AFC FN 3- Pyke vs Bosch PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason Clinton (ranked 25252 p4p, 3693 weight class) and Adolf Hitler (ranked 518 p4p, 339 weight class). Hitler has chosen Russian Dancing Men as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Clinton
vs
Hitler

180 cm
25
155
0 - 8 - 0

225 cm
25
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Hitler!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton fails with a takedown attempt.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitler as he jumps to the side.
Hitler misses with a wild combination.
Hitler misses with a two punch combination.
Hitler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hitler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clinton counters with a series of strikes. Hitler will be more careful next time no doubt.

Hitler is rocked!

Clinton dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Hitler has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mason Clinton!
Adolf Hitler spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat him, everyone out there know I beat him. Listen I controlled the fight, he was missin'. Look I want to thank the whole hood for coming out tonight.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bridges (ranked 4256 p4p, 4900 weight class) and Tony Stat (ranked 503 p4p, 556 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bridges
vs
Stat

179 cm
25
170
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Stat!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Stat or perhaps it was just good defense by Bridges, which made it look bad.
Stat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bridges under the eye.
Stat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucas Bridges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stat.
Bridges looks to land a combination. Stat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Tony Stat has been cut.

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

Bridges breaks the clinch.
Stat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lucas Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bridges gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bridges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Bridges as Stat shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stat doesn't manage to clinch there - Bridges circles away.
Stat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

Bridges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stat doesn't manage to clinch there - Bridges circles away.
Bridges misses with a hook
and Stat counters with a nice body shot.
Stat fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Bridges misses.
Stat throws out a counter right but Bridges avoids it with no problem.

Bridges throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bridges is in Stat's guard.
Bridges looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
Stat looking to control.

Stat looking for a guillotine here but Bridges defends easily.
Stat tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges wants to stand but Stat is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bridges cracks Stat with a solid left hand.
Bridges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stat on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bridges is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stat has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bridges is looking to defend but Stat has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bridges! Stat pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bridges taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Stat!

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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Muller (ranked 3104 p4p, 4246 weight class) and Dominick Poirier (ranked 299 p4p, 368 weight class). Tom Muller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dominick Poirier's chin.

Muller
vs
Poirier

184 cm
25
149
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
26
145
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominick Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poirier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Muller wants to stand but Poirier is controlling the position.
Muller trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Poirier forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poirier is looking to take a break and control but Muller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller wants to stand back up but Poirier manages to pass into side control.
Poirier lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Muller is trying to buck Poirier off.

Poirier stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Poirier fails with a takedown attempt.
Muller is looking to counter with head kicks.
Muller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poirier.
Muller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Muller there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Muller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poirier throws a solid leg kick but Muller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poirier.

Poirier feints and as Muller raises his hands in defense, Poirier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poirier is controlling him.
Poirier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Poirier trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller is wriggling around but Poirier manages to pass to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is trying to control the action in half guard but Muller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poirier on the ground.
Poirier works his way into side control.
Muller is being controlled here.

Poirier decides to stand back up.
Muller throws a series of strikes that have Poirier backpedaling.
Nice shot lands for Muller.
Muller misses with a head kick.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick

and Poirier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poirier.
Muller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Poirier manages to pass to side control.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier wants to take a breather but Muller is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirier passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Muller!
Poirier controlling from the full mount.

Poirier working for a guillotine from mount but Muller is in no mood to give up.
Muller tries to buck Poirier off but he can't manage it.
Poirier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poirier in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poirier wants to control the pace but Muller is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Poirier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Muller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Muller cracks Poirier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tom Muller is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
Muller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Muller throws a lazy head kick

so Poirier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poirier is standing up over Muller. Muller looks to escape but Poirier dives into side control.

Poirier looks up at the clock and then as Muller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Poirier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Poirier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poirier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poirier wants to control but Muller is keeping him busy.
Muller is looking to get back to his feet here but Poirier is keeping cool and he's managed to take Muller's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poirier has got one arm under Muller's chin. This could be trouble... Muller trying to control the other hand but Poirier gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Muller has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominick Poirier!

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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Moxley (ranked 24946 p4p, 6387 weight class) and Mark Taylor (ranked 563 p4p, 475 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Moxley
vs
Taylor

185 cm
19
145
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
145
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

ALPHAwear

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Moxley !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Moxley misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.

Taylor rushes Moxley and presses him up against the cage.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moxley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley controlling the position well.
Taylor is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moxley reverses the position - he's now on top in Taylor's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moxley gets to his feet - Taylor follows without any prompting.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Moxley throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Moxley . No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Moxley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moxley misses with a hook.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Moxley misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Moxley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moxley continues to drive forward.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley . Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Moxley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Moxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Moxley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Moxley connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Taylor clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.

Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moxley uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moxley gets to his feet. Taylor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Moxley tries to sprawl but Taylor drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Moxley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley .
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor slips a jab from Moxley .
Taylor with the counter takedown but Moxley avoids it easily.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Moxley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moxley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a push kick but Moxley slaps the foot to one side.

Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moxley on his heels. He'll look to pass Moxley 's guard now, I'm sure.

Moxley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Taylor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moxley fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Moxley gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Moxley throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor has Moxley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moxley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Taylor breaks from the clinch.

Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Moxley wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Moxley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moxley continues to drive forward.

Taylor scores with a takedown into Moxley 's guard.

Moxley kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet.
Moxley lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Moxley pushes him off.
Moxley throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Moxley misses the jab.

Moxley gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Moxley manages to retain guard.

Moxley kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Mark Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .

Taylor clinches.
Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moxley 's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxley is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Moxley has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moxley stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moxley stuffs the takedown.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Moxley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Moxley gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Moxley manages to retain guard.

Moxley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor presses Moxley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Moxley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moxley to the mat. Moxley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Moxley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor lands a takedown into guard.

Moxley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taylor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Taylor taking a breather.
Moxley prevents the takedown attempt.

Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor moves to clinch but Moxley breaks away
and Moxley counters with a right hand to the body.
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Moxley and move into the clinch position.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moxley cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Moxley throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor slips a straight right by Moxley .
Taylor avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that second round.
That's time! Moxley 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley .
Moxley misses with a hook.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley misses with an uppercut
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Luke Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Moxley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Moxley throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moxley !

Moxley throws Taylor to one side and escapes!
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Moxley misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a two punch combo.

Taylor gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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

Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Moxley kicks off Taylor and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Moxley pushes him off.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moxley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Moxley 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moxley scrambles back to his feet.

Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Moxley tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Moxley tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Moxley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Moxley misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moxley throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Luke Moxley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley . Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Moxley .

Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moxley to the mat! Moxley manages to get full guard.

Moxley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Moxley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Mark Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moxley , 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Moxley !
Luke Moxley gave a mention to ALPHAwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Chandler (ranked 3993 p4p, 6832 weight class) and Andreas Klemens (ranked 355 p4p, 500 weight class). Nicholas Chandler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chandler
vs
Klemens

178 cm
26
145
6 - 6 - 0

170 cm
19
148
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andreas Klemens!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Chandler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klemens connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Nicholas Chandler has been cut.
Klemens lands a nice shot to the body.
Klemens looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Klemens.
Klemens scores with a jab. Chandler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Chandler is rocked!
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klemens.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Klemens.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klemens lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Klemens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Klemens misses the target.
Nicholas Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Klemens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klemens 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.
Klemens lands a jab to the head.
Klemens misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Klemens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Klemens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chandler shoots for a takedown but Klemens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klemens lands a nice shot to the body.
Klemens misses with a straight left.
Klemens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Klemens misses.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Klemens counters with a crisp right that sends Chandler to the canvas! Klemens follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreas Klemens!
In defeat, Nicholas Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to everyone who came in here and supported me, i'll get back in the gym later this week and be back better than ever! Thank you for the opportunity.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Pyke (ranked 507 p4p, 4464 weight class) and Heribert Bosch (ranked 64 p4p, 528 weight class). Bosch has chosen Oktoberfest as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pyke
vs
Bosch

190 cm
37
193
25 - 12 - 0

182 cm
40
182
41 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Pyke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Heribert Bosch!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Bosch catches Pyke right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Bosch as Pyke shoots in.

Pyke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bosch is trying to defend but Pyke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bosch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pyke.
Bosch is trying to stand.

Pyke seems to be working for a kimura but Bosch defends the submission attempt.
Pyke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bosch is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pyke seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch is trying to stand back up but Pyke is controlling him
Pyke is looking to take a break and control but Bosch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bosch scores with a head kick.

It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.

Pyke looking to score a takedown here. Bosch is defending well but Pyke drives through and ends up in Bosch's guard.
Pyke tries to free his leg and advance position but Bosch is retaining full guard.
Pyke won't allow Bosch to get back to his feet.
Pyke is pushing down on Bosch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bosch is fighting to maintain full guard but Pyke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pyke is looking to advance position but Bosch won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pyke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pyke trying to mount his opponent but Bosch defends it.
Pyke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosch defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosch is not content to let Pyke control the position.

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

Pyke is looking for submissions but instead, Bosch has regained full guard.
Pyke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bosch swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pyke throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice body punch from Bosch.

Pyke scores with a takedown into Bosch's guard.
Pyke tries to free his leg and advance position but Bosch is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pyke.
Pyke throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pyke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bosch won't allow Pyke to pass to mount.
Pyke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosch defending well though.
Pyke passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pyke controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch is squirming around, avoiding Pyke's attempts to control the action.
Bosch is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pyke controlling from mount.
Bosch wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pyke throwing strikes here but Bosch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

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.
Pyke content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosch is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pyke tries to control but Bosch wriggling away.
Pyke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bosch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyke is really struggling to control Bosch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bosch has given up his back. Will we see Pyke going for some submissions?
Bosch is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pyke trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pyke controlling the position well here. Bosch rolled but Pyke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bosch wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pyke keeps control of the position easily here as Bosch tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heribert Bosch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pyke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bosch misses the jab.
Pyke takes a jab right on the kisser.

Bosch lands a big head kick that sends Pyke tumbling to the mat! Bosch takes a step backwards and waves Pyke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bosch throws the left hand but Pyke avoids the punch 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!

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

Pyke has hold of one of Bosch's legs. Bosch is fighting the takedown attempt but Pyke gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pyke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bosch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pyke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyke is in close to Bosch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pyke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pyke trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pyke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bosch connects with the punch.

Pyke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bosch is looking to get back to his feet here but Pyke is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bosch's back.

Pyke looking for the choke but no joy.
Pyke biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyke missing with strikes.

Pyke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bosch is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pyke off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bosch prevents Pyke from getting a body triangle.

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.
Pyke is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bosch up.
Pyke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bosch doesn't escape.

Pyke working for a choke but Bosch is defending well.
Bosch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Heribert Bosch just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick misses from Bosch.
Pyke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pyke.
Pyke tries to advance to mount but Bosch instead regains half guard.
Pyke throwing shots but Bosch is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch is staying active underneath Pyke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pyke throwing shots but Bosch is blocking nicely.
Bosch looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Pyke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bosch is just riding it out for now. Pyke eventually gives up the hold.
Pyke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bosch keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.

Pyke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bosch sprawls well initially but Pyke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pyke is looking to take a break and control but Bosch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bosch pushes Pyke off looking to stand but Pyke dives back in and keeps control.
Bosch is refusing to be controlled, as Pyke sits in half guard.
Pyke works his foot free and advances to mount.
Magnus Pyke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pyke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bosch is looking to escape.
Pyke fails to advance to Bosch's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pyke controlling the position easily from mount.
Pyke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bosch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pyke thowing shots but they're missing.
Bosch really wants to buck Pyke off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke had his way with Heribert Bosch in that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bosch tries to sprawl but Pyke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pyke throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bosch to regain full guard.
Pyke controlling from the top position.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving.
Bosch wants to stand and escape but Pyke is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bosch swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyke looking to sit in guard and control but Bosch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bosch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pyke is proving hard to escape from.
Pyke trying to keep a closed guard but Bosch is proving a slippery customer.
Bosch wanted to stand there but Pyke had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magnus Pyke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses.
Bosch misses with a head kick.
Heribert Bosch seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Pyke dives in and scores a takedown into Bosch's guard.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving.
Pyke controlling from the top position.
Pyke trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyke is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosch has wrist control.
Pyke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pyke controlling from the top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bosch enables Pyke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bosch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosch wants to stand up but Pyke is controlling him.
Pyke wants to pass the guard but Bosch is keeping the position.
Pyke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosch is looking to stand up but Pyke isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Pyke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pyke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Pyke!
In his post fight interview, Magnus Pyke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Heribert Bosch stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing Really Yeah i just love a show'.