The ComeBack PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and winston churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by tattoos + Jewelery. On his way into the cage it seems that Tiger Black has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tiger Black seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Black
vs
churchill

180 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiger Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, winston churchill!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

churchill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Black desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Black won't allow churchill to pass to mount.
churchill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black tries to get to full guard but churchill has control of the leg.
Black is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute churchill jumps into side control!
Black tries to bench press churchill off him but churchill keeps the position.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
churchill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black is looking to improve his position.
churchill is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
churchill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

churchill 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.
churchill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Black is looking to improve his position but churchill isn't that keen on the idea.
churchill looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

churchill shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well.
Black misses with a takedown

and churchill counters with a takedown into side control.
Black tries to buck churchill off but churchill is having none of it.
churchill trying to control the position but Black is working away.
churchill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Black kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Black regains half guard.
Black is looking for a sweep. churchill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
churchill passes to side control.

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.

churchill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no churchill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A control attempt from Black but he's now mounted!
Black is squirming around, avoiding churchill's attempts to control the action.
churchill lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Black is squirming around, avoiding churchill's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

churchill gets caught flat footed, as Black shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and churchill dives on top into guard.
churchill stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
churchill wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
churchill forces his way into half guard.
churchill moves into full mount! Black won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from churchill.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.

churchill looking to secure an arm triangle but Black defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but churchill has a good base and remains in mount.

churchill goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Black turns into him and now he's in churchill's guard.

churchill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black wants to control from the top but churchill keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tiger Black did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but churchill swivels and escapes.

churchill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
churchill cracks Black with a big elbow.
churchill remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but churchill keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black looks to move to half guard but instead churchill has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
churchill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Black's face.
Black is squirming around, avoiding churchill's attempts to control the action.
churchill with a couple of short strikes.
Black tries to reverse the position but churchill maintains control.
churchill controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black wants to control but churchill is having none of it.
Black looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Black is trying to break free.

churchill is persistently looking for the submission but Black is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black trying to control the hands but churchill breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

winston churchill dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

churchill misses with a takedown

and Black counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for churchill!
churchill is in a horrible position here. Black smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can churchill hang on?
Black tries to control but churchill wriggling away.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because churchill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Black goes for an armbar but churchill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from churchill.

Black working for submissions but it's allowed churchill to get to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
churchill is tying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
churchill prevents Black from standing back up.
churchill wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Black is looking for a sweep. churchill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black is looking to escape.

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.
Black tries to get to full guard but churchill has control of the leg.
Black trying to control here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
churchill tries to clinch but Black moves away

and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black.

churchill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black trying to control but churchill is working from the bottom.
Tiger Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black stands up over churchill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
winston churchill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
churchill working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well churchill has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... winston churchill!
winston churchill is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roc Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bandanna on the Right kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Moss is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moss
vs
Carter

194 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roc Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wayne Carter!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Moss is breathing heavily.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moss pinned against the cage. Moss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Moss tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Carter counters by clinching up.
Moss tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.

Carter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moss can't fight it off and eventually Carter manages to take the fight to the floor. Moss looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Moss!
Carter is landing with some decent strikes but Moss is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Carter looking to finish Moss with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter looking to control but Moss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carter with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Carter.
Carter working Moss over with strikes here.
Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carter controlling from mount.
Carter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moss looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter looking to control but Moss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moss can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Carter has eaten all the pies!

Carter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moss is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carter is trying to keep Moss in close.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter landing some decent shots from guard.
Carter advances position into side control!
Moss takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Carter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moss some visible discomfort.
Carter trying to control the position but Moss is working away.
Moss takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moss keeps working.
Carter lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss manages to get back to half guard.
Moss trying to control here.
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moss's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Carter dominated 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.

Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moss but Moss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter misses with a body kick.
Moss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carter shoots in and drives through. Moss sprawls well.
Roc Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Carter.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Moss lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss lands with a nice body punch.
Wayne Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carter scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter shoots for a takedown but Moss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moss gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter misses with a combination

and Moss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moss is trying to break free.

Carter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Carter not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Carter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carter stops Moss from getting back to his feet.
Moss wants to control but Carter is keeping busy.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moss keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moss controlling the position for now.
Moss is trying to stand back up but Carter is controlling him

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Carter.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt

and Moss counters by clinching up.
Moss can't break the clinch.

Moss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter closes the distance but Moss moves to the side
and Moss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moss throws a combination that misses

and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moss tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.

Moss manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
Roc Moss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moss misses with a series of wild punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Carter.

Carter decides to stand back up. Carter steps back and let's Moss get back to his feet.
Moss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Moss.
Carter wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss tries to clinch up

and Carter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moss's guard now.
Carter trying to control but Moss is working from the bottom.
Carter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Carter gets to his feet - Moss follows without any prompting.
Moss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moss lands a two punch combo.
Carter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter looking to control but Moss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
You get the feeling that Moss really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Carter goes for an armbar but Moss turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Moss.
Moss won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Carter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carter wants to pass to mount but Moss is defending the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carter connects with a nice short shot to Moss's temple.
Carter wants to pass to mount but Moss is defending the position.
Carter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moss looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moss wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moss misses with a body shot.
Carter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moss moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Moss, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Moss against the cage but Moss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Moss to counter with a crisp jab.

Moss closes the distance and clinches.
Moss is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.

Carter manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter striking off his back but it's not causing Moss any problems.

Carter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moss is in close to Carter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carter working a defensive guard but Moss passes into half guard.
Moss tries to stand and escape but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter missing with punches from the bottom.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Moss tries to stand and escape but Carter is controlling the position.
Moss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carter shoots in for a double leg but Moss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roc Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Carter.
Moss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Carter has his takedown stuffed
and Moss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roc Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter has his takedown stuffed
and Moss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moss throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Wayne Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Carter!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between gorgeous George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

George
vs
Durden

198 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, gorgeous George!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George fails to land the takedown.
George shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durden but Durden pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Durden feints and as George raises his hands in defense, Durden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
George working a defensive guard here.
Durden postures up in George's guard and throws a big left but George blocks it.

Durden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and George dives on top into guard.
Durden looking to hit a scissor sweep but George is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler Durden!
Tyler Durden is the new super heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

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

HUSTLE
vs
DEMPSEY

200 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

206 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CHAAAAALIE HUSTLE!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JACK DEMPSEY!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DEMPSEY shoots for a takedown but HUSTLE saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
HUSTLE shoots and misses

and DEMPSEY counters with a nice double leg into side control. HUSTLE won't be happy with that.

DEMPSEY tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DEMPSEY has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
HUSTLE is looking to regain half guard here but DEMPSEY keeps moving and retains side control.

DEMPSEY tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DEMPSEY has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
HUSTLE throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
DEMPSEY is looking to take a break and control but HUSTLE is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DEMPSEY might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control HUSTLE kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

DEMPSEY stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fight stays on the outside here - DEMPSEY looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

HUSTLE closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

HUSTLE decides to stand back up. HUSTLE steps back and let's DEMPSEY get back to his feet.
HUSTLE misses with a takedown

and DEMPSEY counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DEMPSEY is looking to take a break and control but HUSTLE is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DEMPSEY looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on HUSTLE's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
HUSTLE is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but DEMPSEY is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
DEMPSEY looking to control but HUSTLE is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
HUSTLE is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JACK DEMPSEY dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JACK DEMPSEY's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

HUSTLE shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and DEMPSEY counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for HUSTLE!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HUSTLE is desperately trying to improve his position but DEMPSEY has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! DEMPSEY connects with a massive shot to the dome!
HUSTLE is squirming around, avoiding DEMPSEY's attempts to control the action.
HUSTLE knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DEMPSEY on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DEMPSEY lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DEMPSEY controlling the position easily from mount.
HUSTLE is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
HUSTLE is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
DEMPSEY landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DEMPSEY prevents HUSTLE from getting the reversal.
DEMPSEY controlling his opponent.
HUSTLE is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
HUSTLE bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DEMPSEY trying to keep a closed guard but HUSTLE is proving a slippery customer.
DEMPSEY preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

HUSTLE shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and DEMPSEY counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for HUSTLE!
DEMPSEY pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
DEMPSEY tries to control but HUSTLE wriggling away.
DEMPSEY takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
HUSTLE is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DEMPSEY landing punches.
HUSTLE is wriggling around trying to escape.
HUSTLE is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
HUSTLE can't escape the position.

DEMPSEY working for a submission but HUSTLE is keeping him at bay.
HUSTLE tries to reverse the position but DEMPSEY maintains control.

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.
HUSTLE tries to hold on but DEMPSEY pushes him away.
DEMPSEY can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as HUSTLE is looking to escape.
HUSTLE is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

DEMPSEY goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now HUSTLE is on top in guard.
HUSTLE preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JACK DEMPSEY really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JACK DEMPSEY's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

HUSTLE misses with a takedown

and DEMPSEY counters with a shoot takedown. HUSTLE fights it but they end up in guard.
DEMPSEY showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DEMPSEY trying to control but HUSTLE is working from the bottom.
DEMPSEY stands and throws HUSTLE's legs to the side, diving into side control.
HUSTLE tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DEMPSEY wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HUSTLE is trying to control DEMPSEY's posture but DEMPSEY avoids it.

HUSTLE sneaks out the side door and pushes DEMPSEY away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
DEMPSEY lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DEMPSEY wants to clinch.
HUSTLE fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DEMPSEY misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

HUSTLE closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DEMPSEY is refusing to be controlled, as HUSTLE sits in half guard.
HUSTLE prevents DEMPSEY from improving his position.
HUSTLE not doing much here.
DEMPSEY is not content to let HUSTLE control the position.
DEMPSEY moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JACK DEMPSEY dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on JACK DEMPSEY's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A cross from HUSTLE lands.
DEMPSEY avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

HUSTLE closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DEMPSEY to the mat! DEMPSEY manages to get full guard.
DEMPSEY wants to sweep here but HUSTLE controlling him for the moment.
DEMPSEY is trying to keep HUSTLE in close.
DEMPSEY throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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.
HUSTLE slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
HUSTLE sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DEMPSEY's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HUSTLE thows a huge punch but DEMPSEY dodges it nicely.
HUSTLE thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DEMPSEY's head.

HUSTLE stands up from half guard.
A head kick by HUSTLE misses

and DEMPSEY counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
HUSTLE displaying some good clinch control by pressing DEMPSEY up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from HUSTLE as the two fighters clinch.
DEMPSEY jumps guard but HUSTLE stands there with DEMPSEY around his waist. DEMPSEY gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

HUSTLE escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DEMPSEY misses with a takedown attempt
and HUSTLE counters with a straight right hand.

DEMPSEY gets caught flat footed, as HUSTLE shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DEMPSEY is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
HUSTLE trying to control the position from guard on top but DEMPSEY is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
HUSTLE looking to sit in guard and control but DEMPSEY gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DEMPSEY wants to control from the top but HUSTLE keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
CHAAAAALIE HUSTLE showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DEMPSEY has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49

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

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between amanda jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EL GUAPO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

jones
vs
GUAPO

163 cm
22
144 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
137 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, amanda jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, EL GUAPO!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GUAPO changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. jones tries to avoid it but GUAPO manages to keep hold of a leg and drag jones to the ground. jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
GUAPO tries to close the distance and clinch but jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
jones looks to clinch

and GUAPO counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
GUAPO trying to control but jones is working from the bottom.
GUAPO pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. jones is keeping the position for now.
jones has a closed guard, preventing GUAPO from standing up.
GUAPO stays in close to jones's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as GUAPO accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

jones wriggles free and stands up.
GUAPO fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GUAPO wants to clinch
and jones counters with a two punch combo.
GUAPO fails in his attempt to clinch.

jones pushes GUAPO up against the cage in a clinch.
GUAPO is trying to break the clinch but jones has him pressed against the cage.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but jones won't allow it.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EL GUAPO.
GUAPO wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but jones has him pressed against the cage.
GUAPO takes an elbow to the forehead.
jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
GUAPO is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

GUAPO pulls guard effortlessly.
GUAPO utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

jones gets to his feet - GUAPO follows without any prompting.
jones looks to clinch

and GUAPO counters with a shoot takedown. jones fights it but they end up in guard.
GUAPO prevents jones from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
jones is breathing heavily.
jones blocks a low kick nicely.

jones drives through and clinches with GUAPO against the cage.
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!
GUAPO on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GUAPO is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of GUAPOs head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
GUAPO is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
jones has GUAPO pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

jones darts in trying to clinch

and GUAPO counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
GUAPO stops jones from getting back to his feet.
GUAPO lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
jones is trying to stand up here but GUAPO is controlling him well.
jones is pressing down on GUAPO's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but GUAPO puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
GUAPO is looking to advance position but jones won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GUAPO stops jones from getting back to his feet.
jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

GUAPO stands up out of the half guard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from jones, right into the meat.

GUAPO has taken the fight to the clinch.
jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. GUAPO gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but jones won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
GUAPO presses jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from jones.
jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through GUAPO's defenses.
GUAPO tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EL GUAPO.
jones missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jones just stands there and leans against the cage.

jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

GUAPO gets the takedown into side control.
jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by GUAPO.
jones tries to escape but GUAPO is in control.
jones tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
GUAPO can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as jones is looking to escape.
jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
GUAPO trying to control but jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EL GUAPO showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
GUAPO gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and jones moves into the clinch.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but jones won't allow it.
GUAPO tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. jones smiles and moves away.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EL GUAPO.

jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
GUAPO takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but jones won't allow it.
GUAPO takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones crunches a lovely knee into GUAPO's ribcage.
GUAPO wants a takedown.
GUAPO drops down looking for an ankle pick but jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
GUAPO wants to clinch but jones slips to the side

and jones counters by moving into the clinch.

jones breaks the clinch.
EL GUAPO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jones tries to close the distance and clinch but GUAPO swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

jones rushes GUAPO and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

jones moves into the clinch successfully.
GUAPO wants to get back to striking at distance but jones won't allow it.
GUAPO tries to score a body lock takedown but jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
jones with a knee to the head.

It looks like EL GUAPO has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones prevents the takedown attempt.
jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
GUAPO takes a knee right on the jaw!
jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from GUAPO.
jones lands a nice elbow.
jones scores with a knee to the head.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but jones won't allow it.
GUAPO gets underhooks to prevent jones's takedown attempt.
GUAPO has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
jones lands a knee to the head.
GUAPO managing to block the knees to the body from jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

amanda jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on EL GUAPO's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

jones clinches.
GUAPO gets underhooks to prevent jones's takedown attempt.

jones manages to break the clinch.
jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and jones counters with a nice body shot.
GUAPO tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and jones counters with a body kick.
jones misses with a head kick.
jones misses with a head kick.
jones is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GUAPO circles away from the clinch attempt.
jones doesn't manage to clinch there - GUAPO circles away.
GUAPO fails with the takedown

and jones moves into the clinch.
GUAPO is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
jones pushes GUAPO back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
GUAPO wants to get back to striking at distance but jones won't allow it.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
jones throws an elbow but it misses.

jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
GUAPO shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EL GUAPO.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
jones tries to clinch
and GUAPO counters with a straight right hand.
amanda jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
GUAPO throws a body kick the misses
and jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles GUAPO's knee momentarily.
jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
jones tries to clinch but GUAPO moves out of range.
jones tries to clinch up
and GUAPO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
jones wants to control from the top but GUAPO keeps moving.

jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on GUAPO, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

amanda jones had his way with EL GUAPO in that round.
The cut man is working on EL GUAPO's cut.
That's time! jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
GUAPO with a poor takedown
and jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
GUAPO shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
GUAPO trying to land knees to the body.
GUAPO can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jones lands an elbow just above GUAPO 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
jones tries to land a knee to the head but GUAPO blocks with his arms.
GUAPO is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
GUAPO wants a takedown.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EL GUAPO.
jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to GUAPO's face.

jones manages to break the clinch.

jones gets a clinch.
jones lands a knee to the body.
jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. GUAPO lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

GUAPO manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
jones scoring with some ground and pound.
jones landing some decent shots from guard.
jones stays in close to GUAPO's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

jones clinches up with GUAPO and pushes him back against the cage.
GUAPO lands a right hand.
jones is pressed up against the cage. GUAPO has hold of a leg and is looking to drag jones down to the mat. jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

jones has GUAPO up against the cage in a clinch.
jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
GUAPO tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from jones - that landed with a thud.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... amanda jones!
amanda jones is the new bantamweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between daddy lean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Blowfish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

lean
vs
Blowfish

200 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, daddy lean!
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, Dan Blowfish!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blowfish takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blowfish throws a body punch but lean moves out of range.
Blowfish misses with the combination.
Blowfish waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract lean.
Blowfish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
lean lands with a nice body kick.
lean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like daddy lean has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blowfish misses with a double jab.
Blowfish has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by lean.
A slow jab from Blowfish misses its intended target.
lean tries to clinch there but Blowfish circles away.
A combination from Blowfish does no damage.
lean misses with a double jab.
Blowfish throws a looping overhand right but lean ducks down to avoid it.
Dan Blowfish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blowfish looks gassed!
Blowfish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and lean counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blowfish's guard now.
lean trying to control but Blowfish is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blowfish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blowfish throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
lean advances position into side control!
lean throws an elbow but Blowfish slips to the side and avoids it well.
lean tries to stand but Blowfish is controlling his head.
lean looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blowfish is avoiding damage well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blowfish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
lean looks for a takedown but Blowfish sprawls well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from lean. Blowfish shrugs it off though.
lean lands a jab-cross combination.
lean misses with a takedown attempt - Blowfish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blowfish takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
lean is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blowfish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blowfish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and lean holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
lean scores with a knee to the head.
Blowfish can't get the takedown.
lean has Blowfish pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blowfish manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for daddy lean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from lean.
lean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
lean with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
lean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blowfish pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blowfish misses with a double jab
and lean counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Blowfish.
lean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blowfish pinned against the cage. Blowfish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
lean throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

lean closes the distance and clinches.
lean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

lean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Blowfish with that takedown attempt.
lean goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from lean.
Blowfish misses with a few strikes there.
Blowfish throws a combination that misses
and lean counters with a left to the body.
lean tries for a takedown but Blowfish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blowfish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
lean doesn't manage to clinch there - Blowfish circles away.
The crowd cheers as Blowfish lands an impressive looking overhand right. lean doesn't seem phased though.
Blowfish misses with a series of wild punches.
lean could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
lean throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
lean ducks under a wild hook from Blowfish.
lean doesn't manage to clinch there - Blowfish circles away.
Blowfish misses with a combination
and lean counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blowfish's knee momentarily.
Blowfish keeps the fight on the outside.
lean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by lean.
Blowfish misses the shot to the body.
lean moves forwards but Blowfish connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blowfish misses with a straight left.
lean throws a nice head kick!
Blowfish lands with an overhand left.
lean misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Blowfish scores a takedown into full mount!
lean gets back to half guard.
Blowfish scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

daddy lean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on daddy lean's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

lean lands a head kick. Blowfish smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
lean takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blowfish throws a series of strikes that have lean backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blowfish looks to land a combination. lean sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
lean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blowfish's sensitive parts.
Blowfish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from lean.
Blowfish scores with a jab to the head.
lean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
lean throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
daddy lean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blowfish misses the shot to the body.
Blowfish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from lean.

Blowfish scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
lean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blowfish seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blowfish is just content to waste time from the top position. lean takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

lean looking for a guillotine here but Blowfish defends easily.
lean has momentary wrist control but Blowfish slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blowfish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blowfish missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
lean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blowfish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and lean counters with an outside leg kick.
lean tries to clinch but Blowfish is having none of it.
lean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
lean shoots in but Blowfish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blowfish has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from lean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blowfish throws a combination that misses
and lean counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blowfish's knee momentarily.
lean tries to clinch up.
lean throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blowfish's head.
lean scoring well with a low kick there.
lean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blowfish.
lean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blowfish's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blowfish stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for daddy lean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blowfish works over lean's head and body with a nice combination.
lean tries to clinch there but Blowfish circles away.
Blowfish goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blowfish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blowfish throws a jab but it's blocked by lean.
Blowfish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and lean counters by clinching up.

lean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
lean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blowfish tries to avoid it but lean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blowfish to the ground. Blowfish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blowfish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blowfish throws a sloppy head kick
and lean counters with a thumping low kick.
Blowfish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blowfish throws a series of punches but lean moves out of range.
lean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blowfish.
Blowfish circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Blowfish misses.
lean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
lean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
lean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blowfish tries to avoid it but lean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blowfish to the ground. Blowfish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blowfish swings away with a body shot that misses
and lean counters with a thumping low kick.
Blowfish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blowfish throws a series of punches but lean avoids them all with ease.
Blowfish shoots for a double leg takedown but lean sprawls well. He's pushed Blowfish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
lean throws a series of strikes that have Blowfish backpedaling.
Blowfish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and lean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
lean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blowfish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dan Blowfish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from lean.
Blowfish throws a combination that misses

and lean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blowfish working a defensive guard here.
lean won't allow Blowfish to sweep him here.
lean is looking to work some ground and pound but Blowfish has wrist control.
lean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blowfish's guard.
lean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blowfish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blowfish looking to control.
lean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
lean tries to clinch up but Blowfish circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Blowfish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on daddy lean'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. This is the final round!

A big left from Blowfish misses.
Blowfish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blowfish throws a right and a left that lean avoids nicely.
Blowfish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and lean counters with a body kick.
Blowfish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? lean is fending him off so far but Blowfish persists. Nope, lean circles away and we're back to standing.

lean clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, lean throws an elbow but misses.
lean throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blowfish blocks it with crossed arms.
Blowfish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but lean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
lean lands a knee to the head.
Blowfish takes a knee right on the jaw!
lean lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
lean crunches a lovely knee into Blowfish's ribcage.
Blowfish goes for a takedown in the clinch but lean prevents it.
daddy lean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Blowfish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blowfish looking for a takedown.
lean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blowfish prevents it.
lean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blowfish just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blowfish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from lean.
lean misses with an elbow strike.
lean tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
lean avoiding damage.
Blowfish prevents a takedown attempt there.
lean lands an elbow just above Blowfish 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
lean can't get the takedown.

lean drags the fight down to the ground.
Blowfish tries to free his leg and advance position but lean is retaining full guard.
Blowfish makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blowfish working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blowfish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
lean takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

lean throws Blowfish to one side and escapes!
Blowfish throws the kick towards the body but lean avoids it.

lean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Blowfish sneaks back into half guard.
lean missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blowfish wants to improve his position but lean is controlling well.
lean works his way into side control.
Blowfish manages to work his way to half guard, despite lean's best efforts.
Blowfish trying to control from the bottom.
Blowfish punching from the bottom.
lean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blowfish wants to control but lean is keeping busy.
lean blocks the strikes from Blowfish.
lean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blowfish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. lean is working away from the top position though.
lean is looking to advance position but Blowfish won't allow it.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blowfish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blowfish fails to land with a series of punches.
lean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blowfish throws a series of punches but lean moves out of range.
Blowfish lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blowfish with a jab.
Blowfish misses with the combination.
lean scoring well with a low kick there.
Blowfish throws a combination that misses
and lean counters with a head kick.
Blowfish swings and misses with a shot to the body
and lean counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Blowfish does it's job there.

lean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
lean keeping moving, preventing Blowfish from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Blowfish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blowfish 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Blowfish!