BOTB 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture's entrance music is i got to be unstoppable. A fine choice. Liddell has chosen Headstrong as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Couture
vs
Liddell

186 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
Couture is looking to clinch.
Couture dives in and grabs Liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes down on Couture's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
Liddell lands with a nice combination. Couture backs away looking to recover.

Liddell clinches up against the cage.
Liddell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Couture pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liddell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Couture prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liddell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Couture pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture stops a takedown attempt from Liddell.
Liddell gets underhooks to prevent Couture's takedown attempt.
Liddell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Couture is fighting off a takedown attempt but Liddell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Couture to the mat. Couture regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Liddell with a nice head shot there.
Liddell looks gassed!
Couture wants to sweep here but Liddell controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Liddell closes the distance and pushes Couture back into the cage.

Liddell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture tries to clinch but Liddell moves away

and Liddell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Liddell wants a takedown.
Liddell is trying to drag Couture to the mat but Couture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Liddell is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
Couture tries to score a body lock takedown but Liddell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Liddell wants to break free but Couture has control.
Couture prevents a takedown attempt there.
Couture tries for a takedown but Liddell manages to get underhooks.
Liddell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couture pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Couture.
Liddell throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Couture landing a few strikes.
Couture scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Couture's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Liddell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Liddell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Liddell's temple.
Liddell is looking to escape.
Liddell manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liddell's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Liddell to regain full guard.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Liddell is retaining full guard.

Couture decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Couture tries for a takedown but Liddell circles away easily
and Liddell counters with a series of strikes. Couture will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liddell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Couture.
Couture tries to clinch up
and Liddell counters with a two punch combo.
Couture with a lazy takedown attempt

and Liddell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Couture's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Liddell moves out of range of the body kick from Couture.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liddell counters with a left and a right that stings Couture.
Couture misses with a takedown

and Liddell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Couture tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liddell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Liddell tries to break the clinch but Couture is controlling the position.
Liddell is trying to drag Couture to the mat but Couture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Liddell is pressed up against the cage. Couture has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liddell down to the mat. Liddell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liddell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Couture was covering up waiting for the punch and Liddell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Liddell throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
Couture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Couture is on top in guard.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liddell's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liddell is on top in guard.
Couture trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Couture manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Couture.
Couture working Liddell over with strikes here.
Couture lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Liddell hang on?
Liddell swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BOOM! Couture connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Couture lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Couture unloading with bombs!
Couture has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liddell's face.
A nice elbow there by Couture.
Couture lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Couture lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Liddell flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Couture landing strikes, looking to finish!
Couture looking to finish Liddell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liddell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throwing hammer fists to the chest of Couture. What's that going to do exactly?
Couture lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Couture working the ground and pound effectively.
Couture looking to finish Liddell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liddell!
Couture punishing his opponent with strikes.
Couture landing strikes from the mount and Liddell is in trouble!
Couture unloading with bombs!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Couture putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Couture.
Couture has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liddell's face.
Couture cracks Liddell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Couture scoring with strikes but Liddell is staying in there.
Liddell working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture working Liddell over with strikes here.
Liddell can't escape the position.
Couture lands a big shot there that rocks Liddell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Couture postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Liddell looks a forlorn figure.
Couture putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Couture with the ground and pound from mount.
Couture lands a big elbow.
Liddell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Liddell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Liddell wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chuck Liddell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Couture shoots and misses
and Liddell counters with a left and a right that stings Couture.
Couture tries for a takedown but Liddell circles away easily
and Liddell counters with a body kick that stops Couture in his tracks momentarily.

Liddell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Liddell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee warns Couture that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Couture can't escape the position.
Couture regains half guard.
Couture lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture strikes from his own guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Couture takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Couture decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Randy Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liddell.
Couture shoots and misses

and Liddell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture wants a takedown.
Liddell wants a takedown but no success here.
Liddell wants a takedown.
Liddell tries to break free but Couture pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt
and Liddell counters with a nice kick to the body.

Liddell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Couture's half guard.
Liddell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Couture keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couture taking some punishment here, with Liddell in his half guard.
Couture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liddell.
Liddell thows a huge punch but Couture dodges it nicely.
Couture slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Couture striking off his back.

Couture manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries for a takedown but Liddell circles away easily
and Liddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liddell fails to land the takedown.

Couture takes the fight into the clinch.
Couture changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liddell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randy Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Liddell counters with a shoot takedown. Couture fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Couture is on top in guard.
Liddell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chuck Liddell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Liddell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Couture stands and throws Liddell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Liddell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Couture has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chuck Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Couture working away.
Couture cracks Liddell with a big right hand but Liddell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Couture grinds an elbow into Liddell's temple.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Liddell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Couture connects with a decent elbow.
Liddell taking a bit of punishment here - Couture scoring with strikes.

Couture has an Americana. Liddell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Couture is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Couture hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Randy Couture!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blake Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jairo hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Blake Clifton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Clifton
vs
hernandez

160 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

170 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jairo hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as hernandez sprawls well. hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clifton gets slowly back to his feet.
Clifton tries to land a leg kick but hernandez saw it coming and moves away.
hernandez stuffs the takedown.
hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clifton dives in and grabs hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. hernandez pushes down on Clifton's head and hops out.

hernandez darts in and clinches Clifton up against the cage.
hernandez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clifton's face.

It looks like Blake Clifton has been cut.
Clifton tries for a takedown. No joy.

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

hernandez pushes Clifton up against the cage in a clinch.
hernandez crunches a lovely knee into Clifton's ribcage.
Clifton looking for a takedown.
hernandez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clifton is breathing heavily.
Clifton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
hernandez lands a knee to the head.
Clifton is trying to break free.

hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clifton is defended easily by hernandez.
Clifton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clifton looks to land a combination but hernandez avoids it well.

hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
hernandez lands an elbow just above Clifton 's eye.

hernandez drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clifton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

hernandez wriggles free and stands up.
Clifton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but hernandez swivels and escapes.
Clifton tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and hernandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees to the body from hernandez.
hernandez connects with a knee to the head.

hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clifton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
hernandez lands a high kick!

hernandez moves into range and clinches up with Clifton.
hernandez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!

hernandez jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clifton defends well.

hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clifton postures up.
Clifton wants to control from the top but hernandez keeps moving.

hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clifton passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hernandez wants to control but Clifton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
hernandez is trying to control but Clifton manages to pass to mount!
hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
hernandez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Clifton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
hernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hernandez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Clifton is trying to control the position but hernandez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jairo hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Clifton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A low kick from Clifton misses

and hernandez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by hernandez.
A short body shot lands from hernandez as the two fighters clinch.

hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
hernandez checks a low kick from Clifton.
Clifton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like jairo hernandez has been cut.
Clifton lands a lovely overhand right.

hernandez is rocked!
Clifton lands with a right and another and another! hernandez is in big trouble! Clifton lands again and this time it's lights out for hernandez! A quality knockout there for Clifton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blake Clifton!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between dee jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Desouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

jay
vs
Desouza

170 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

210 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hellbent, Inc.

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Desouza as jay shoots in.
jay avoids a punch combination nicely.
jay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Desouza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from jay.
jay lands with a right hand.
Desouza clinches but jay breaks the clinch

and jay counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Desouza's guard now.

jay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and jay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Desouza wants to stand and escape but jay is having none of it.
jay trying to control but Desouza is working from the bottom.

jay drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says jay as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Desouza screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with jay! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). dee jay!
dee jay is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

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

Wesker
vs
Sarney

183 cm
22
187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Wesker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceaser Sarney!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Sarney.

It looks like Albert Wesker has been cut.
Wesker shoots in for a takedown but Sarney shows good takedown defense.
Sarney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wesker sprawling to the canvas! Wesker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sarney finish him?!

Wesker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesker shoots in and drives through. Sarney sprawls well.
Sarney lands a big shot that drops Wesker! Can he finish him?
Oh Wesker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wesker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sarney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wesker seems to have got his legs back now.

Wesker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarney is aware though and is defending well.
Wesker is breathing heavily.
Sarney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sarney is pushing down on Wesker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wesker is fighting to maintain full guard but Sarney has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sarney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Sarney is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wesker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarney.
Sarney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wesker's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wesker tries to kick Sarney off but Sarney keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sarney wants to stand up but Wesker has a hold of him and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wesker keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarney with a nice cross.
Sarney misses with a looping left.
Sarney waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wesker.
Sarney is looking to clinch.
Sarney cracks Wesker with an open hand slap.

Albert Wesker's cut is getting worse.
Wesker ducks under a wild hook from Sarney.
Wesker swats away the attempt to clinch by Sarney.
Wesker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wesker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sarney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wesker, pushing him back against the cage.
Sarney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sarney lands a nice shot to the body.
Wesker takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarney lands a hook that snaps the head of Wesker backwards.
Sarney digs a right hand into Wesker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wesker's gas tank.
Sarney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wesker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sarney lands a nice knee to the body.
Sarney scores with a shoulder strike.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Sarney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wesker backwards.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney lands a hook that snaps the head of Wesker backwards.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Wesker takes a knee right on the jaw!
The is referee keeping an eye on Sarney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wesker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sarney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Sarney finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarney throws the left hand but Wesker avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarney misses the target.
Wesker staying out of range there.
Sarney moves in looking to clinch but Wesker pushes him off.
Sarney might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wesker slips under a jab.

Sarney has managed to clinch.
Sarney misses with a knee to the head.
Wesker is trying to break free.
Sarney taking a breather.
Sarney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wesker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wesker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wesker tries to pull guard but Sarney holds him up against the cage and eventually Wesker drops back down to his feet.
Sarney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wesker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sarney prevents it.
Sarney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sarney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wesker.

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.
Sarney tries to land knees in the clinch but Wesker avoids the damage to the body.
Sarney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Wesker has clasped his hands together around Sarney's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sarney is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wesker is controlling him well.
Sarney is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarney looks to move to half guard but instead Wesker has passed into mount! Damn!
Wesker lands a nice shot to the head.
Wesker controlling the pace for now.
Sarney is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wesker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceaser Sarney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Wesker's cut.
That's time! Wesker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice cross by Sarney.
Sarney misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarney.
Ceaser Sarney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarney tries to bum rush Wesker with a series of wild strikes but Wesker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sarney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wesker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sarney throws a body punch but Wesker moves out of range.
Wesker tries for a takedown but Sarney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sarney looks to land a right hand but Wesker moved out of range.
Sarney with a nice cross.
Albert Wesker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesker staying out of range there.
Sarney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesker shoots in but Sarney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sarney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarney connects with a right hand. Wesker shakes it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarney throws a lazy right hand but Wesker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarney cracks Wesker with a good jab.

Albert Wesker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A slow jab from Sarney misses its intended target.
Sarney throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesker.

Wesker moves into the clinch.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Sarney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wesker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sarney as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sarney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sarney scores a nice knee to the body.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sarney.
Sarney landing knees to the body.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney stalling against the cage.
Sarney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarney scores with a shot to the side of Wesker's head.
Wesker tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarney lands a right hand.
Wesker takes a shot to the head.
Wesker tries to pull guard but Sarney won't allow it.
Wesker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Sarney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wesker tries to pull guard but Sarney won't allow it.
Sarney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wesker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Sarney.
A knee to the head by Sarney.
Wesker wants to break free but Sarney has control.
Sarney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wesker backwards.
Sarney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wesker backwards.
Sarney tries a body shot but Wesker blocks it.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wesker tries to circle away but Sarney has him pinned against the cage.
Wesker tries to pull guard but Sarney holds him up against the cage and eventually Wesker drops back down to his feet.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney struggles to land a body shot inside as Wesker controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarney tries a knee to the head but Wesker blocks it.
Wesker wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sarney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sarney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sarney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wesker.
Sarney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wesker blocks it with crossed arms.
Sarney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wesker is struggling to control the position.
Sarney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
Sarney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wesker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sarney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sarney gets through Wesker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Sarney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wesker is keeping busy.
Wesker is trying to force a seperation but Sarney has the dominant position.

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.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wesker's face.
Sarney looking to throw knees to the head but Wesker is blocking nicely.
Sarney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wesker is keeping busy.
Wesker tries to break free but Sarney pushes him back against the cage.
Sarney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sarney stops a takedown attempt from Wesker.
A knee to the head by Sarney.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sarney.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wesker's face.
Wesker can't break the clinch.
Sarney looking to throw knees to the head but Wesker is blocking nicely.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney lands a body punch.
Sarney missing with knees to the body.
Sarney lands an uppercut.
Sarney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sarney looking to throw knees to the head but Wesker is blocking nicely.
Wesker tries to score a body lock takedown but Sarney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceaser Sarney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Wesker's cut.
That's time! Wesker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sarney with a hook.

Sarney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Wesker pulls guard successfully.
Wesker is trying to keep Sarney in close.

Wesker is looking for a triangle but Sarney pushes his legs off easily.
Sarney throws a big right hand that misses.
Sarney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sarney with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesker keeping full guard, as Sarney tries to pass.
Wesker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sarney is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sarney working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wesker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wesker is trying to maintain the position but Sarney is very close to passing his half guard.
Wesker wants to get back to his feet.
Sarney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Sarney is working for a submission of some sort.
Sarney trying to mount his opponent but Wesker defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wesker is controlling Sarney's position as best he can from this difficult position.
It looks like Sarney is going to stand back up.
Wesker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sarney tries to clinch up

and Wesker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sarney's guard now.

Sarney is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wesker is in close to Sarney's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wesker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wesker ducks right into an uppercut from Sarney.
Wesker throws a head kick but Sarney moves out of range.
Sarney scores with a nice head shot.

Sarney clinches up against the cage.
Sarney lands a nice knee to the body.
Sarney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the head but Wesker blocks with his arms.
Wesker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarney has him pressed against the cage.
Ceaser Sarney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sarney blocks a body shot from Wesker.
A body shot lands from Sarney.
Sarney misses with a knee strike.
Sarney is trying to maintain a safe position but Wesker gets an underhook and turns Sarney into the cage.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Wesker goes for a takedown attempt but Sarney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big right from Sarney misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesker moves away.
Sarney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wesker shoots in but Sarney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sarney scores with a hook.
Sarney misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Wesker.
Sarney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sarney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesker manages to avoid it.
Wesker moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarney scores with a sloppy right hand. Wesker should have avoided that one.
Sarney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wesker momentarily.
A slow jab from Sarney misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Albert Wesker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Albert Wesker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sarney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarney stuffs the takedown.
Sarney clinches but Wesker breaks the clinch
and Wesker counters with a straight right hand.
Wesker tries to clinch but Sarney is having none of it.
A lazy left from Sarney finds it's target.
Sarney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarney closes the distance looking to clinch

and Wesker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sarney trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sarney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wesker manages to get himself to full guard.

Wesker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sarney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarney takes a swing at Wesker's ribcage but misses.
Wesker looks for a takedown but Sarney sprawls well.
Sarney lands a with a good body shot.
Sarney lands with a straight right. Wesker didn't see that one coming.
Wesker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sarney.
Ceaser Sarney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarney lands a really nice looking cross but Wesker seems unphased.
Sarney lands a really nice looking cross but Wesker seems unphased.
Wesker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarney moves in looking to clinch but Wesker pushes him off.
Sarney throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Sarney looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wesker has picked Sarney up and slammed him! Sarney can't keep hold of the triangle and Wesker manages to pass to side control!
Sarney is being controlled here.
Wesker trying to control the action but Sarney is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarney tries to bench press Wesker off him but Wesker keeps the position.
Sarney is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wesker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sarney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wesker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sarney is looking for a sweep. Wesker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarney is not content to let Wesker control the position.
Sarney is pressing down on Wesker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!

Sarney pushes Wesker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Wesker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Wesker is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sarney is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wesker pulls his head out easily.

Sarney with the active half guard here but Wesker passes nicely into side control.
Wesker advances to mount.

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.
Wesker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sarney to take his back!
Albert Wesker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wesker is landing with strikes from the back.
Wesker keeps control of the position as Sarney tries to break free.
Wesker biding his time, controlling Sarney.
Sarney rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wesker lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarney tries to kick Wesker off but Wesker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sarney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Wesker had his way with Ceaser Sarney in that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Wesker's cut.
That's time! Wesker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wesker shoots in and drives through. Sarney sprawls well.
Wesker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sarney connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Sarney has managed to clinch.
Sarney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarney.
Sarney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wesker up against the cage.
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wesker wants to get back to striking at distance but Sarney won't allow it.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Wesker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sarney avoids it.
Wesker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sarney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sarney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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.
Wesker blocks an uppercut.
Wesker avoiding damage as Sarney throws knees to the body.
Sarney looking to throw knees to the head but Wesker is blocking nicely.
Wesker wants to get back to striking at distance but Sarney won't allow it.
Wesker is trying to drag Sarney to the mat but Sarney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sarney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sarney is looking to control Wesker's arms but Wesker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sarney has his back to the cage.
Wesker tries for a takedown but Sarney manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sarney fails to land.
Sarney wants to stall.

Wesker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wesker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sarney is refusing to be controlled, as Wesker sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarney works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wesker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sarney looking for a guillotine here but Wesker defends easily.
Wesker stops Sarney from standing up.
Sarney wants to get back to his feet but Wesker passes into half guard.
Wesker controlling the pace.
Sarney tries to kick Wesker off but Wesker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wesker moves into full mount! Sarney won't be happy about that!
Wesker with shots to the head and body - Sarney looks very uncomfortable down there.
Poor strikes thrown by Wesker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wesker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sarney is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wesker with the ground and pound from mount.
Sarney is looking to get to half guard.
Sarney is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wesker with shots to the head and body - Sarney looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sarney regains half guard.
Wesker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sarney missing with punches from the bottom.
Sarney looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Wesker seems content to control.
Sarney wants to get back to full guard.
Sarney wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ceaser Sarney.
I think Sarney 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceaser Sarney!
Ceaser Sarney is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between skee zerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Am by Dale Oliver kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! skee zerr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

zerr
vs
Styles

190 cm
18
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, skee zerr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ Styles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Styles coming out on top.
Styles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
skee zerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles dips to his left and cracks zerr with an uppercut!

It looks like skee zerr has been cut.
zerr throws a solid leg kick but Styles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at zerr.
Styles slips a jab and a cross from zerr.
Styles scores with a nice body kick.
zerr misses the jab.
A shot to de liver by Styles. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Styles lands but zerr takes it in his stride.
Styles lands with a right that hurts zerr. zerr looks to clinch but Styles throws a short knee that drops zerr. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). AJ Styles!
AJ Styles is the new light heavyweight champion!