LFNC Presents - Fight Night 18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bronson
vs
Holmes

178 cm
20
230 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

200 cm
23
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bronson throws out a leg kick but Holmes moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes blocks a jab.
Holmes shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Charles Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Holmes.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Holmes looks gassed!
Holmes has a takedown stuffed.
Holmes staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charles Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Holmes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Bronson misses.
Holmes leaves Bronson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes scores with a nice head shot.
Bronson shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Bronson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holmes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Bronson closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes goes for a takedown attempt but Bronson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronson.

Bronson clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes can't break the clinch.

Bronson breaks from the clinch.

Bronson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Bronson holds him up against the cage and eventually Holmes drops back down to his feet.

Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holmes pinned against the cage. Holmes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holmes looks to land a combination. Bronson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holmes scores with a nice strike.
Holmes moves out of range as Bronson strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmes.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Bronson is avoiding it.

Bronson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.

Bronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronson wants to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.

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.
Holmes shoots for a takedown but Bronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bronson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Holmes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holmes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and Holmes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. Holmes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
Bronson misses with a jab to the body
and Holmes counters with a three punch combo that has Bronson backing up. Bronson nods at Holmes to acknowledge the strikes.

Bronson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bronson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronson is one step ahead there.
Bronson works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Bronson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bronson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holmes's guard.
Bronson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bronson drops an elbow to the side of Holmes's head.

That's six 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.
Bronson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holmes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes tries to roll over but Bronson keeps him under control.
Bronson slips a nice elbow through Holmes's hands, connecting with Holmes's forehead.

Bronson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmes defending well though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bronson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holmes has hold of Bronson's hands but Bronson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
Bronson trying to control from Holmes's half guard. Holmes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bronson 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.
Holmes 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.
Bronson passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Bronson is controlling well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holmes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bronson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holmes wants to sweep here but Bronson controlling him for the moment.
Holmes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bronson with a nice head shot there.
Bronson with a nice head shot there.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holmes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bronson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bronson landing some decent shots from guard.
Bronson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holmes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bronson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmes can do anything to dispel that myth.

Bronson is working for a submission of some sort.
Holmes tries to get to full guard but Bronson has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronson lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bronson 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Charles Bronson!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Charles Bronson!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Charles Bronson!

Charles Bronson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
14%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Alex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neki Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Alex could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neki Daniels's chin.

Alex
vs
Daniels

166 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Alex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neki Daniels!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daniels throws a head kick that half lands.
Alex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alex tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alex with a poor takedown
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Alex is breathing heavily.

Daniels moves into the clinch.
Daniels has Alex pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alex manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Daniels drags the fight down to the ground.
Daniels working a defensive guard here.
Alex postures up in Daniels's guard and throws a big left but Daniels blocks it.
Alex being controlled here momentarily.

Daniels has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alex off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alex tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alex hang on?
Daniels misses with a head shot.
Daniels wants to take his opponent's back but Alex doesn't allow it.

Daniels throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Alex has his hands clasped together but Daniels breaks the hold and Alex is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Daniels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neki Daniels!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbie Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Steinburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by My Sacrifice. Steinburger has chosen Throw the Jew down the well as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hawkins
vs
Steinburger

197 cm
24
213 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

188 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbie Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Steinburger!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins checks a low kick from Steinburger.
Steinburger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Steinburger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steinburger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steinburger tries a low kick but Hawkins avoids it.
Steinburger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Hawkins blocks the low kick.
Hawkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steinburger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Steinburger.
Steinburger throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steinburger misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the body.
Steinburger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawkins shoots in but Steinburger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steinburger can pounce on him.
Steinburger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawkins dives in and grabs Steinburger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steinburger pushes down on Hawkins's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Steinburger.
Steinburger connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawkins throws a hook but Steinburger avoids it easily.
Steinburger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawkins.
Charles Steinburger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the head.
Steinburger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawkins.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Steinburger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Steinburger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steinburger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steinburger lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawkins's head.
Steinburger moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Steinburger staying out of range there.
Hawkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steinburger misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins looks to land a right hand but Steinburger moved out of range.
Steinburger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Steinburger throws a looping overhand right but Hawkins ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbie Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steinburger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Steinburger's shoulder, as Steinburger tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Steinburger.
Steinburger is looking to slow Hawkins down with leg kicks.
Steinburger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Steinburger.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steinburger steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hawkins is out on his feet! Steinburger sets himself and nearly takes Hawkins's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Steinburger!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kuolema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuolema comes to the cage accompanied by Ratatat - Lex. Compton has chosen Granville Bowlin - Wild Bill Jones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kai Kuolema could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bill Compton's chin.

Kuolema
vs
Compton

170 cm
24
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
167 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Control Nutrition
M/S Paint Fightwear *** Cheapest in town ***

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Kuolema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Compton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton swings for the body but Kuolema moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Compton - that will leave a mark!
Compton connects with a nice looking jab.
Compton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuolema stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Compton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Compton.
Kuolema blocks the body kick.
Compton throws a push kick but Kuolema slaps the foot to one side.
Compton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuolema checks a low kick from Compton.
Kuolema shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Compton as he avoids it easily.
Compton throws a low kick but Kuolema avoids it.
The fighters circling - Compton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuolema rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Compton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bill Compton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuolema scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuolema moves out of range as Compton throws a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuolema checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Compton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuolema on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Compton throws a hook to the side of Kuolema's head but Kuolema sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuolema throws a series of strikes that have Compton backpedaling.
Kuolema keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Compton.
Kuolema fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuolema shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Compton lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Kai Kuolema has been cut.
Kuolema avoids the body shot from Compton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuolema.
Bill Compton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Compton throws an overhand right that lands on Kuolema's shoulder, as Kuolema tries to avoid the shot.
Compton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuolema misses with a combination
and Compton counters with a right hand to the body.
Compton misses with a body kick.
Compton tries a low kick but Kuolema avoids it.
Compton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Kuolema pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuolema throws a nice inside leg kick.
Compton misses with a low kick.
Kuolema lands with a nice combination. Compton backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Compton.
Compton misses with a few strikes there.
Compton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kuolema moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuolema - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuolema keeps control of Compton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuolema tries to pull guard but Compton won't allow it.
Kuolema slows down the pace here.

Compton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Compton dodges the punch combination from Kuolema.
Kuolema doesn't manage to clinch there - Compton circles away.
Kuolema looks to land a combination but Compton avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Compton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuolema is looking to clinch.
Compton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuolema.
Compton tries to bum rush Kuolema with a series of wild strikes but Kuolema uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuolema.
Compton throws a jab when Kuolema was well out of range.
Compton lands with an overhand left.
Kuolema throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Compton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Compton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuolema throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Compton finds it's way through Kuolema's defenses.
Compton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Compton leaves Kuolema with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kuolema. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuolema misses with the combination.
Kuolema lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Compton circles away quickly and effectively.
Compton throws a front kick aimed at Kuolema's knee but Kuolema avoids it well.
Kuolema attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Compton connects with a looping right hand.
Compton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuolema throws a series of punches but Compton avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Compton misses
and Kuolema counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuolema tries to clinch up.
Kuolema fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuolema tries to clinch up.
Kuolema fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Compton avoids it really well and circles away.
Compton misses with a leg kick
and Kuolema counters with a low kick, right behind Compton 's knee.
Compton just misses with a punch to the body.
Compton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Compton misses with a straight left.

Kuolema rushes Compton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Compton wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuolema won't allow it.
Compton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Compton breaks from the clinch.
Compton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Kuolema.
Kuolema swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Compton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuolema tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Compton was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuolema.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Compton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Compton counters with a thumping low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Compton checks a leg kick.
Kuolema tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Compton swivels and escapes.
Compton scores with a spinning back kick!
Kuolema is breathing heavily.
Compton misses with a combination
and Compton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Compton misses with a straight left.
Kuolema moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuolema moves away from the strike by Compton.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Compton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Compton throws a leg kick but Kuolema checks it.
Kuolema misses with a low kick.
Kuolema shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Compton but Compton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Compton misses with a head kick.
Compton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Compton is predictable there

and Kuolema counters with a shoot takedown. Compton fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuolema thows a big elbow that misses.
Kuolema throwing strikes from guard but Compton blocks nicely.
Kuolema throwing strikes but missing.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuolema wants to control from the top but Compton keeps moving.
Kuolema throwing strikes from guard but Compton blocks nicely.
Kuolema being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Compton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Compton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Compton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Bill Compton!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Bill Compton!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Bill Compton!

Bill Compton wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Ming Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Higgins
vs
Ming Chang

180 cm
25
150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

171 cm
25
153 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 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, Duncan Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ming Chang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins is looking to clinch.

Ming Chang feints and as Higgins raises his hands in defense, Ming Chang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Higgins looking for a sweep. Not yet Higgins, not yet.
Ming Chang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ming Chang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ming Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higgins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Higgins trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ming Chang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ming Chang tries to free his leg and advance position but Higgins is retaining full guard.
Ming Chang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ming Chang is one step ahead there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ming Chang misses with a two punch combination.
Ming Chang throws out a powerful jab.
Ming Chang lands a lovely overhand right.

Ming Chang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Higgins's guard.
Higgins trying to keep a closed guard but Ming Chang is proving a slippery customer.
Higgins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ming Chang tries to free his leg and advance position but Higgins is retaining full guard.
Higgins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ming Chang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Higgins keeping full guard, as Ming Chang tries to pass.
Higgins managing to control the position.
Higgins trying to keep a closed guard but Ming Chang is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ming Chang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ming Chang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ming Chang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Ming Chang has control of Higgins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Higgins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ming Chang sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins wants to control but Ming Chang is having none of it.
Higgins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ming Chang on the ground.
Ming Chang prevents Higgins from getting the reversal.
Higgins tries to hold on but Ming Chang pushes him away.
Ming Chang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Higgins hang on?
Ming Chang controlling from the full mount.

Ming Chang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Higgins is on top in guard.

Higgins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ming Chang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Higgins has managed to get both his arms back between Ming Chang's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ming Chang is looking for a triangle but Higgins pushes his legs off easily.
Ming Chang looks gassed!

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

Ming Chang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Higgins wants to control from the top but Ming Chang keeps moving.
Ming Chang controls Higgins momentarily but Higgins frees himself.

Higgins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ming Chang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Higgins!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang wants to control the pace but Higgins is squirming around nicely.
Higgins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ming Chang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ming Chang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ming Chang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ming Chang is landing with some decent strikes but Higgins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's six 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.
Ming Chang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higgins is looking to escape.
Higgins is trying to escape the mount.
Higgins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Higgins is trying desperately to improve position.
Ming Chang content just to control the position here.

Ming Chang goes for an armbar but Higgins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Higgins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ming Chang controlling the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Higgins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ming Chang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Higgins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ming Chang to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Higgins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ming Chang pulls down on the head and he's put Higgins to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave Ming Chang!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jally Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Cuervo
vs
Joseph

167 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

159 cm
20
141 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Cuervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jally Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuervo is looking to clinch.
Cuervo throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph tries to bum rush Cuervo with a series of wild strikes but Cuervo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cuervo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cuervo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Cuervo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joseph throws a combination that misses
and Cuervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cuervo jabs at Joseph's body.
Jally Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Cuervo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuervo. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cuervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cuervo throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cuervo scores with a jab. Joseph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cuervo wants to clinch up but Joseph keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Joseph with that takedown attempt.
Cuervo moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cuervo counter with a right hand.
Joseph lands a really nice looking cross but Cuervo seems unphased.
Joseph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuervo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuervo tries to avoid it but Joseph manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuervo to the ground. Cuervo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jose Cuervo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jally Joseph.
Cuervo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cuervo swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Cuervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Cuervo.
Cuervo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joseph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joseph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cuervo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cuervo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joseph throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cuervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joseph throws a right hand that Cuervo ducks under and follows up with a left that Cuervo also avoids with ease.
Cuervo tries to clinch but Joseph is having none of it.
Cuervo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joseph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cuervo.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Cuervo moves out of range easily.
Joseph tries to clinch but Cuervo moves out of range.
Cuervo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cuervo closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Joseph.
Cuervo scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
Cuervo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joseph wants a takedown but no success here.
Joseph goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuervo prevents it.

Cuervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph cracks Cuervo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joseph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cuervo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joseph throws a body kick the misses
and Cuervo counters with a right hand to the body.

Cuervo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cuervo tries to break the clinch but Joseph is controlling the position.

Cuervo manages to break the clinch.
Joseph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cuervo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cuervo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joseph is able to avoid easily.
Cuervo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joseph momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cuervo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cuervo wants to clinch.

Cuervo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Cuervo breaks from the clinch.
Jose Cuervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuervo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Cuervo avoids nicely.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joseph falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cuervo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cuervo.
Joseph is trying to drag Cuervo to the mat but Cuervo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cuervo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joseph lands a nice elbow.
Cuervo stops a takedown attempt from Joseph.
Joseph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuervo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joseph gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph needs to keep his hands up - Cuervo had a free shot at his head there.
Cuervo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joseph's hands.
Cuervo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joseph changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuervo tries to avoid it but Joseph manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuervo to the ground. Cuervo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Cuervo moves out of range easily.
Joseph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Cuervo's head but Cuervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cuervo doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
Joseph swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cuervo counters with a series of strikes. Joseph will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cuervo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuervo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cuervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cuervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuervo circles away quickly and effectively.
Cuervo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cuervo jabs Joseph right on the nose. Joseph blinks but takes it well.
Cuervo avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Cuervo blocks a jab.
Cuervo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cuervo counters by moving into the clinch.
Cuervo stops a takedown attempt from Joseph.
Joseph looks gassed!
Cuervo prevents a takedown attempt there.

Cuervo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cuervo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cuervo.

Cuervo breaks the clinch.
Joseph has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cuervo lands a body shot.

Cuervo pushes Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuervo walks away with a smile on his face. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Cuervo's shoulder, as Cuervo tries to avoid the shot.
Cuervo catches Joseph with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joseph is defended easily by Cuervo.

Cuervo gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cuervo.
Joseph wants a takedown but no success here.
Cuervo being controlled against the cage.
Joseph tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cuervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuervo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joseph.

Cuervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cuervo lands a jab to Joseph's midsection.

Cuervo has closed the distance and engaged Joseph in a clinch.
Cuervo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joseph up against the cage.
Cuervo tries to break free but Joseph pushes him back against the cage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joseph has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuervo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuervo gets underhooks to prevent Joseph's takedown attempt.
Cuervo stalls.

Cuervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joseph swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cuervo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cuervo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joseph avoids it.
Cuervo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuervo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cuervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph blocks an elbow strike.

Cuervo breaks the clinch.
Joseph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuervo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Cuervo.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuervo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.
Cuervo slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph misses with a head kick.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Cuervo.
Joseph might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cuervo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Joseph.
Cuervo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuervo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Joseph punching from the bottom.
Cuervo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joseph tries to kick Cuervo off but Cuervo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cuervo sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Cuervo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Joseph to get to his feet.
Jally Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.

Cuervo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joseph, pushing him back against the cage.
Cuervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joseph.
Cuervo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cuervo blocks an elbow strike.
Joseph has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuervo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cuervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph tries for a takedown but Cuervo manages to get underhooks.
Joseph drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cuervo pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuervo lands a slapping body shot.

Cuervo gets a clinch.
Cuervo lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cuervo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cuervo 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jose Cuervo!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Jose Cuervo!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jose Cuervo!

Jose Cuervo wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Undercard bout

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

Dumas
vs
Emeliananko

190 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
23
204 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Con Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Emeliananko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dumas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Emeliananko to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Dumas working for a triangle but Emeliananko defends it easily.
Emeliananko wants to control from the top but Dumas keeps moving.

Emeliananko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dumas has his foot on Emeliananko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emeliananko works his way back into a safe position though.
Emeliananko looking to pass the guard.
Emeliananko trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dumas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emeliananko defends it easily.
Emeliananko postures up and lands a big shot to Dumas's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emeliananko thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emeliananko is looking to work some ground and pound but Dumas has wrist control.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Emeliananko scores with a takedown into Dumas's guard.

Dumas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emeliananko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emeliananko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emeliananko is keen to just control but Dumas is a slippery customer.
Emeliananko scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emeliananko is working for a kimura but Dumas is defending it quite comfortably.
Dumas is refusing to be controlled, as Emeliananko sits in half guard.

Dumas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Emeliananko. Oh but Dumas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Emeliananko goes limp - he's gone! Dumas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Con Dumas!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Belin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Belin
vs
Boyle

178 cm
19
172 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
176 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Belin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belin throws a low kick but Boyle avoids it.
Belin throws a chopping leg kick but Boyle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boyle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boyle defending well as Belin loads up on a big left hand.
Belin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyle manages to avoid it.
Belin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Belin.
Boyle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boyle wants it to stay on the feet.
Belin looks to land a body kick but Boyle moved away.
Boyle checks a low kick from Belin.
Belin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boyle misses with a body shot.
Belin throws a front kick aimed at Boyle's knee but Boyle avoids it well.
Belin looks to throw the jab but Boyle is out of range.
Belin misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Boyle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Belin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Boyle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Belin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boyle's guard! Nice work there by Belin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boyle looking for a guillotine here but Belin defends easily.

Belin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Boyle has his foot on Belin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belin works his way back into a safe position though.
Belin throws a big right hand that misses.
Boyle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Boyle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belin defends well.
Belin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyle is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belin drops back looking for a leg! Boyle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyle manages to kick Belin off! Belin jumps back into Boyle's guard.
Belin postures up in Boyle's guard and throws a big left but Boyle blocks it.
Belin trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Boyle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belin napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Boyle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Belin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boyle's guard! Nice work there by Belin!
Boyle looks gassed!
Belin wants to control from the top but Boyle keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belin works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Belin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belin.
Belin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyle keeps working.
Belin is thwarting Boyle's attempts to control the position.

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

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.

Boyle actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boyle is refusing to be controlled, as Belin sits in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big left from Belin misses.
Belin connects with a body shot.
Boyle moves out of range of the body kick from Belin.
Belin throws an overhand right that lands on Boyle's shoulder, as Boyle tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Boyle misses.
Boyle moves out of range as Belin strikes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belin throws a body punch but Boyle moves out of range.
Boyle misses the shot to the body.
Boyle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Boyle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belin sprawls well initially but Boyle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belin is trying to maintain the position but Boyle is very close to passing his half guard.
Boyle works his way into side control.
Belin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Boyle's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belin moves into full guard.
Belin looking for a sweep. Not yet Belin, not yet.
Boyle looking to sit in guard and control but Belin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boyle is controlling Belin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boyle wants to control but Belin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Belin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boyle has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belin connects with a nice short shot to Boyle's temple.
Belin thows a huge punch but Boyle dodges it nicely.
Boyle is looking to control Belin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boyle avoid being mounted?
Boyle is looking for a sweep. Belin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belin wants to control but Boyle is keeping him busy.
Belin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boyle is looking to improve his position.

Belin is working for a kimura but Boyle is defending it quite comfortably.

Boyle looking for submissions off his back.

That's eight 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belin misses with a body kick.
Belin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good work by Boyle as he checks the leg kick.
Boyle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belin throws a head kick that misses.
Belin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boyle slips a jab from Belin.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belin scores with the left hand. Boyle knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Belin misses the target.
Belin throws a hook but Boyle avoids it easily.
Belin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyle.
Belin throws a looping overhand right but Boyle ducks down to avoid it.
Belin is looking to land body kicks.
Belin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyle missing with a left hand there. Belin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyle takes one to the side of the head.
Boyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Belin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belin 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Karl Belin!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Karl Belin!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Karl Belin!

Karl Belin wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Underdog. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Odin
vs
Rutt

185 cm
20
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
184 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Odin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Rutt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odin tries to clinch up but Rutt circles away and keeps his distance.
Odin lands with a cross.
Vic Odin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutt manages to avoid it.
Odin lands a jab to the nose.
Odin's corner calls for a 1-2. Odin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Odin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Odin coming out on top.
Rutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odin throws out the jab.
Rutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odin manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rutt misses its intended target.
Odin lands an overhand right.
Rutt misses with a double jab.
Odin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Odin throws a right hand that Rutt ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutt also avoids with ease.
Rutt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Odin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odin. Rutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Odin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutt.
Odin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutt.

Odin moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odin tries to work over Rutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Odin.
Odin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rutt working aggressively here.
Odin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutt backwards.
Odin is working Rutt over against the cage.
Rutt swings wildly with an uppercut but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutt or not.
Rutt looks gassed!
Rutt trying to control the position but instead, Odin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rutt into the cage.
Odin lands a body shot in the clinch.

Odin manages to break the clinch.
Rutt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Odin.

Odin moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odin works on Rutt's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Odin.
Odin avoiding damage as Rutt throws knees to the body.
Odin lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Odin.

Rutt is rocked!
Rutt trying to control the position but instead, Odin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rutt into the cage.
Odin stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Odin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Odin drives through and clinches with Rutt against the cage.
Odin works on Rutt's body with a couple of short punches.
Odin digs a right hand underneath Rutt's ribcage. Rutt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Odin lands a body punch.
Odin has Rutt pressed against the cage.
Odin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odin controlling the action here for a moment.
Odin lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Odin.
A body shot lands from Odin.
Odin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutt backwards.
Good body shot from Odin.
Odin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutt backwards.
Odin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Odin lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Odin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Odin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Odin.
Odin lands an uppercut.
Odin lands a body shot.
Odin lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odin.
Odin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutt backwards.
A short uppercut from Odin.
Stalling in the clinch from Odin.
Odin is working Rutt over against the cage.
Rutt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Odin manages to break the clinch.
Odin tries to clinch there but Rutt circles away.
Odin's corner calls for a 1-2. Odin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Odin drops Rutt with a beautiful combination! Rutt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Odin is looking for the KO!
Rutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Odin finish him?

It looks like Frank Rutt has been cut.
Rutt circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Odin. Rutt falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Odin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vic Odin!