HFC 13 Calypso vs. Money PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucien Paol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paol has chosen Edith Piaf - La Vie En Rose as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Duncan
vs
Paol

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucien Paol!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Duncan has Paol up against the cage in a clinch.
Duncan is pressed up against the cage. Paol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duncan down to the mat. Duncan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paol closes the distance and clinches up with Duncan, looking for a takedown. Paol pushes Duncan against the cage but Duncan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duncan misses with a two punch combination.
Paol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harry Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucien Paol.

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

Paol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duncan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Paol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan is looking to regain half guard here but Paol keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan is trying to control Paol's posture but Paol avoids it.

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

Paol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Paol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duncan has escaped the position, nice work there.

Paol has an Americana. Duncan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Paol is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Paol hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lucien Paol!
Lucien Paol took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Aleksanyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trager
vs
Aleksanyan

190 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Trager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Aleksanyan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trager closes the distance and clinches.

Trager drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksanyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aleksanyan wants to pass the guard but Trager is keeping the position.
Aleksanyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aleksanyan stopping the sweep attempt from Trager.
Aleksanyan is pushing down on Trager's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trager is fighting to maintain full guard but Aleksanyan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trager is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksanyan trying to control the action but Trager is working from the bottom.
Trager avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aleksanyan.
Aleksanyan wants to free his trapped foot but Trager is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aleksanyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trager does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trager knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aleksanyan on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trager is controlling Aleksanyan's trapped leg to prevent Aleksanyan from advancing to side control.

Aleksanyan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trager doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aleksanyan.
Trager keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trager is not content to let Aleksanyan control the position.

That's two 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.
Aleksanyan wants to pass to mount but Trager is defending the position.
Aleksanyan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trager trying to hold on to Aleksanyan's head to control him but Aleksanyan postures up.
Aleksanyan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trager defending well though.

Aleksanyan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Trager defend it? Aleksanyan steps over the head and cranks it - Trager is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Aleksanyan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artur Aleksanyan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Wrestlefuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Captain Wrestlefuck 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!

Fang
vs
Wrestlefuck

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Versus

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 2 - 1 - 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Wrestlefuck!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestlefuck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fang tries to counter with a takedown but Wrestlefuck is quick to defend against it.
Fang slips a jab and a cross from Wrestlefuck.
Fang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wrestlefuck manages to circle out of the way.
Fang dodges the punch combination from Wrestlefuck.
Donk. Wrestlefuck catches Fang right on the button with a cross.
Wrestlefuck misses with a series of wild punches.
Wrestlefuck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wrestlefuck has Fang up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrestlefuck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fangs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrestlefuck.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrestlefuck.
Fang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wrestlefuck misses with some punches.
Wrestlefuck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Wrestlefuck prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fang fails to pull guard.
Wrestlefuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Fang blocking some punches.
Wrestlefuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fang blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wrestlefuck scores with a shoulder strike.
Wrestlefuck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrestlefuck scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fang blocks an uppercut.
Fang looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Wrestlefuck to work.
Fang wants to take the fight to the mat but Wrestlefuck manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Fang pulls guard.
Wrestlefuck stopping the sweep attempt from Fang.
Wrestlefuck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestlefuck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wrestlefuck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrestlefuck wants to control from the top but Fang keeps moving.
Fang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fang passes the guard and advances to mount!

Fang looking to secure an arm triangle but Wrestlefuck defends it well.
Wrestlefuck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wrestlefuck is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wrestlefuck is desperately trying to improve his position but Fang has a good base and remains in mount.

Fang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wrestlefuck has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wrestlefuck blocking the ground and pound.
Wrestlefuck is bucking up trying to escape but Fang cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fang throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wrestlefuck because Fang loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestlefuck holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fang tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fang working Wrestlefuck over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Wrestlefuck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang moves out of range.
Wrestlefuck misses with the combination.
Fang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wrestlefuck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck misses with a lunging right hand
and Fang counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wrestlefuck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestlefuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Captain Wrestlefuck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrestlefuck lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestlefuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrestlefuck cracks a nice hook into Fang's ribs.
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang takes one to the chin there.
Fang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wrestlefuck takes a swing at Fang's ribcage but misses.
Wrestlefuck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wrestlefuck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrestlefuck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wrestlefuck.
A punch combination from Wrestlefuck misses.
Wrestlefuck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wrestlefuck misses with a wild body shot.
Wrestlefuck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fang rather than just go for the knockout.
Wrestlefuck misses with the combination.
Wrestlefuck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fang. Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Captain Wrestlefuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrestlefuck misses with a double jab.
Wrestlefuck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrestlefuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrestlefuck pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fang back to the cage. Wrestlefuck follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wrestlefuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fang.
Fang throws a counter high kick but Wrestlefuck was just alert enough to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Wrestlefuck.
Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wrestlefuck looks to throw the jab but Fang is out of range.
Wrestlefuck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Fang gets a takedown into half guard.
Fang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wrestlefuck is breathing heavily.
Fang trying to control from half guard but Wrestlefuck is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fang trying to control but Wrestlefuck is having none of it.
Fang misses with a head shot.
Fang looking to control but Wrestlefuck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fang misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang landing shots from mount.
Fang looking to control but Wrestlefuck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Fang is working for a guillotine from mount but Wrestlefuck frees his head quite easily.
Fang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fang thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fang thowing shots but they're missing.
Wrestlefuck avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Wrestlefuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wrestlefuck swings for the body but Fang moves out of range.
It looked like Fang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck tries to bum rush Fang with a series of wild strikes but Fang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wrestlefuck scores with a nice right hand.
Fang defending well as Wrestlefuck loads up on a big left hand.
Fang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wrestlefuck swinging wildly here.
Wrestlefuck with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestlefuck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fang. Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fang dodges the punch combination from Wrestlefuck.
Fang throws a quick counter head kick but Wrestlefuck was just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang slips a jab and a cross from Wrestlefuck.
Fang throws a counter high kick but Wrestlefuck was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wrestlefuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fang fails with the takedown.
Wrestlefuck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wrestlefuck.
Fang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang avoids them all with ease.
Wrestlefuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang moves out of range.
Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matthew Fang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrestlefuck misses with a double jab.
Wrestlefuck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Wrestlefuck - just one landing.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Wrestlefuck sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fang slips under a jab from Wrestlefuck.
Fang feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Wrestlefuck misses.
Fang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wrestlefuck defends it nicely.
Wrestlefuck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrestlefuck swings for the body but Fang moves out of range.
Wrestlefuck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fang's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestlefuck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fang. Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wrestlefuck throws a combination. Fang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wrestlefuck cracks Fang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wrestlefuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wrestlefuck throws a jab when Fang was well out of range.
Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wrestlefuck sprawls and moves away.
Wrestlefuck cracks Fang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Wrestlefuck gets a double leg takedown into Fang's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang is trying to control the position but Wrestlefuck postures up.
Wrestlefuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fang pulls Wrestlefuck in close to his closed guard and prevents Wrestlefuck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matthew Fang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestlefuck preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wrestlefuck is sitting in close to Fang's body. Fang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wrestlefuck is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wrestlefuck is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fang.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Fang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Bautista 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!

Benson
vs
Bautista

160 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Bautista!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista fails with the takedown
letting Benson counter with a right hand.
Bautista shoots for a double leg takedown but Benson sprawls well. He's pushed Bautista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Benson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freddy Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Bautista.

Benson pushes Bautista up against the cage in a clinch.

Bautista ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bautista no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Benson is sitting in close to Bautista's body. Bautista has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Benson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Benson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bautista.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Bautista!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

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

Conlon
vs
Andre

170 cm
25
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendan Conlon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Inspector Andre!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre defending well as Conlon loads up on a big left hand.
Conlon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andre's head backwards.
Andre cracks Conlon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conlon moves away.

Conlon shoots in and gets a takedown into Andre's guard.
Conlon looking to pass the guard.

Conlon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Andre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conlon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conlon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon is pushing down on Andre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andre is fighting to maintain full guard but Conlon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andre trying to control from the bottom.
Conlon is trying to control the action in half guard but Andre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conlon is working away from the top position though.
Conlon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conlon wants to free his trapped foot but Andre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conlon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Conlon thows a huge punch but Andre dodges it nicely.
Conlon is taking a breather. Andre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Conlon 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.
Conlon wants to control but Andre is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andre is defending against the submission attempts here by Conlon.

Andre actively working from the bottom here.
Conlon controlling the action here.
Conlon prevents Andre from improving his position.
Conlon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andre defending well though.
Conlon is taking a breather. Andre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Conlon winds up and cracks Andre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre moves into full guard.
Conlon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Conlon is pushing down on Andre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andre is fighting to maintain full guard but Conlon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andre wants to get back to full guard.
Conlon slows the pace down in half guard.
Conlon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andre trying to hold on to Conlon's head to control him but Conlon postures up.

Conlon is working for a submission of some sort.

Andre looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Conlon seems to be looking for submissions.
Andre tries to get to full guard but Conlon has control of the leg.
Andre taking some punishment here, with Conlon in his half guard.
Conlon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Conlon trying to mount his opponent but Andre defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conlon throwing shots but Andre is blocking nicely.
Conlon lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Conlon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andre ducks under a wild hook from Conlon.
Andre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conlon.

Conlon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Conlon is in Andre's guard.
Brendan Conlon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conlon postures up.
Conlon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andre keeping moving, preventing Conlon from controlling successfully.
Conlon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon is in close to Andre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Conlon content to stall in guard here.
Andre controls Conlon momentarily but Conlon frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conlon wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
Conlon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Andre working for a triangle but Conlon defends it easily.
Conlon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andre can do to turn this around?
Andre being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Conlon wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
Andre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conlon.

Andre working for a triangle but Conlon defends it easily.
Conlon works over Andre with some ground and pound from guard.
Conlon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Conlon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andre's head.
Andre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
Conlon advances to half guard.
Andre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Conlon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andre trying to hold on to Conlon's head to control him but Conlon postures up.
Conlon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andre is trying to get back to full guard.
Conlon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Conlon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Conlon lands strikes from half guard.
Conlon working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conlon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Andre?
Conlon lands a big shot there that rocks Andre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Conlon avoids the attempt from Andre to control.
Conlon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conlon wants to control the pace but Andre is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Conlon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Conlon scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Andre there.
Andre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conlon manages to avoid it.
Conlon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Conlon takes the fight into the clinch.

Andre gets control of Conlon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Andre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Andre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conlon lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Conlon controls the pace.
Andre is trying to keep Conlon in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon advances to half guard.
Conlon works his way into side control.
Andre struggling a bit here.
Conlon lands a nice forearm strike.
Conlon is putting a hurting on Andre here, landing some big shots from side control.
Conlon is looking to take a break and control but Andre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlon trying to control the action but Andre is working from the bottom.
Conlon working away.
Conlon controlling from side mount.
Conlon is putting a hurting on Andre here, landing some big shots from side control.
Conlon is putting a hurting on Andre here, landing some big shots from side control.
Conlon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon controls the position from side control.
Conlon trying to control the position but Andre is working away.
Andre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Conlon off and has taken his back!

Andre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Andre is not going to allow Conlon to sit and survive in this position.
Conlon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Andre is keen to just control but Conlon is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andre seems to be working for a kimura but Conlon defends the submission attempt.
Conlon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Conlon has his foot on Andre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andre works his way back into a safe position though.

Andre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conlon scores with a nice shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Conlon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Conlon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conlon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua comes into the arena with Shut Up blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Joshua
vs
Silva

198 cm
25
243 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Versus

M.O. Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Joshua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva gets a clinch.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Anthony Joshua's cut is getting worse.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Joshua's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Joshua drops to his knees and Silva pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Silva!
Antonio Silva is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Antonio Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Anthony Joshua had this to say: 'Erm well you know it was always gonna be difficult this is a great opponents congrats to him and his manager but it's time for me to get back in the gym and just train to get better.'.

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wick
vs
Muhammad

186 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

King of Fists
Bullet Proof System

Urban Fighter
Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Wick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Muhammad!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Karl Wick has been cut.
Wick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muhammad counters with a straight right hand.
Wick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wick shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhammad sprawls well. He's pushed Wick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muhammad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muhammad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Muhammad lands a big right hand that sends Wick crashing to the mat! Muhammad stays standing though and waves Wick back to his feet!

Wick is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammad throws an uppercut from hell that sends Wick clean off his feet! He's out cold! Muhammad stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Muhammad!
Abraham Muhammad is the new light heavyweight champion!
Abraham Muhammad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Karl Wick was interviewed post fight and said 'cheers to my opponent he really got me he wins at all aspects because this org is on his side i know you people dont want me to win because yall hate me. but props to all of you who came here to support this sports thank you., and this is not the end. #GODBLESS'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twist Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Calypso
vs
Money

183 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

M.O. Fight Wear
Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Twist Calypso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Money!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Calypso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Money blocking some punches.
Calypso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Money misses with some punches.
Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Money tries to throw a body punch but Calypso avoids it by throwing Money back against the cage.
Calypso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calypso.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso.
Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Money.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calypso struggles to land a body shot inside as Money controls his hands.
Money lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head.

Money is rocked!
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money is still on wobbly legs! Can Calypso finish him?
Money is trying to maintain a safe position but Calypso gets an underhook and turns Money into the cage.
Money seems to have recovered his senses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Money lands with a light punch inside.
Money blocking some punches.
Calypso lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Money's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Money lands a nice uppercut.
Calypso effectively controlling the action here.
Money is trying to break the clinch but Calypso is controlling him.
Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso.
Money blocking some punches.
Calypso is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Money's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calypso prevents a body shot from Money.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Calypso tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso lands with a light punch inside.
Calypso working aggressively here.
Money is trying to break free.
Calypso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Money avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calypso.
Money scores with a shoulder strike.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Calypso.
A hook to the body from Calypso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Money takes a shot to the head.
Calypso has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Calypso trying to control the position but instead, Money has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calypso into the cage.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money tries to break free but Calypso pushes him back against the cage.
Money pushes Calypso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Money's head.
Money misses with a hook from the clinch.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Money blocking some punches.
Calypso stalling against the cage.
Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage.
Money lands with a light punch inside.
Money stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Money tries to break free but Calypso pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso.
Money is trying to break free.
Calypso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Money.
Money lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money working aggressively here.
Money stalling the fight.
Money blocking some punches.
Money tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
Calypso wants to stall.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Money tries to work over Calypso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Money blocking some punches.
A short left from Money.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Money comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Calypso clinches.
Money lands with a left to the head.
Money blocks a body shot from Calypso.
Calypso misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calypso throws a head punch that misses.
Calypso has Money pressed against the cage, preventing Money from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Money misses with some punches.
Calypso is pushing Money up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Money misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso.
Money stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Money is trying to push Calypso away but Calypso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Money is trying to break free.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Calypso.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Money can do to turn this around?
Calypso throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
A head punch on the inside from Calypso fails to land.
Calypso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calypso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Money lands a shoulder strike.
Calypso is struggling to control the position.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow.
Money lands a body punch.
Money tries to throw a body punch but Calypso avoids it by throwing Money back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Money misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calypso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Money backwards.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Money lands a body punch.
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Money.
Money wants to get back to striking at distance but Calypso won't allow it.
Money can't break the clinch.
Calypso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calypso keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calypso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Money tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso.
Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calypso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Money misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso lands a nice shot to the body.
Calypso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Money backwards.
Money blocks an uppercut.
Calypso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calypso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Money is keeping busy.
Money is trying to break the clinch but Calypso is controlling him.
Money misses with a knee to the head.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Money.
Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money tries to break the clinch but Calypso is controlling the position.
Money misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Calypso.
Money misses with some punches.
Calypso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Money presses Calypso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money.
Calypso keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Calypso.
Calypso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money works on Calypso's body with a couple of short punches.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Money looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Calypso.
Money being controlled against the cage.
Money throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Money is trying to maintain a safe position but Calypso gets an underhook and turns Money into the cage.
Calypso taking a break, stalling in 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 Twist Calypso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Calypso moves into the clinch successfully.
Money misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Money's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calypso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Money will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Calypso up against the cage.
Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calypso dips a shoulder and cracks Money with a mighty uppercut! Money falls back against the cage and Calypso unloads with a barrage of strikes! Money is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Calypso screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twist Calypso!
Twist Calypso retains his welterweight title!