.
The Destroyer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Destroyer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Destroyer wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Destroyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Rico sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Rico throws a body punch but The Destroyer moves out of range.

Rico moves into the clinch.
The Destroyer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rico is defending well.
The Destroyer is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eddy Rico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick The Destroyer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rico is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Destroyer is breathing heavily.
Rico misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Destroyer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rico is defending well.
The Destroyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rico pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Destroyer takes one on the button.

Rico clinches up with The Destroyer and pushes him back against the ropes.
Rico is trying to break the clinch but The Destroyer is controlling him.
Rico stops a takedown attempt from The Destroyer.
Rico lands a shot to the body.
Rico cracks The Destroyer with a nice body shot.
Rico tries to break the clinch but The Destroyer is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico struggles to land a body shot inside as The Destroyer controls his hands.
Rico has had enough of the clinch but The Destroyer keeps him there for the moment.
Rico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rico can't find room to land a body shot as The Destroyer controls the action.
Rico cracks The Destroyer with a nice body shot.
The Destroyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rico pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rico loads up on a big right hand but The Destroyer slips the punch.
Rico throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Rico.
The Destroyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rico pinned against the ropes. Rico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rico.
The Destroyer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rico enables The Destroyer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rico looking to control.
The Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from Rico.
Rico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Destroyer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rico throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Destroyer wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.
The Destroyer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Rico dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick The Destroyer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The Destroyer shoots in and bounces Rico off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Rico wants to sweep here but The Destroyer controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Destroyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Destroyer trying to control but Rico is working from the bottom.
Rico throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico 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.
Rico throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rico wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rico has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Destroyer trying to control but Rico is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rico lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Rico.

The Destroyer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Destroyer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Destroyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rico does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer stalling.
Rico is trying to get back to full guard.
The Destroyer trying to mount his opponent but Rico defends it.
The Destroyer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nick The Destroyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Destroyer is trying to control. Rico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer is looking to stall here but Rico recovers full guard.
Rico trying to control the position.
The Destroyer 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.
Rico keeping moving, preventing The Destroyer from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The Destroyer looking to score a takedown here. Rico is defending well but The Destroyer drives through and ends up in Rico's guard.
Rico keeping moving, preventing The Destroyer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Destroyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eddy Rico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Rico is retaining full guard.
The Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Destroyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nick The Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The Destroyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rico is trying to defend but The Destroyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick The Destroyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rico has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Rico!
After the fight, Eddy Rico was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvar Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fang
vs
Aalto

185 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthew Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alvar Aalto!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aalto moves into the clinch successfully.

Fang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aalto uses from the top position.
Aalto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aalto works over Fang with some ground and pound from guard.

Fang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Fang is looking for a triangle but Aalto pushes his legs off easily.

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

Fang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto lands a couple of digs.
Fang trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer.
Aalto scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aalto is defending well. Fang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aalto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fang celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Fang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Eagles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cub Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cub Lamas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Eagles
vs
Lamas

173 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Versus

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 Las Vegas, Mike Eagles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cub Lamas!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Eagles counter with a right hand.
Eagles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamas.
Nice sprawl there from Lamas as Eagles shoots in.
It seemed like Lamas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eagles connects with a jab.
Lamas looks to clinch
and Eagles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamas thinking.
Eagles looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamas is just out of range.
Lamas slips a jab from Eagles.
Eagles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamas looks to throw the jab but Eagles is out of range.
Eagles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Lamas moves into the clinch.
Eagles tries a body shot but Lamas blocks it.
Eagles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamas.
Eagles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eagles misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamas digs a right hand into Eagles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eagles's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas working aggressively here.
Eagles can't find room to land a body shot as Lamas controls the action.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Eagles.
Lamas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamas pushes Eagles back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Lamas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eagles backwards.
Lamas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eagles tries a body shot but Lamas blocks it.
Lamas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamas taking a breather.
Eagles cracks Lamas with a nice body shot.
Lamas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagless head.
Eagles pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Lamas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas stalling in the clinch.
Lamas has a couple of punches blocked by Eagles.
Eagles works on Lamas's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Lamas.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagles taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamas trying to stall but Eagles improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Lamas.
A head punch on the inside from Eagles fails to land.
Lamas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagless head.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Eagles.
Eagles cracks Lamas with a nice body shot.
Eagles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas misses with a body punch.
Lamas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lamas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lamas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamas misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamas.
Lamas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eagles backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lamas.
Eagles lands a right hand.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Eagles.
Eagles blocks an uppercut.
Eagles throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamas.
A bit of stalling here from Lamas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lamas.
Eagles tries to work over Lamas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamas misses with a body punch.
A short right from Lamas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Eagles.
Eagles blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamas.
Eagles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eagles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamas wants to stall.
Lamas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lamas trying to control the position but instead, Eagles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lamas into the ropes.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Eagles.
Lamas misses with the head strike.
Lamas has a couple of punches blocked by Eagles.
Eagles tries to work over Lamas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Lamas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cub Lamas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lamas misses with a hook to the body
and Eagles counters with a stiff right hand.
Eagles misses with a straight left.
Lamas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eagles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamas.

Lamas moves into the clinch successfully.
Lamas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lamas effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eagles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamas's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas stalling against the ropes.
Lamas working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cub Lamas.
A slow jab from Lamas misses its intended target.
Lamas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eagles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lamas throws an off balance right hand
and Eagles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eagles misses the shot to the body.
Eagles throws a body punch but Lamas moves out of range.
Cub Lamas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eagles misses with a body shot.
Lamas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eagles lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamas misses the target.
Lamas scores with a nice head shot.
Eagles thuds a left hand into Lamas's body.
Eagles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamas takes one on the button.
Eagles is looking to wear down Lamas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eagles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamas scores with a punch to the head.
Lamas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eagles manages to avoid it.
Eagles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamas.

Lamas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eagles, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cub Lamas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eagles tries to work over Lamas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamas blocks an uppercut.
Lamas tries to throw a body punch but Eagles avoids it by throwing Lamas back against the ropes.
Eagles is looking to control Lamas's arms but Lamas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eagles has his back to the ropes.
Lamas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagless head.
Lamas looking to stall.
Lamas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eagles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eagles tries a body shot but Lamas blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Eagles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamas is looking to control Eagles's arms but Eagles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lamas has his back to the ropes.
Lamas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamas scores with a hook to the body.
Eagles taking a breather.
Lamas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Eagles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eagles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lamas is keeping busy.
Lamas stalling the fight.
Lamas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagless head.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Come on Lamas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamas working aggressively here.
Lamas stalls.
Eagles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eagles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eagles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eagles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eagles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Eagles.
Eagles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eagles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eagles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eagles blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lamas.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Eagles misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cub Lamas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Eagles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eagles just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamas punishes Eagles's body with a nice straight punch.

Lamas moves into the clinch.
Lamas is trying to stall.
Eagles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Eagles.
Lamas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lamas.
Eagles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamas backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Eagles as the two fighters clinch.
Lamas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eagles as Lamas tries to tie him up.
Lamas stalling against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Eagles.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamas.
Eagles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamas's elbow.
Eagles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lamas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lamas as Eagles tries to tie him up.
Lamas struggles to land a body shot inside as Eagles controls his hands.
Lamas effectively controlling the action here.
Lamas swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Eagles.
Lamas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike Eagles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eagles tries a body shot but Lamas blocks it.
Lamas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eagles is keeping busy.
Eagles trying to control the position but instead, Lamas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eagles into the ropes.
Eagles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Eagles.
Lamas is looking to control Eagles's arms but Eagles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lamas has his back to the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamas.
Eagles digs a right hand into Lamas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lamas's gas tank.
Lamas swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lamas is keeping busy.
Eagles misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lamas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eagles.
Eagles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamas.
Eagles throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamas.
Still in the clinch, Lamas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eagles has a couple of punches blocked by Lamas.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lamas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cub Lamas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eagles stalling in the clinch but Lamas improves position.
Eagles trying to control the position but instead, Lamas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eagles into the ropes.
Lamas tries to work over Eagles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eagles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lamas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Eagles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eagles misses with a punch to the body.
Eagles works on Lamas's body with a couple of short punches.
Eagles tries to work over Lamas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cub Lamas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lamas 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cub Lamas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Wertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ward
vs
Wertz

184 cm
25
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Versus

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 London, Micky Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Demarcus Wertz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wertz throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Wertz drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Wertz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Ward throws Wertz to one side and escapes!
Ward lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is looking to chop away at Wertz's legs.
Ward scores with a hook.
Ward connects with a right hand. Wertz shakes it off.
Ward scores with a nice body kick.
Ward scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Ward feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wertz's calf.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wertz looks winded!
Ward throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wertz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward throws a series of strikes that have Wertz backpedaling.

It looks like Demarcus Wertz has been cut.
Ward looks to land a combination. Wertz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ward.
Ward connects with a solid leg kick.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Wertz's belly button to the back.
Micky Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward connects with a single shot there.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward lands a big head kick that sends Wertz to the canvas! Ward follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Ward!
A victorious Micky Ward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ibraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Mac could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Ibraham's chin.

Mac
vs
Ibraham

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Ibraham!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mac clinches up with Ibraham and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mac displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ibraham up against the ropes.
Ibraham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ibraham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mac is trying to force a seperation but Ibraham has the dominant position.
Mac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ibraham to keep the fight standing.
Mac has had enough of the clinch but Ibraham keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibraham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ibraham looking to throw knees to the head but Mac is blocking nicely.
Ibraham landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibraham landing knees to the head.
Ibraham tries to land a knee to the head but Mac blocks with his arms.
Mac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ibraham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac blocks it with crossed arms.
Mac fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibraham landing knees to the head.
Ibraham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
Mac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibraham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac is trying to break free.
Ibraham unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibraham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ibraham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac blocks it with crossed arms.
Mac blocks an uppercut.

Mac jumps into guard, dragging Ibraham to the mat.
Mac has a closed guard, preventing Ibraham from standing up.
Mac is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mac looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Mac working for a triangle but Ibraham defends it easily.
Mac looking for a sweep. Not yet Mac, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibraham wants to stand but Mac is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mac throws a sloppy head kick and Ibraham moves out of range easily.

Mac has closed the distance and engaged Ibraham in a clinch.
Mac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ibraham looking to throw knees to the head but Mac is blocking nicely.

Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac keeps the fight on the outside.
Ibraham tries to clinch up.
Mac looks for a takedown but Ibraham sprawls well.
Ibraham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibraham wants to clinch up but Mac keeps it at a distance.
Mac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ibraham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mac somewhat.
Ibraham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ibraham closes the distance and clinches.
Mac wants a takedown.
Ibraham tries to land knees in the clinch but Mac avoids the damage to the body.
Mac can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mac shoots in for a takedown but Ibraham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ibraham gets tackled into the ropes by Mac. Mac maintains the clinch.
We've been informed that Ibraham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mac can't break the clinch.
Mac is trying to pull guard but Ibraham has him pressed against the ropes.
Ibraham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ibraham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mac is trying to pull guard but Ibraham has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mac manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac has a closed guard, preventing Ibraham from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mac wants to stand but Ibraham is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ibraham wants to stand and escape but instead Mac has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Mac gets to his feet. Ibraham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ibraham tries to clinch up.

That's two 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.
Ibraham tries to clinch but Mac moves out of range.
Ibraham tries to clinch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac is looking to counter punch.

Mac throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ibraham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mac is in Ibraham's guard.

Ibraham is working an open guard so Mac takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ibraham moves in looking to clinch but Mac pushes him off.
Ibraham moves in looking to clinch but Mac pushes him off.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibraham tries to clinch up but Mac circles away and keeps his distance.
Mac appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ibraham tries to clinch there but Mac circles away.

Ibraham rushes Mac and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ibraham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
Ibraham misses with a knee strike.
Ibraham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ibraham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac slows down the pace here.
Mac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ibraham stops a takedown attempt from Mac.
Mac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ibraham is defending well.
Ibraham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mac just leaning against Ibraham, taking a breather.
Ibraham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac blocks it with crossed arms.
Ibraham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ibraham to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibraham gets underhooks to prevent Mac's takedown attempt.
Ibraham misses with a knee strike.
Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Ibraham won't allow it.
Mac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ibraham walks away with a smile on his face. Mac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac is looking to counter punch.
Ibraham doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac circles away.
Ibraham tries to clinch but Mac is having none of it.
Ibraham wants to clinch up but Mac keeps it at a distance.
Mac keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibraham tries to clinch up.
Ibraham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac.
Mac looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Ibraham moves into the clinch.
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 Gregory Mac will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ibraham tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibraham is looking to clinch.
Mac scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like George Ibraham has been cut.
Mac shoots for a takedown but Ibraham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mac backing away here, and Ibraham unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ibraham pinned against the ropes. Ibraham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ibraham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gregory Mac is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibraham tries to clinch up.
Ibraham is looking to clinch but Mac is avoiding it.
Mac misses with a takedown
and Ibraham counters with a head kick. That will keep Mac thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mac moves into the clinch.
Mac tries to pull guard but Ibraham forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mac managing to block the knees to the body from Ibraham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mac displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ibraham up against the ropes.
Ibraham stalling in the clinch but Mac improves position.
Mac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Mac has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ibraham uses from the top position.
Mac is pulling down on Ibraham's head to control his posture.
Ibraham wants to stand but Mac is controlling his posture from full guard.

Mac throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ibraham escapes and throws Mac's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibraham wants to stand but Mac is controlling his arm.
Mac can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibraham wants to stand but Mac is controlling his arm.
Mac is looking to regain half guard here but Ibraham keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibraham tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mac tries to bench press Ibraham off him but Ibraham keeps the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mac dives in for a single leg takedown but Ibraham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ibraham tries to clinch but Mac moves out of range.

Mac pushes Ibraham up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mac wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibraham lands a knee to the head.
Mac is trying to pull guard but Ibraham has him pressed against the ropes.
Mac goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibraham prevents it.
Mac jumps guard but Ibraham stands there with Mac around his waist. Mac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mac takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ibraham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A knee to the head by Ibraham.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Ibraham.
I think Ibraham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Ibraham!
A victorious George Ibraham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aragele Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wang
vs
Foster

188 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aragele Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aidan Foster!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Foster is in Wang's guard.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.

Wang looking for a guillotine here but Foster defends easily.
Foster slips nicely into half guard.
Foster moves nicely into side control.

Foster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Foster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wang, who protects the arm well.
Wang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang wants to control but Foster postures up.

Foster is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wang is trying to escape and Foster transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wang is forced to tap! Nice work there by Foster! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aidan Foster!