112 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saliou Sesay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iopu Aimaasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Saliou Sesay looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Sesay
vs
Aimaasu

170 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saliou Sesay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iopu Aimaasu!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

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

Aimaasu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sesay tries to buck Aimaasu off but Aimaasu is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iopu Aimaasu! Iopu Aimaasu retains his middleweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wammo Blammo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gerbik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blammo
vs
Gerbik

175 cm
24
150 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wammo Blammo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Gerbik!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blammo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gerbik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blammo somewhat.
Blammo is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Blammo or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerbik which made him look bad.
Gerbik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blammo but Blammo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blammo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blammo wants it to stay on the feet.
Blammo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gerbik's waist but Gerbik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blammo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wammo Blammo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerbik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gerbik slaps away a takedown attempt from Blammo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blammo.
Blammo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerbik tries to avoid it but Blammo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerbik to the ground. Gerbik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gerbik closes the distance and clinches up with Blammo, looking for a takedown. Gerbik pushes Blammo against the cage but Blammo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blammo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerbik stuffs the takedown.
Blammo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gerbik's waist but Gerbik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blammo off to one side.
Gerbik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blammo circles away.
Gerbik stuffs the takedown attempt from Blammo. Blammo gets slowly back to his feet.
Blammo has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blammo has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Blammo. No joy for Gerbik on that attempt.
Blammo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gerbik.
Gerbik shoots in and drives through. Blammo sprawls well.
Blammo shoots in for a double leg but Gerbik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gerbik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blammo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gerbik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blammo somewhat.
Blammo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gerbik as he avoids it easily.
Gerbik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blammo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerbik sprawls well. Gerbik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blammo gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerbik shoots for a takedown but Blammo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blammo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerbik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blammo.
Blammo dives in and grabs Gerbik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gerbik pushes down on Blammo's head and hops out.
Gerbik slaps away a takedown attempt from Blammo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blammo.
Gerbik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blammo swivels and escapes.
Blammo shoots in looking for a takedown but Gerbik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blammo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blammo.
Blammo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gerbik is fending him off so far but Blammo persists. Nope, Gerbik circles away and we're back to standing.
Blammo shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerbik tries to sprawl out of it but Blammo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerbik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerbik slaps away a takedown attempt from Blammo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blammo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerbik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blammo as he jumps to the side.
Blammo fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blammo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gerbik defends it nicely.
Blammo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gerbik defends it nicely.
Gerbik fails with the takedown.
Blammo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerbik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blammo tries for a takedown but Gerbik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gerbik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blammo tries to avoid it but Gerbik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blammo to the ground. Blammo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gerbik stuffs the takedown attempt from Blammo. Blammo gets slowly back to his feet.
Blammo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Blammo as Gerbik shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gerbik is defended easily by Blammo.
Gerbik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blammo is fending him off so far but Gerbik persists. Nope, Blammo circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blammo misses with a takedown attempt - Gerbik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gerbik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gerbik shoots in and drives through. Blammo sprawls well.
Blammo shoots for a double leg takedown but Gerbik sprawls well. He's pushed Blammo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blammo fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerbik stuffs the takedown.
Gerbik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blammo is fending him off so far but Gerbik persists. Nope, Blammo circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Gerbik as Blammo shoots in.
Blammo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerbik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blammo stuffs the takedown attempt from Gerbik. Gerbik gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerbik looks for a takedown but Blammo sprawls well.
Blammo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerbik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blammo's waist but Blammo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gerbik off to one side.
Blammo shoots for a double leg takedown but Gerbik sprawls well. He's pushed Blammo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gerbik slaps away a takedown attempt from Blammo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blammo has a takedown stuffed.
Blammo slaps away a takedown attempt from Gerbik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blammo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gerbik.
Gerbik shoots in but Blammo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blammo.
Gerbik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blammo.
Blammo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blammo shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerbik tries to sprawl out of it but Blammo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerbik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Gerbik. No joy for Blammo on that attempt.
Blammo slaps away a takedown attempt from Gerbik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blammo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gerbik as he jumps to the side.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blammo is defended easily by Gerbik.
Gerbik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blammo's waist but Blammo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gerbik off to one side.
Gerbik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blammo pinned against the cage. Blammo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Gerbik. No joy for Blammo on that attempt.
Blammo stuffs the takedown attempt from Gerbik. Gerbik gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerbik tries for a takedown but Blammo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blammo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gerbik.
Gerbik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blammo misses with a takedown attempt - Gerbik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blammo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blammo fails to land the takedown.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blammo shoots in and drives through. Gerbik sprawls well.
Blammo shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerbik tries to sprawl out of it but Blammo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerbik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerbik stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blammo.
Horrible takedown by Gerbik or perhaps it was just good defense by Blammo which made him look bad.
No luck for Gerbik with that takedown attempt.
Gerbik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blammo is defended easily by Gerbik.
Blammo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gerbik defends it nicely.
Blammo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gerbik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blammo somewhat.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gerbik fails to land the takedown.
Gerbik shoots in but no luck this time.

Gerbik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blammo quickly recovers to half guard.
Blammo regains full guard. Nicely done.

Gerbik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Blammo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Blammo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Blammo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerbik passes Blammo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Blammo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wammo Blammo!
Wammo Blammo is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between XX XX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cus Loves The Cock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

XX
vs
Loves The Cock

200 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, XX XX!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cus Loves The Cock!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts XX as he jumps to the side.
XX is breathing heavily.
XX fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
XX shoots in for a takedown but The Cock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cock has a takedown stuffed.
XX tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Cock swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for XX XX. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XX shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Cock defends it nicely.
XX misses with a takedown attempt - The Cock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
XX tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Cock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten XX somewhat.
XX shoots in for a takedown but The Cock shows good takedown defense.
XX tries for a takedown but The Cock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Cock shoots in looking for a takedown. XX tries to sprawl out of it but The Cock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. XX manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
XX fails with the takedown.
The Cock leaves XX with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XX stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and XX wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Cock.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Cock.
XX tries for a takedown but The Cock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Cock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? XX is fending him off so far but The Cock persists. Nope, XX circles away and we're back to standing.
The Cock shoots for a double leg takedown but XX sprawls well. He's pushed The Cock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
XX will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
XX shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Cock defends it nicely.
XX fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Cock shoots in but no luck this time.
XX fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
XX shoots in for a takedown but The Cock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
XX displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Cock.
XX defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Cock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Cock tries for a takedown but XX sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Cock fails with the takedown.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but XX shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
XX shoots in for a takedown but The Cock shows good takedown defense.
No luck for The Cock with that takedown attempt.
The Cock is trying hard to land a takedown here. XX sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
XX shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Cock as he avoids it easily.
The Cock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says XX as he avoids it easily.
XX tries for a takedown but The Cock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
XX will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
XX keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Cock fails to land the takedown.
XX shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Cock defends it nicely.
The Cock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XX fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Cock is trying hard to land a takedown here. XX sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
XX stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and XX wants it to stay on the feet.
The Cock slaps away a takedown attempt from XX, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as XX sprawls well. XX wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Cock gets slowly back to his feet.
XX slaps away a takedown attempt from The Cock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
XX looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
XX fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
XX displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Cock.
The Cock tries to score a power double leg takedown but XX sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Cock somewhat.
The Cock closes this distance looking for a takedown but XX circles away.
XX fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Cock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but XX avoids it really well and circles away.
The Cock is trying hard to land a takedown here. XX sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Cock misses with a takedown attempt - XX sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
XX stuffs the takedown attempt from The Cock. The Cock gets slowly back to his feet.
The Cock leaves XX with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
XX dives in and grabs The Cock's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Cock pushes down on XX's head and hops out.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts XX as he jumps to the side.
The Cock blocks a head kick by XX.
The Cock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but XX avoids it really well and circles away.
The Cock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
XX fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
XX throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Cock's waist but The Cock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing XX off to one side.
The Cock slaps away a takedown attempt from XX, before circling back to the center of the mat.
XX displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Cock.
The Cock shoots in for a double leg but XX sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Cock fails with the takedown.
XX shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
XX stuffs the takedown attempt from The Cock. The Cock gets slowly back to his feet.
XX tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Cock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten XX somewhat.
The Cock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? XX is fending him off so far but The Cock persists. Nope, XX circles away and we're back to standing.
XX fails with a takedown attempt.
The Cock closes this distance looking for a takedown but XX circles away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
XX looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
XX misses with a takedown attempt - The Cock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
XX stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and XX wants it to stay on the feet.
XX looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Cock is fending him off so far but XX persists. Nope, The Cock circles away and we're back to standing.
XX is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Cock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
XX shoots for a double leg takedown but The Cock sprawls well. He's pushed XX's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Cock fails with a takedown attempt.
The Cock shoots in but XX avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for The Cock with that takedown attempt.
The Cock is trying hard to land a takedown here. XX sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Cock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says XX as he avoids it easily.
XX shoots in but The Cock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
XX shoots for a double leg takedown but The Cock sprawls well. He's pushed XX's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
XX shoots in looking for a takedown but The Cock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing XX's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
XX shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Cock defends it nicely.
The Cock is trying hard to land a takedown here. XX sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cock shoots in for a double leg but XX sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Cock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from XX.
The Cock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from XX is defended easily by The Cock.
XX stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and XX wants it to stay on the feet.
XX tries for a takedown but The Cock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
XX shoots for a double leg takedown but The Cock sprawls well. He's pushed XX's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Cock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from XX.
The Cock shoots in for a double leg but XX sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
XX keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from XX.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

The Cock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. XX quickly recovers to half guard.

XX is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Cock pulls his head out easily.

XX looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

XX looking for submissions off his back.
XX wants to get back to full guard.

The Cock is looking for a kimura here.

XX is defending against the submission attempts here by The Cock.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

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

The Cock is working for a submission of some sort.

The Cock is looking for a kimura but XX is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Cock to get the leverage.
XX is pressing down on The Cock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

The Cock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

The Cock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 XX XX will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

XX shoots in for a takedown but The Cock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
XX XX is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from XX.
Nice sprawl there from XX as The Cock shoots in.

XX bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Cock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

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

XX is looking for a kimura here.

XX is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The Cock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but XX pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The Cock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Cock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

XX is trying to work for a kimura but The Cock is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Cock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

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.

XX drops back looking for a leg! The Cock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cock manages to kick XX off! XX jumps back into The Cock's guard.

XX is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Cock can do anything to dispel that myth.

The Cock looking for a guillotine here but XX defends easily.

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

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

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

XX drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and XX jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Cock tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

XX drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and XX jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Cock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and XX defends well.
XX works a leg free and moves into half guard.

The Cock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The Cock looking for submissions off his back.

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.

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

XX is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Cock gets back to full guard.

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

The Cock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. XX is aware though and is defending well.

The Cock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and XX defends well.

The Cock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

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

The Cock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. XX doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. XX manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

XX drops back looking for a leg! The Cock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cock manages to kick XX off! XX jumps back into The Cock's guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

The Cock is looking for a triangle but XX pushes his legs off easily.

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

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

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

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

The Cock looking for a guillotine here but XX defends easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
XX stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Cock swivels though and keeps the full guard.

XX drops back looking for a leg! The Cock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cock manages to kick XX off! XX jumps back into The Cock's guard.

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

The Cock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. XX is aware though and is defending well.

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

The Cock looking for a guillotine here but XX defends easily.

The Cock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and XX defends well.

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

The Cock working for a triangle but XX defends it easily.

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

XX got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Cock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, XX has managed to get both his arms back between The Cock's legs - danger averted.
XX wants to pass the guard but The Cock is keeping the position.

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

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

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

The Cock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but XX can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
XX tries to free his leg and advance position but The Cock is retaining full guard.

The Cock looking for a guillotine here but XX defends easily.

The Cock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The Cock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

XX XX dominated that second round.
That's time! XX's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Cock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Cock wants it to stay on the feet.
XX tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Cock swivels and escapes.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as XX sprawls well. XX wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Cock gets slowly back to his feet.
XX shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Cock pinned against the cage. The Cock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for XX XX. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Cock dives in and grabs XX's left leg, looking for a takedown. XX pushes down on The Cock's head and hops out.
The Cock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around XX's waist but XX gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Cock off to one side.
XX shoots in but no luck this time.
The Cock shoots for a double leg takedown but XX sprawls well. He's pushed The Cock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by XX or perhaps it was just good defense by The Cock which made him look bad.
The Cock stuffs the takedown attempt from XX. XX gets slowly back to his feet.
XX defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Cock.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with XX but XX pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
XX fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as XX sprawls well. XX wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Cock gets slowly back to his feet.
The Cock shoots in but no luck this time.
XX shoots in for a takedown but The Cock shows good takedown defense.
XX tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Cock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten XX somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from XX. No joy for The Cock on that attempt.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but XX shows good takedown defense.
XX has a takedown stuffed.
XX shoots in for a takedown but The Cock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
XX will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
XX shoots for a double leg takedown but The Cock sprawls well. He's pushed XX's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Cock.
XX throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Cock's waist but The Cock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing XX off to one side.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts XX as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from XX is defended easily by The Cock.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Cock.
XX XX is winning the standup battle so far.
XX shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Cock as he jumps to the side.
The Cock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
XX looks for a takedown but The Cock sprawls well.
The Cock shoots in but no luck this time.
XX fails to land the takedown.
XX closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Cock circles away.
The Cock shoots in but XX avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Cock shoots for a double leg takedown but XX sprawls well. He's pushed The Cock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
XX shoots for a double leg takedown but The Cock sprawls well. He's pushed XX's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
XX shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Cock but The Cock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
XX looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Cock is fending him off so far but XX persists. Nope, The Cock circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cock is trying hard to land a takedown here. XX sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
XX displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Cock.
The Cock shoots in but XX avoids the takedown attempt easily.
XX slaps away a takedown attempt from The Cock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Cock shoots in for a double leg but XX sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
XX shoots in and drives through. The Cock sprawls well.
The Cock shoots in for a double leg but XX sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Cock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Cock fails to land the takedown.
The Cock fails with the takedown.
The Cock shoots in looking for a takedown. XX tries to sprawl out of it but The Cock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. XX manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Cock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but XX avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Cock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from XX.
The Cock fails to land the takedown.
The Cock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around XX's waist but XX gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Cock off to one side.
The Cock shoots in looking for a takedown. XX tries to sprawl out of it but The Cock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. XX manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
XX shoots in for a double leg but The Cock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but XX shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
XX fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Cock avoids it really well and circles away.
XX will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
XX fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
XX looks for a takedown but The Cock sprawls well.
The Cock fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from XX. No joy for The Cock on that attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
XX tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Cock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten XX somewhat.
XX tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Cock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten XX somewhat.
The Cock is trying hard to land a takedown here. XX sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from XX.
XX fails with the takedown.
The Cock leaves XX with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Cock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Cock wants it to stay on the feet.
The Cock shoots in for a double leg but XX sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Cock closes the distance and clinches up with XX, looking for a takedown. The Cock pushes XX against the cage but XX circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
XX leaves The Cock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from XX as The Cock shoots in.
XX shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Cock pinned against the cage. The Cock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Cock fails to land the takedown.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
XX fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Cock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Cock fails with a takedown attempt.
The Cock leaves XX with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Cock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Cock.
XX shoots in looking for a takedown but The Cock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing XX's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but XX shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cock shoots in but no luck this time.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts XX as he jumps to the side.
The Cock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but XX swivels and escapes.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Cock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? XX is fending him off so far but The Cock persists. Nope, XX circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for XX with that takedown attempt.
XX will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
XX shoots in looking for a takedown but The Cock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing XX's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
XX fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Cock avoids it really well and circles away.
The Cock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Cock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from XX.
XX shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Cock defends it nicely.
The Cock fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by The Cock or perhaps it was just good defense by XX which made him look bad.
XX closes the distance and clinches up with The Cock, looking for a takedown. XX pushes The Cock against the cage but The Cock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Cock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Cock shoots for a double leg takedown but XX sprawls well. He's pushed The Cock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Cock dives in and grabs XX's left leg, looking for a takedown. XX pushes down on The Cock's head and hops out.
The Cock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Cock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. XX defends it nicely.
XX shoots in for a takedown but The Cock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cock shoots in but XX avoids the takedown attempt easily.
XX shoots for a double leg takedown but The Cock sprawls well. He's pushed XX's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Cock stuffs the takedown attempt from XX. XX gets slowly back to his feet.
XX shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Cock but The Cock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Cock fails to land the takedown.
The Cock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Cock tries for a takedown but XX sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
XX shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Cock as he avoids it easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Cock dives in and grabs XX's left leg, looking for a takedown. XX pushes down on The Cock's head and hops out.
XX leaves The Cock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
XX stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and XX wants it to stay on the feet.
XX shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Cock sprawls well. The Cock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. XX gets slowly back to his feet.
XX throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Cock's waist but The Cock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing XX off to one side.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with XX but XX pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from XX as The Cock shoots in.
The Cock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
XX shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Cock as he avoids it easily.
The Cock has a takedown stuffed.
XX shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Cock sprawls well. The Cock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. XX gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for XX with that takedown attempt.
The Cock fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but XX XX did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

XX shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Cock as he avoids it easily.
The Cock leaves XX with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Cock shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for XX with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for XX XX. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Cock has a takedown stuffed.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but XX shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cock has a takedown stuffed.
XX tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Cock swivels and escapes.
The Cock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has XX pinned against the cage. XX gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Cock fails to land the takedown.
The Cock slaps away a takedown attempt from XX, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Cock slaps away a takedown attempt from XX, before circling back to the center of the mat.
XX displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Cock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for The Cock with that takedown attempt.
The Cock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but XX swivels and escapes.
The Cock stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from XX as The Cock shoots in.
XX shoots in but The Cock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Cock shoots in and drives through. XX sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Cock is defended easily by XX.
The Cock shoots for a double leg takedown but XX sprawls well. He's pushed The Cock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by The Cock or perhaps it was just good defense by XX which made him look bad.
XX changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Cock tries to avoid it but XX manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Cock to the ground. The Cock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Cock is defended easily by XX.
XX stuffs the takedown attempt from The Cock. The Cock gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Cock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Cock lands in his opponent's guard.

XX is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Cock advances to half guard.

XX actively working from the bottom here.
The Cock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

The Cock is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, XX has managed to escape the submission attempt.

The Cock looking to secure an arm triangle but XX defends it well.

The Cock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Cock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. XX can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
XX is in all sorts of trouble here.

The Cock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

The Cock looking for a guillotine from mount but XX is having none of it.
XX sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

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

XX looking for submissions off his back.

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.

The Cock seems to be looking for submissions.

XX looking for submissions off his back.

The Cock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
XX slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

XX working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Cock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Cock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.

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

The Cock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Cock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Cock forces his way into half guard.

The Cock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

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

The Cock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's six 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.

XX actively working from the bottom here.

The Cock is looking for a kimura here.

The Cock 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.
XX works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

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

The Cock drops back looking for a leg! XX is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and XX manages to kick The Cock off! The Cock jumps back into XX's guard.

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

XX is looking for a triangle but The Cock pushes his legs off easily.

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

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

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

That's eight 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.

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

XX is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Cock is aware though and is defending well.

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

XX escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Cock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

The Cock drops back looking for a leg! XX is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and XX manages to kick The Cock off! The Cock jumps back into XX's guard.

XX throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

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

XX is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Cock is aware though and is defending well.

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

The Cock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The Cock got a little sloppy there for a moment and XX has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Cock has managed to get both his arms back between XX's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The Cock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cus Loves The Cock dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.

XX keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Cock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but XX avoids it really well and circles away.
XX is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Cock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
XX shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Cock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but XX swivels and escapes.
XX XX has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cus Loves The Cock.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Cock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Cock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Cock misses with a takedown attempt - XX sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
XX fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
XX slaps away a takedown attempt from The Cock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The Cock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. XX defends it nicely.
The Cock slaps away a takedown attempt from XX, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XX shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Cock as he avoids it easily.
The Cock shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Cock is defended easily by XX.
XX shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
XX shoots in for a takedown but The Cock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but XX avoids it really well and circles away.
The Cock is trying hard to land a takedown here. XX sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by XX or perhaps it was just good defense by The Cock which made him look bad.
XX throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Cock's waist but The Cock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing XX off to one side.
The Cock shoots in for a double leg but XX sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Cock is trying hard to land a takedown here. XX sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from The Cock. No joy for XX on that attempt.
XX closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Cock circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Cock leaves XX with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for The Cock with that takedown attempt.
No luck for XX with that takedown attempt.
XX tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Cock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten XX somewhat.
The Cock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Cock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but XX avoids it really well and circles away.
XX keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Cock shoots in but no luck this time.
XX shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Cock sprawls well. The Cock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. XX gets slowly back to his feet.
The Cock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around XX's waist but XX gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Cock off to one side.
XX shoots in and drives through. The Cock sprawls well.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with XX but XX pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts XX as he jumps to the side.
The Cock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
XX looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
XX shoots in for a double leg but The Cock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Cock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? XX is fending him off so far but The Cock persists. Nope, XX circles away and we're back to standing.
XX shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
XX shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Cock as he avoids it easily.
The Cock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from XX.
No luck for The Cock with that takedown attempt.
XX looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Cock looks for a takedown but XX sprawls well.
XX shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Cock but The Cock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Cock is defended easily by XX.
XX fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Cock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but XX avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for XX with that takedown attempt.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with XX but XX pushes him off and we're back to square one.
XX shoots in and drives through. The Cock sprawls well.
XX closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Cock circles away.
The Cock shoots in but XX avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Cock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but XX avoids it really well and circles away.
The Cock shoots for a double leg takedown but XX sprawls well. He's pushed The Cock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Cock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. XX defends it nicely.
The Cock closes the distance and clinches up with XX, looking for a takedown. The Cock pushes XX against the cage but XX circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
XX looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts XX as he jumps to the side.
XX fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Cock avoids it really well and circles away.
The Cock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Cock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Cock shoots in but no luck this time.
XX shoots in for a double leg but The Cock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts XX as he jumps to the side.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Cock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Cock shoots in and drives through. XX sprawls well.
The Cock shoots in but XX avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Cock shoots in for a takedown but XX shows good takedown defense.
XX throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Cock's waist but The Cock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing XX off to one side.
The Cock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but XX swivels and escapes.
The Cock shoots for a takedown but XX saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Cock tries to score a power double leg takedown but XX sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Cock somewhat.
The Cock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but XX avoids it really well and circles away.
The Cock shoots in but XX avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Cock looks for a takedown but XX sprawls well.
XX stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and XX wants it to stay on the feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
XX looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Cock is fending him off so far but XX persists. Nope, The Cock circles away and we're back to standing.

XX closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Cock to the mat! The Cock manages to get full guard.

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

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

The Cock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. XX defends it easily.

XX thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
XX will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

The Cock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

XX drops back looking for a leg! The Cock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cock manages to kick XX off! XX jumps back into The Cock's guard.

The Cock working for a triangle but XX defends it easily.

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

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

XX drops back looking for a leg! The Cock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cock manages to kick XX off! XX jumps back into The Cock's guard.

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

XX got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Cock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, XX has managed to get both his arms back between The Cock's legs - danger averted.
XX pushing down on The Cock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

The Cock looking for submissions off his back.

XX is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

XX 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.

XX seems to be working for a kimura but The Cock defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
XX XX showed his dominance in that final round.
Well XX 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47

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

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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahgoo Eegoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Leston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leston has chosen . as his entrance music. Eegoo is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Eegoo
vs
Leston

185 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

183 cm
22
192 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahgoo Eegoo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Leston!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leston fails to land the takedown.
Eegoo is breathing heavily.

Leston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Leston is trying to work for a kimura but Eegoo is defending well.

Leston has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Eegoo defend it? Leston steps over the head and cranks it - Eegoo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Leston!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Leston! Tim Leston retains his light heavyweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alekai Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Lyoto Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machida
vs
Petrovich

185 cm
28
185 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

190 cm
26
275 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alekai Petrovich!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrovich off to one side.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Petrovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alekai Petrovich.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovich somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrovich is defended easily by Machida.
Petrovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Petrovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Petrovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovich. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by Petrovich.
Petrovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrovich fails to land the takedown.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida tries for a takedown but Petrovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Petrovich leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Petrovich as Machida shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrovich is defended easily by Machida.
Petrovich shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Machida throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petrovich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Machida is in Petrovich's guard.

Petrovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.

Petrovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Petrovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machida defends it easily.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrovich can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Petrovich actively working from the bottom here.
Petrovich is pressing down on Machida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

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

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

Petrovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.
Machida pushes down on Petrovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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

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

Petrovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrovich works his way to full guard. Good work.

Petrovich working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.

Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

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

Petrovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machida defends it easily.

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

Petrovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machida defends it easily.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

Petrovich looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's eight 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.

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

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

Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrovich, not yet.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

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

Petrovich looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alekai Petrovich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Petrovich misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrovich's waist but Petrovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida dives in and grabs Petrovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes down on Machida's head and hops out.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrovich is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Petrovich circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Petrovich shoots in.
Petrovich fails to land the takedown.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovich defends it nicely.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Petrovich, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Petrovich against the cage but Petrovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.

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

Petrovich looking to secure an arm triangle but Machida defends it well.

Petrovich wants to finish this one by submission but Machida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Petrovich.

Petrovich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Petrovich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machida can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Machida regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

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

Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machida is looking to improve his position.

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

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich 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.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrovich's back!

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.

Petrovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Machida looking for the choke but no joy.

Petrovich showing good submission defense here.
Petrovich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Petrovich looking for submissions off his back.

Petrovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

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

Petrovich looking for submissions off his back.

Petrovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machida pulls his head out easily.

Machida is looking for a kimura here.
Petrovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrovich.

Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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

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

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

Petrovich looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.

Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.

Petrovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Petrovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovich is retaining full guard.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

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

Petrovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.

Petrovich looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.

Petrovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Petrovich has his foot on Machida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machida works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alekai Petrovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
No luck for Petrovich with that takedown attempt.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Petrovich shoots in.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Petrovich shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machida.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Petrovich on that attempt.
Petrovich leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrovich circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovich.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida shoots in and drives through. Petrovich sprawls well.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrovich tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrovich to the ground. Petrovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovich.
Petrovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovich.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovich which made him look bad.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Petrovich shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Petrovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrovich is defended easily by Machida.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
Petrovich leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovich as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Machida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovich defends it nicely.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Petrovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrovich is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Petrovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovich defends it nicely.
Petrovich has a takedown stuffed.
Machida shoots in but Petrovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Machida tries to sprawl but Petrovich drives through with a takedown into half guard.

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

Petrovich seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich is working for a submission of some sort.

Petrovich seems to be looking for submissions.

Petrovich seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Machida looking for submissions off his back.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Petrovich 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.

Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.

Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alekai Petrovich has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's six 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.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Machida looking for submissions off his back.

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura here.

Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovich is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Petrovich seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.

Petrovich 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Petrovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alekai Petrovich really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Petrovich, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Petrovich against the cage but Petrovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida fails to land the takedown.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Petrovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Petrovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by Petrovich.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Petrovich persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovich defends it nicely.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Petrovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrovich off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovich.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovich.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrovich pinned against the cage. Petrovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrovich tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrovich to the ground. Petrovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovich. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Machida looks for a takedown but Petrovich sprawls well.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovich somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Petrovich shoots in.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Petrovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Petrovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovich as he avoids it easily.
Petrovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Alekai Petrovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Petrovich, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Petrovich against the cage but Petrovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovich swivels and escapes.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Machida fails to land the takedown.
Petrovich has a takedown stuffed.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Petrovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Petrovich persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Petrovich shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Petrovich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Machida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Machida working for a triangle but Petrovich defends it easily.

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

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

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

Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrovich is aware though and is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrovich is aware though and is defending well.
Petrovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

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

Machida looking for a guillotine here but Petrovich defends easily.

Petrovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrovich is aware though and is defending well.

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

That's six 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.

Petrovich drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Petrovich off! Petrovich jumps back into Machida's guard.

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

Machida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

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

Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrovich is aware though and is defending well.

Machida working for a triangle but Petrovich defends it easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Machida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrovich slips nicely into half guard.

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

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.

Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

That's eight 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.

Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovich.
Machida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrovich's back!

Machida is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Petrovich knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Petrovich for a finish.

Machida looking for the choke but no joy.
Petrovich breaks Machida's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.

Petrovich 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.

Petrovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida is pressing down on Petrovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alekai Petrovich dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrovich is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Petrovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovich which made him look bad.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Petrovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Petrovich, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Petrovich against the cage but Petrovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrovich sprawls well. Petrovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovich somewhat.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Petrovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovich which made him look bad.
Machida dives in and grabs Petrovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes down on Machida's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Petrovich as Machida shoots in.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Petrovich with that takedown attempt.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovich.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovich.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.
Petrovich dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Petrovich's head and hops out.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrovich has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovich. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Petrovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovich as he avoids it easily.
Petrovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrovich tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Machida with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by Petrovich.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Petrovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Petrovich fails with the takedown.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovich. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.

Petrovich scores a takedown into full mount!
Machida gets back to half guard.

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

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Petrovich seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura here.

Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.

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

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Petrovich has control of the leg.
Petrovich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machida is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrovich has a good base and remains in mount.

Petrovich working for a guillotine from mount but Machida is in no mood to give up.
Machida is wriggling around trying to escape.

Petrovich jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Machida manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Machida is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Petrovich is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.

That's eight 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.

Petrovich seems to be looking for submissions.

Petrovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machida is looking to improve his position.

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

Petrovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machida sees it coming and defends easily.

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

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

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

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

Petrovich drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Petrovich off! Petrovich jumps back into Machida's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alekai Petrovich.
Well Petrovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alekai Petrovich!
Alekai Petrovich is the new super heavyweight champion!