Iron Fist Championship II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dabur Ganiesh (ranked 3607 p4p, 6272 weight class) and Josh Revs (ranked 443 p4p, 614 weight class). Ganiesh comes to the cage accompanied by Stach Stach. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ganiesh
vs
Revs

188 cm
24
194
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
210
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dabur Ganiesh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Revs!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganiesh shoots in but no luck this time.
Revs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ganiesh.

Revs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ganiesh bucks up and tries to throw Revs off but instead Revs has got his back!
Ganiesh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Revs's guard. Nice work there by Ganiesh.
Ganiesh preventing the sweep.

Revs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Revs has his foot on Ganiesh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ganiesh works his way back into a safe position though.
Ganiesh wants to pass the guard but Revs is keeping the position.

Revs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ganiesh defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganiesh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Revs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ganiesh trying to control the position from guard on top but Revs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Revs is looking for a triangle but Ganiesh pushes his legs off easily.
Revs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ganiesh passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Ganiesh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Revs, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ganiesh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Revs keeps working.
Ganiesh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Revs is trying to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Ganiesh.
Revs is not content to let Ganiesh control the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Revs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Revs misses with a straight left.
Ganiesh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Revs's head.
Revs looks for the body kick but Ganiesh saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Revs clinches.
Ganiesh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ganiesh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ganiesh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Revs.
Ganiesh looking to throw knees to the head but Revs is blocking nicely.
Revs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ganiesh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Revs has him pressed against the cage.

Revs gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Revs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Ganiesh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganiesh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganiesh controls Revs momentarily but Revs frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ganiesh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Revs looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dabur Ganiesh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ganiesh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Revs clinches with his opponent.

Revs pulls Ganiesh into guard.
Revs is controlling Ganiesh's posture.
Ganiesh wants to pass the guard but Revs is keeping the position.
Revs 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.
Ganiesh prevents Revs from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revs is trying to keep Ganiesh in close.
Revs keeping moving, preventing Ganiesh from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revs controls Ganiesh momentarily but Ganiesh frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ganiesh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Revs swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ganiesh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ganiesh sets himself, and Revs steps forward looking for the clinch! Ganiesh avoids it this time.
A head kick from Ganiesh lands but Revs takes it in his stride.
Ganiesh shoots in looking for a takedown but Revs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ganiesh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Revs gets the takedown into side control.
Ganiesh is not content to let Revs control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revs tries to score with some ground and pound. Ganiesh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Revs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ganiesh down.
Ganiesh wants to control but Revs postures up.
Revs has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ganiesh is looking to improve his position but Revs isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revs tries to control but Ganiesh wriggling away.
Revs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ganiesh tries to improve his position but instead Revs has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Revs controlling the positon.

Ganiesh is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Revs gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dabur Ganiesh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Revs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Revs is working the ground and pound. Can Ganiesh escape?

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Revs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 19:19
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 19:19
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 19:20

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damjan Hernandez (ranked 6337 p4p, 3299 weight class) and James Sanders (ranked 578 p4p, 393 weight class). Sanders has chosen War as his entrance music. James Sanders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hernandez
vs
Sanders

172 cm
23
182
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
177
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 London, Damjan Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders goes for a double leg but Hernandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hernandez continues to drive forward.
Hernandez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like James Sanders has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Sanders shoots in.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Damjan Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sanders.
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Sanders unleashes a big counter combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanders enables Hernandez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Sanders.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanders is on top in guard.

Sanders sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Hernandez is pulling down on Sanders's head to control his posture.

Sanders gets to his feet - Hernandez follows without any prompting.

Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.

Hernandez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanders moves into full guard.
Sanders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanders being controlled here, momentarily.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Sanders pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Sanders has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sanders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez postures up in Sanders's guard and throws a big left but Sanders blocks it.
Hernandez trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.

Hernandez has closed the distance and engaged Sanders in a clinch.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanders won't allow it.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Sanders has the dominant position.
Sanders has Hernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sanders clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sanders rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sanders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanders.
Sanders controlling the position.

Hernandez stands up from Sanders's guard - Hernandez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sanders darts in looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets double underhooks and turns Sanders into the cage.
Hernandez thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.

Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Sanders is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damjan Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Sanders's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Sanders sees coming a mile off.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Sanders's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.

Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Sanders is working for takedown but Hernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernandez prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Damjan Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sanders.

Hernandez jumps into guard, dragging Sanders to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez 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.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernandez pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage.
Hernandez striking off his back but it's not causing Sanders any problems.
Sanders engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Hernandez pulls Sanders in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanders from doing any damage or advancing position.

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.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
As Hernandez backs off Sanders throws a huge counter combo but Hernandez manages to avoid it all.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Sanders's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Hernandez takes the fight into the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanders letting Hernandez take a breather here.

Sanders lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is trying to escape back to his feet but Sanders uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Damjan Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez looks to move to half guard but instead Sanders has passed into mount! Damn!
Hernandez is looking to improve his position but Sanders isn't that keen on the idea.
Hernandez tries to control Sanders's body but Sanders pushes him off. Hernandez squirms to his side and now Sanders has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is riding his opponent, not letting Hernandez buck him off.
Hernandez just trying to survive but Sanders is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sanders biding his time, controlling Hernandez.

Sanders is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hernandez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hernandez for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 20:18
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 20:18
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damjan Hernandez!
The defeated James Sanders had this to say: 'It was a war in there. I'm lucky enough to be going home tonight. I lost, and it's okay, because tomorrow we go again.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Tom (ranked 6086 p4p, 25513 weight class) and Zachary Crawford (ranked 281 p4p, 314 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Tom
vs
Crawford

150 cm
25
130
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
135
1 - 7 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Tom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zachary Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Crawford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tom struggling a bit here.
Crawford controlling the position from side mount.
Crawford moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom tries to hold on but Crawford pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford avoids the attempt from Tom to control.
Crawford looking to finish Tom with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tom!
Crawford landing punches.

Crawford looking to secure an arm triangle but Tom defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford controlling from mount.
Tom is looking to improve his position but Crawford isn't that keen on the idea.
Crawford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tom is looking to escape.
Crawford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that Tom really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom taking shots to the head.
Crawford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Let's hope that Crawford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Crawford might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tom wants to hold on but Crawford pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford is landing with some decent strikes but Tom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crawford landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Crawford.
Crawford working Tom over with strikes here.

Crawford with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tom is in a horrible position here. Crawford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Crawford gets a takedown into half guard.
Tom tries to roll over but Crawford keeps him under control.

Crawford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crawford.
Crawford content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom trying to control but Crawford postures up.
Crawford content to control rather than advance.
Tom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crawford is working away from the top position though.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crawford scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawford on the ground.
Tom is controlling Crawford's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Crawford works his way into full mount!
Crawford controlling his opponent.
Tom is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford with good strikes from the mount here!
Crawford is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Crawford swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tom is now in Crawford's guard. A big mistake from Crawford there, giving up the dominant position!
Tom wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.

Crawford looking for a triangle here. Tom is fighting it but it looks tight! Crawford pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tom is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zachary Crawford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey LeBlanc (ranked 6395 p4p, 4200 weight class) and Rodney Lewis (ranked 622 p4p, 497 weight class). Mickey LeBlanc has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

LeBlanc
vs
Lewis

197 cm
25
265
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
265
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodney Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lewis gets a clinch.
LeBlanc stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lewis works on LeBlanc's body with a couple of short punches.

LeBlanc has clasped his hands together around Lewis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
LeBlanc tries to advance to mount but Lewis denies him.
LeBlanc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBlanc tries to stand but Lewis controls the position and pulls LeBlanc into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is controlling LeBlanc's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeBlanc manages to get himself to full guard.

LeBlanc is trying to hold Lewis in close to prevent damage but Lewis has managed to pass into half guard.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlanc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LeBlanc wants to get back to full guard but Lewis has passed into side control.
Lewis controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lewis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
LeBlanc wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lewis trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc is trying to control Lewis's posture but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis advances to full mount.
LeBlanc is just holding on here. Lewis manages to take his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc rolls, trying to escape but Lewis keeps control of the position.
Lewis struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lewis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
LeBlanc is trying to stand back up.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lewis controls the position.

LeBlanc is trying to defend against the choke here but Lewis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lewis Tightens the hold and LeBlanc taps out furiously! Lewis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Lewis!
A relieved looking Rodney Lewis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Bell (ranked 5728 p4p, 5840 weight class) and Lucius Timmons (ranked 266 p4p, 274 weight class). Timmons has chosen Tee Grizzley - Built To Last as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bell
vs
Timmons

150 cm
25
130
1 - 1 - 0

167 cm
18
135
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrison Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucius Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Bell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Timmons is looking to stand back up but Bell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Timmons.

Timmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Timmons taking some punishment here, with Bell in his half guard.
Bell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell moves nicely into side control.
Bell cracks Timmons with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell controls the position.
Bell moves into full mount!
Bell controlling the position easily from mount.

Bell has control of Timmons's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Timmons regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bell controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking to finish Timmons with some ground and pound. This is bad for Timmons!
Bell unloading with bombs!
Bell controlling the pace for now.
Bell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bell controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Bell prevents Timmons from getting the reversal.
Bell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Timmons wants to control but Bell is having none of it.
Timmons is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bell has taken his back.

Bell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bell.
Bell scores with punches to the body.
Bell controls the action.

Timmons is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Timmons preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Bell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Timmons shoots in for a takedown but Bell shows good takedown defense.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Timmons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Timmons is trying to pull guard but Bell has him pressed against the cage.
Timmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Timmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Bell is trying to trip Timmons. He has hold of a leg but Timmons is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Timmons wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bell manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bell passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons wants to get back to his feet but Bell is dominant here and he's now got Timmons's back!
Timmons is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Timmons has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Timmons defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Timmons. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Timmons preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bell.
Bell controlling the position well here. Timmons rolled but Bell kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bell looking for the choke from the back.
Timmons is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bell keeps control of the position easily here as Timmons tries to buck him off.
Timmons tries to roll but Bell sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Timmons to escape the position.
Bell has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Timmons's body.
Bell gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

Bell tightening his grip on Timmons, looking for the choke.

Timmons defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bell's arms.
Timmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bell working for a choke but Timmons is defending well.

Timmons defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lucius Timmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell punishes Timmons with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Harrison Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 20:17
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 20:17
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 20:17

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Bell!
The defeated Lucius Timmons had this to say: 'Unfortunetly, my opponent was a little more on point than I was tonight. But im gonna hit the gym, get back to work and come back to secure the win! Have a good night everyone! Jah Bless!'.