SCAR: Wednesday War II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Martens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Groves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Groves's choice of entrance music: ready 4 war. Justin Martens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Martens
vs
Groves

176 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Martens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donnie Groves!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groves wants to clinch.
Groves moves out of range of the body kick.
Groves shoots in looking for a takedown. Martens tries to sprawl out of it but Groves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Groves counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Martens is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Martens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Groves tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martens misses with a jab to the body

so Groves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martens pulls Groves in close to his closed guard and prevents Groves from doing any damage or advancing position.
Groves is looking to work some ground and pound but Martens has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groves is looking to work some ground and pound but Martens has wrist control.
Groves thows a big elbow that misses.
Groves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Groves postures up.
Groves tries to stand but Martens is controlling from the bottom.
Groves stands up out of Martens's guard for a moment - Martens manages to land a nice upkick.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Groves.
Martens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Groves looks gassed!
Martens misses with a series of wild punches.
Groves shoots for a double leg takedown but Martens sprawls well. He's pushed Groves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick from Martens lands but Groves takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martens showed some decent athleticism there.

Martens escapes and gets back to his feet.
Martens throws a sloppy head kick and Groves moves out of range easily.
Groves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martens can pounce on him.
Martens lands a head kick!
A combination from Martens does no damage.

Groves gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Groves seems to be working for a kimura but Martens defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martens kicks Groves off and gets back to his feet.
Martens shoots in and drives through. Groves sprawls well.
Justin Martens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groves throws a hook but Martens blocks it.
Martens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Groves tries to clinch up but Martens circles away and keeps his distance.
Martens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Groves.
Groves feints and then cracks Martens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martens down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Groves.
Justin Martens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Groves.
Martens blocks a head kick by Groves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groves looks for a takedown but Martens sprawls well.

Groves closes the distance and clinches.
Groves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Groves can't break the clinch.
Martens prevents a takedown attempt there.

Martens works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Martens passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Groves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Groves pushes Martens off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Martens dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Groves doesn't manage to clinch there - Martens circles away.
Martens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Groves throws a head kick but Martens moves out of range.
Groves dodges the punch combination from Martens.

Martens feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Groves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Groves is proving hard to escape from.
Groves wants to sweep here but Martens controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Martens stands and steps away. Groves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Martens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martens trying to control but Groves is working from the bottom.
Groves wants to get back to his feet but Martens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martens is pushing down on Groves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Groves is fighting to maintain full guard but Martens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Groves lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Groves tries to roll over but Martens keeps him under control.
Martens wants to control but Groves is keeping him busy.
Groves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martens.
Martens prevents Groves from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martens is pressing down on Groves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Groves is holding on for now.
Martens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Groves is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Groves's waist but Groves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martens off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martens looks to land a combination. Groves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martens misses with a head kick.
Martens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Groves manages to avoid it.
Martens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Groves.

Martens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Groves's guard.
Martens is looking to work some ground and pound but Groves has wrist control.
Groves trying to keep a closed guard but Martens is proving a slippery customer.
Groves punching to the body, from the bottom.
Martens wants to stand and escape but instead Groves has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Groves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Groves scoring with some ground and pound.
Groves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groves tries to free his leg and advance position but Martens is retaining full guard.
Martens wants to sweep but no luck.
Martens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Groves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Martens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Groves off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Martens misses with a few strikes there.
Martens tries to bum rush Groves with a series of wild strikes but Groves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Martens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Martens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Martens dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Groves misses with a head kick.

Martens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Martens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Groves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Groves is looking to reverse the position.
Groves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martens trying to control the action but Groves is working from the bottom.
Martens scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Groves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martens's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groves taking some punishment here, with Martens in his half guard.
Groves tries to roll over but Martens keeps him under control.

Martens wants to work for an arm triangle but Groves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Groves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martens wants to control from the top but Groves keeps moving.

Martens stands and steps away. Groves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Groves misses with a head kick.
Martens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Groves pinned against the cage. Groves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Groves throws a sloppy head kick and Martens moves out of range easily.

Martens feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martens controlling from the top position.
Groves is striking from the bottom but Martens uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martens wants to control but Groves is keeping him busy.
Groves flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Donnie Groves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Groves is trying to stand up here but Martens is controlling him well.
Martens frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Martens landing strikes from the mount.
Groves is trying desperately to improve position.
Martens with a couple of short strikes.
Groves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Groves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martens is looking to stand up but Groves isn't so interested in that idea.

Martens pushes Groves off and scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick from Martens lands but Groves takes it in his stride.
Martens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martens fails to land with a series of punches.
Martens throws a head kick but Groves moves out of range.

Groves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Groves stops a takedown attempt from Martens.

Martens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Martens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martens, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Martens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Bloodfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaoz Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bloodfist
vs
Killer

200 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
295 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazarus Bloodfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaoz Killer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodfist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bloodfist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lazarus Bloodfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer stuffs the takedown attempt from Bloodfist. Bloodfist gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazarus Bloodfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodfist tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bloodfist wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Killer as Bloodfist shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodfist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killer's waist but Killer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bloodfist off to one side.
Bloodfist closes the distance and clinches up with Killer, looking for a takedown. Bloodfist pushes Killer against the cage but Killer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bloodfist tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodfist fails to land the takedown.
Bloodfist is breathing heavily.
Bloodfist shoots in but no luck this time.

Killer scores a takedown into full mount!
Killer controlling from the full mount.
Bloodfist is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bloodfist is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bloodfist tries to lock up and control but Killer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bloodfist tries to reverse the position but Killer maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist is working hard here to advance position.
Bloodfist throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bloodfist working to try and regain half guard.
Killer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bloodfist working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bloodfist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bloodfist is trying to control but Killer manages to pass to mount!
Bloodfist is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bloodfist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Killer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bloodfist trying to control here.
Bloodfist is trying to get back to full guard.
Killer blocks the strikes from Bloodfist.
Bloodfist trying to hold on to Killer's head to control him but Killer postures up.
Bloodfist throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodfist trying to control here.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Bloodfist is trying to control but Killer passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodfist gets back to half guard.
Bloodfist tries to roll over but Killer keeps him under control.
Bloodfist is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bloodfist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bloodfist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bloodfist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bloodfist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killer counters with a body kick that stops Bloodfist in his tracks momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist fails with the takedown

and Killer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bloodfist!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazarus Bloodfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodfist working to try and regain half guard.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bloodfist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bloodfist is pushing down on Killer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killer is fighting to maintain full guard but Bloodfist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bloodfist throwing shots but Killer is blocking nicely.
Killer trying to control from the bottom.
Bloodfist throwing shots but Killer is blocking nicely.
Bloodfist is tying to control. Killer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Killer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoz Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Killer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Bloodfist actively working from the bottom here.
Bloodfist trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodfist is trying to get back to full guard.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bloodfist!
Killer prevents Bloodfist from getting the reversal.
Bloodfist regains half guard.
Bloodfist gets back to full guard.
Killer stopping the sweep attempt from Bloodfist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer postures up.

Bloodfist has his foot on Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killer preventing the sweep.
Bloodfist throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bloodfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Bloodfist, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bloodfist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killer manages to get himself to full guard.
Bloodfist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bloodfist wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Killer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bloodfist throws a strike but Killer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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.
Bloodfist keeping full guard, as Killer tries to pass.
Bloodfist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killer!
Killer is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloodfist avoids the attempt from Killer to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lazarus Bloodfist.
Well Killer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoz Killer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Oconnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avarice Greed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Oconnell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Avarice Greed's chin.

Oconnell
vs
Greed

178 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Oconnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avarice Greed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oconnell misses with a double jab.

Greed darts in and clinches Oconnell up against the cage.
Oconnell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oconnell tries to break the clinch but Greed is controlling the position.
Greed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oconnell or not.
Greed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oconnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oconnell can't break the clinch.
Oconnell has had enough of the clinch but Greed keeps him there for the moment.
Greed throws a punch but it's blocked by Oconnell.
Greed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Oconnell is rocked!

It looks like Jake Oconnell has been cut.
Oconnell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oconnell is trying to break free.
Oh Oconnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oconnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oconnell seems to have got his legs back now.
Greed landing knees to the head.
Oconnell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oconnell blocks it with crossed arms.
Greed looks gassed!
Oconnell avoiding damage as Greed throws knees to the body.
Oconnell wants to break free but Greed has control.
Greed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oconnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Oconnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oconnell.
Oconnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oconnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oconnell stalks Greed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greed's face. Greed staggers backwards, shaken.
Oconnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oconnell misses with the combination.
Oconnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oconnell looks to land a combination but Greed avoids it well.
Oconnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greed dodges the punch combination from Oconnell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oconnell swinging wilding here.
Oconnell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Oconnell duly obliges.
Oconnell misses with a few strikes there.
Oconnell throws a series of punches but Greed avoids them all with ease.
Greed looks to score with a jab to the body but Oconnell is just out of range.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Greed! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Avarice Greed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and blunt damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that blunt damage was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Doe
vs
damage

185 cm
19
206 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, blunt damage!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe swats away the attempt to clinch by damage.
Doe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doe looks for a takedown but damage sprawls well.
Doe misses with a jab, cross combination.
damage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Doe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with damage, pushing him back against the cage.
damage misses with a knee strike.
damage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doe has him pressed against the cage.
damage tries to pull guard but Doe holds him up against the cage and eventually damage drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe wants to get back to striking at distance but damage won't allow it.
Doe keeps control of damage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
damage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
damage misses with a takedown attempt - Doe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of blunt damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe misses with a head kick.
Doe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doe is breathing heavily.

damage closes the distance and clinches.
damage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doe smiles and moves away.
Doe lands with an overhand left.
damage closes the distance and clinches up with Doe, looking for a takedown. damage pushes Doe against the cage but Doe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

damage gets caught flat footed, as Doe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doe being controlled here momentarily.
damage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doe is controlling him.
damage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
damage trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

damage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
damage wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Doe trying to control but damage is working from the bottom.
Doe pushes down on damage's leg and manages to get into half guard.

damage looking for submissions off his back.
Doe trying to pass the guard but damage defending well.

damage is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Doe pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
damage pushes Doe off looking to stand but Doe dives back in and keeps control.
damage keeping control of the position.
Doe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
damage is trying to maintain the position but Doe is very close to passing his half guard.
damage wants to improve his position but Doe is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but damage moves away.
damage tries for a takedown but Doe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

damage instigates a clinch.
damage tries to pull guard but Doe won't allow it.

damage successfully pulls guard.
damage is trying to control the position from the bottom.

damage had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Doe is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. damage Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Doe's back instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
damage has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Doe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
damage lands shots from the back.
damage lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
damage biding his time, looking for the opening.
damage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Doe fending off the submission attempt from damage.
damage lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
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 John Doe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Doe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
damage tries to close the distance and clinch but Doe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but damage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doe misses with a head kick.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
damage shoots in for a double leg but Doe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has damage pinned against the cage. damage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
damage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doe pinned against the cage. Doe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of blunt damage.

damage has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
damage jumps guard but Doe stands there with damage around his waist. damage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
damage controlling the action here for a moment.
damage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doe gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

damage drags the fight down to the ground.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but damage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
damage trying to control the position here.
damage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
damage is pulling down on Doe's head to control his posture.
Doe wants to control from the top but damage keeps moving.

damage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if damage can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two 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.

Doe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
damage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doe trying to control but damage is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doe is looking to clinch but damage is avoiding it.
Doe throws a series of punches but damage moves out of range.

Doe scores a takedown into full mount!

Doe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and damage is now in Doe's guard. A big mistake from Doe there, giving up the dominant position!

Doe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doe wants to control the position but damage says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe wants to control but damage is keeping busy.
damage should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

damage stands up from half guard.
damage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doe fails with the takedown.
John Doe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doe looks to land a combination but damage avoids it well.
Doe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doe swinging wilding here.
damage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

damage has closed the distance and engaged Doe in a clinch.
damage wants to get back to striking at distance but Doe won't allow it.
damage is looking to break free of the clinch but Doe has double underhooks.
damage can't get the takedown.
damage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doe just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
damage has had enough of the clinch but Doe keeps him there for the moment.
Doe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
damage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
damage prevents the takedown attempt.
damage tries a knee to the head but Doe blocks it.
damage misses with a body punch.
Doe jumps guard but damage stands there with Doe around his waist. Doe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doe dodges an elbow strike from damage.
damage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
damage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doe blocks it with crossed arms.
Doe fails to pull guard.
Doe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from damage.
damage wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but blunt damage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Doe gets the takedown into side control.
damage is trying to improve his position.
Doe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
damage struggling a bit here.
damage prevents Doe from moving into mount.
damage struggling a bit here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Doe gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
damage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
damage regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doe is fighting to break damage's control of his arms but damage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
damage wants to stand and escape but Doe is having none of it.
damage keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Doe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because damage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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

Doe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
damage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
damage throws a head kick but Doe moves out of range.
Doe moves in looking to clinch but damage pushes him off.

That's two 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.
damage slips under a jab from Doe.
Doe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for damage with that takedown attempt.
damage slips a jab and a cross from Doe.
damage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but damage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around damage's waist but damage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doe off to one side.
damage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doe but Doe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of blunt damage.
Doe shoots and misses

and damage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
damage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as damage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Doe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
damage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. damage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doe fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
damage tries to work over Doe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Doe jumps guard.
damage controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John Doe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Doe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as damage controls the pace.
damage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe keeping moving, preventing damage from controlling successfully.

Doe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe keeping moving, preventing damage from controlling successfully.
damage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doe's guard.
damage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doe keeping full guard, as damage tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but damage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doe checks the leg kick.

Doe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for damage!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
John Doe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Doe!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

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

McMillen
vs
The Gun

180 cm
22
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Top MMA Nutrition

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max McMillen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John The Gun!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gun misses with a series of wild punches.

McMillen shoots in and bounces The Gun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Gun wants to get back to his feet but McMillen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McMillen preventing the sweep.

The Gun keeping busy on the bottom but McMillen has passed one foot through into half guard.

The Gun kicks McMillen off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillen dodges the punch combination from The Gun.
John The Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McMillen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McMillen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Gun is trying to maintain the position but McMillen is very close to passing his half guard.
McMillen working The Gun over with strikes.
McMillen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Gun tries to get to full guard but McMillen has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gun looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Gun is looking to improve his position.
McMillen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

McMillen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Gun misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McMillen stands up and beckons The Gun to join him on the feet.

McMillen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Gun sprawls well initially but McMillen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Gun throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McMillen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McMillen trying to control from half guard but The Gun is working away.
The Gun is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMillen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMillen's back!
The Gun landing with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Gun looking to break McMillen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McMillen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise The Gun will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillen trying to get back to his feet but The Gun is in full control for now.
The Gun missing with punches from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at McMillen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from The Gun!

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

McMillen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

The Gun is looking for the choke from the back position but McMillen is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McMillen drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

McMillen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Gun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Gun is looking to take a break and control but McMillen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Gun is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The Gun trying to control the action but McMillen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gun throwing shots but McMillen is blocking nicely.
McMillen tries to roll over but The Gun keeps him under control.
The Gun wants to get back to his feet.
McMillen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Gun is working away from the top position though.
The Gun is looking to advance position but McMillen won't allow it.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Gun with a lazy takedown attempt

and McMillen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Gun's guard.
McMillen throwing strikes from guard but The Gun blocks nicely.
The Gun wants to improve his position but instead McMillen has moved into half guard.

The Gun kicks off McMillen and gets to his feet.
The Gun misses with a wild combination.
McMillen misses with a takedown attempt - The Gun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McMillen fails with the takedown
and The Gun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillen cracks The Gun with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The Gun is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Gun tries to lock up and control but McMillen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Gun is looking to improve his position but McMillen isn't that keen on the idea.
Max McMillen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Gun tries to lock up and control but McMillen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Gun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McMillen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Gun on the ground.
The Gun wants to hold on but McMillen pushes him away.

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.
McMillen unloading with bombs!
The Gun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McMillen controlling his opponent.
The Gun working to try and regain half guard.
McMillen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Gun is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McMillen gets a takedown into half guard.

McMillen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

The Gun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Gun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McMillen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMillen's guard.
The Gun wants to stand but McMillen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The Gun drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McMillen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Gun has McMillen in his guard.

The Gun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McMillen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Gun uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McMillen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Gun misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Gun throws a combination that misses

and McMillen counters by clinching up.
The Gun is trying to break free.
The Gun is trying to break free.
McMillen keeps control of The Gun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

McMillen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Gun is trying to keep an underhook but McMillen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Gun works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Gun tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillen trying to control the position from guard on top but The Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The Gun pushes McMillen off and scrambles back to his feet.
The Gun misses with a takedown attempt

and McMillen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

McMillen is trying to work for a kimura but The Gun is defending well.
The Gun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McMillen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Gun wants to stand up but McMillen is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McMillen stands up from The Gun's guard - McMillen perhaps looking for a knockout.

McMillen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McMillen works his way into full mount!
The Gun manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMillen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max McMillen clearly takes that 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.

McMillen shoots in and bounces The Gun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Gun controls McMillen momentarily but McMillen frees himself.
McMillen stopping the sweep attempt from The Gun.
McMillen trying to control but The Gun is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMillen lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillen connects with a couple of short punches.
McMillen postures up.
The Gun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Gun is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

The Gun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMillen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMillen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McMillen connects with a couple of short punches.
McMillen wants to control from the top but The Gun keeps moving.
McMillen preventing the sweep.
McMillen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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.
McMillen pushes down on The Gun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Gun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Gun is trying to stand back up but McMillen is controlling him
The Gun tries to get to full guard but McMillen has control of the leg.
The Gun trying to hold on to McMillen's head to control him but McMillen postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Gun swinging wilding here.
Some wild striking there from The Gun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gun has his takedown stuffed

and McMillen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Gun's guard.
McMillen throwing strikes but missing.

The Gun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMillen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Gun manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McMillen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gun looking to finish McMillen with some ground and pound. This is bad for McMillen!

The Gun is working for a guillotine from mount but McMillen frees his head quite easily.
The Gun looking to control but McMillen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Gun lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max McMillen had his way with John The Gun in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The Gun misses with the combination.
The Gun falls off balance throwing a combination

and McMillen counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Gun won't be happy with that.
The Gun is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Gun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McMillen throws an elbow but The Gun slips to the side and avoids it well.
McMillen working the head and body with strikes.
The Gun wants to get back to his feet.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gun gets back to half guard.
The Gun is trying to get back to full guard.
McMillen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from McMillen.
The Gun is trying to get back to full guard.
The Gun gets full guard.

That's two 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.
The Gun trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The Gun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMillen's guard.
The Gun looking to pass the guard.
McMillen has control of The Gun's left arm, preventing The Gun from doing any damage.
The Gun stands and throws McMillen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Gun lands an elbow.
Check out the look on The Gun's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Gun has hold of McMillen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McMillen seems comfortable defending it but The Gun has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McMillen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McMillen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but The Gun couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John The Gun!
John The Gun is the new middleweight champion!