UKMMA 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Miguel
vs
mack

190 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
214 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Evander Miguel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, bitty mack!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like bitty mack has been cut.
Miguel jabs mack right on the nose. mack blinks but takes it well.
Miguel leaves mack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miguel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by mack.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miguel - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
mack avoids the head kick by Miguel.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miguel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from mack.
mack looks gassed!
Miguel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. mack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miguel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miguel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Look low, kick high! Miguel uses the oldest trick in the book to send mack tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Miguel is absolutely delighted - when mack wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evander Miguel!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sgt Parrotface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Brutmaier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutmaier has chosen Megadeth - Headcrusher as his entrance music. Sgt Parrotface has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Parrotface
vs
Brutmaier

169 cm
22
191 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
272 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sgt Parrotface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Udo Brutmaier!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parrotface tries to clinch but Brutmaier moves out of range.
Brutmaier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parrotface avoids it really well and circles away.
Parrotface really is a fat lump.
Brutmaier shoots for a takedown but Parrotface saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brutmaier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parrotface pinned against the cage. Parrotface gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sgt Parrotface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Udo Brutmaier.
Parrotface tries to clinch but Brutmaier moves out of range.

Parrotface moves into the clinch.
Brutmaier controlling the action here for a moment.
Parrotface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brutmaier just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brutmaier looking to throw knees to the head but Parrotface is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brutmaier.
Brutmaier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parrotface gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parrotface pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parrotface looking to control.

Parrotface pushes a forearm under Brutmaier's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brutmaier is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sgt Parrotface!

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C
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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 John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danjah Aina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena comes to the cage accompanied by John Cena - My Time Is Now. Aina is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. John Cena has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cena
vs
Aina

186 cm
22
242 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

195 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Danjah Aina!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aina scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Aina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Aina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cena has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Aina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aina wants it to stay on the feet.
Cena fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cena shoots for a double leg takedown but Aina sprawls well. He's pushed Cena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Cena with that takedown attempt.
Aina digs a good body shot into Cena's ribs.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oooh a lovely combination from Aina sends Cena down but not out. Aina dives into side control looking to finish.
Aina happy to just control the position for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danjah Aina!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gibbons
vs
Dallas

190 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
213 lbs
3 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dallas!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dallas looks to land a combination but Gibbons avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibbons.
Dallas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dallas wants it to stay on the feet.
Gibbons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dallas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibbons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dallas.
Gibbons doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dallas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gibbons won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas tries to advance to mount but Gibbons denies him.
Gibbons wants to get back to his feet.

Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gibbons manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dallas's best efforts.

Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gibbons is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold.
Gibbons works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas wants to get up but he can't break Gibbons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbons is retaining full guard.

Gibbons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibbons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gibbons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gibbons blocks Dallas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dallas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gibbons blocks Dallas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gibbons looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gibbons gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Gibbons is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dallas misses the target.
Gibbons fails with the takedown
and Dallas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dan Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dallas misses with a few strikes there.
Dallas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Dallas does no damage.
Gibbons fails with the takedown
and Dallas counters with an outside leg kick.
Gibbons tries to clinch up but Dallas circles away and keeps his distance.
Dallas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas throws a head kick that half lands.
Dallas throws a series of punches but Gibbons avoids them all with ease.

Gibbons shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dallas is trying to defend but Gibbons finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dallas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dallas is trying to stand.

Gibbons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dallas defends it well.
Dallas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Gibbons has control of the leg.

Gibbons is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbons blocks the strikes from Dallas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons is looking to take a break and control but Dallas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Gibbons darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dallas misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Dallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gibbons wants to pass to mount but Dallas is defending the position.

Gibbons is looking for a kimura but Dallas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gibbons to get the leverage.
Dallas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Gibbons wants to work for an arm triangle but Dallas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dallas landing a few short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ash Gibbons will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gibbons tries for a takedown but Dallas circles away easily
and Dallas counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dallas.
Dallas misses with a two punch combination.
Gibbons tries for a takedown but Dallas circles away easily
enabling Dallas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dallas fails to land with a series of punches.
Gibbons fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gibbons with a poor takedown
and Dallas counters with a low kick, right behind Gibbons 's knee.
Dallas scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Dallas misses.
Dallas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gibbons pinned against the cage. Gibbons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dallas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gibbons.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas looks to land a combination. Gibbons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gibbons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dallas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gibbons stuffs the takedown attempt from Dallas. Dallas gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Dallas does no damage.
Gibbons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dallas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dallas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Dallas.

Dallas scores a takedown into full mount!
Gibbons is trying to escape the mount.
Dallas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons is looking to get to half guard.

Dallas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gibbons manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gibbons is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it.

Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dallas wants to stand but Gibbons has his arm trapped.
Dallas working away.
Gibbons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gibbons regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Dallas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Dallas drops back looking for a leg! Gibbons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gibbons manages to kick Dallas off! Dallas jumps back into Gibbons's guard.
Gibbons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Gibbons is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dallas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gibbons wants to control the pace but Dallas is squirming around nicely.
Gibbons blocks Dallas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Gibbons is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dallas is surviving well by controlling Gibbons's body position as best he can.
Dallas chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Gibbons.
Dallas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gibbons mounts Dallas! Really nice guard pass there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gibbons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dallas is trying to escape the mount.
Dallas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Gibbons working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Dallas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dallas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gibbons with a poor takedown
and Dallas counters with a two punch combo.
Dallas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dallas wants it to stay on the feet.
Ash Gibbons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbons shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas looks to clinch

and Gibbons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gibbons wants to free his trapped foot but Dallas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dallas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dallas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Gibbons 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.

Dallas looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gibbons seems to be looking for submissions.

Dallas looking for submissions off his back.

Gibbons is working for a submission of some sort.
Dallas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gibbons has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gibbons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dallas is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dallas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Gibbons get's back to his feet.

Gibbons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gibbons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gibbons lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dallas hang on?
Gibbons tries to control but Dallas wriggling away.
Gibbons prevents Dallas from getting the reversal.

Gibbons looking for a guillotine from mount but Dallas is having none of it.
Gibbons pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibbons looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gibbons blocks Dallas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Gibbons looking for a guillotine from mount but Dallas is having none of it.

Gibbons looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gibbons tries to control but Dallas wriggling away.
Dallas punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Gibbons trying to control but Dallas is having none of it.

Dallas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gibbons.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gibbons working for a guillotine from mount but Dallas is in no mood to give up.
Dallas gets back to half guard.

Gibbons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dallas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gibbons.
Ash Gibbons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dallas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbons's back!
Gibbons is trying to break free.

Dallas looking for the choke from the back.
Gibbons manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dallas's guard. Nice work there by Gibbons.
Gibbons wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Gibbons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gibbons 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Gibbons!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Evo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and frank mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Evo
vs
mir

174 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Evo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, frank mir!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mir clobbers Evo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
mir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
mir throws a head kick that misses.

Evo moves into the clinch.
Evo landing knees to the body.
mir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evo is pressed up against the cage. mir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evo down to the mat. Evo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Evo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mir throws a jab when Evo was well out of range.

Evo drives through with a takedown into guard.

mir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evo is aware though and is defending well.

Evo got a little sloppy there for a moment and mir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evo has managed to get both his arms back between mir's legs - danger averted.
mir looks gassed!
Evo tries to free his leg and advance position but mir is retaining full guard.
Evo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Evo escapes and throws mir's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Evo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
mir trying to remain calm as Evo controls from the top position.

Evo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evo controls the position.
mir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
mir tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Evo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evo controlling from mount.
Evo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down mir for as long as he can get away with.
Evo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
frank mir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
mir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
mir throws a head kick that misses.

Evo has mir up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mir looking for a takedown.
Matt Evo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of frank mir.
Evo connects with a knee to the head.
Evo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Evo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from mir.
mir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Evo presses mir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Evo manages to pull guard.
Evo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evo has his hands on mir's head, controlling the position.
mir wants to pass the guard but Evo is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

mir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, mir has managed to get both his arms back between Evo's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evo is on top in guard.
Evo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

mir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Evo escapes and throws mir's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Evo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
mir is looking to regain half guard here but Evo keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evo pushes down on mir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Evo prevents mir from improving his position.
Evo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
mir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evo's back!
Evo holding both mir 's hands and preventing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Evo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mir is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Evo is defending well though. mir let's go of the attempt for now.

mir looking for the RNC.
mir doesn't have the hooks in and Evo manages to turn into his guard.
Evo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
mir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evo 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.
mir tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evo controlling from the top position.

mir working for submissions but it's allowed Evo to get to half guard.
mir tries to roll over but Evo keeps him under control.
mir is looking to get back to full guard here but Evo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Evo controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mir is looking to get to half guard.
Evo controlling the position easily from mount.
mir is working to get back to half guard.
Evo moves to take his opponent's back.
mir is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of mir's body.
mir rolls, trying to escape but Evo keeps control of the position.
Matt Evo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure mir doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Evo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

The crowd cheers as mir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Evo doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from mir misses the target.
Matt Evo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
mir throws a head kick that misses.
Evo moves out of range of the strikes.
mir misses with a wild combination.

mir gets caught flat footed, as Evo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Evo wants to control from the top but mir keeps moving.

Evo got a little sloppy there for a moment and mir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evo has managed to get both his arms back between mir's legs - danger averted.
Evo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evo passes mir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
mir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evo works his foot free and advances to mount.
mir is looking to improve his position but Evo isn't that keen on the idea.
mir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
mir working to try and regain half guard.
mir is trying to reverse the position but instead Evo has taken his back - oops!
What can mir do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
mir can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
mir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
frank mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Evo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
mir throwing hammer fists to the chest of Evo. What's that going to do exactly?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Evo!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bloska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingemar Bernales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bernales's choice of entrance music: Hitomi no Jyuunin by L'arc en Ciel. Ingemar Bernales has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Bloska's chin.

Bloska
vs
Bernales

177 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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, Ben Bloska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Bernales!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bernales lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bloska sprawling to the canvas. Bernales follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bloska hang on?

It looks like Ben Bloska has been cut.
Bernales is trying to control the action in half guard but Bloska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bernales wants to pass to mount but Bloska is defending the position.
Bloska might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bernales wants to control but Bloska is keeping him busy.
Bernales might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bloska kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloska is trying to maintain the position but Bernales is very close to passing his half guard.
Bloska is looking for a sweep. Bernales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bernales is looking for a kimura here.
Bernales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bloska keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bernales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bloska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bernales somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernales throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloska on the side of the head.
Bloska shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bernales as he avoids it easily.
Bloska is breathing heavily.
Bloska throws a nice looking combination but Bernales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bernales lands a jab to Bloska's midsection.

Oooh a lovely combination from Bernales sends Bloska down but not out. Bernales dives into side control looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bernales tries for a kimura but Bloska is defending well.

Bernales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bernales grinds an elbow into Bloska's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernales happy to just control the position for now.

Bernales decides to stand back up. Bernales steps back and let's Bloska get back to his feet.
Bernales thuds a left hand into Bloska's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bernales.

Bernales drops Bloska with a nice combination! Bernales dives into Bloska's guard, looking to finish!

Bloska is rocked!
Bernales looking to pass the guard.
Oh Bloska is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Bernales stands and steps away. Bloska gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bloska seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Bernales does no damage.
Bloska is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernales scores with a body shot.
Bernales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloska is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bernales.
Bernales is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bloska has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bernales finds it's way round the side to connect with Bloska's head.
Bernales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bernales thuds a left hand into Bloska's body.
Bernales cracks Bloska with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bloska tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bernales pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bloska is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingemar Bernales!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eoin Andershannon O Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Nitro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Darby comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Andershannon O Darby
vs
Nitro

170 cm
26
154 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

224 cm
24
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eoin Andershannon O Darby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Nitro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Darby misses with a straight left.
Nitro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Darby.
O Darby throws a jab but it's blocked by Nitro.
O Darby looks to throw the jab but Nitro is out of range.
O Darby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Max Nitro has been cut.
O Darby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nitro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Darby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Darby circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Darby takes one to the side of the head.
O Darby tries to land a front kick but Nitro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nitro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Darby.
Nitro looks for a takedown but O Darby sprawls well.
Nitro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Darby throws out the jab.
O Darby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nitro.
Nitro tries to close the distance and clinch but O Darby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nitro is looking to clinch but O Darby is avoiding it.
O Darby throws a big shot that misses.
Nitro doesn't manage to clinch there - O Darby circles away.
Nitro tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Darby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nitro somewhat.
Nitro looks to land a right hand but O Darby moved out of range.
O Darby throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by O Darby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Darby.

Nitro is rocked!
Nitro slips under a jab.
Nitro is still on wobbly legs! Can O Darby finish him?
Nitro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Darby.
Nitro seems to have recovered his senses.

Nitro darts in and clinches O Darby up against the cage.
Nitro tries to break free but O Darby pushes him back against the cage.
Nitro misses with a short punch on the inside.

Nitro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nitro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nitro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Darby scoring well with a low kick there.
Nitro lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Nitro misses.
Nitro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Darby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Darby misses with a straight right.
A big left from O Darby misses.
O Darby looks to land a right hand but Nitro moved out of range.
Nitro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Darby.
O Darby throws a lazy right hand but Nitro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - O Darby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Darby throws a hook to the side of Nitro's head but Nitro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitro ducks under a wild hook from O Darby.
Nitro slips a straight right by O Darby.
Nitro throws out a loose jab but O Darby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nitro blocks a head kick by O Darby.
Nitro staying out of range there.
O Darby scores with a jab. Nitro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Darby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Darby throws a hook but Nitro avoids it easily.
O Darby cracks Nitro with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Nitro tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but O Darby pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Nitro is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eoin Andershannon O Darby!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dai Hard enters the cage!

Deveraux
vs
Hard

178 cm
20
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luc Deveraux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dai Hard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deveraux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hard misses with a takedown attempt - Deveraux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deveraux connects with a high kick.

It looks like Dai Hard has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Deveraux - the referee stops the clock and Hard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Deveraux. Hard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hard wants to clinch up but Deveraux keeps it at a distance.
Deveraux throws a sloppy head kick and Hard moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deveraux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deveraux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deveraux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Hard is rocked!
Deveraux lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hard off his feet! Hard tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luc Deveraux!
Luc Deveraux is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Adebisi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Adebisi
vs
Palmer

202 cm
24
273 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

192 cm
24
254 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Palmer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Palmer rushes Adebisi and presses him up against the cage.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmer punishes Adebisi's body with a nice straight punch.
Adebisi shoots in for a double leg but Palmer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adebisi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palmer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adebisi. Adebisi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Simon Adebisi has been cut.
Palmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palmer tries to clinch up.
Palmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palmer tries to clinch up but Adebisi circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adebisi fails with a takedown attempt.

Palmer has Adebisi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Palmer stops a takedown attempt from Adebisi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer lands a right hand.
Palmer digs a right hand into Adebisi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adebisi's gas tank.
Adebisi is breathing heavily.
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmer presses Adebisi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Palmer breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palmer moves into the clinch.
Palmer cracks Adebisi with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Palmer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Palmer is looking to clinch.
Palmer tries to clinch up but Adebisi circles away and keeps his distance.

Palmer moves into the clinch successfully.
Adebisi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palmer trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Palmer just leaning against Adebisi, taking a breather.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adebisi or not.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adebisi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Adebisi circles away.
Adebisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Palmer.
Palmer is looking to clinch.

Adebisi tries to keep at a distance but Palmer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adebisi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Palmer works on Adebisi's body with a couple of short punches.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Palmer rushes Adebisi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Palmer stalling the fight.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Adebisi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palmer is working Adebisi over against the cage.
Palmer controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Palmer presses Adebisi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Palmer presses Adebisi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adebisi or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Palmer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Palmer pushes Adebisi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adebisi up against the cage.
Palmer throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Palmer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adebisi up against the cage.
Palmer is working Adebisi over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Palmer lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
A right hand to the body from Palmer.
Nice body punch from Palmer - that landed with a thud.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
A hook to the body from Palmer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Palmer.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Palmer digs a right hand into Adebisi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adebisi's gas tank.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adebisi managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.

Palmer breaks from the clinch.
Palmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palmer tries to clinch but Adebisi moves out of range.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adebisi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adebisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Palmer.
Arnold Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Palmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adebisi, pushing him back against the cage.
Palmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer gets through Adebisi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Adebisi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Palmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adebisi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Palmer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adebisi tries to score a body lock takedown but Palmer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmer.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adebisi.
Palmer works on Adebisi's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer stalls.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but Adebisi blocks it.
Adebisi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palmer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adebisi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Adebisi circles away.

Palmer has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adebisi avoids it.
Adebisi goes for a takedown attempt but Palmer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Adebisi circles away.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.

Palmer clinches up against the cage.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Palmer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Adebisi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmer is working Adebisi over against the cage.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer cracks Adebisi with a nice body shot.
Palmer is leaning against Adebisi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adebisi or not.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Palmer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adebisi up against the cage.
Palmer tries to break the clinch but Adebisi is controlling the position.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adebisis head.
Adebisi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Palmer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Palmer.
Nice body punch from Palmer - that landed with a thud.
Palmer is working Adebisi over against the cage.
Palmer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adebisi up against the cage.
Good body shot from Palmer.
Palmer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adebisi is defending well for now.
Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Arnold Palmer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer moves in looking to clinch but Adebisi pushes him off.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Adebisi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palmer moves in looking to clinch but Adebisi pushes him off.
Adebisi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Palmer moves into the clinch.
Palmer lands a right hand.
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adebisi is defending well for now.
Palmer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palmer controlling the action here for a moment.

Palmer breaks the clinch.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Adebisi circles away.
Palmer misses with a looping right.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
Adebisi looks for a takedown but Palmer sprawls well.

Palmer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palmer pushes Adebisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adebisi is working for takedown but Palmer is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmer misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adebisi can't get the takedown.
Palmer digs a right hand underneath Adebisi's ribcage. Adebisi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palmer lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Palmer - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer throws an elbow that misses.
Palmer scores with a shot to the side of Adebisi's head.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Palmer is leaning against Adebisi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Palmer.
Palmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmer.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer pushes Adebisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmer lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmer.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmer.
Adebisi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Palmer has managed to clinch.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Adebisi wants a takedown.
Adebisi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Good body shot from Palmer.
Adebisi managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Palmer lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Nice body punch from Palmer - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palmer.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adebisi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer lands a body punch.
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmer effectively controlling the action here.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Adebisi has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer is leaning against Adebisi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Palmer lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.

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

Palmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Palmer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adebisi up against the cage.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adebisis head.
Adebisi is working for takedown but Palmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
Palmer is pushing Adebisi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmer tries to break free but Adebisi pushes him back against the cage.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.
Palmer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer scores with a shot to the side of Adebisi's head.
Palmer lands a shot to the body.
Adebisi is trying to drag Palmer to the mat but Palmer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Palmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Palmer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Adebisi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Palmer drives through and clinches with Adebisi against the cage.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmer pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer cracks Adebisi with a nice body shot.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adebisi is defending well for now.
Palmer misses with an elbow over the top.
Palmer tries to break free but Adebisi pushes him back against the cage.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palmer cracks Adebisi with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Palmer pushes Adebisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the head but Adebisi blocks with his arms.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmer lands a body punch.
Palmer pushes Adebisi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.

Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Adebisi circles away.

Palmer gets a clinch.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Palmer prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Adebisi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palmer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adebisi blocks it with crossed arms.

Palmer breaks the clinch.
Palmer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palmer tries to clinch but Adebisi is having none of it.
Adebisi has a takedown stuffed.
Arnold Palmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmer wants to clinch up but Adebisi keeps it at a distance.

Palmer instigates a clinch.
Adebisi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adebisi or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palmer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adebisi avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Adebisi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Palmer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Palmer lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Palmer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Palmer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adebisi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Palmer pushes Adebisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adebisi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Adebisi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmer cracks Adebisi with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Palmer.
Palmer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adebisi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adebisi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Adebisi circles away.
Adebisi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Adebisi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adebisi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Palmer moves into range and clinches up with Adebisi.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adebisi.
Adebisi looking for a takedown.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the head but Adebisi blocks with his arms.
Adebisi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Palmer has Adebisi pressed against the cage.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adebisi or not.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palmer digs a right hand underneath Adebisi's ribcage. Adebisi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palmer scores with a shot to the side of Adebisi's head.
Palmer misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Palmer lands a right hand.
Adebisi goes for a takedown attempt but Palmer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Palmer forces Adebisi back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adebisi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Palmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palmer works on Adebisi's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
A hook to the body from Palmer.
Adebisi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Palmer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Palmer is leaning against Adebisi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adebisi is defending well for now.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Palmer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adebisi up against the cage.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adebisi avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Palmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Adebisi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Adebisi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adebisi or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Adebisi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palmer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Palmer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Palmer can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Palmer - that landed with a thud.
Adebisi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palmer is pressed up against the cage. Adebisi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Palmer down to the mat. Palmer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palmer sprawls well. Palmer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adebisi gets slowly back to his feet.
Palmer wants to clinch.
Palmer scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palmer rushes Adebisi and presses him up against the cage.
Adebisi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Palmer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Palmer misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer pushes Adebisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmer is working Adebisi over against the cage.
Palmer pushes Adebisi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adebisi up against the cage.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Palmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adebisi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Palmer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Palmer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Adebisi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmer tries to clinch up but Adebisi circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adebisi keeps the fight on the outside.
Adebisi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adebisi fails with the takedown.
Simon Adebisi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Adebisi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Palmer clinches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Palmer pushes Adebisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Palmer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Palmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Adebisi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adebisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Palmer.

Palmer darts in and clinches Adebisi up against the cage.
Adebisi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Palmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palmer has Adebisi pushed against the cage.
Palmer lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is working Adebisi over against the cage.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Palmer throws an elbow but misses.
Adebisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adebisi goes for a takedown attempt but Palmer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Palmer moves in looking to clinch but Adebisi pushes him off.
Adebisi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Palmer clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
A short right from Palmer.
Adebisi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Palmer just leaning against Adebisi, taking a breather.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Palmer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.
Palmer gets underhooks to prevent Adebisi's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Adebisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palmer cracks Adebisi with a nice body shot.

Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adebisi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Adebisi circles away.
Arnold Palmer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adebisi fails to land the takedown.
Palmer tries to clinch up.
Adebisi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adebisi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Palmer is looking to clinch.
Simon Adebisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palmer has Adebisi up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Palmer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adebisi goes for a takedown attempt but Palmer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adebisi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adebisi misses with a punch on the inside.
Adebisi misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Palmer.
Adebisi takes a shot to the head.
Adebisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palmer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 40:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 40:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 40:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Palmer!
Arnold Palmer is the new heavyweight champion!