PRIDE PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davvon Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moore
vs
Brown

190 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Davvon Brown!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Brown looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Moore lands a big uppercut and Brown crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brown looks OK. Moore waves Brown back to his feet!

It looks like Davvon Brown has been cut.

Moore moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is trying to break free.

Moore successfully pulls guard.
Moore controlling Brown's posture.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Moore is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moore has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brown doesn't defend quickly enough and Moore has managed to lock this one up! Can Brown escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Moore on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Moore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obadiah Jebadiah Ordway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ordway has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Combs
vs
Jebadiah Ordway

191 cm
22
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drake Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obadiah Jebadiah Ordway!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ordway or perhaps it was just good defense by Combs which made him look bad.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Combs.
Combs trying to control the position but Ordway is working away.

Combs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ordway is trying to control Combs's posture but Combs avoids it.
Combs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ordway is trying to improve his position.

Combs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ordway doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Combs counters with a single leg into guard. Ordway didn't expect that.
Ordway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Combs is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ordway looking for a guillotine here but Combs defends easily.
Combs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Ordway looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Combs passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ordway is refusing to be controlled, as Combs sits in half guard.

Combs escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ordway keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ordway crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Combs - the referee stops the clock and Ordway gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Combs. Ordway manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ordway keeps the fight on the outside.
Combs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ordway tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Combs counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ordway!
Ordway wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Combs.
Poor strikes thrown by Combs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Combs stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ordway with a lazy takedown attempt

and Combs counters with a single leg into guard. Ordway didn't expect that.
Drake Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obadiah Jebadiah Ordway.
Combs is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Combs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ordway is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ordway being controlled here, momentarily.
Combs passes into half guard.

Combs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ordway sees it coming and defends easily.
Ordway wants to get back to his feet.
Ordway is staying active underneath Combs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ordway tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Combs has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Combs wants to control the pace but Ordway is squirming around nicely.

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

Combs looking for a guillotine from mount but Ordway is having none of it.
Ordway sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Combs prevents Ordway from improving his position.
Ordway is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Combs is keen to just control but Ordway is a slippery customer.
Combs stalling.
Combs trying to control from half guard but Ordway is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Combs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ordway tries to clinch up.
Ordway swinging wilding here.
Ordway looks to clinch

and Combs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ordway won't be happy with that.
Combs throws an elbow but Ordway slips to the side and avoids it well.

Combs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ordway to his feet.
Obadiah Jebadiah Ordway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drake Combs!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beard Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Why Can't We Be Friends? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shawn Rogers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rogers
vs
Guy

193 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

205 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beard Guy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rogers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guy's guard.
Guy is trying to hold Rogers in close to prevent damage but Rogers has managed to pass into half guard.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guy's head.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Guy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Guy is working away.
It looks like Rogers is going to stand back up.

Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers throwing shots but Guy is blocking nicely.

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

and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guy is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Guy circles away and we're back to standing.

Guy gets the takedown into side control.
Rogers 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.
Guy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rogers's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rogers is trying to control Guy's posture but Guy avoids it.
Guy wants to stand but Rogers has his arm trapped.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guy wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Guy postures up.
Rogers gets full guard.
Guy preventing the sweep.
Rogers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guy looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guy's head.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rogers trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rogers looks up at the clock and then as Guy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rogers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guy can do anything to dispel that myth.

Rogers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogers working the ground and pound.

Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Guy is defending well.
Guy is trying to control Rogers's posture but Rogers avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Guy is trying to control Rogers's posture but Rogers avoids it.
Rogers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rogers trying to control the position but Guy is working away.
Guy is throwing a few token shots, despite Rogers being in side control.
Guy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogers wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Guy. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers has his takedown stuffed

so Guy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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 Shawn Rogers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rogers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shawn Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Rogers stands and steps away. Guy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers tries to stall but Guy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Guy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Guy persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.

Rogers moves into the clinch.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Rogers.

Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers shoots and misses

and Guy counters with a shoot takedown. Rogers fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy thows a big elbow that misses.
Guy wanted to stand there but Rogers had control of the position.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Guy is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Guy tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rogers controlling his opponent.
Rogers landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guy can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers controlling from mount.
Guy wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers landing strikes from the mount and Guy is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers takes his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rogers's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rogers is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Rogers gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Rogers gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Rogers apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Guy moves his leg out of the way.
Guy clinches but Rogers breaks the clinch

and Rogers counters with a single leg into guard. Guy didn't expect that.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Guy is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.

Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Guy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guy manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Guy's guard.
Guy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Shawn Rogers just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Guy misses with a takedown

and Rogers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guy's guard.
Shawn Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beard Guy.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Guy is working an open guard so Rogers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Guy circles away easily

so Guy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Rogers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Guy lands a nice shot that snaps Rogers's head back.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Guy.
Guy wants to stand but Rogers has his arm trapped.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rogers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guy is working away from the top position though.

Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guy prevents Rogers from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers manages to get to full guard.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rogers manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guy was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beard Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!
Guy looking to finish Rogers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rogers!
Rogers wants to control but Guy is having none of it.
Rogers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Guy has hold of Rogers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rogers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Guy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rogers?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Guy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rogers trying to hold on to Guy's head to control him but Guy postures up.
Rogers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Guy wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Guy wants to stand and escape but instead Rogers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers passes Guy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guy trying to control but Rogers postures up.

Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogers is thwarting Guy's attempts to control the position.

Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Rogers!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Fujimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Meogy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fujimoto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to They Like Me. Meogy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everything in it's right place kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mr Meogy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fujimoto
vs
Meogy

170 cm
22
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Fujimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Meogy !
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Meogy tries to keep at a distance but Fujimoto has taken the fight into the clinch.

Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meogy shoots in looking for a takedown. Fujimoto tries to sprawl out of it but Meogy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fujimoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meogy shoots in for a takedown but Fujimoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fujimoto as Meogy shoots in.
Sean Fujimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Meogy .
Fujimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fujimoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fujimoto scores with a push kick.

Fujimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meogy , pushing him back against the cage.
Fujimoto lands a nice shot to the body.

Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meogy fails with a takedown attempt.
Meogy looks gassed!

Meogy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fujimoto's guard.
Fujimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meogy is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto trying to control the position.
Meogy prevents Fujimoto from getting back to his feet.
Meogy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujimoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meogy won't allow Fujimoto to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fujimoto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Meogy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Meogy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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

Meogy tries to keep at a distance but Fujimoto has taken the fight into the clinch.

Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.

Fujimoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fujimoto gets underhooks to prevent Meogy 's takedown attempt.

Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Sean Fujimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujimoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fujimoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Mr Meogy has been cut.

Fujimoto closes the distance and pushes Meogy back into the cage.
Fujimoto stops a takedown attempt from Meogy .
Meogy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meogy tries to score a body lock takedown but Fujimoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Fujimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujimoto cracks Meogy with a right hand to the side of the head.

Fujimoto drives through and clinches with Meogy against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Fujimoto. That snapped Meogy 's head back.
Fujimoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sean Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Fujimoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meogy .

Fujimoto lands a big head kick that sends Meogy tumbling to the mat! Fujimoto takes a step backwards and waves Meogy back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Meogy is rocked!
Fujimoto throws a series of punches but Meogy avoids them all with ease.
Meogy is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujimoto finish him?

Fujimoto rushes Meogy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Fujimoto manages to break the clinch.
Meogy seems to have recovered his senses.

Fujimoto pushes Meogy up against the cage in a clinch.
Meogy wants a takedown.

Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Fujimoto thuds a left hand into Meogy 's body.

Fujimoto drives through and clinches with Meogy against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fujimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Fujimoto scores with a jab to the head.
Meogy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fujimoto can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto lands with a shot to the body.
Fujimoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meogy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Meogy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fujimoto connects with a high kick.

Fujimoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fujimoto pushes Meogy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujimoto stops a takedown attempt from Meogy .

Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Fujimoto lands a head kick. Meogy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Fujimoto has closed the distance and engaged Meogy in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto prevents the takedown attempt.

Fujimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Fujimoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meogy doesn't seem phased though.

Fujimoto has managed to clinch.

Fujimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujimoto throws a good cross that connects.
Fujimoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Meogy .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fujimoto lands with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meogy .

Fujimoto rushes Meogy and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fujimoto.

Fujimoto manages to break the clinch.
Fujimoto lands a high kick!
Sean Fujimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meogy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meogy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto throws a shot to the body.

Fujimoto has closed the distance and engaged Meogy in a clinch.
Meogy wants a takedown but no success here.
Sean Fujimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Meogy .
Fujimoto lands a body shot.
Fujimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meogy can do to turn this around?

Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Meogy is breathing heavily.
Meogy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meogy avoids the head kick by Fujimoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fujimoto obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Fujimoto.

Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Meogy ducks right into an uppercut from Fujimoto.
Meogy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fujimoto. Fujimoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Meogy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Fujimoto rushes Meogy and presses him up against the cage.

Fujimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujimoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meogy . Meogy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fujimoto stalks Meogy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Meogy 's face. Meogy staggers backwards, shaken.
Fujimoto scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meogy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Fujimoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fujimoto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto misses with a few strikes there.
Fujimoto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meogy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fujimoto connects with a single shot there.
Sean Fujimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Meogy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Fujimoto moves into the clinch.
Meogy tries to score a body lock takedown but Fujimoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fujimoto is pushing Meogy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Fujimoto on the inside.
Fujimoto lands with a left to the head.
Fujimoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meogy backwards.
Meogy tries for a takedown but Fujimoto manages to get underhooks.
Fujimoto lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Fujimoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fujimoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Meogy , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meogy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujimoto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fujimoto lands a nice hook to Meogy 's body. Meogy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fujimoto clobbers Meogy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Meogy avoids the head kick by Fujimoto.

Fujimoto closes the distance and pushes Meogy back into the cage.
Meogy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fujimoto prevents it.

Fujimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Fujimoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meogy doesn't seem phased though.

Fujimoto pushes Meogy up against the cage in a clinch.

Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fujimoto stalks Meogy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Meogy 's face. Meogy staggers backwards, shaken.
Fujimoto misses with a two punch combination.
Fujimoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fujimoto forces Meogy back against the cage and clinches.

Fujimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meogy has a takedown stuffed.
Fujimoto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fujimoto, right into the meat.
Fujimoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Fujimoto scores with a shot to the body.
Fujimoto scores with a hook to the body. Meogy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujimoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fujimoto lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujimoto jabs Meogy right on the nose. Meogy blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto lands a head kick. Meogy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meogy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meogy walks into a stiff left hand from Fujimoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Fujimoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Meogy 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fujimoto misses with a wild combination.
Fujimoto misses with a wild body shot.
Fujimoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fujimoto cracks a nice hook into Meogy 's ribs.
Meogy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meogy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Fujimoto lands.

Fujimoto darts in and clinches Meogy up against the cage.

Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Meogy , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meogy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fujimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meogy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto lands with a slapping head kick.

Fujimoto moves into range and clinches up with Meogy .
Fujimoto digs a right hand underneath Meogy 's ribcage. Meogy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fujimoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Fujimoto manages to break the clinch.
Fujimoto with a nice cross.
Fujimoto lands with a shot to the body.
Meogy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Fujimoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fujimoto presses Meogy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meogy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto lands an uppercut.
Fujimoto lands a body punch.
Meogy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fujimoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fujimoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meogy .
Fujimoto lands a nice knee to the body.

Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fujimoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sean Fujimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Meogy .

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Meogy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fujimoto lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimoto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Fujimoto moves into range and clinches up with Meogy .
Fujimoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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

Fujimoto moves into range and clinches up with Meogy .

Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meogy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fujimoto's waist but Fujimoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meogy off to one side.

Fujimoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meogy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fujimoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meogy takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Fujimoto has managed to clinch.
Sean Fujimoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meogy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fujimoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fujimoto pushes Meogy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fujimoto is struggling to control the position.

Fujimoto manages to break the clinch.
Fujimoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meogy fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujimoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meogy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Fujimoto drives through and clinches with Meogy against the cage.
Fujimoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fujimoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meogy or not.
Come on Fujimoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Fujimoto breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto lands a slapping body shot.
Fujimoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fujimoto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fujimoto lands a front kick.
Fujimoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fujimoto throws a head kick that misses.

Fujimoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fujimoto has Meogy pressed against the cage.

Fujimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujimoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujimoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Fujimoto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Meogy 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Meogy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fujimoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fujimoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Meogy takes one on the button.
Fujimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meogy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fujimoto tries to avoid it but Meogy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fujimoto to the ground. Fujimoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left and a right from Fujimoto both land. Nice combination.
Fujimoto scores with the left hand. Meogy knows he should have avoided that one.
Meogy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fujimoto sprawls well. Fujimoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meogy gets slowly back to his feet.
Fujimoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fujimoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meogy 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meogy blocks a head kick by Fujimoto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fujimoto, right into the meat.

Fujimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meogy , pushing him back against the cage.
Fujimoto slows down the pace here.
Fujimoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Fujimoto manages to break the clinch.
Fujimoto thumps Meogy with a low kick.
Fujimoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Meogy in the body.
Meogy closes the distance and clinches up with Fujimoto, looking for a takedown. Meogy pushes Fujimoto against the cage but Fujimoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sean Fujimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Meogy .

Fujimoto closes the distance and pushes Meogy back into the cage.

Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Fujimoto.
Meogy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fujimoto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fujimoto digs a good hook to Meogy 's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Fujimoto moves into the clinch.
Fujimoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meogy or not.

Fujimoto manages to break the clinch.

Fujimoto moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fujimoto.

Fujimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujimoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meogy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto cracks a nice hook into Meogy 's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Meogy blocks a head kick by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meogy .
Meogy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Fujimoto closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fujimoto manages to break the clinch.

Fujimoto pushes Meogy up against the cage in a clinch.
Fujimoto gets underhooks to prevent Meogy 's takedown attempt.
Fujimoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fujimoto stalls.

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

Fujimoto forces Meogy back against the cage and clinches.
Fujimoto lands with a left to the head.
Meogy blocks the elbow strike.
Fujimoto lands a left hand.

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

Fujimoto clinches with his opponent.
Meogy can't get the takedown.
Fujimoto is working Meogy over against the cage.
Fujimoto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meogy up against the cage.

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

Fujimoto rushes Meogy and presses him up against the cage.
Fujimoto lands a nice shot to the body.

Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujimoto scores with a kick to the body.
Meogy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fujimoto with a jab.
Meogy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meogy shoots in but Fujimoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Fujimoto closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Fujimoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meogy 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fujimoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meogy backwards.
Fujimoto scores with a shot to the side of Meogy 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Fujimoto had his way with Mr Meogy in that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Meogy 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fujimoto scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Fujimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Fujimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meogy , pushing him back against the cage.

Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.

Meogy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fujimoto is trying to defend but Meogy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but Fujimoto is defending well.
Meogy is looking to take a break and control but Fujimoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meogy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fujimoto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fujimoto 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.
Meogy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Meogy tries to control but Fujimoto wriggling away.
Fujimoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Meogy has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meogy takes Fujimoto's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fujimoto is in trouble.
Fujimoto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mr Meogy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujimoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meogy on the ground.

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

Fujimoto showing good submission defense here.
Meogy avoiding Fujimoto 's attempts to control his hands.

Meogy looking for the choke from the back.
Fujimoto trying to control the position but Meogy manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meogy looking for the choke from the back.
Fujimoto is really stuck here.
Meogy tries to get the hooks in deep but Fujimoto pushed the leg off.
Fujimoto trying to get back to his feet but Meogy is in full control for now.
Meogy is looking to control Fujimoto but Fujimoto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Meogy throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

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

Meogy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fujimoto staying busy and making it hard for Meogy to control.
Meogy missing with strikes.
Meogy tries to keep control of the position but Fujimoto is staying busy.

Fujimoto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Meogy 's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujimoto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:43
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:43
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Fujimoto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Moores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Thain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thain has chosen Cypress Hill - Get 'Em Up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moores
vs
Thain

189 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Win Nutritional - proof of quality
Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blaze Moores!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Thain!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moores shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thain defends it nicely.
Moores throws a head kick that Thain semi-blocks.
Thain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thain shoots for a double leg takedown but Moores sprawls well. He's pushed Thain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Moores closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thain managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moores.
Moores sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moores tries to get to his feet but Thain is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Moores in his guard.
Moores throws and elbow that misses. Thain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moores's guard. Nice move by Thain!
Moores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thain scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moores looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thain is one step ahead there.
Thain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thain scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thain is looking to work some ground and pound but Moores has wrist control.
Thain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moores wants to stand and escape but Thain is having none of it.
Thain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thain lands a couple of digs.
Thain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moores working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thain passes Moores's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moores is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Thain.
Thain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moores defending well though.
Moores trying to hold on to Thain's head to control him but Thain postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thain lands a nice short elbow.
Thain is keen to just control but Moores is a slippery customer.
Moores avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thain.
Moores taking some punishment here, with Thain in his half guard.
Thain trying to pass the guard but Moores defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thain throwing shots but Moores is blocking nicely.
Thain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moores defending well though.
Nice strikes from Thain there.
Thain trying to control from half guard but Moores is working away.
Moores tries to roll over but Thain keeps him under control.
Moores taking some punishment here, with Thain in his half guard.
Moores trying to control but Thain postures up.
Thain thows a huge punch but Moores dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moores has hold of Thain's hands but Thain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moores wants to get back to full guard but Thain has passed into side control.
Moores is working to get back to half guard.
Moores is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Moores that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thain with shots to the head and body - Moores looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moores is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moores takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Thain's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Thain!
Scott Thain is the new light heavyweight champion!