COURAGE 2 Houston vs Diipadaa PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smash Hitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bleeding Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Nate Dogg - Keep it G.A.N.G.S.T.A as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hitter
vs
Murphy

187 cm
23
211 lbs
2 - 11 - 1

182 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Smash Hitter!
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, Bleeding Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hitter.
Hitter misses with a looping left.
Hitter throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Hitter looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Hitter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Hitter is breathing heavily.
Hitter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hitter blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy catches Hitter napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Hitter to the canvas!

Hitter is rocked!

It looks like Smash Hitter has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Hitter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitter seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy fakes the body blow, causing Hitter to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hitter goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bleeding Murphy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Woodie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Woodie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Woodie
vs
Evans

182 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Woodie!
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, Michael Evans!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodie takes one to the chin there.
Evans is looking to clinch but Woodie is avoiding it.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woodie is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Woodie circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans wants to clinch up but Woodie keeps it at a distance.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeremy Woodie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Evans.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Woodie shows good takedown defense.
Evans tries to clinch but Woodie is having none of it.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Woodie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evans wants to control but Woodie is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Woodie.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woodie is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woodie to get the leverage.
Evans regains full guard. Nicely done.
Woodie could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Woodie tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.

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

Woodie drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Woodie off! Woodie jumps back into Evans's guard.
Woodie is breathing heavily.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woodie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woodie.
Woodie wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodie throwing strikes but missing.

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

and Woodie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Woodie is thwarting Evans's attempts to control the position.
Woodie lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Woodie thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Woodie wants to pass to mount but Evans is defending the position.
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woodie is working away from the top position though.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans trying to control but Woodie postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Evans darts in trying to clinch

and Woodie counters with a nice double leg into guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans pushes Woodie off and gets back to his feet.
Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Woodie counters with a shoot takedown. Evans fights it but they end up in guard.
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!

Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woodie trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woodie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Evans isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Woodie stacks Evans 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 Woodie!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans wants to clinch

and Woodie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Woodie.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Woodie has him pressed against the cage.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Woodie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Woodie drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Woodie off! Woodie jumps back into Evans's guard.
Evans is trying to keep Woodie in close.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woodie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Evans is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Woodie has managed to free his arm - good work.

Woodie is defending against the submission attempts here by Evans.
Woodie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woodie.

Woodie has his feet on Evans's thighs here. He's pushed Evans off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Evans screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Woodie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Stanley's chin.

Johnson
vs
Stanley

172 cm
22
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Stanley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Stanley sprawls well.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Stanley shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanley misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Stanley counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Stanley to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanley counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Stanley sprawls well.
Stanley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stanley keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Stanley.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Stanley.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanley which made him look bad.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Stanley counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Stanley is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson throwing strikes here but Stanley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Stanley is blocking nicely.
Johnson working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Stanley slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson trying to control the action but Stanley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control from Stanley's half guard. Stanley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stanley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stanley throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Johnson 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.

Stanley misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Stanley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanley counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Stanley counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Stanley counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Stanley to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Stanley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanley pinned against the cage. Stanley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanley counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Stanley pushes him off.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanley pinned against the cage. Stanley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Stanley counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Stanley to acknowledge the strikes.
Jeremy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanley counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Stanley to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanley!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanley tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanley to the ground. Stanley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Stanley counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Stanley is out of range.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stanley throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stanley stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Stanley misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley misses with the combination.
Stanley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson tries to clinch but Stanley moves out of range.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Stanley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanley counters with a one-two to the body.
Stanley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

It looks like George Stanley has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Stanley. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanley counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jeremy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanley counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Stanley counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Stanley counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanley counters with a one-two to the body.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stanley misses with a double jab

and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stanley!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Stanley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanley circles away.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Stanley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanley!
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Stanley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley misses with the combination.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stanley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Stanley lands a jab-cross combination.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stanley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stanley is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stanley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stanley is looking to escape.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stanley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanley counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Stanley counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Stanley counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanley counters with a two punch combo.
Stanley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jeremy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanley counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Stanley counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Stanley to acknowledge the strikes.

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.
Stanley throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Stanley counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Stanley stuffs the takedown.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stanley circles away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanley tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanley tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanley to the ground. Stanley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Stanley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanley throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MARTIN BRYANT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Battle
vs
BRYANT

190 cm
23
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MARTIN BRYANT!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

BRYANT changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Battle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Battle misses with a strike from the bottom.

BRYANT is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Battle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
BRYANT really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Battle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Battle is trying to get back to half guard.
Battle 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.

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

BRYANT tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Battle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle gets back to half guard.
Battle works his way to full guard. Good work.

Battle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Battle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. BRYANT manages to get himself to full guard.

BRYANT working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Battle has passed into half guard!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Battle seems to be looking for submissions.
Battle is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

BRYANT actively working from the bottom here.

BRYANT is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Battle pulls his head out easily.
Battle wants to control but BRYANT is keeping him busy.
Battle winds up and cracks BRYANT with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BRYANT is trying to get back to full guard.
BRYANT makes his way to full guard. A much better position for BRYANT.

BRYANT is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Battle wants to control from the top but BRYANT keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BRYANT swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BRYANT bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Battle's guard.
BRYANT must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Battle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! BRYANT escapes and throws Battle's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Battle tries to improve position but can't.

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

BRYANT working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

BRYANT has managed to clinch.

BRYANT is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Battle can't fight it off and eventually BRYANT manages to take the fight to the floor. Battle looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Battle pushes a forearm under BRYANT's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, BRYANT is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Battle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Ready For Some Aksion. This should be a great matchup!

Evans
vs
Smith

180 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
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, Terry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Evans!

It looks like Terry Smith has been cut.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Terry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans rushes Smith with punches - Smith moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Smith goes down! Evans follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Evans!

C
A

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 Jack Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Oak will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Benson
vs
Oak

176 cm
22
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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, Jack Benson!
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, Sam Oak!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benson stuffs the takedown.
Benson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benson throws a series of punches but Oak avoids them all with ease.
Benson shoots in but no luck this time.
Oak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oak lands with an uppercut that bounces Benson off the cage and back into rage.
Benson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oak manages to avoid it.
Benson tries to clinch up but Oak circles away and keeps his distance.
Oak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oak throws a right and a left that Benson avoids nicely.
Benson throws a looping overhand right but Oak ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Benson or perhaps it was just good defense by Oak which made him look bad.
Oak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benson misses with a hook.
Oak misses with the combination.
Oak fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson misses with a series of wild punches.
Oak takes one on the button.
Benson throws a series of punches but Oak avoids them all with ease.
Oak misses with a two punch combination.
Oak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak throws a right hand that Benson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benson also avoids with ease.
Benson dodges the punch combination from Oak.
Oak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oak counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oak swinging wilding here.
Benson misses with the combination.
Benson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oak lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benson backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benson if he has to take too many more of those.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Benson thows a body shot but no joy.
Benson throws a nice looking combination but Oak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oak fails to land with a series of punches.
Benson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benson looks to land a combination but Oak avoids it well.
Benson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oak walks into a jab.
Oak dodges the punch combination from Benson.
Oak lands a two punch combo.
A shot to de liver by Benson. Beautiful body shot.
Benson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oak circles away.
Oak misses with a double jab
and Benson counters with a nice uppercut.
Oak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benson.
Oak misses with a series of wild punches.
Oak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benson's waist but Benson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oak off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oak.
Oak fails to land with a series of punches.
Benson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oak throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.
Benson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oak misses with a wild combination.
Oak misses with the combination.
Benson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benson tests Oak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oak swinging wilding here.
Oak misses with a body kick.
Benson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oak momentarily.
Benson fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Benson.
Benson swats away the attempt to clinch by Oak.
Benson throws a head kick but Oak moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benson.

Benson moves into the clinch successfully.
Oak throws a punch but it's blocked by Benson.
Oak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oak keeps control of Benson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oak working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oak.
Oak scores with a knee to the head.
Oak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oak throws a punch but it's blocked by Benson.
Benson has Oak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benson is trying to break free.
Benson blocking some punches.
Benson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oak just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sam Oak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Benson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benson counters with a nice leg kick.
Benson throws a right hand that Oak ducks under and follows up with a left that Oak also avoids with ease.
Benson throws a head kick that misses.
Benson moves in looking to clinch but Oak pushes him off.
Benson lands with an uppercut that bounces Oak off the cage and back into rage.
Oak throws a series of punches but Benson avoids them all with ease.
Oak misses with the combination.
Benson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benson throws a series of punches but Oak moves out of range.
Oak throws a left and a right that both miss

and Benson counters with a shoot takedown. Oak fights it but they end up in guard.
Benson is looking to stand up but Oak won't let him.
Benson trying to control but Oak is working from the bottom.
Oak keeping full guard, as Benson tries to pass.

Oak looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Benson is defending well. Oak quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Benson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Oak celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Oak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repa Diipadaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston comes to the cage accompanied by Born of a Broken Man. Repa Diipadaa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Austin Houston's chin.

Houston
vs
Diipadaa

190 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Houston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repa Diipadaa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diipadaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houston tries to clinch there but Diipadaa circles away.
Houston tries to clinch there but Diipadaa circles away.
Houston doesn't manage to clinch there - Diipadaa circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Houston.
Diipadaa lands with a straight right. Houston didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Houston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diipadaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

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

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

Houston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diipadaa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diipadaa is pushing Houston's head away, looking to escape. Houston manages to hold on to the position though.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Houston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Houston tries to score with some ground and pound. Diipadaa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

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

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

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.
Houston is putting a hurting on Diipadaa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Houston is chipping away with strikes.
Diipadaa is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

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

Houston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diipadaa, who protects the arm well.
Houston 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.
Diipadaa struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston blocks the strikes from Diipadaa.
Diipadaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Houston in side control, throwing shots but Diipadaa defends.
Houston tries to score with some ground and pound. Diipadaa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Houston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diipadaa.
Repa Diipadaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diipadaa misses with a double jab.
Diipadaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Houston staying out of range there.
Houston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diipadaa throws a series of punches but Houston moves out of range.
Houston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diipadaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Diipadaa.
Houston dodges the punch combination from Diipadaa.
A combination from Diipadaa does no damage.
Houston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diipadaa pinned against the cage. Diipadaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Houston misses.
Diipadaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diipadaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Houston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston in side control, throwing shots but Diipadaa defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Repa Diipadaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Diipadaa misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Diipadaa.
Diipadaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Houston.
Diipadaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diipadaa swinging wilding here.
Diipadaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diipadaa misses with a few strikes there.
Diipadaa stuffs the takedown.
Houston shoots in but no luck this time.
Houston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Diipadaa.
Austin Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houston shoots in for a double leg but Diipadaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Houston closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diipadaa prevents the takedown attempt.

Houston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Houston manages to end up in side control.

Houston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diipadaa wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Houston.
Diipadaa is trying to get back to half guard.

Houston swings around for an armbar but Diipadaa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Houston's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diipadaa wants to get up but he can't break Houston's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Houston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diipadaa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diipadaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houston is keeping the position for now.

Houston looking for a guillotine here but Diipadaa defends easily.

Houston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diipadaa has picked Houston up and slammed him! Houston can't keep hold of the triangle and Diipadaa manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diipadaa wants to control but Houston is keeping him busy.
Diipadaa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Houston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Houston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diipadaa wants to pass the guard but Houston is keeping the position.

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

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

Houston has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diipadaa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Houston doesn't have the hooks in and Diipadaa manages to turn into his guard.

Houston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diipadaa cracks Houston with a solid left hand.

Houston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diipadaa passes into half guard.
Diipadaa wants to stand up but Houston has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Repa Diipadaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diipadaa lands with a nice combination. Houston backs away looking to recover.
Nice straight punches there by Diipadaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diipadaa.
Diipadaa misses with a few strikes there.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diipadaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diipadaa loads up on a big right hand but Houston slips the punch.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diipadaa moves away.
Diipadaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Houston shoots in but Diipadaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Diipadaa. No joy for Houston on that attempt.
Diipadaa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Houston 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.
Diipadaa keeping full guard, as Houston tries to pass.

Houston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diipadaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diipadaa has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Houston working for submissions but it's allowed Diipadaa to get to half guard.
Diipadaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Houston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Houston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diipadaa working over Houston with some ground and pound. Houston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diipadaa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Houston.
Houston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Diipadaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Houston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diipadaa.
Austin Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Houston misses with a combination
and Diipadaa counters with a straight right hand.
Houston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diipadaa lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Diipadaa catches Houston right on the button with a cross.
Diipadaa looks to land a combination. Houston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diipadaa misses with a double jab

so Houston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Houston has gone for a leg lock! Diipadaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Houston's guard.

Houston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diipadaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diipadaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Houston throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Diipadaa from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Diipadaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Houston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diipadaa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Houston looking for a guillotine here but Diipadaa defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Repa Diipadaa really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No joy there for Diipadaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Diipadaa does it's job there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Houston.
Diipadaa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Diipadaa is trying to improve his position.
Houston is working Diipadaa over with some ground and pound from side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Houston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diipadaa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Houston tries to score with some ground and pound. Diipadaa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diipadaa is pushing Houston's head away, looking to escape. Houston manages to hold on to the position though.
Diipadaa is looking to reverse the position.
Diipadaa defending against the ground and pound.

Houston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diipadaa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Houston goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diipadaa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Houston but great work by Diipadaa.

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.
Houston tries to buck Diipadaa off but Diipadaa is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Houston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Houston taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diipadaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diipadaa as he jumps to the side.
Houston misses with a combination
and Diipadaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diipadaa misses with a double jab.
Diipadaa misses with a wild combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diipadaa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Houston - the referee stops the clock and Diipadaa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Houston. Diipadaa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diipadaa throws a right hand that Houston ducks under and follows up with a left that Houston also avoids with ease.
Houston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diipadaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Houston is looking to clinch.
Repa Diipadaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diipadaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Houston.

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.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but Diipadaa shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diipadaa tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houston shoots in but Diipadaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diipadaa throws a series of punches but Houston avoids them all with ease.
Diipadaa throws a hook to the side of Houston's head but Houston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houston staying out of range there.

Houston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Houston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houston throws and elbow that misses. Diipadaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Houston's guard. Nice move by Diipadaa!

Houston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Houston had his way with Repa Diipadaa 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Diipadaa with a hook.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diipadaa.
Diipadaa lands with a hook. Houston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diipadaa misses with a wild combination.
Diipadaa looks to land a combination but Houston avoids it well.

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

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

Houston is working for a kimura but Diipadaa is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diipadaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Houston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diipadaa defending well though.
Diipadaa is trying to stand up here but Houston is controlling him well.
Houston is looking to advance position but Diipadaa won't allow it.
Houston working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diipadaa's thigh. Diipadaa counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Houston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diipadaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diipadaa has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Houston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diipadaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diipadaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Houston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diipadaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diipadaa tries to stand but Houston is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diipadaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Diipadaa from controlling successfully.

Houston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Diipadaa from controlling successfully.

Houston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diipadaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Houston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diipadaa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Austin Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Houston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Houston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diipadaa is one step ahead there.
Houston throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Repa Diipadaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diipadaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diipadaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Repa Diipadaa!
Repa Diipadaa is the new middleweight champion!