LMS 15: Nova PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lispen Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Familia
vs
Garcia

184 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Advantage XXX nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lispen Familia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia stalks Familia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Familia's face. Familia staggers backwards, shaken.

Familia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Familia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

Familia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.

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

Familia tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Familia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.

Familia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Familia is breathing heavily.
Garcia regains half guard, as Familia was trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Familia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Familia's back!
Garcia is hanging on to Familia's back as he tries to escape.

Garcia looking for the choke from the back.
Familia is really stuck here.
Familia breaks Garcia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Familia is one step ahead there.
Familia is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Familia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Familia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Familia tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Familia is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.

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.
Familia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Familia is looking to advance position but Garcia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Garcia fails to advance to Familia's back.
Familia is trying to reverse the position but instead Garcia has taken his back - oops!
Familia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Garcia's guard. Nice work there by Familia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Familia slips nicely into half guard.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Lispen Familia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Familia walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia.
Familia takes a jab right on the kisser.

Familia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Familia showed some decent athleticism there.
Garcia regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Familia.

Familia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Familia has Garcia in his guard.
Garcia wants to stand but Familia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Familia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Familia had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Garcia is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Familia Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Garcia's back instead.
Familia doesn't have the hooks in and Garcia manages to turn into his guard.
Garcia with a flurry of punches that miss.

Familia looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Familia gets back to full guard.
Familia looking for a sweep. Not yet Familia, not yet.
Familia keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia pushing down on Familia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Familia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.

Familia actively working from the bottom here.
Familia manages to get to full guard.
Familia looking for a sweep. Not yet Familia, not yet.

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.

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

Familia working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Familia is on top in guard.
Familia tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lispen Familia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Familia gets the takedown into side control.

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

Familia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garcia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Familia's guard! Nice work there by Garcia!
Garcia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Familia's guard.

Familia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Garcia stacks Familia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Garcia!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Familia is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Familia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Garcia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Familia is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
Lispen Familia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Garcia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Familia has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Garcia misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Familia is working to get back to half guard.
Familia is bucking up trying to escape but Garcia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Garcia is working for a guillotine from mount but Familia frees his head quite easily.
Garcia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Familia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia is working hard here to advance position.
Familia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Garcia prevents Familia from getting the reversal.

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.
Familia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Familia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Familia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Familia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Garcia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hector Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Familia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Garcia has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Familia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garcia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lispen Familia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Familia, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lispen Familia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holla Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Back
vs
Brannigan

190 cm
22
262 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holla Back!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zapp Brannigan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Back explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice combo by Back! Oh, that's hurt him - Brannigan falls to the canvas and Back follows him into side control.

It looks like Zapp Brannigan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brannigan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Back asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Back decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brannigan to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brannigan missing with a left hand there. Back was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Brannigan instigates a clinch.
Brannigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Back has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Brannigan.
Brannigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Brannigan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Back is breathing heavily.
Back tries to work over Brannigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Back takes a shot to the head.
Brannigan lands with a left to the head.
Brannigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Back throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brannigan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backs head.
Brannigan is leaning against Back and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Brannigan - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Back blocks a body shot from Brannigan.
A hook to the body from Brannigan.

Back escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses.
Back doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zapp Brannigan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zapp Brannigan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Back looks to land a combination but Brannigan avoids it well.

Back tries to keep at a distance but Brannigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brannigan pushes Back back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brannigan landing knees to the body.
Brannigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Back's face.
Brannigan taking a breather.
Brannigan is working Back over against the cage.
Brannigan looking to throw knees to the head but Back is blocking nicely.
A short right from Brannigan on the inside.
Brannigan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Back avoiding damage as Brannigan throws knees to the body.
Brannigan scores with a shoulder strike.
Back wants to break free but Brannigan has control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Back tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brannigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Back.
Back is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brannigan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brannigan lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brannigan misses with the head strike.
Brannigan throws an elbow that misses.
Brannigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Back.
Zapp Brannigan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brannigan working aggressively here.
Brannigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brannigan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brannigan lands a body punch.
Brannigan lands an elbow just above Back 's eye.
Brannigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Back backwards.
Back avoids the elbow strike from Brannigan, against the cage.
Brannigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brannigan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brannigan misses with a knee strike.
Brannigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brannigan.
Brannigan misses with some punches.
Back lands a body shot in the clinch.
Back looking to stall.
Back wants to get back to striking at distance but Brannigan won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan lands a left hand.

Brannigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Back dodges the punch combination from Brannigan.
Brannigan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brannigan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Brannigan.
Brannigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Back misses with a head kick.
Back swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Back circles away from the clinch attempt.
Back scores with a jab. Brannigan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brannigan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Back throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Back scores with a nice head shot.
Brannigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brannigan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Back.
Back throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Back.
Brannigan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brannigan ducks under a wild hook from Back.
Back walks into a stiff left hand from Brannigan.
Zapp Brannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Back needs to keep his hands up - Brannigan had a free shot at his head there.

Brannigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brannigan throws an elbow that misses.
Brannigan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the head but Back blocks with his arms.
Brannigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brannigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Back uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brannigan can't find room to land a body shot as Back controls the action.
Brannigan gets through Back's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Back takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brannigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.
Back is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Back is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brannigan avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Brannigan.
Brannigan tries to land knees in the clinch but Back avoids the damage to the body.
Brannigan tries a body shot but Back blocks it.
Brannigan digs a right hand into Back's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Back's gas tank.
Back managing to block the knees to the body from Brannigan.
Brannigan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brannigan misses with a knee to the head.
Brannigan is trying to stall.
Brannigan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zapp Brannigan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zapp Brannigan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Back scores with a punch to the head.
Back goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brannigan misses with a straight right.
Brannigan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Back.
Brannigan wants to clinch.
Brannigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brannigan lands a glancing blow to the side of Back's head.
Brannigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Back circles away.
A combination from Brannigan does no damage.
Brannigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brannigan looks to land a combination but Back avoids it well.
Back scores with a body shot.
Brannigan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Back avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Back misses the shot to the body.
Brannigan throws a head kick but Back moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Back misses with a head kick.
Holla Back is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brannigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Brannigan. No joy for Back on that attempt.

Brannigan moves into the clinch successfully.
Back has had enough of the clinch but Brannigan keeps him there for the moment.
Back can't break the clinch.
Back blocking some punches.
Brannigan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brannigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Back wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brannigan misses with a knee to the head.
Brannigan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Back is trying to break the clinch but Brannigan has him pressed against the cage.
Brannigan trying to land knees to the body.
Back tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brannigan landing knees to the body.
Brannigan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Back wants to get back to striking at distance but Brannigan won't allow it.
Brannigan throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Brannigan.
Brannigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Back takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Back blocks an elbow strike from Brannigan.
Brannigan misses with some punches.
Brannigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside that Back shrugs off.
Brannigan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brannigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Holla Back has been cut.
Brannigan tries a knee to the head but Back blocks it.
Brannigan lands a shoulder strike.
Brannigan slows down the pace here.
Back takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Brannigan.
Back wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brannigan scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan scores with a hook to the body.
Back lands with a light punch inside.
Brannigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brannigan trying to land knees to the body.
Brannigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brannigan misses with a knee strike.
Brannigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brannigan has a couple of punches blocked by Back.
Back tries to stall but Brannigan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brannigan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brannigan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Back blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brannigan.
Back is looking to break free of the clinch but Brannigan has double underhooks.
Back crunches a lovely knee into Brannigan's ribcage.
Holla Back has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Brannigan has managed to clinch.
Brannigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Brannigan.
Brannigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Back breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Back lands a hook that stumbles Brannigan back into the cage. Back follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Brannigan to the canvas! Back pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Brannigan has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Holla Back!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Neckpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Ebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebert is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Buckethead - Beaten with Sledges. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Neckpunch
vs
Ebert

183 cm
18
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

182 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Likes ground

BioPharm Nutrition
Boondock Fightwear

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 144 Quality $20 Sale!
Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Neckpunch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russel Ebert!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebert looks for a takedown but Neckpunch sprawls well.
Neckpunch misses with a hook.
Ebert attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Neckpunch throws a looping overhand right but Ebert ducks down to avoid it.
Ebert avoids the body shot from Neckpunch.
Ebert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neckpunch misses with a body shot.

Ebert drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Neckpunch controls Ebert momentarily but Ebert frees himself.
Ebert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neckpunch keeping moving, preventing Ebert from controlling successfully.
Ebert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ebert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckpunch wants to sweep but no luck.
Ebert throws and elbow that misses. Neckpunch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ebert's guard. Nice move by Neckpunch!
Ebert wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Neckpunch throws a hook but Ebert blocks it.
Neckpunch wants to clinch.
Neckpunch scores with the left hand. Ebert knows he should have avoided that one.
Neckpunch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckpunch misses the shot to the body.

Ebert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ebert is landing with some decent strikes but Neckpunch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebert throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Neckpunch is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Neckpunch avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ebert.
Ebert landing strikes from the mount.
Ebert thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ebert cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Neckpunch taking shots to the head.
Ebert landing shots from mount.
Ebert dominating with strikes here.
Ebert lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Neckpunch holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ebert tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ebert landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch is looking to improve his position but Ebert isn't that keen on the idea.
Ebert throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Ebert goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Neckpunch is on top in guard.
Ebert trying to control the position.
Ebert is striking off his back. Neckpunch thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ebert is trying to get back to full guard.

Ebert is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Neckpunch pulls his head out easily.
Ebert looks gassed!

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.
Ebert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neckpunch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ebert is looking for a sweep. Neckpunch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ebert can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neckpunch trying to control from half guard but Ebert is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Neckpunch misses with a body shot.
Ebert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neckpunch blocks a jab.
Neckpunch just misses with a punch to the body.
Neckpunch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Neckpunch clinches with his opponent.
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 Sam Neckpunch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Neckpunch throws a jab when Ebert was well out of range.

Ebert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ebert lands in his opponent's guard.
Neckpunch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neckpunch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neckpunch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ebert tries to reverse the position but Neckpunch maintains control.
Ebert is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebert swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ebert tries to reverse the position but Neckpunch maintains control.
Ebert is breathing heavily.
Neckpunch wants to stand but Ebert is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Neckpunch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ebert is looking to escape.

Neckpunch working for a guillotine from mount but Ebert is in no mood to give up.
Ebert is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ebert throwing hammer fists to the chest of Neckpunch. What's that going to do exactly?
Neckpunch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ebert is looking to escape.
Neckpunch lands a big elbow.
Neckpunch manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ebert to take his back!
Ebert breaks Neckpunch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ebert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neckpunch is keeping the position for now.

Ebert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Neckpunch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ebert, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch wants to control from the top but Ebert keeps moving.
Ebert tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neckpunch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ebert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ebert throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ebert avoids the body shot from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch looks to land a right hand but Ebert moved out of range.
Ebert shoots for a takedown but Neckpunch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown by Ebert or perhaps it was just good defense by Neckpunch which made him look bad.
Neckpunch keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ebert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch thuds a left hand into Ebert's body.

Ebert closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neckpunch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ebert is working away from the top position though.
Neckpunch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ebert.
Ebert looks to land a strike but Neckpunch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ebert throws a strike but Neckpunch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ebert looking for a sweep. Not yet Ebert, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckpunch wants to control from the top but Ebert keeps moving.
Ebert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neckpunch preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neckpunch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ebert swivels and escapes.
Neckpunch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ebert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neckpunch as he avoids it easily.
Ebert blocks a jab.

Ebert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neckpunch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Neckpunch looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebert distracts Neckpunch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russel Ebert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neckpunch working a defensive guard here.
Ebert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Neckpunch trying to control the position.

Neckpunch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ebert misses with a takedown attempt
and Neckpunch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ebert's knee momentarily.
Sam Neckpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Ebert.
Neckpunch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ebert doesn't seem bothered though.
Neckpunch connects with a looping right hand.
Ebert slips under a jab from Neckpunch.

Ebert 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ebert.
Ebert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neckpunch is trying to control the position but Ebert postures up.
Neckpunch keeping moving, preventing Ebert from controlling successfully.
Ebert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ebert throwing strikes but missing.

Ebert drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Neckpunch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ebert has Neckpunch in his guard.
Ebert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch wants to pass the guard but Ebert is keeping the position.
Ebert has control of Neckpunch's left arm, preventing Neckpunch from doing any damage.
Ebert is trying to keep Neckpunch in close.
Ebert keeping full guard, as Neckpunch tries to pass.
Ebert wants to sweep here but Neckpunch controlling him for the moment.
Neckpunch trying to control but Ebert is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sam Neckpunch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ebert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ebert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Ebert misses.
Ebert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ebert shoots in but no luck this time.
Sam Neckpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Ebert.
Ebert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckpunch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckpunch just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Ebert with that takedown attempt.
Ebert is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ebert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ebert.
Ebert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ebert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ebert slips a straight right by Neckpunch.
Ebert throws a leg kick but Neckpunch checks it.

Ebert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ebert lands in his opponent's guard.
Neckpunch pulls Ebert in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebert trying to control the position from guard on top but Neckpunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebert passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Neckpunch dodges the ground and pound from Ebert.
Ebert cracks Neckpunch with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Neckpunch is trying to control Ebert's posture but Ebert avoids it.
Ebert creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Neckpunch regains half guard.
Neckpunch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ebert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Neckpunch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch gets back to half guard.
Ebert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neckpunch defending well though.
Neckpunch wants to control but Ebert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neckpunch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neckpunch is not content to let Ebert control the position.
Ebert prevents Neckpunch from standing back up.
Ebert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neckpunch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ebert.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ebert thows a huge punch but Neckpunch dodges it nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Neckpunch here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ebert fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Neckpunch is out of range.
Neckpunch digs a good hook to Ebert's body.
Neckpunch misses with a wild body shot.
Ebert fails with the takedown
letting Neckpunch counter with a right hand.
Neckpunch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neckpunch tries to land a front kick but Ebert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ebert shoots in but no luck this time.
Ebert tries to clinch there but Neckpunch circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Neckpunch had his way with Russel Ebert in 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. This is the final round!

Neckpunch misses with an uppercut. Ebert saw that one coming.
Neckpunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ebert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ebert thuds a left hand into Neckpunch's body.
Ebert tries to land a leg kick but Neckpunch saw it coming and moves away.
Neckpunch misses with a straight left.

Ebert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ebert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neckpunch defending well though.
Ebert is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Neckpunch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Neckpunch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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.
Neckpunch is not content to let Ebert control the position.
Neckpunch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from Ebert.
Ebert is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Neckpunch is trying to escape the mount.
Ebert unloading with bombs!
Ebert connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Neckpunch tries to hold on but Ebert postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebert landing shots from mount.
Neckpunch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ebert fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ebert looking to finish Neckpunch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Neckpunch!
Ebert working Neckpunch over with strikes here.
Ebert trying to control but Neckpunch is having none of it.
Neckpunch is trying desperately to improve position.
Neckpunch wants to control but Ebert is having none of it.
BOOM! Ebert connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch is bucking up trying to escape but Ebert cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Neckpunch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ebert cracks Neckpunch with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Ebert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ebert throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ebert misses with a head shot.
Ebert postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Neckpunch looks a forlorn figure.
Ebert looking to ground and pound but Neckpunch is blocking nicely.
Ebert breaks from Neckpunch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Russel Ebert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch taking shots to the head.
Ebert wants to control the pace but Neckpunch is squirming around nicely.
Neckpunch is in a horrible position here. Ebert smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ebert looking to finish Neckpunch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Neckpunch!
Neckpunch is bucking up trying to escape but Ebert cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ebert looking to finish Neckpunch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Neckpunch!
Ebert with good strikes from the mount here!
Ebert is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Neckpunch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Neckpunch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Ebert.
Neckpunch tries to hold on but Ebert postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russel Ebert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Neckpunch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Neckpunch!
Sam Neckpunch retains his middleweight title!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Woodrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Accounting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodrow comes to the cage accompanied by The Lumberjack Song. Accounting has chosen The Macarana as his entrance music. The key to victory for Alexander Woodrow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Woodrow
vs
Accounting

168 cm
22
153 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
147 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Woodrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Accounting!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Woodrow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Woodrow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Accounting is trying desperately to improve position.
Accounting takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Woodrow working Accounting over with strikes here.
Woodrow with good strikes from the mount here!
Accounting keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Accounting gets back to half guard.
Accounting throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Accounting regains full guard. Nicely done.
Accounting is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Accounting not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Accounting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woodrow moves into full guard.
Accounting tries to free his leg and advance position but Woodrow is retaining full guard.
Woodrow is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Accounting cracks Woodrow with a solid left hand.
Accounting throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woodrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Accounting is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woodrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Accounting throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Accounting postures up in Woodrow's guard and throws a big left but Woodrow blocks it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Woodrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Accounting's sensitive parts.
Accounting walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Accounting shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Woodrow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Accounting's guard.
Accounting looks gassed!
Accounting throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Woodrow pushing down on Accounting's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Accounting tries to roll over but Woodrow keeps him under control.
Woodrow content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Woodrow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Accounting!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Woodrow working for a guillotine from mount but Accounting is in no mood to give up.
Accounting has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woodrow working the ground and pound effectively.
Accounting is looking to get to half guard.
Woodrow landing punches.
Woodrow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Accounting can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Woodrow prevents Accounting from getting the reversal.
Woodrow lands a big shot there that rocks Accounting but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Woodrow with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Accounting really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Accounting is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woodrow wants to finish this one by submission but Accounting is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Woodrow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Accounting is trying desperately to improve position.
Woodrow lands with some strikes.
Accounting slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Accounting is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Woodrow pulls his head out easily.
Woodrow controlling the action here.
Accounting is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Accounting moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Accounting is retaining full guard.
Woodrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Accounting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Accounting working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woodrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Accounting keeping full guard, as Woodrow tries to pass.
Accounting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodrow is in close to Accounting's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Accounting looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woodrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Accounting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body punch from Woodrow.
Woodrow cracks Accounting with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Accounting has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woodrow finds it's way round the side to connect with Accounting's head.
Accounting misses with a takedown attempt

and Woodrow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Woodrow drops back looking for a leg! Accounting is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Accounting manages to kick Woodrow off! Woodrow jumps back into Accounting's guard.
Woodrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Accounting swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Accounting is breathing heavily.

Accounting throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woodrow wants to control from the top but Accounting keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Woodrow wants to control from the top but Accounting keeps moving.

Accounting is looking for a triangle but Woodrow pushes his legs off easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Woodrow lands a two punch combo.

Woodrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Woodrow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Accounting knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Accounting is in trouble now - Woodrow has advanced to mount!
Woodrow working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Accounting is wriggling around trying to escape.
Woodrow working the ground and pound effectively.

Woodrow working for a guillotine from mount but Accounting is in no mood to give up.
Woodrow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Woodrow with a couple of short strikes.
Accounting gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodrow content to control rather than advance.
Accounting tries to get to full guard but Woodrow has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Accounting has a hand on Woodrow's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Woodrow takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Accounting really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Accounting takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Accounting tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Accounting slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Accounting is trying to get back to full guard.
Accounting makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Accounting.
Woodrow trying to control but Accounting is working from the bottom.
Accounting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Woodrow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Accounting trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Woodrow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Accounting wants to sweep here but Woodrow controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Woodrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Accounting is looking to improve his position.
Accounting wants to get back to full guard but Woodrow has mounted him!
Accounting bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Accounting pushes down on Woodrow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Accounting missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Accounting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Accounting is thwarting Woodrow's attempts to control the position.
Woodrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Accounting's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Accounting's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Woodrow dominated that second 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.

Woodrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Accounting trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Accounting 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.

Accounting looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woodrow stands up over Accounting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Accounting throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woodrow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Accounting's guard.

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

Accounting throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexander Woodrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Accounting trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodrow stays in close to Accounting's body and controls the position.
Woodrow stopping the sweep attempt from Accounting.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Accounting is on top in guard.
Woodrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Woodrow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Woodrow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Accounting makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Accounting.
Accounting will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Accounting looking for a sweep. Not yet Accounting, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Accounting keeping moving, preventing Woodrow from controlling successfully.
Accounting 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.

Accounting has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woodrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woodrow trying to control but Accounting is working from the bottom.

Accounting working for a triangle but Woodrow defends it easily.
Accounting keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Woodrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Accounting is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Accounting is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Woodrow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Accounting is working away from the top position though.
Woodrow desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Accounting is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Woodrow defends it well.
Accounting wants to pass to mount but Woodrow is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow tries to roll over but Accounting keeps him under control.
Accounting working over Woodrow with some ground and pound. Woodrow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Accounting is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Woodrow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Accounting uses his free foot to push down on Woodrow's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Woodrow.
Accounting pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Accounting is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Woodrow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Woodrow tries to reverse the position but Accounting maintains control.
Woodrow in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Accounting landing strikes from the mount and Woodrow is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Accounting with a poor takedown

and Woodrow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Woodrow passes Accounting's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Woodrow is working for a submission of some sort.

Accounting looking for submissions off his back.
Accounting wants to get back to full guard.
Woodrow keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Accounting looking for submissions off his back.
Accounting works his way to full guard. Good work.
Accounting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woodrow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Accounting is looking for a triangle but Woodrow pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Accounting throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Accounting throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

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

Accounting looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woodrow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Accounting is proving hard to escape from.
Accounting manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Accounting with good strikes from the mount here!
Accounting has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woodrow's face.

Accounting looking to secure an arm triangle but Woodrow defends it well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Accounting working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Accounting landing strikes from the mount and Woodrow is in trouble!
Woodrow working to try and regain half guard.
Accounting breaks from Woodrow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Woodrow is working to get back to half guard.
Woodrow tries to lock up and control but Accounting gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Accounting with shots to the head and body - Woodrow looks very uncomfortable down there.
Accounting postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Woodrow looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Woodrow throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Woodrow is trying desperately to improve position.
Accounting dominating with strikes here.
Accounting raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Accounting connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Accounting connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Accounting breaks from Woodrow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Woodrow gets back to half guard.
Accounting missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Accounting.
Accounting landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Woodrow trying to control here.
Accounting lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Accounting there.
Woodrow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Accounting scores with a couple of nice shots.

Woodrow is rocked!
Accounting sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woodrow defending well though.
Woodrow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Accounting.
Woodrow wants to get back to full guard.

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

Accounting is working for a kimura but Woodrow is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Accounting dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Woodrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Woodrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Accounting doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Woodrow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Accounting!
Accounting is trying desperately to improve position.
Woodrow looking to finish Accounting with some ground and pound. This is bad for Accounting!
Accounting is looking to get to half guard.
Accounting gets back to half guard.
Accounting is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Accounting punching from the bottom.

Woodrow is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Woodrow moves nicely into side control.
Accounting is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Woodrow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Woodrow moves into full mount! Accounting won't be happy about that!
Accounting can't escape the position.
Woodrow scoring with strikes but Accounting is staying in there.
Woodrow landing shots from mount.
Woodrow tries to control but Accounting wriggling away.
Accounting regains half guard.
Woodrow prevents Accounting from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Accounting slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Woodrow stopping the sweep attempt from Accounting.
Accounting throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Woodrow stays in close to Accounting's body and controls the position.

Woodrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woodrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Accounting manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woodrow manages to get himself to full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Accounting lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woodrow looking to control.
Accounting throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woodrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Accounting pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodrow is keeping the position for now.
Accounting lands a couple of digs.
Accounting tries to free his leg and advance position but Woodrow is retaining full guard.
Woodrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Accounting misses with a takedown attempt

and Woodrow counters with a shoot takedown. Accounting fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Accounting throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woodrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Accounting utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodrow wants to pass the guard but Accounting is keeping the position.
Accounting lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Woodrow!
Woodrow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Accounting has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woodrow's face.
Accounting fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Accounting working for a submission but Woodrow is keeping him at bay.
Accounting lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Accounting looking to ground and pound but Woodrow is blocking nicely.
Woodrow wants to control but Accounting is having none of it.
Accounting with shots to the head and body - Woodrow looks very uncomfortable down there.

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 Alexander Woodrow.
Well Woodrow 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Woodrow!
Alexander Woodrow is the new featherweight champion!