Gods of Brawl PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Brick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Brick is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Brick
vs
Moore

190 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Brick!
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, Kev Moore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brick is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Brick tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brick tries to clinch up.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brick tries for a takedown but Moore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Brick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Moore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brick is looking for a sweep.
Moore trying to control the position but Brick is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moore tries to move to mount but Brick blocks the move with his legs.
Moore trying to control the position but Brick is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moore trying to control but Brick postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brick swinging wilding here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moore.
Brick tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Brick is not content to let Moore control the position.
Moore blocks the strikes from Brick.
Brick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moore off and has taken his back!

Moore preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore turns into Brick and is now in his guard.
Brick keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore pushes down on Brick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moore moves into full mount! Brick won't be happy about that!
Moore cracks Brick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brick throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Moore looking to control but Brick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moore with the ground and pound from mount.
Brick is desperately trying to improve his position but Moore has a good base and remains in mount.
Brick is breathing heavily.
Brick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brick tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.

Moore is looking for a kimura but Brick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moore to get the leverage.
Moore wants to take a breather but Brick is having none of it.
Brick striking from half guard on the bottom.
Moore blocks the strikes from Brick.

Brick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moore passes to side control.
Moore lands an elbow.
Brick is looking for a sweep.
Brick gets back to half guard.

Moore postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Brick to stand up.
Brick tries for a takedown but Moore circles away easily

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brick keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore stands and throws Brick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brick taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moore has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moore dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moore with shots to the head and body - Brick looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moore throwing strikes here but Brick is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kev Moore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brick darts in trying to clinch

and Moore counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Brick is keeping the position.
Moore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brick trying to strike off his back.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Brick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brick's head.
Brick keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Brick lands a decent punch to the body there.
Brick keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.

Brick looking for a guillotine here but Moore defends easily.
Moore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brick keeps working.

Moore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Moore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brick sneaks back into half guard.
Brick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Brick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moore pushes down on Brick's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brick is looking to improve his position.
Brick has a hand on Moore's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moore takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Brick is in a horrible position here. Moore smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Brick is looking to get to half guard.
Moore landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brick is desperately trying to improve his position but Moore has a good base and remains in mount.
Moore tries to control but Brick wriggling away.

Moore is working for a guillotine from mount but Brick frees his head quite easily.
Brick is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Moore wants to finish this one by submission but Brick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moore.

Moore is working for a guillotine from mount but Brick frees his head quite easily.
Moore throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Brick is working to get back to half guard.
Brick is squirming around, avoiding Moore's attempts to control the action.

Moore working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Brick will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Brick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Brick. That snapped Moore's head back.
Brick shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brick throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brick circles away.
Brick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Moore counters with a shoot takedown. Brick fights it but they end up in guard.
Moore advances position into side control!
Moore is putting a hurting on Brick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moore tries to advance to mount but Brick denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brick tries to buck Moore off but Moore is having none of it.
Moore cracks Brick with a big right hand but Brick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moore creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brick tries to bench press Moore off him but Moore keeps the position.
Brick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brick tries to get back to half guard but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brick with a poor takedown
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Brick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moore to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Brick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brick swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moore's guard.
Brick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moore trying to control but Brick postures up.
Brick is looking to advance position but Moore won't allow it.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brick is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moore is on top in guard.
Moore passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brick manages to get to full guard.
Moore trying to control but Brick is working from the bottom.

Brick had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Moore is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Brick Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Moore's back instead.
Brick is trying to stick to Moore's back but Moore is turning into Brick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moore.
Brick can't keep his opponent in guard - Moore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moore.
Brick moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brick being controlled here, momentarily.
Brick keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.

Brick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moore is aware though and is defending well.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Brick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore is looking to work some ground and pound but Brick has wrist control.
Brick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moore!
Moore wants to control but Brick is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moore looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kev Moore.
I think Moore 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Brick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Del Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and iwanna box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). iwanna box is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Del Soto
vs
box

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
199 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Del Soto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, iwanna box!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Del Soto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. box sprawls well initially but Del Soto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Del Soto is nestled in close to box, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Del Soto controlling the action here.
Del Soto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Miguel Del Soto just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
box throws a right and a left that Del Soto avoids nicely.
box fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
box throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Soto slips a straight right by box.

Del Soto scores a takedown into full mount!
Del Soto controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
box is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Del Soto controlling the pace for now.
box in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Soto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Del Soto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Del Soto lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto controlling from mount.
Del Soto takes box's back.
box holding both Del Soto 's hands and preventing any damage.
Del Soto is riding his opponent, not letting box buck him off.
Del Soto scores with punches to the body.
I would not like to be box right now.
box is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Del Soto is cranking box's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for box! He's tightened the choke and box is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Del Soto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moyses Flamengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatred has chosen White Zombie - Thunderkiss '65 as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Flamengo
vs
Hatred

185 cm
23
219 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moyses Flamengo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Hatred!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatred shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flamengo but Flamengo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flamengo shoots and misses

and Hatred counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Flamengo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hatred trying to control but Flamengo is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hatred stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flamengo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

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

Flamengo is looking for a triangle but Hatred pushes his legs off easily.
Hatred is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatred with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatred keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flamengo's head.

Flamengo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hatred is aware though and is defending well.

Hatred drops back looking for a leg! Flamengo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flamengo manages to kick Hatred off! Hatred jumps back into Flamengo's guard.
Hatred stands and throws Flamengo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Flamengo is looking for a sweep.

Hatred is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flamengo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flamengo tries to buck Hatred off but Hatred is having none of it.
Hatred lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flamengo down.

Hatred is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flamengo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hatred tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hatred looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hatred is trying to get an arm triangle but Flamengo is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Flamengo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flamengo tries to bench press Hatred off him but Hatred keeps the position.

Hatred is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flamengo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hatred is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flamengo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hatred throwing strikes but Flamengo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flamengo is trying to get an arm triangle but Hatred is defending well.
Hatred is trying to control Flamengo's posture but Flamengo avoids it.
Hatred gets back to half guard.
Hatred is looking to control Flamengo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hatred avoid being mounted?

Flamengo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hatred doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flamengo.
Hatred trying to control here.

Hatred looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hatred looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hatred is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flamengo pulls his head out easily.

Flamengo wants to work for an arm triangle but Hatred is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hatred actively working from the bottom here.

Flamengo is trying to work for a kimura but Hatred is defending well.
Hatred wants to control but Flamengo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatred blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flamengo.

Hatred looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Moyses Flamengo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hatred with a lazy takedown attempt

and Flamengo counters with a single leg into guard. Hatred didn't expect that.

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

Flamengo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hatred is on top in guard.

Flamengo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Flamengo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hatred drops back looking for a leg! Flamengo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flamengo manages to kick Hatred off! Hatred jumps back into Flamengo's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hatred is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hatred's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flamengo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hatred looking to pass the guard.
Flamengo keeping moving, preventing Hatred from controlling successfully.

Flamengo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hatred is aware though and is defending well.
Moyses Flamengo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Flamengo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hatred makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Hatred drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hatred jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hatred trying to control the position from guard on top but Flamengo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hatred is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Flamengo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hatred slips nicely into half guard.
Hatred is keen to just control but Flamengo is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred is looking to advance position but Flamengo won't allow it.

Flamengo actively working from the bottom here.
Flamengo tries to get to full guard but Hatred has control of the leg.

Flamengo actively working from the bottom here.

Hatred is working for a submission of some sort.

Flamengo actively working from the bottom here.

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.

Hatred seems to be working for a kimura but Flamengo defends the submission attempt.
Hatred throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Flamengo actively working from the bottom here.

Hatred is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hatred trying to mount his opponent but Flamengo defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatred is trying to control. Flamengo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moyses Flamengo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Flamengo fails with the takedown

and Hatred counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Flamengo!
BOOM! Hatred connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Hatred is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Flamengo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Flamengo tries to reverse the position but Hatred maintains control.
Hatred landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flamengo is working to get back to half guard.

Hatred jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flamengo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatred cracks Flamengo with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamengo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hatred is trying to get an arm triangle but Flamengo is defending well.
Flamengo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hatred off and has taken his back!
Hatred just trying to survive but Flamengo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Flamengo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Flamengo doesn't have the hooks in and Hatred manages to turn into his guard.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moyses Flamengo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and carson nomad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Robinson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Robinson
vs
nomad

200 cm
22
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Robinson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, carson nomad!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
nomad waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Robinson .
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but nomad pushes him off.
Robinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
nomad scores with a three punch combo!
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.

Robinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in nomad's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
nomad wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.

Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! nomad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! nomad has escaped and now he's on top!
nomad trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

nomad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but nomad defends the submission attempt.

Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
nomad pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.

Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
nomad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, nomad has managed to free his arm - good work.
nomad pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
nomad lands a body shot.
nomad looks to land a combination. Robinson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A thudding body kick lands there by nomad!
nomad throws a head kick that Robinson semi-blocks.
carson nomad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
nomad throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
nomad throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
nomad lands with a right hand.
nomad takes a swing at Robinson 's ribcage but misses.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before nomad can pounce on him.

nomad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

nomad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
nomad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
nomad tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
nomad misses with the combination.

nomad drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. nomad smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Robinson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
nomad's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and nomad duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson closes the distance looking to clinch

and nomad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by nomad.
Robinson jumps guard but nomad stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as nomad controls his hands.
nomad blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. nomad obliges.
nomad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.

Robinson has nomad pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Robinson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending nomad tumbling to the mat - Robinson dives into nomad's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
nomad trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

carson nomad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

nomad gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
nomad prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

nomad breaks the clinch.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and nomad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
nomad throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robinson .
nomad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
nomad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
nomad misses with a head kick.
nomad is breathing heavily.
nomad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
nomad misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries for a takedown but nomad circles away easily

and nomad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Robinson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson is working for takedown but nomad is calmly controlling the position for now.
nomad tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
nomad is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns nomad into the cage.
Robinson wants to stall.
Robinson tries to pull guard but nomad holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Robinson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
nomad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and nomad counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
nomad wants to clinch

so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
nomad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.

Robinson looking for a kimura from the bottom but nomad passes into side control!
nomad trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson manages to work his way to half guard, despite nomad's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
nomad trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing nomad from standing up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Robinson !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex das meses Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Oswald
vs
das meses Silva

179 cm
24
134 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

150 cm
22
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Oswald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex das meses Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oswald clinches up with das meses Silva and pushes him back against the cage.

Oswald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oswald checks a low kick from das meses Silva.

Oswald gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Oswald breaks from the clinch.
das meses Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Oswald counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Oswald.
Oswald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
das meses Silva is looking to control Oswald's arms but Oswald gets an underhook and turns him. Now das meses Silva has his back to the cage.
Oswald lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Oswald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with das meses Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Oswald tries to land a knee to the head but das meses Silva blocks with his arms.

Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oswald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
das meses Silva wants to clinch but Oswald slips to the side
and Oswald counters with a series of strikes. das meses Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.

Oswald clinches up with das meses Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oswald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald lands an uppercut.
Oswald lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Alex das meses Silva has been cut.

Oswald breaks the clinch.

Oswald gets a clinch.
Oswald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of das meses Silva backwards.
Oswald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
das meses Silva stalling in the clinch but Oswald improves position.
Oswald lands a nice uppercut.
das meses Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oswald smiles and moves away.
Oswald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oswald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
das meses Silva closes the distance looking to clinch

and Oswald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Oswald.
Good body shot from Oswald.

Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Oswald forces das meses Silva back against the cage and clinches.
das meses Silva wants a takedown.
Oswald controlling the action here for a moment.
Oswald lands a body punch.

Oswald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
das meses Silva misses with a double jab.
das meses Silva should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

das meses Silva tries to keep at a distance but Oswald has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Oswald takes the fight into the clinch.
Oswald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from das meses Silva.
Mark Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex das meses Silva.

Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oswald circles away from the clinch attempt

and Oswald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oswald.

Oswald breaks from the clinch.
das meses Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Oswald closes the distance and clinches.
das meses Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oswald just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oswald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of das meses Silvas head.
Oswald tries to land knees in the clinch but das meses Silva avoids the damage to the body.
das meses Silva stalling in the clinch but Oswald improves position.
das meses Silva looks gassed!
das meses Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oswald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oswald lands a shoulder strike.
Oswald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oswald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Oswald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
das meses Silva tries to clinch

and Oswald counters by clinching up.
Oswald holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oswald stuns das meses Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oswald lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Oswald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex das meses Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oswald moves into the clinch successfully.
Oswald slowing the pace effectively.

Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Oswald there.
Oswald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
das meses Silva wants to clinch

and Oswald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oswald lands a left hand.
das meses Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oswald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oswald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
das meses Silva is breathing heavily.
Oswald stalling.

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

Oswald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with das meses Silva, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald effectively controlling the action here.

Oswald breaks the clinch.
Oswald throws a head kick but das meses Silva moves out of range.

Oswald moves into the clinch.

Oswald breaks from the clinch.

Oswald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oswald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of das meses Silvas head.
Oswald cracks das meses Silva with a nice body shot.
Oswald stops a takedown attempt from das meses Silva.
A right hook to the body lands for Oswald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning das meses Silva up against the cage.

Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oswald throws a series of punches but das meses Silva moves out of range.

Oswald gets a clinch.
das meses Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mark Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex das meses Silva.
das meses Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oswald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
das meses Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oswald can pounce on him.
das meses Silva dodges the punch combination from Oswald.
Oswald clobbers das meses Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oswald gets a clinch.
Oswald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A short right from Oswald on the inside.
Oswald lands a body punch in the clinch.

Oswald manages to break the clinch.
Oswald throws a right and a left that both miss.

das meses Silva tries to keep at a distance but Oswald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oswald is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oswald stalling in the clinch.

Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Oswald drives through and clinches with das meses Silva against the cage.

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

Oswald rushes das meses Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oswald breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oswald leaning against his opponent.
Oswald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A shot in the inside from Oswald.
das meses Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!

Oswald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
das meses Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Oswald.

Oswald rushes das meses Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Oswald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Oswald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex das meses Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Oswald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but das meses Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Oswald does no damage.
A head kick by das meses Silva misses

and Oswald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oswald presses das meses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
das meses Silva fails to pull guard.
Oswald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oswald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oswald.

Oswald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with das meses Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
das meses Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oswald presses das meses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
das meses Silva is looking to control Oswald's arms but Oswald gets an underhook and turns him. Now das meses Silva has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oswald manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Oswald lands but das meses Silva takes it in his stride.
Oswald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and das meses Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Oswald backing up. Oswald nods at das meses Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark Oswald is winning the standup battle so far.

Oswald pushes das meses Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

Oswald manages to break the clinch.

Oswald has managed to clinch.

Oswald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oswald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oswald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oswald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that das meses Silva can do to turn this around?

Oswald moves into the clinch successfully.

Oswald manages to break the clinch.

Oswald gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswald lands a shot to the body.
das meses Silva tries to circle away but Oswald has him pinned against the cage.

Oswald breaks from the clinch.

Oswald clinches with his opponent.
Come on Oswald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oswald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oswald lands an elbow inside that das meses Silva shrugs off.

Oswald breaks from the clinch.
Oswald throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Oswald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Oswald pushes das meses Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Oswald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mark Oswald has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
das meses Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oswald stalls.
Oswald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of das meses Silva backwards.

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

Oswald takes the fight into the clinch.
Oswald lands with a left to the head.
Oswald lands an elbow that stopped das meses Silva in his tracks for a moment.

Oswald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oswald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oswald throws a series of punches but das meses Silva avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Oswald does no damage.

Oswald gets a clinch.
Oswald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oswald scores with a shoulder strike.
Oswald lands a body punch in the clinch.

Oswald breaks from the clinch.
Oswald throws a right hand that das meses Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that das meses Silva also avoids with ease.

Oswald has taken the fight to the clinch.
das meses Silva takes a shot to the head.

Oswald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oswald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but das meses Silva moves away.
Good leg kick by Oswald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alex das meses Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Oswald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oswald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by das meses Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Oswald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oswald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Oswald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Krycewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Zork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Zork has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Piotr Krycewski's chin.

Krycewski
vs
Zork

172 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Krycewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Zork!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zork throws a big shot that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krycewski.

Krycewski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krycewski looking to control.

Krycewski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zork slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krycewski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Krycewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zork controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krycewski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zork gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zork stops Krycewski from standing up.
Krycewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zork is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krycewski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zork!

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.
Krycewski wants to control the pace but Zork is squirming around nicely.
Zork gets back to half guard.
Zork is looking for a sweep. Krycewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zork manages to get to full guard.
Krycewski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krycewski stopping the sweep attempt from Zork.
Zork thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zork is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zork punching to the body, from the bottom.
Krycewski preventing the sweep.
Krycewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Zork is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krycewski preventing the sweep.

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

Zork drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krycewski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zork's best efforts.
Krycewski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zork manages to pass to mount!
Krycewski tries to hold on but Zork postures up.
Zork sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krycewski is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zork shoots in looking for a takedown. Krycewski tries to sprawl out of it but Zork keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krycewski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krycewski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Krycewski.

Krycewski gets the takedown into side control.
Zork is looking to regain half guard here but Krycewski keeps moving and retains side control.
Krycewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zork keeps working.
Zork tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

Krycewski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zork has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krycewski gets to mount! Zork was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Krycewski avoids the attempt from Zork to control.
Zork really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Krycewski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zork turns into him and now he's in Krycewski's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zork accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krycewski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zork is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zork controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zork's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krycewski wants to control the position but Zork says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork stops Krycewski from getting back to his feet.
Krycewski wants to get back to full guard but Zork has mounted him!
Zork working the ground and pound effectively.

Zork working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zork putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Krycewski is squirming around, avoiding Zork's attempts to control the action.
Krycewski is in a horrible position here. Zork smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zork sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krycewski has given up his back here.
Krycewski tries to escape but Zork has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Krycewski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zork gets his way!
Zork is looking to control Krycewski but Krycewski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zork is hanging on to Krycewski's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damian Zork will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Krycewski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zork!
Zork wants to control but Krycewski is having none of it.
Zork throwing hammer fists to the chest of Krycewski. What's that going to do exactly?
Zork wants to control but Krycewski is having none of it.
Zork can't escape the position.
Zork is squirming around, avoiding Krycewski's attempts to control the action.
Krycewski is really struggling to control Zork but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zork wants to hold on but Krycewski pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Krycewski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zork is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zork throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zork sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zork is looking to control Krycewski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zork avoid being mounted?
Zork won't allow Krycewski to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zork throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Damian Zork has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krycewski stalling away here and it's allowed Zork to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zork trying to keep a closed guard but Krycewski is proving a slippery customer.
Zork throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Krycewski wants to get up but he can't break Zork's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zork is striking but Krycewski is not phased and passes to half guard.
Krycewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zork keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krycewski misses with a low kick.

Zork clinches up against the cage.
Krycewski tries to stall but Zork uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zork tries for a takedown but Krycewski manages to get underhooks.
Zork tries to land knees in the clinch but Krycewski avoids the damage to the body.
Zork jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krycewski walks away with a smile on his face. Zork gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Zork gets a clinch.
Zork goes for a takedown attempt but Krycewski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Piotr Krycewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Zork.
Zork with a lazy takedown attempt

and Krycewski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krycewski.
Krycewski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zork's guard.
Zork striking from the bottom here.
Krycewski wants to control from the top but Zork keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zork pulls Krycewski in close to prevent any damage.
Krycewski wants to control from the top but Zork keeps moving.
Zork is controlling Krycewski's posture.
Krycewski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zork manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zork connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Krycewski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zork 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Zork!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Wittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ur Gonnalose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonnalose has chosen Uprising as his entrance music. Marcus Wittman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ur Gonnalose's chin.

Wittman
vs
Gonnalose

169 cm
24
135 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wittman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ur Gonnalose!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wittman moves away from the strike by Gonnalose.
Gonnalose connects with a crisp jab.
Gonnalose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonnalose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wittman.
Wittman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Wittman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gonnalose sprawls well initially but Wittman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Wittman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonnalose can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wittman is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonnalose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wittman prevents Gonnalose from standing back up.

Wittman is looking for a kimura but Gonnalose is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wittman to get the leverage.
Gonnalose looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wittman trying to control from half guard but Gonnalose is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonnalose tries to bum rush Wittman with a series of wild strikes but Wittman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonnalose looks to score with a jab to the body but Wittman is just out of range.
Gonnalose just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonnalose lands a right hook to the body.
Gonnalose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wittman moves out of range as Gonnalose strikes.
Nice defenses there by Wittman.
Gonnalose throws a shot from downtown. Wittman moves away and avoids it.
Gonnalose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Wittman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gonnalose!
Gonnalose is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wittman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wittman is breathing heavily.
Gonnalose really wants to buck Wittman off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonnalose is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Gonnalose defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wittman.

Wittman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Wittman is going olschool here, as he tries to force Gonnalose to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gonnalose shrugs it off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonnalose wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonnalose defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wittman.
Gonnalose is trying to stand up.
Wittman seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gonnalose is holding on tight.
Wittman wants to control the pace but Gonnalose is squirming around nicely.
Gonnalose is trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonnalose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wittman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Wittman has control of Gonnalose's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gonnalose regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Gonnalose bucks Wittman off and manages to get back to his feet!
Gonnalose stalks Wittman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wittman's face. Wittman staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonnalose lands with a cross.

Wittman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wittman lands in his opponent's guard.
Wittman trying to control but Gonnalose is working from the bottom.
Gonnalose is looking to stand up but Wittman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ur Gonnalose will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gonnalose throws out a loose jab but Wittman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wittman shoots in for a takedown but Gonnalose shows good takedown defense.
Wittman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonnalose avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonnalose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wittman.
Wittman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Wittman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wittman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonnalose circles away.
Wittman blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonnalose throws the left hand but Wittman avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Gonnalose catches Wittman right on the button with a cross.
Gonnalose misses with a hook.
Wittman staying out of range there.
Ur Gonnalose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonnalose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonnalose throws out a loose jab but Wittman uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonnalose keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gonnalose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonnalose lands with an overhand left.
Gonnalose throws a hook to the side of Wittman's head but Wittman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonnalose throws a shot from downtown. Wittman moves away and avoids it.
Wittman shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonnalose tries to sprawl out of it but Wittman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonnalose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wittman misses with a takedown attempt - Gonnalose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonnalose takes a swing at Wittman's ribcage but misses.
Gonnalose misses with an uppercut. Wittman saw that one coming.
Gonnalose connects with a jab.
Gonnalose lands with a shot to the body.
Gonnalose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gonnalose throws a shot from downtown. Wittman moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonnalose lands with a hook. Wittman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gonnalose throws a hook but Wittman avoids it easily.
A jab from Gonnalose finds it's way through Wittman's defenses.
Gonnalose misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Gonnalose.
Gonnalose misses with a looping right.
Gonnalose misses with a looping left.
Gonnalose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wittman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Gonnalose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonnalose tries to bum rush Wittman with a series of wild strikes but Wittman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonnalose misses with an uppercut.
Wittman tries for a takedown but Gonnalose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonnalose, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wittman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonnalose did well to prevent Wittman getting side control.
Gonnalose is looking to escape.
Wittman is looking to take a break and control but Gonnalose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Wittman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonnalose defends it well.
Wittman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonnalose keeps working.

Gonnalose kicks off Wittman and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonnalose lands the left hand.
Gonnalose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wittman circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonnalose throws the left hand but Wittman avoids the punch easily.
Gonnalose throws a body punch but Wittman moves out of range.
Gonnalose throws a body punch but Wittman moves out of range.
Gonnalose scores with a jab to the head.
Wittman shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonnalose tries to sprawl out of it but Wittman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonnalose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Gonnalose. No joy for Wittman on that attempt.
A jab from Gonnalose finds it's way through Wittman's defenses.
A jab from Gonnalose misses.
Wittman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wittman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonnalose.
Gonnalose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ur Gonnalose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wittman shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonnalose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonnalose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonnalose thuds his right hand into Wittman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Wittman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonnalose wants to get back to his feet.

Gonnalose is defending against the submission attempts here by Wittman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonnalose is staying active underneath Wittman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittman stops Gonnalose from getting back to his feet.
Wittman is controlling the pace.
Gonnalose is trying to stand.

Wittman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gonnalose defend it? Wittman steps over the head and cranks it - Gonnalose is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wittman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Wittman!
Marcus Wittman retains his bantamweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Falk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. Falk has chosen Rise Against - But Tonight We Dance as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thorn
vs
Falk

180 cm
23
205 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
197 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Fenrir Fightgear

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johan Falk!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thorn fails with the takedown.
Falk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Thorn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thorn is thwarting Falk's attempts to control the position.
Thorn is looking to take a break and control but Falk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Falk defending well though.
Falk regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falk trying to control the position.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Falk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thorn is fending him off so far but Falk persists. Nope, Thorn circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falk fails to land with a series of punches.
Johan Falk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Falk misses.

Thorn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Falk's half guard.
Falk is trying to control but can't.
Thorn wants to take a breather but Falk is having none of it.
Thorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Falk's head.
Thorn lands with a punch from half guard.
Thorn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thorn is keen to just control but Falk is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falk is trying to stand back up but Thorn is controlling him
Thorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Falk takes one to the chin there.
Falk tries for a takedown but Thorn circles away easily

and Thorn counters with a takedown into side control.
Mike Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Falk.
Falk looks gassed!
Thorn is putting a hurting on Falk here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falk is not content to let Thorn control the position.
Falk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thorn connects with a decent elbow.
Thorn wants to control but Falk is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Falk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falk is looking to reverse the position.
Falk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thorn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thorn lands with a punch from half guard.
Thorn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thorn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thorn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falk is trying to stand.
Thorn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Thorn.
Falk is in trouble now - Thorn has advanced to mount!
Thorn with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Falk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thorn with a couple of short strikes.

Falk is rocked!
Thorn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Falk is still in real trouble! Can Thorn finish him?
Thorn with good strikes from the mount here!
Thorn controlling the position easily from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn unloading with bombs!
Thorn drops a big elbow. That's hurt Falk! More shots from Thorn and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Thorn!
Mike Thorn retains his light heavyweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles DAvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DAvis has chosen Miles DAvis - someday my prince will come as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kai Roe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kai Roe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Roe
vs
DAvis

164 cm
23
162 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
158 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Roe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles DAvis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roe throws a jab but it's blocked by DAvis.
DAvis swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Roe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DAvis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DAvis.
Roe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DAvis is keeping the position for now.
Roe trying to control but DAvis is working from the bottom.
Roe being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DAvis being controlled here, momentarily.
DAvis working a defensive guard here.
Roe 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.
DAvis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roeis looking to pass into half guard but DAvis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now DAvis is in guard.
DAvis preventing the sweep.
DAvis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roe is keeping the position for now.
DAvis trying to control but Roe is working from the bottom.
Roe looking to hit a scissor sweep but DAvis is one step ahead there.

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

DAvis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DAvis manages to get himself to full guard.
DAvis looking for a sweep. Not yet DAvis, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DAvis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roe stopping the sweep attempt from DAvis.
Roe distracts DAvis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roe trying to control but DAvis is working from the bottom.

Roe got a little sloppy there for a moment and DAvis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roe has managed to get both his arms back between DAvis's legs - danger averted.
Roe throws and elbow that misses. DAvis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roe's guard. Nice move by DAvis!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe looking for a sweep. Not yet Roe, not yet.

DAvis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roe is pulling down on DAvis's head. It's preventing any offense from DAvis, at least for the moment.
Roe keeping moving, preventing DAvis from controlling successfully.
Roe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DAvis's guard.
Roe distracts DAvis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DAvis trying to strike off his back.
Roe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DAvis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roe is looking to work some ground and pound but DAvis has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DAvis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roe!
Roe is in all sorts of trouble here.
DAvis controlling his opponent.
DAvis is looking to work his way around to Roe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
DAvis avoids the attempt from Roe to control.
Roe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kai Roe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Roe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DAvis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DAvis is looking to reverse the position.
Roe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
DAvis prevents Roe from improving position.
You can see the frustration on DAvis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DAvis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Roe is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DAvis is trying to improve his position.
DAvis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DAvis taking punishment in the form of punches.
DAvis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roe.
Roe lands an elbow.
An elbow from Roe crashes against the mat.
DAvis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roe scoring with punches from side control.
Roe trying to control the action but DAvis is working from the bottom.
Roe tries to move to mount but DAvis blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Roe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Roe wants to lay and pray for a moment but DAvis keeps working.
Roe grinds an elbow into DAvis's temple.
Roe grinds an elbow into DAvis's temple.
Roe trying to control the position but DAvis is working away.
Roe looking to control but instead DAvis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
DAvis gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DAvis is keeping the position for now.
Roe is fighting to break DAvis's control of his arms but DAvis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Roe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DAvis is keeping the position for now.
Roe thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four 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.
Roe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roe passes into half guard.
DAvis moves into full guard.
Roe advances position into side control!
DAvis wants to control but Roe postures up.
Roe tries to move into full mount but can't pass DAvis's legs.
DAvis tries to control but Roe manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Roe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

DAvis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roe with a flurry of punches that miss.
DAvis keeping moving, preventing Roe from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roe trying to control the position from guard on top but DAvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DAvis working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DAvis is controlling Roe's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DAvis working a defensive guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DAvis throws a right hand that Roe ducks under and follows up with a left that Roe also avoids with ease.
DAvis with a poor takedown

and Roe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kai Roe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roe thows a huge punch but DAvis dodges it nicely.
Roe is looking to take a break and control but DAvis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roe not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DAvis trying to control from the bottom.
Roe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

DAvis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DAvis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roe throws a jab but it's blocked by DAvis.

Roe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roe with the ground and pound but DAvis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Roe is thwarting DAvis's attempts to control the position.
DAvis works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roe throwing strikes from guard but DAvis blocks nicely.
Roe wants to control from the top but DAvis keeps moving.
Roe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DAvis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DAvis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DAvis keeping full guard, as Roe tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roe trying to control the position from guard on top but DAvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roe looking to pass the guard.

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

and Roe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for DAvis!
DAvis is squirming around, avoiding Roe's attempts to control the action.
Roe looking to finish with strikes here!
Roe tries to control but DAvis wriggling away.
DAvis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Roe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Roe loads up on a big right hand but DAvis slips the punch.
Roe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DAvis was well out of range. Poor timing from Roe.
DAvis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Roe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DAvis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roe stopping the sweep attempt from DAvis.
DAvis keeping full guard, as Roe tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe trying to control the position from guard on top but DAvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roe working some strikes from top position.
Roe wants to pass the guard but DAvis is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DAvis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DAvis is defended easily by Roe.
Kai Roe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles DAvis.
A big right from Roe misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Roe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DAvis did well to prevent Roe getting side control.
DAvis is holding on to half guard well.
Roe is trying to control the action in half guard but DAvis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DAvis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DAvis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
DAvis is trying to maintain the position but Roe is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DAvis's head.
Roe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DAvis's head.
Roe working DAvis over with strikes.
DAvis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roe.
Roe trying to control the action but DAvis is working from the bottom.
Roe tries to pass to full mount but DAvis defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
DAvis 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.
Roe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DAvis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DAvis 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roe throws a big shot that misses.

DAvis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roe is trying to maintain the position but DAvis is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Roe had his way with Miles DAvis in that round.
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!

Roe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roe landing with the ground and pound.
Roe trying to control but DAvis is working from the bottom.
Roe is working DAvis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roe trying to control but DAvis is working from the bottom.
Roe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roe trying to control but DAvis is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DAvis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roe trying to control the position from guard on top but DAvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Roe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DAvis manages to land in full guard to minimise the 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.
Roe stopping the sweep attempt from DAvis.
Roe wants to control from the top but DAvis keeps moving.

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.
Roe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DAvis wants to sweep here but Roe controlling him for the moment.
Roe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
DAvis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DAvis looking to control.
Roe stands and throws DAvis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DAvis is not content to let Roe control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe advances to full mount.
DAvis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Roe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Roe looking to finish DAvis with some ground and pound. This is bad for DAvis!
DAvis wants to control but Roe is having none of it.
Roe trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
DAvis is trying desperately to improve position.
Roe landing shots from mount.
Roe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Roe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Roe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miles DAvis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Roe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Roe!
Kai Roe retains his lightweight title!