EUFC 5: Chad-a-palooza PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Rodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ryan
vs
Rodman

188 cm
21
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Rodman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodman throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Bill Rodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Rodman is rocked!
Rodman tries to strike from the bottom.

Rodman working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily.
Rodman is wriggling around but Ryan manages to pass to half guard.
Ryan slips a nice elbow through Rodman's hands, connecting with Rodman's forehead.
Ryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodman is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
Rodman is trying to stand.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodman pushes Ryan off but Ryan dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan working the head and body with strikes.
Rodman manages to get back to half guard.
Rodman looks gassed!
Ryan working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is nestled in close to Rodman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodman 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.
Ryan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodman wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Ryan.
Rodman is trying to stand up here but Ryan is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan working Rodman over with strikes.
Rodman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodman wants to get back to his feet.
Rodman seems to have recovered his senses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rodman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodman misses with a takedown attempt

and Ryan counters with a shoot takedown. Rodman fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Rodman wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan chips away with some ground and pound.

Rodman wriggles free and stands up.
Rodman throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Ryan stands up over Rodman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ryan is in close to Rodman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan working some strikes from top position.
Rodman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ryan manages to pass to side control.
Ryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodman tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ryan prevents Rodman from improving his position.
Rodman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodman tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Rodman kicks Ryan off and gets back to his feet.

Ryan 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.
Ryan connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodman's head.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan works over Rodman with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Rodman.
Rodman is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodman has momentary wrist control but Ryan slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodman is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Ryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan prevents Rodman from getting back to his feet.
Ryan lands a couple of digs.
Rodman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Rodman tries to strike from the bottom.
Ryan is in close to Rodman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan chips away with some ground and pound.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Rodman's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodman stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Rodman wanted to stand there but Ryan had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ryan gets a big slam - oh, Rodman is out! Rodman is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Charlie Ryan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Porter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Porter
vs
Richardson

171 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Richardson gets caught flat footed, as Porter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Richardson is trying to keep Porter in close.
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Porter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richardson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Richardson pushes Porter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Richardson misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.

Porter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richardson, pushing him back against the cage.
Porter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richardson smiles and moves away.

Porter takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter lands with a light punch inside.
Richardson can't break the clinch.
Porter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richardson prevents it.
Richardson can't break the clinch.

Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Richardson.

Porter is rocked!
Richardson keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Porter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richardson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Porter hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nate Richardson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Utah's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Californaication by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Johnny Utah could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuri Costa's chin.

Utah
vs
Costa

185 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Carnage Fight Wear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Utah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Costa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Utah.

Utah drives through with a takedown into guard.

Utah stands and steps away. Costa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Utah tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Utah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costa's head backwards.
Costa tries for a takedown but Utah circles away easily

and Utah counters by clinching up.
Utah gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Utah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnny Utah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Costa.

Utah has hold of one of Costa's legs. Costa is fighting the takedown attempt but Utah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa wants to sweep here but Utah controlling him for the moment.
Costa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Costa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Utah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Costa's head.

Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Costa looks gassed!
Utah trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Utah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Utah is looking to stand up but Costa won't let him.
Utah trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Costa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Utah passes into half guard.
Utah moves nicely into side control.
Costa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Utah.
A nice elbow there by Utah.
Utah lands a heavy elbow.

Costa is rocked!

It looks like Yuri Costa has been cut.
Costa is looking to improve his position but Utah isn't that keen on the idea.
Costa is still in real trouble! Can Utah finish him?
Costa regains half guard.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
Costa seems to have recovered his senses.
Utah postures up in Costa's guard and throws a big left but Costa blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Costa working for a triangle but Utah defends it easily.
Utah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Utah is sitting in close to Costa's body. Costa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Utah is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Utah is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Costa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuri Costa!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larusso's entrance music is Mr. Miagi screaming Banzai!. A fine choice. 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.

Larusso
vs
Sizemore

184 cm
22
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Non-Stop Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Larusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Larusso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Larusso lands a decent elbow from side control.

Sizemore is rocked!

Larusso decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sizemore to his feet.
Sizemore is still on wobbly legs! Can Larusso finish him?

Larusso closes the distance looking for a takedown. Larusso picks Sizemore up and slams him brutally to the floor. Sizemore is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Daniel Larusso!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Medina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In The Air Tonight. Erick Medina will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Slone
vs
Medina

171 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Non-Stop Nutrition
Carnage Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Slone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erick Medina!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Medina. That one must have hurt.
Slone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Slone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Medina wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slone in particular looking to stall.
Medina looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slone is controlling the pace.

Slone is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slone is breathing heavily.
Medina tries to kick Slone off but Slone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Medina wants to control but Slone is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slone passes to side control.

Medina is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Slone take his back! Uh oh - Slone has got a rear naked choke here! Medina is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Slone!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Gee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Campbell's choice of entrance music: We are the Champions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gee
vs
Campbell

173 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Transformer Supplements

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Gee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gee fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Campbell lands.
Gee tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Campbell.

Campbell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campbell pushes down on Gee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Campbell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Campbell is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Campbell!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rip James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hanma
vs
James

184 cm
22
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
273 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Likes ground

Carnage Fight Wear

Demonic Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rip James!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Hanma misses.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Rip James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is looking to land body kicks.
James defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Hanma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanma drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hanma is looking for the KO!

James is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma throws a head kick but James moves out of range.

James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hanma sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hanma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James works his way into side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma defending against the ground and pound.
James advances to full mount.
James raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
James mounts Hanma! Really nice guard pass there!
Hanma manages to regain half guard. Good work.
James wants to pass to mount but Hanma is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma wants to control but James is keeping busy.
Hanma pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.

James seems to be looking for submissions.

James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanma is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
James wants to pass the guard but Hanma is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rip James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
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.

Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Hanma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hanma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hanma works the jab nicely.
A solid body kick from Hanma.
A choreographed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Hanma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Hanma tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James slips under a jab from Hanma.
Rip James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanma lands a jab to James's midsection.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baki Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hanma here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
James looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.
James shoots in for a takedown but Hanma shows good takedown defense.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanma pinned against the cage. Hanma gets the underhooks and manages to circle 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.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma'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.

James staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
Hanma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James misses with a double jab
and Hanma counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James slips under a jab from Hanma.
Hanma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
James has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Hanma misses.
James moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
James throws a lazy body kick
and Hanma counters with an inside leg kick.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James dodges the punch combination from Hanma.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.

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.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanma counters with a thumping low kick.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip James.
Some wild striking there from Hanma.
Hanma throws a left and a right that both miss

and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.

James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hanma dives on top into guard.

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Baki Hanma did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
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.

Hanma misses with a right hand

so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
James trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
James wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.
James trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.

James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hanma works over James's head and body with a nice combination.

James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hanma's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James advances nicely into full mount.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James is working for a guillotine from mount but Hanma frees his head quite easily. James landing strikes from the mount and Hanma is in trouble!

James has hold of Hanma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hanma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James wants to take Hanma's back but he can't do it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rip James!
Rip James is the new heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geebro Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Thugpit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bravado
vs
Johnson

188 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Carnage Fight Wear

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 Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geebro Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravado shoots in but no luck this time.

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

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

Bravado working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.

Bravado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Bravado looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Bravado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bravado avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.

Bravado is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnson!

Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravado is breathing heavily.

Bravado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bravado's guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bravado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bravado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson trying to control the action but Bravado is working from the bottom.

Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bravado thinking.

Bravado clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is working for takedown but Bravado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bravado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravado shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Bravado backing up. Bravado nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Bravado fails with the takedown

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bravado's guard.

Bravado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bravado, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Bravado misses with a takedown

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bravado won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to control but Bravado is keeping him busy.
Bravado regains half guard.

Johnson decides to stand up.
Bravado fails with the takedown

and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bravado!
Bravado really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravado regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bravado gets full guard.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bravado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Eddie Bravado will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bravado with a lazy takedown attempt

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bravado tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Bravado is working away.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

Bravado is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Bravado wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bravado looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Bravado.
Bravado wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado tries to clinch up

and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bravado!
Bravado regains half guard.

Johnson is working for a kimura but Bravado is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson looking to control but Bravado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Bravado is trying desperately to improve position.
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.

Johnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bravado throws a leg kick that is checked

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!

Bravado seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Johnson's chin but Johnson turns very nicely into Bravado's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Johnson.

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bravado misses with a takedown attempt

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bravado is on top in guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bravado wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Bravado is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bravado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bravado advances to half guard.

Bravado is looking for submissions but instead, Johnson has regained full guard.
Bravado stops Johnson from standing up.

Bravado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bravado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bravado advances to half guard.
Bravado trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.

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

Bravado seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Bravado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bravado seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geebro Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bravado won't allow it.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bravado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bravado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bravado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bravado changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravado with a lazy takedown attempt

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bravado gets full guard.

Bravado working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson won't allow Bravado to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravado is keeping the position for now.

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

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

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

Bravado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravado manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bravado takes Johnson's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Eddie Bravado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson tries to kick Bravado off but Bravado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson won't allow Bravado to pass to mount.
Bravado prevents Johnson from improving his position.

Johnson kicks off Bravado and gets to his feet.
Bravado misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.

Johnson feints and as Bravado raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bravado's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bravado is looking to sinch up a triangle. Johnson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bravado's body to avoid the submission. Bravado has instead reached around Johnson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bravado arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Bravado!
Eddie Bravado retains his middleweight title!