Indomitable Wills II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fri Day (ranked 3094 p4p, 138 weight class) and Buenaventura Durruti (ranked 3225 p4p, 141 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Day
vs
Durruti

170 cm
20
135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
136 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fri Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Buenaventura Durruti!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Durruti. That's going to slow Day down.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Durruti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durruti ducks right into an uppercut from Day.
Day swings for the body but Durruti moves out of range.
Durruti feints a counter leg kick.
Durruti moves away from the strike by Day.
Durruti flicks out a counter leg kick but Day steps away.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durruti was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Durruti slips a jab from Day.
A big left from Day misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Durruti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durruti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Durruti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Day, pushing him back against the cage.
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Durruti avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Durruti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Durruti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
Durruti working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durruti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day is trying to maintain a safe position but Durruti gets an underhook and turns Day into the cage.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durruti blocks a body shot from Day.
Durruti lands a knee to the head.
Day lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Day.
Durruti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durruti tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Day tries to work over Durruti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Durruti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Day.
Day is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Durruti landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Day is trying to stall.
A short right from Day on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durruti landing knees to the head.
Day lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durruti.
Durruti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Day.
Day trying to control the position but instead, Durruti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Day into the cage.
Day trying to stall but Durruti improves his position.
Durruti lands with a right to the head.
Durruti working Day over with knees to the body.
Durruti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Day seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durruti can turn it around.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durruti lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durruti effectively controlling the action here.
Durruti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durruti landing knees to the head.
Day tries to work over Durruti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durruti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durruti tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Durruti tries to land a knee to the head but Day blocks with his arms.
Durruti lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durruti.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Durruti.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durruti lands an uppercut.
Durruti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Durruti pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durruti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durruti taking a breather.
Durruti blocks an uppercut.
Durruti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Day.
Durruti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Durruti working aggressively here.
Durruti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durruti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durruti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Durruti as the two fighters clinch.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Durruti controls his hands.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durruti looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Day is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Day looks to land a left hand but Durruti moved out of range nicely.
Durruti tries a quick counter leg kick but Day is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Durruti.
Day looks to land a left hand but Durruti moved out of range nicely.
Day on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Day misses.
Durruti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durruti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durruti slips a straight right by Day.
Durruti throws a head kick that misses.
Day is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durruti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durruti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durruti misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durruti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durruti throws a leg kick which misses Day's front leg but catches the back leg as Day tries to avoid it.
Durruti misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Day blocks the low kick.
Day throwing a counter right hand but Durruti manages to avoid it.
Day is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Durruti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Durruti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durruti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Day missing with a left hand there. Durruti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day loads up on a big right hand but Durruti slips the punch.
Durruti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Day jabs at Durruti's body.
Day moves out of range of the body kick from Durruti.
Day takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durruti is looking to clinch.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durruti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Durruti slips a straight right by Day.
Day takes a kick to the side of the head.
Durruti throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Durruti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Day.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Durruti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Durruti misses with a kick to the body.
Day misses with a looping left.
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 defenses there by Durruti.
Durruti flicks out a counter leg kick but Day steps away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durruti tries to land a front kick but Day steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durruti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day misses with a hook
and Durruti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Day gets tackled into the cage by Durruti. Durruti maintains the clinch.
Durruti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day lands a shot to the body.
Durruti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Durruti misses with a knee to the head.
Durruti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durruti tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Durruti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day stalling the fight.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durruti's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to stall.
A short left from Durruti.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day lands with a short shot to the head.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durruti backwards.
Durruti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Durruti.
Durruti lands with a right to the head.
Durruti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Durruti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durruti.
Day wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Day.
Durruti stalling.
Day is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Durruti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durruti throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Durruti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durruti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Day.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Durruti.
Day blocking some punches.
Durruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day lands a shot to the body.
Durruti misses with the head strike.
Durruti lands with a left to the head.
Durruti misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buenaventura Durruti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Day misses the jab.
Durruti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durruti misses with a kick to the body.
Day wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
Day blocks a head kick by Durruti.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durruti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
And Durruti responds with a good body kick, but Day manages to step out the way in time.
Day scores with a jab. Durruti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durruti throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durruti throws a big counter head kick but Day avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durruti!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day jabs Durruti to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Durruti.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Durruti's shoulder, as Durruti tries to avoid the shot.
Durruti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Day thuds his right hand into Durruti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Day connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durruti's hands.
Durruti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durruti moves out of range as Day strikes.
Durruti replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Day blocks it well.
Day takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Durruti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Day sizes up Durruti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durruti moves out of range as Day strikes.
Day throws a jab when Durruti was well out of range.
Durruti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durruti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fri Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durruti.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durruti.
Durruti throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Durruti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day checks a leg kick.
Durruti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Day swings for the body but Durruti moves out of range.
Durruti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Day connects with a looping right hand.
Day cracks Durruti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durruti lands a head kick. Day smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Day on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day blocks a head kick by Durruti.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Fri Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durruti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Durruti counters with an outside leg kick.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durruti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durruti. That one must have hurt.
Day cracks Durruti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durruti. Day shrugs it off though.
Durruti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Day. Day circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durruti connects with a leg kick. Day looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Durruti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Durruti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Day misses with an uppercut
and Durruti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durruti lands a head kick!
Durruti throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Durruti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durruti scores with a jab. Day acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Day on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donk. Durruti catches Day right on the button with a cross.
Durruti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durruti slips a jab from Day.
Day will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Day connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durruti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Durruti is rocked!

It looks like Buenaventura Durruti has been cut.
A big right from Day misses.
Durruti is still on wobbly legs! Can Day finish him?
Day drops Durruti with a straight right hand, right on the button! Day follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fri Day!
The defeated Buenaventura Durruti had this to say: 'His entrance music scared the fuck outta me'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Arlington (ranked 3152 p4p, 292 weight class) and Harri Haaparanta (ranked 3228 p4p, 299 weight class). Arlington comes to the cage accompanied by Unchained Melody. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arlington
vs
Haaparanta

170 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 2

181 cm
20
157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Arlington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Haaparanta!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Haaparanta.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haaparanta.
Arlington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arlington scores with a shot to the body.
Haaparanta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arlington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haaparanta can pounce on him.
Arlington blocks a low kick nicely.
Haaparanta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arlington.
Haaparanta blocks a jab.
Arlington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Haaparanta misses with a combination
and Arlington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arlington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haaparanta manages to avoid it.
Arlington just misses with a punch to the body.
Haaparanta misses with a hook. Arlington ducked under it nicely.
Arlington lands with an uppercut that bounces Haaparanta off the cage and back into range.
Arlington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arlington lands with an uppercut that bounces Haaparanta off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington with a poor takedown
and Haaparanta counters with a series of strikes. Arlington will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haaparanta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haaparanta defending well as Arlington loads up on a big left hand.
Arlington takes a swing at Haaparanta's ribcage but misses.
Arlington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haaparanta's head backwards.

Haaparanta drives through and clinches with Arlington against the cage.
Arlington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haaparanta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Haaparanta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haaparanta throws a good cross that connects.
Haaparanta misses with a double jab.
Arlington lands with a straight right. Haaparanta didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haaparanta misses with a combination

and Arlington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arlington passes Haaparanta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haaparanta is staying active underneath Arlington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haaparanta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arlington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is keen to just control but Haaparanta is a slippery customer.
Arlington passes to side control.
Haaparanta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arlington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arlington content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arlington seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haaparanta for as long as he can get away with.

Arlington in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Haaparanta is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Arlington!
An out of breath Jason Arlington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Gonzales (ranked 1954 p4p, 233 weight class) and Chris Ali (ranked 5751 p4p, 466 weight class). Gonzales comes into the arena with Stormzy - Shut Up blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gonzales
vs
Ali

185 cm
26
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Ali!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali wants a takedown but no success here.

Ali has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gonzales regains guard immediately.
Ali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Ali postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ali trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Ali seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ali has Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Gonzales.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ali tries to pull guard but Gonzales forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonzales pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gonzales.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzales.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gonzales.
A shot in the inside from Gonzales.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzales.
Gonzales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ali looks winded!
A short left from Gonzales.
Nice body punch from Gonzales - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Gonzales as the two fighters clinch.
Gonzales is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonzales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzales avoiding damage.
Gonzales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Gonzales.
Gonzales has Ali pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gonzales scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzales.

Ali is rocked!
Ali blocking some punches.
Gonzales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzales finish him?
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzales.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzales fails to land.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali tries to circle away but Gonzales has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzales scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Gonzales lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ali to his knees! Gonzales keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Gonzales!
In his post fight interview, Luis Gonzales started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Burnham (ranked 1602 p4p, 171 weight class) and Donatello Giovanni (ranked 23755 p4p, 433 weight class). Burnham comes to the cage accompanied by Just Thinking. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burnham
vs
Giovanni

170 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

187 cm
27
150 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lester Burnham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donatello Giovanni!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnham swats away the attempt to clinch by Giovanni.

Burnham gets a double leg takedown into Giovanni's guard.
Burnham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Burnham drops back looking for a leg! Giovanni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Giovanni manages to kick Burnham off! Burnham jumps back into Giovanni's guard.
Giovanni looking for a sweep. Not yet Giovanni, not yet.
Burnham trying to control but Giovanni is working from the bottom.
Burnham stops Giovanni from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni wants to sweep but no luck.
Burnham stands and throws Giovanni's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lester Burnham!
Donatello Giovanni was interviewed post fight and said 'Really?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 1669 p4p, 80 weight class) and Nick Mullen (ranked 1749 p4p, 83 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kazimierz
vs
Mullen

175 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

168 cm
28
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Mullen misses

and Kazimierz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Kazimierz jumps into guard, dragging Mullen to the mat.
Mullen wants to stand but Kazimierz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Kazimierz is looking for a triangle but Mullen pushes his legs off easily.
Kazimierz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazimierz, not yet.
Mullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz seems keen to control Mullen's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mullen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Mullen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazimierz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mullen has managed to get both his arms back between Kazimierz's legs - danger averted.
Mullen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazimierz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Kazimierz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mullen trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom.
Kazimierz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazimierz wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazimierz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazimierz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Kazimierz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mullen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mullen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Mullen from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazimierz is on top in guard.

Kazimierz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazimierz is stalling in the full guard.

Kazimierz stands up from Mullen's guard - Kazimierz perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mullen gets caught napping as Kazimierz dives in and scores a takedown. Mullen manages to retain guard.
Kazimierz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazimierz won't allow Mullen to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kazimierz looking to pass the guard.
Mullen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kazimierz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazimierz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kazimierz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mullen lands with a cross.
Mullen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mullen feints and then cracks Kazimierz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazimierz down.
Nick Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mullen.
Mullen lands a front kick.
Mullen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Kazimierz has managed to clinch.
Mullen tries to stall but Kazimierz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kazimierz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mullen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kazimierz tries for a takedown but Mullen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kazimierz won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kazimierz.
Mullen wants to stall.
Kazimierz fails to pull guard.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mullen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kazimierz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kazimierz wants to take the fight to the mat but Mullen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Mullen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kazimierz can't get the takedown.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Kazimierz blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kazimierz.
Mullen misses with the head strike.
Kazimierz is trying to drag Mullen to the mat but Mullen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kazimierz managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.

Mullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mullen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mullen throws a push kick but Kazimierz slaps the foot to one side.

Mullen tries to sprawl but Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazimierz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mullen keeping control of the position.
Kazimierz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kazimierz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mullen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazimierz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kazimierz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mullen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

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.
Mullen is trying to control but can't.

Kazimierz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mullen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazimierz.
Kazimierz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazimierz thows a huge punch but Mullen dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mullen swings for the body but Kazimierz moves out of range.
Mullen misses with a wild combination.
Mullen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mullen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kazimierz's sensitive parts.
Mullen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mullen throws a body shot but no joy.

Kazimierz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mullen controls the position for a moment.
Kazimierz taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Kazimierz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mullen delivers a nice body kick.

Kazimierz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kazimierz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mullen looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullen, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mullen is working an open guard so Kazimierz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mullen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazimierz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kazimierz stands and throws Mullen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mullen is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen is trying to buck Kazimierz off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz takes a little break here. Mullen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kazimierz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mullen is looking to reverse the position.
Kazimierz is staying tight to Mullen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kazimierz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Kazimierz crashes against the mat.
Kazimierz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mullen prevents Kazimierz from moving into mount.

Kazimierz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kazimierz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mullen is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazimierz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Kazimierz stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kazimierz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazimierz 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kazimierz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Chandler (ranked 4019 p4p, 401 weight class) and Kirill Belyakov (ranked 1560 p4p, 186 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Belyakov's choice of entrance music: Misha Mavashi - Moya krepost. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Chandler
vs
Belyakov

175 cm
20
184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
28
177 lbs
7 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Belyakov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler goes for a double leg but Belyakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belyakov continues to drive forward.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belyakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Belyakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tom Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Belyakov keeps it at a distance.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Belyakov avoids them all with ease.
Belyakov throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Belyakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belyakov continues to drive forward.
Belyakov lands a jab to the nose.
Belyakov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut lands for Belyakov. That snapped Chandler's head back.
Chandler misses with a hook to the body
and Belyakov counters with a nice uppercut.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belyakov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler throws a body punch but Belyakov moves out of range.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Belyakov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Belyakov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Chandler is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belyakov in his tracks.
Belyakov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Chandler to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Chandler looks to clinch but Belyakov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Chandler taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kirill Belyakov!
An out of breath Kirill Belyakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Storm (ranked 858 p4p, 41 weight class) and Distant Thunder (ranked 1986 p4p, 91 weight class). Thunder has chosen Who Set The World On Fire 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.

Storm
vs
Thunder

171 cm
21
147 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

171 cm
19
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm digs a good body shot into Thunder's ribs.
Thunder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thunder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Storm misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder! But no joy.
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Storm's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thunder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thunder is out of range.
Thunder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
Storm dips to his left and cracks Thunder with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder wants to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch position.
Thunder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunder's head.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Storm stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Storm is looking to wear down Thunder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thunder checks a leg kick.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thunder flicks out a counter leg kick but Storm steps away.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Storm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thunder, pushing him back against the cage.
Thunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Storm 's eye.

It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Storm misses with some punches.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Storm blocks an elbow strike.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm digs a right hand into Thunder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thunder's gas tank.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Thunder.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Thunder lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Thunder.
Storm digs a right hand into Thunder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thunder's gas tank.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Storm throws an elbow that misses.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunder controls his hands.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thunder leaning against his opponent.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thunder is stalling here.
Thunder pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thunder pushes off an throws an elbow but Storm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder misses with some punches.
Storm tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Thunder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm avoids a wild elbow strike from Thunder.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm avoids the elbow strike from Thunder, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thunder.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Thunder as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder.
Thunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Storm avoids a wild elbow strike from Thunder.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm prevents a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thunder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
A body shot lands from Thunder.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thunder.
A body shot lands from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
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.

Thunder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Thunder lands a nice shot that snaps Storm's head back.
Thunder throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thunder throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Thunder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thunder checks the leg kick.
Thunder swings widly with a right hand
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunder 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunder misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Storm stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Storm misses with a two punch combination.
Thunder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Storm with a body shot.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Storm tries to clinch there but Thunder circles away.
Storm moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Storm throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunder under the eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
As Storm backs off Thunder throws a huge counter combo but Storm manages to avoid it all.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
A jab from Thunder does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Thunder settles back down.
Thunder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thunder scrambles back to his feet.
Storm is looking to chop away at Thunder's legs.
Storm cracks the inside of Thunder's front leg.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Thunder scores with a four punch combination!
Storm is looking to clinch but Thunder is avoiding it.

Thunder tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Storm pushes Thunder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thunder in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thunder presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
Thunder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thunder lands a body punch.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm working aggressively here.
Distant Thunder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thunder can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Thunder lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Storm dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Storm.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder managing to block the knees to the body from Storm.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Thunder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Storm tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thunder lands with a light punch inside.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Storm prevents a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Storm throws a sloppy body shot
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm cracks Thunder with a good jab.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Thunder's leg but Thunder calmly moves out of range.
Thunder appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm backing away here, and Thunder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Storm throws a jab when Thunder was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Thunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thunder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm thuds a left hand into Thunder's body.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
Thunder throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Storm lands with a good body shot.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Storm misses the jab.
Thunder wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Storm catches Thunder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Distant Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Storm defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Storm takes the fight into the clinch.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Storm is leaning against Thunder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Thunder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
A short left from Storm.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thunder throws an elbow but it misses.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thunder.
Storm being controlled against the cage.
Thunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm misses with some punches.

Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Storm catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Thunder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Lincoln Storm's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Storm is looking to counter the offense by Thunder and move into the clinch.
Storm moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Storm tests Thunder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thunder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thunder 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.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Thunder's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Thunder tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Storm, 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
A relieved looking Lincoln Storm thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Llosa (ranked 1544 p4p, 185 weight class) and Breno Gracie (ranked 1973 p4p, 236 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Llosa
vs
Gracie

180 cm
21
178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Llosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Breno Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.

Llosa darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.

Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Llosa controls from within his opponent's guard.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Llosa pushes his legs off easily.
Llosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Pablo's Boxing Academy inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Llosa looking to pass the guard.

Gracie working for a triangle but Llosa defends it easily.
Llosa trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Llosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Llosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Llosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Llosa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Gracie working for a triangle but Llosa defends it easily.
Llosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Llosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Llosa 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.

That's two 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.
Llosa looking to pass the guard.
Llosa wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Llosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Llosa advances position into side control!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Llosa taking a breather here.
Llosa continues to stall.

Llosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Llosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Llosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Llosa in particular looking to stall.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Llosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Llosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Llosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Llosa trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Well, if Llosa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Llosa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
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 Ernesto Llosa will probably get the nod.
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.

Llosa slips a jab from Gracie.

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

Gracie jumps guard.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Llosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Llosa stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Llosa wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie has his foot on Llosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Llosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Llosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa content to stall in guard here.
Llosa passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Breno Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Llosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Llosa working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Llosa trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llosa controlling his opponent.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Llosa looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Llosa.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Llosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Llosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Llosa controlling the position easily from mount.
Llosa wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Llosa's attempts to control the action.
Llosa prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Llosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Llosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Llosa looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Llosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie can't escape the position.

Llosa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Llosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Llosa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Llosa is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.

Llosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Llosa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Llosa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Llosa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Llosa keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Llosa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Llosa instigates a clinch.

Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Llosa content to stall in guard here.

Gracie has his foot on Llosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Llosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Llosa advances position into side control!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa just content to control the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is not content to let Llosa control the position.
Llosa controls the position.
Llosa'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.
Llosa trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Llosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Llosa wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is letting Llosa control him for a moment.
Ernesto Llosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Llosa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from Llosa.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Llosa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Llosa tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Llosa seems content to control.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Llosa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Llosa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Llosa wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Llosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Llosa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Llosa works his way into side control.
Breno Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie misses with an elbow from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Llosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Llosa, 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Llosa!
In his post fight interview, Ernesto Llosa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woody (ranked 384 p4p, 56 weight class) and Candy Van (ranked 1235 p4p, 154 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Woody
vs
Van

180 cm
21
175 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Woody!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Candy Van!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Woody to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Woody's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Woody wants to pass the guard but Van is keeping the position.
Woody sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van's guard.

Woody seems to be looking for submissions.

Van is defending against the submission attempts here by Woody.
Woody is thwarting Van's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Woody is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woody is trying to work for a kimura but Van is defending well.

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

Van looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Van actively working from the bottom here.
Van trying to hold on to Woody's head to control him but Woody postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woody works his way into side control.

Woody tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Woody looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van is looking for a sweep.
Van sneaks back into half guard.

Van actively working from the bottom here.

Woody is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woody.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van is trying to control but can't.

Van looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Van is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woody pulls his head out easily.

Van actively working from the bottom here.

Van looking for submissions off his back.

Woody is looking for a kimura but Van is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woody to get the leverage.

That's four 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.

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

Van looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van wants to control but Woody is keeping busy.
Woody passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van!
Van is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Woody is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Van to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Van shrugs it off.

Woody moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Van has worked his arm free - good work by Van!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Woody throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van on the side of the head.
Van takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woody throws a hook but Van avoids it easily.
Van slips under a jab from Woody.
Woody throws out a loose jab but Van uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van throws out a counter right but Woody avoids it with no problem.
Woody pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woody.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Van misses the target.
Woody lands a lovely overhand right.

Woody forces Van back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Van.
Van tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woody avoids it.
Woody tries to work over Van's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Woody struggles to land a body shot inside as Van controls his hands.
Van throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woody blocks it with crossed arms.

Van works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Woody looking for a guillotine here but Van defends easily.
Van won't allow Woody to sweep him here.
Woody manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van manages to get himself to full guard.

Woody tries to free his leg and advance position but Van is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Woody avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Van looking for a guillotine here but Woody defends easily.
Woody stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woody sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van's guard.
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!

Van actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woody is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Woody is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woody.
Tyron Woody overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Woody is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van defends it well.
Van trying to control here.

Van is defending against the submission attempts here by Woody.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Woody is looking for a kimura but Van is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woody to get the leverage.

Van looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van striking from the bottom.
Van is trying to control but can't.

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

Van looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Woody dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Woody looks to land a left hand but Van moved out of range nicely.
Van throws out a counter right but Woody avoids it with no problem.
Woody lands a really nice looking cross but Van seems unphased.
Woody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van can do to turn this around?
Woody drops Van with a huge uppercut! Van drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Woody is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Woody!
Tyron Woody retains his welterweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mfer Phol (ranked 345 p4p, 52 weight class) and Jack Blood (ranked 282 p4p, 35 weight class). Blood has chosen Raining Blood - Slayer as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Phol
vs
Blood

190 cm
21
235 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
275 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mfer Phol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Phol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Blood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phol keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phol is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Phol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phol is trying to get back to half guard.
Phol prevents Blood from improving position.

Blood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phol is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol regains half guard.
Phol has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blood lands strikes from half guard.
Blood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Phol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phol sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Phol looking for submissions off his back.
Phol wants to improve his position but Blood is controlling well.
Phol wants to control but Blood is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Phol looking for submissions off his back.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phol looking for submissions off his back.
Blood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phol defending well though.
Blood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Blood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Blood is looking for a kimura but Phol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blood to get the leverage.

Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Phol actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Phol actively working from the bottom here.
Phol has hold of Blood's hands but Blood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blood wants to control but Phol is keeping him busy.
Phol is looking to improve his position.
Blood moves into full mount! Phol won't be happy about that!
Phol wants to hold on but Blood pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phol is trying to escape the mount.
Blood trying to control but Phol is having none of it.
Phol is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Blood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood looking to finish with strikes here!
Phol looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Phol turns into Blood and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood misses with a straight left.
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.

Blood clinches up against the cage.
Phol gets through Blood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blood tries to score a body lock takedown but Phol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phol blocks an uppercut.
Phol working aggressively here.

Blood successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blood is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood chips away with some ground and pound.

Phol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blood is aware though and is defending well.
Blood slips nicely into half guard.
Phol is trying to stand up here but Blood is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol trying to control from the bottom.
Blood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blood thows a huge punch but Phol dodges it nicely.

Phol actively working from the bottom here.
Phol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Phol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blood landing with the ground and pound.
Blood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phol keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Phol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blood is looking to work some ground and pound but Phol has wrist control.
Blood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blood throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blood stopping the sweep attempt from Phol.

Phol looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blood has picked Phol up and slammed him! Phol can't keep hold of the triangle and Blood manages to pass to side control!
Blood trying to control the position but Phol is working away.
Phol takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Phol tries to improve position but can't.
Phol manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood controlling the action here.

Phol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Blood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phol is trying to get back to full guard.
Phol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jack Blood has got the better of the ground game so far.

Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.

Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
Blood working Phol over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Phol actively working from the bottom here.
Phol is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
Blood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phol defending well though.

Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
Blood frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blood lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Phol hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood with shots to the head and body - Phol looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blood scoring with strikes but Phol is staying in there.
Blood thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Blood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Phol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blood was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Blood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phol circles away.

Blood takes the fight into the clinch.

Blood pulls guard effortlessly.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Phol from controlling successfully.
Phol preventing the sweep.
Phol trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Phol wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
Blood not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood wants to take a breather but Phol is having none of it.

Phol actively working from the bottom here.
Phol trying to control from the bottom.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Phol is defending well.
Blood content to control rather than advance.

Phol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blood wants to control but Phol is keeping him busy.

Phol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blood not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Phol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phol works his way to full guard. Good work.

Phol working for a triangle but Blood defends it easily.
Blood is pushing down on Phol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phol is fighting to maintain full guard but Blood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blood works his foot free and advances to mount.
Phol tries to improve his position but instead Blood has taken his back!
Blood lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Blood.
I really don't envy Phol right now.
Phol is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blood is cranking Phol's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Phol! He's tightened the choke and Phol is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Blood!
Jack Blood is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Blood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.