TW 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down with the Sickness. Balboa has chosen eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Rocky Balboa has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Myers
vs
Balboa

188 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

205 cm
19
269 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Myers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa moves out of range of the body kick from Myers.
Balboa moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Myers pinned against the cage. Myers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Myers misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Myers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myers wants to land a leg kick but Balboa is out of range.
Myers throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Myers fails to land with a series of punches.
Myers doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers throws a head kick that misses.
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myers throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Myers throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Balboa gets a takedown into half guard.
Balboa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Myers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balboa is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Balboa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Balboa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Balboa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a big shot there that rocks Myers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Myers somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Balboa gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Myers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Myers is breathing heavily.
Balboa tries to advance to mount but Myers denies him.
Balboa prevents Myers from escaping the position.
Myers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Balboa tries for a kimura but Myers is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Balboa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.

Balboa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Myers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Myers wants to get back to his feet but Balboa drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Myers sneaks out the side door and pushes Balboa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Myers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Myers throws a series of strikes that have Balboa backpedaling.
Myers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Balboa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Myers to the mat! Myers manages to get full guard.

Balboa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Myers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Myers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Myers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers cracks Balboa with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Myers misses with a two punch combination.
Myers swinging wilding here.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.
Myers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers throws a head kick that Balboa semi-blocks.
Steve Myers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myers throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Balboa.
Balboa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Myers prevents Balboa from improving position.
Myers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Balboa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Myers prevents Balboa from moving into mount.

Balboa is trying to get an arm triangle but Myers is defending well.
Myers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Balboa has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to move to mount but Myers reverses beautifully and ends up in Balboa's guard.

Balboa has his foot on Myers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Myers works his way back into a safe position though.
Myers looking to pass the guard.

Balboa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Myers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Myers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Balboa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Myers wants to get up but he can't break Balboa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Myers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Myers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balboa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Myers!
Myers wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Balboa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Myers?
Myers is bucking up trying to escape but Balboa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.
Balboa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Myers?
Myers wants to try and get back to his feet.
Balboa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balboa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Balboa has control of Myers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Myers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Balboa is landing with some decent strikes but Myers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Balboa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Myers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Balboa dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Balboa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Myers works over Balboa's head and body with a nice combination.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Myers works over Balboa's head and body with a nice combination.
Myers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Balboa is rocked!
Myers throws an overhand right that has Balboa reeling! Myers follows up with more punches and Balboa is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Myers!
Steve Myers is the new heavyweight champion!

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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 Louie Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serio Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cane
vs
Damage

182 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louie Cane!
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, Serio Damage!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damage doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Damage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Damage.
Damage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Damage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Damage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damage tries to clinch but Cane moves out of range.
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
Damage is looking to clinch but Cane is avoiding it.
Cane scores with a shot to the body.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Cane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane lands a jab to the head.
Cane throws a right hand that Damage ducks under and follows up with a left that Damage also avoids with ease.
Damage dodges the punch combination from Cane.
Cane throws a hook but Damage blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Damage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Cane.
Louie Cane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Cane lands with an overhand left.
Damage fails with a takedown attempt.
Serio Damage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane scores with a sloppy right hand. Damage should have avoided that one.
Cane slaps away a takedown attempt from Damage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damage misses with a double jab
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Damage shoots in for a double leg but Cane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Louie Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serio Damage.
Damage looks gassed!
Damage dodges the punch combination from Cane.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Damage is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cane is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Cane does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a shot to the body.
Cane throws a good cross that connects.
Cane dances in with a quick combination. Damage is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Cane snaps Damage's head back. Damage stumbles backwards against the cage. Cane steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Damage's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Damage just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Louie Cane!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

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

Sofa
vs
Assman

180 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 13 - 0

178 cm
21
161 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 1 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Sofa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Assman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assman takes one on the button.
Assman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assman misses with a double jab.
Assman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assman misses with a double jab.
Assman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sofa.
Sofa wants to clinch up but Assman keeps it at a distance.
Sofa wants to clinch up but Assman keeps it at a distance.
Sofa slips a jab and a cross from Assman.
Sofa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sofa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assman.
Assman lands with a nice combination. Sofa backs away looking to recover.
Sofa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assman misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Assman as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Assman scores with a four punch combination!
Sofa is breathing heavily.
Sofa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Assman to score with a decent uppercut.

Sofa is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Sofa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Assman misses with a two punch combination.
Sofa seems to have got his legs back now.
Assman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sofa to counter with a crisp jab.
Assman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sofa circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Assman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sofa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Assman.
Sofa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sofa misses with a series of wild punches.
Assman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brett Assman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assman misses with a series of wild punches.
Sofa lands a glancing blow to the side of Assman's head.
Sofa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Sofa misses.
Sofa slips a jab and a cross from Assman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sofa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Sofa does no damage.
Sofa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

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.
Assman misses with a double jab
and Sofa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sofa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Assman takes a swing at Sofa's ribcage but misses.
Assman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assman jabs at Sofa's body.
Sofa throws a big shot that misses.
Sofa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Assman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sofa moves forwards but Assman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sofa ducks under a wild hook from Assman.
Assman looks to land a right hand but Sofa moved out of range.
Assman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Assman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sofa backs up against the cage.
Sofa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assman.
Assman misses with a few strikes there.
Assman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sofa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sofa throws a hook to the side of Assman's head but Assman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Sofa misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sofa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assman throws a hook but Sofa avoids it easily.
Assman connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Assman misses.
Assman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Assman misses with a wild combination.

Sofa clinches up with Assman and pushes him back against the cage.
Sofa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Assman working hard to break the clinch.
Sofa tries to break free but Assman pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Assman can't break the clinch.
Sofa is trying to break the clinch but Assman has him pressed against the cage.

Assman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sofa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Assman.
Sofa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Assman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sofa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assman throws a series of punches but Sofa avoids them all with ease.
Assman looks to land a combination. Sofa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circling - Assman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sofa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Assman clinches.
Sofa prevents Assman from breaking the clinch.
Sofa is trying to break the clinch but Assman is controlling him.
Sofa tries to break the clinch but Assman is controlling the position.

Assman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sofa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sofa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sofa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danga de danga de dang - Assman scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Assman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assman tries to clinch but Sofa is having none of it.
No joy there for Sofa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sofa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sofa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Assman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sofa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assman circles away quickly and effectively.
Sofa misses with a double jab.
Assman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Assman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sofa misses with a wild combination.
Assman slips a jab and a cross from Sofa.
Sofa dodges the punch combination from Assman.
Sofa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assman throws a jab when Sofa was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sofa misses with a combination
and Assman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sofa has Assman pressed against the cage, preventing Assman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sofa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Assman has him pressed against the cage.
Sofa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sofa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Assman has him pressed against the cage.
Sofa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sofa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sofa is trying to force a seperation but Assman has the dominant position.
Sofa wants to get back to striking at distance but Assman won't allow it.
Sofa keeps control of Assman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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.
Assman wants to break free but Sofa has control.

Assman breaks from the clinch.
Assman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sofa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sofa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assman throws a looping overhand right but Sofa ducks down to avoid it.
Assman misses with a looping right.
Jason Sofa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assman dodges the punch combination from Sofa.
Assman fails to land with a series of punches.
Brett Assman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sofa is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Sofa misses.
Sofa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assman circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sofa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Assman lands a nice shot to the body.

Assman instigates a clinch.

Assman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Assman misses with the combination.
Assman misses with a double jab
and Sofa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sofa is looking to clinch.
Sofa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Assman misses with an uppercut.
Sofa scores with a one two! Assman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Assman throws a nice looking combination but Sofa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assman misses with a looping right.
Assman lands a two punch combo.
Assman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sofa.
Sofa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assman fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Assman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Assman throws a shot from downtown. Sofa moves away and avoids it.
Assman tries to bum rush Sofa with a series of wild strikes but Sofa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assman misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Assman does no damage.
No joy there for Sofa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assman swings for the body but Sofa moves out of range.
Assman with a jab.
Sofa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sofa scores with a jab. Assman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Assman.
Sofa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sofa tries to clinch up.
Sofa 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.
Sofa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sofa avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Assman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Assman misses.
Sofa misses with a few strikes there.
Assman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sofa throws out the jab.
Sofa slips under a jab.
Sofa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sofa wants to clinch.
Assman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assman tries to bum rush Sofa with a series of wild strikes but Sofa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sofa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Assman misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Sofa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assman thows a body shot but no joy.
Sofa misses with a series of wild punches.
Assman dodges the punch combination from Sofa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sofa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assman throws a combination that misses
and Sofa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sofa moves in looking to clinch but Assman pushes him off.
Assman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assman slips a jab and a cross from Sofa.
Sofa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sofa swats away the attempt to clinch by Assman.

Sofa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Assman has Sofa pressed against the cage, preventing Sofa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Sofa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Sofa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sofa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sofa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sofa throws a hook but Assman blocks it.
Assman swinging wilding here.
Sofa tries to clinch up.
Assman throws a nice looking combination but Sofa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sofa throws out a powerful jab.
Sofa scores with a jab to the head.
Assman with a nice cross.
Assman tries to move into range but Sofa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sofa with a nice cross.
Assman lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assman works the jab nicely.
Assman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assman throws a right hand that Sofa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sofa also avoids with ease.
Assman throws a combination. Sofa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Assman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Assman really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Assman misses the shot to the body.
Sofa misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Assman does no damage.
A jab from Assman does it's job there.
Sofa lands with a cross.
Sofa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Assman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assman throws a right and a left that Sofa avoids nicely.
Sofa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Assman.
Danga de danga de dang - Assman scores with a four punch combination!
Sofa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sofa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sofa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Assman needs to keep his hands up - Sofa had a free shot at his head there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Assman looks to land a right hand but Sofa moved out of range.
Sofa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assman scores with a one two! Sofa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sofa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assman.

Sofa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sofa has Assman pressed against the cage, preventing Assman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Sofa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Assman's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Assman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Assman slips a jab and a cross from Sofa.
Sofa connects with a nice looking jab.

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.
Assman dodges the punch combination from Sofa.
Sofa throws a right hand that Assman ducks under and follows up with a left that Assman also avoids with ease.
Sofa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sofa misses with a looping left.
Assman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sofa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Assman throws a nice looking combination but Sofa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assman slips under a jab from Sofa.
Sofa lands a head shot.
Assman connects with a nice looking jab.
Assman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sofa.
Sofa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assman.
Sofa looks to land a left hand but Assman moved out of range nicely.
Assman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Assman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Assman cracks Sofa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sofa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assman circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofa misses with a series of wild punches.
Sofa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sofa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Assman.
Assman misses with a few strikes there.
Assman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sofa counters with a series of strikes. Assman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sofa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sofa misses with the combination.
Assman clobbers Sofa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Assman swings for the body but Sofa moves out of range.
Assman tries to bum rush Sofa with a series of wild strikes but Sofa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Assman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Assman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Assman wants to break free but Sofa has control.
A frustrated look appears on Sofa's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Sofa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sofa misses with a two punch combination.
Assman looks to land a combination but Sofa avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sofa throws a jab but it's blocked by Assman.
Assman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sofa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Assman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sofa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Brett Assman 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!

Sofa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Assman.
Sofa throws a series of punches but Assman moves out of range.
Assman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sofa's head backwards.
Assman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Assman.
Assman misses the shot to the body.
Assman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assman misses with a series of wild punches.
Sofa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Assman.
Sofa misses with the combination.
Sofa misses with a double jab.
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.
Sofa throws a series of punches but Assman moves out of range.
Assman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sofa tries to close the distance and clinch but Assman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assman stalks Sofa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sofa's face. Sofa staggers backwards, shaken.
Sofa throws a series of punches but Assman avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofa moves out of range of the strikes.

Assman has closed the distance and engaged Sofa in a clinch.

Assman manages to break the clinch.
Assman swings for the body but Sofa moves out of range.
Assman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sofa counters with a straight right hand.
Sofa scores with a hook to the body. Assman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Assman throws a right hand that Sofa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sofa also avoids with ease.
Assman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assman lands a nice shot to the body.
Assman misses with a series of wild punches.
Sofa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assman looks to land a combination. Sofa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sofa throws a right and a left that Assman avoids nicely.
Sofa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assman manages to avoid it.
Sofa on the wrong end of a nice jab.

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.
Sofa avoids the body shot from Assman.
Assman misses with a few strikes there.
Assman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sofa circles away quickly and effectively.
Assman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assman jabs at Sofa's body.
Assman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sofa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Assman with a nice cross.

Assman moves into the clinch.
Sofa has had enough of the clinch but Assman keeps him there for the moment.
Sofa can't break the clinch.
Assman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sofa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofa tries to break the clinch but Assman is controlling the position.
Assman tries to break free but Sofa pushes him back against the cage.
Sofa working hard to break the clinch.

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

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.
Sofa misses with a few strikes there.
Sofa tries to clinch there but Assman circles away.
Assman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Sofa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assman moves in looking to clinch but Sofa pushes him off.
Sofa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assman lands a body shot.
Assman missing with a left hand there. Sofa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Sofa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Sofa does no damage.
Assman misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Assman.
Sofa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Assman.
Jason Sofa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brett Assman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sofa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Assman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Assman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Assman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobbie Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Manna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio Manna will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Rex
vs
Manna

200 cm
18
282 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)
Bio-Tech Industries

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobbie Rex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Manna!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manna scores a takedown into full mount!

Manna looking for a guillotine from mount but Rex is having none of it.
Rex might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Manna goes for an armbar but Rex turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rex.

Rex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rex has managed to get both his arms back between Manna's legs - danger averted.

Manna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rex is aware though and is defending well.

Manna looking for a guillotine here but Rex defends easily.
Rex has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manna is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Manna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rex defends it easily.
Manna looks gassed!
Manna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rex puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

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.

Manna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Manna looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rex pushes past his half guard into mount!
Manna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Rex stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Manna checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manna shoots in and drives through. Rex sprawls well.
Manna slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manna manages to avoid it.

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

Manna seems to be looking for submissions.
Rex wants to get back to his feet.

Manna is working for a submission of some sort.

Manna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rex has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manna is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rex reverses the position - he's now on top in Manna's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Manna has his foot on Rex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rex works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manna was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
Rex stuffs the takedown attempt from Manna. Manna gets slowly back to his feet.
Rex looks to score with a jab to the body but Manna is just out of range.
Manna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

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

Manna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rex, who protects the arm well.
Rex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manna on the ground.

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

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

Manna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rex escapes and throws Manna's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Rex has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Manna looks for a takedown but Rex sprawls well.
Bobbie Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Manna.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rex throws a low kick but Manna avoids it.
Rex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manna has a takedown stuffed.
Rex swinging wilding here.
Rex slaps away a takedown attempt from Manna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manna has a takedown stuffed.

Manna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rex to the mat! Rex manages to get full guard.

Manna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rex dives on top into guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Manna has an active guard here but Rex has managed to pass into half guard.

Manna looking for submissions off his back.

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.

Manna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rex pulls his head out easily.

Rex decides to return to a standing position.
Manna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manna manages to avoid it.
Manna ducks under a wild hook from Rex.
Rex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rex circles away.
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 Bobbie Rex will probably get the nod.
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.

Manna closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rex did well to prevent Manna getting side control.

Manna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manna prevents Rex from standing back up.

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

Manna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rex has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

Manna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rex defends it well.
Rex looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rex thows a body shot but no joy.

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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Manna.

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

Manna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rex rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manna's guard! Nice work there by Rex!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manna looks to move to half guard but instead Rex has passed into mount! Damn!
Manna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rex stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Manna really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Manna gets a takedown into half guard.

Manna is working for a kimura but Rex is defending it quite comfortably.
Helio Manna has got the better of the ground game so far.

Manna seems to be looking for submissions.

Manna is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rex still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rex has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manna tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rex presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rex prevents Manna from getting the reversal.
Rex content just to control the position here.

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.
Manna is desperately trying to improve his position but Rex has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rex get's back to his feet.
Manna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rex punishes Manna's body with a nice straight punch.

Manna changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rex looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

Manna tries for a kimura but Rex is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Manna swings around for an armbar but Rex sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manna's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Manna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rex is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Manna.
Manna tries to buck Rex off but Rex is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Helio Manna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rex misses with a wild body shot.
Manna fails with a takedown attempt.

Manna fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rex sprawls well initially but Manna persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manna stops Rex from getting back to his feet.

Manna is trying to work for a kimura but Rex is defending well.

Manna is working for a submission of some sort.
Manna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manna prevents Rex from standing back up.

Manna is trying to work for a kimura but Rex is defending well.

Manna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rex has managed to free his arm - good work.

Manna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rex.

Manna gets a takedown into half guard.

Rex is defending against the submission attempts here by Manna.

Manna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Manna seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rex has recovered full guard.

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

Manna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rex escapes and throws Manna's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manna tries to improve position but can't.
Helio Manna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rex gets to mount! Manna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bobbie Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rex avoids the attempt from Manna to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Helio Manna.
I think Manna has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Helio Manna!
Helio Manna is the new super heavyweight champion!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Swanzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanzky has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. Mike Swanzky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Escobar
vs
Swanzky

183 cm
24
197 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Escobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Swanzky!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Escobar shoots in and bounces Swanzky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Swanzky looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Escobar prevents Swanzky from getting back to his feet.
Escobar stays in close to Swanzky's body and controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Escobar throwing strikes from guard but Swanzky blocks nicely.
Swanzky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escobar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanzky is retaining full guard.
Escobar 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.
Escobar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanzky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Escobar passes into half guard.

Escobar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swanzky has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar controlling the action here.

Escobar stands up out of the half guard.

Escobar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Escobar drops an elbow to the side of Swanzky's head.
Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Escobar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Escobar scoring with strikes but Swanzky is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Escobar get's back to his feet.
Mike Swanzky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Escobar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Escobar looking to finish Swanzky with some ground and pound. This is bad for Swanzky!

Escobar is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Swanzky is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Escobar!
Aaron Escobar is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ware comes to the cage accompanied by Put on. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ware
vs
Runner

183 cm
21
178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
176 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Runner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware swats away the attempt to clinch by Runner.

Runner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ware napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Runner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ware has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Runner tries to control but Ware wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Runner is working for a guillotine from mount but Ware frees his head quite easily.
Ware bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ware trying to control the position from guard on top but Runner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ware postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware passes Runner's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Ware is working for a kimura but Runner is defending it quite comfortably.

Runner actively working from the bottom here.

Ware is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Runner sees it coming and defends easily.
Ware is breathing heavily.

Runner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Runner wants to control but Ware is keeping busy.

Runner actively working from the bottom here.

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.
Ware is looking to advance position but Runner won't allow it.
Runner is refusing to be controlled, as Ware sits in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Runner doesn't manage to clinch there - Ware circles away.
Runner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ware as he jumps to the side.
Ware displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Runner.
Ware with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ware throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runner.

Ware takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner tries to pull guard but Ware won't allow it.
Demarcus Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Runner.

Ware has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Runner uses from the top position.
Runner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ware is retaining full guard.
Ware is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ware content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ware moves nicely into side control.

Ware thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Runner is looking to regain half guard here but Ware keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ware stands up and beckons Runner to his feet.
A punch combination from Ware misses.

Ware is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Runner's half guard.

Runner looking for submissions off his back.
Runner is not content to let Ware control the position.

Runner actively working from the bottom here.
Runner won't allow Ware to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarcus Ware dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ware looks to land a body kick but Runner moved away.
Runner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ware.

Ware drives through and clinches with Runner against the cage.

Ware gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Runner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Runner trying to control from the bottom.
Runner is trying to get back to full guard.

Ware is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runner is looking to control Ware's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Runner avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware trying to control from half guard but Runner is working away.

Runner looking for submissions off his back.
Runner is in trouble now - Ware has advanced to mount!
Ware takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ware looking to control but Runner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Runner is trying to escape the mount.

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.
Runner has given up his back here. Will Ware look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Ware is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Runner trying to control the hands but Ware breaks the grip.

Ware looking for the choke but no joy.

Ware patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Ware looking to break Runner's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Runner remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ware will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ware avoiding Runner 's attempts to control his hands.
Runner avoids the strikes from Ware.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner trying to control the hands but Ware breaks the grip.

Ware working for a choke but Runner is defending well.

Ware is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Runner is defending well though. Ware let's go of the attempt for now.
Runner turns into Ware and is now in his guard.

Ware is looking for a triangle but Runner pushes his legs off easily.

Ware is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Runner is aware though and is defending well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Ware has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Runner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ware looking for a sweep. Not yet Ware, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Runner won't allow Ware to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarcus Ware dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Runner doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ware counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ware wants to pass the guard but Runner is keeping the position.

Runner has his foot on Ware's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ware works his way back into a safe position though.
Ware thows a big elbow that misses.

Ware has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Runner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ware is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Runner pulls down on the head and he's put Ware to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Runner!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between bruce Assman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack Daniels looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Assman
vs
Daniels

170 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

175 cm
21
163 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bruce Assman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assman lands a jab-cross combination.
bruce Assman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Daniels fails with the takedown.
Assman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left lands for Assman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assman, as that shot connected.
Assman lands a really nice looking cross but Daniels seems unphased.
Assman lands a jab to the nose.
Daniels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Assman circles away.
Daniels looks gassed!

Assman darts in and clinches Daniels up against the cage.
Assman fails to pull guard.
Daniels wants a takedown but no success here.
bruce Assman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Daniels.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Daniels successfully pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assman stands and throws Daniels's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Assman scores with punches from side control.

Assman decides to stand back up. Assman steps back and let's Daniels get back to his feet.
Assman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Assman.
A cross from Assman lands.
Assman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Assman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Assman scores with a nice strike.
Assman tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Assman lands a jab.
Assman with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assman scores with a jab.
Daniels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Assman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Assman shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense.
Assman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assman is keeping the position for now.
Daniels being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels won't allow Assman to get back to his feet.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assman is keeping the position for now.

Daniels 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Assman is looking for a triangle but Daniels pushes his legs off easily.

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

Assman working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.

Assman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daniels passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daniels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Assman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Assman tries to bench press Daniels off him but Daniels keeps the position.
Assman is working hard here to advance position.

Daniels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Assman has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Daniels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Assman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Assman is looking for a sweep.
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 bruce Assman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Assman connects with a looping right hand.
Assman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Assman cracks Daniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assman misses with a takedown attempt

and Daniels counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Assman's guard now.

Daniels drops back looking for a leg! Assman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Assman manages to kick Daniels off! Daniels jumps back into Assman's guard.
Assman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Daniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Daniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Assman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

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

Assman working for submissions but it's allowed Daniels to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Daniels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Assman sees it coming and defends easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daniels prevents Assman from improving his position.

Daniels is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Assman is just riding it out for now. Daniels eventually gives up the hold.

Daniels is trying to work for a kimura but Assman is defending well.
Daniels prevents Assman from improving his position.

Daniels is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daniels is looking for a kimura but Assman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daniels to get the leverage.
Assman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Assman as he avoids it easily.
Daniels needs to keep his hands up - Assman had a free shot at his head there.
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Assman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniels.
bruce Assman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Daniels.
Assman has his takedown stuffed

and Daniels decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Assman's guard.
Daniels stands and throws Assman's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Daniels tries for a kimura but Assman is defending well.

Daniels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daniels advances to full mount.

Daniels looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Assman working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Assman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

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

Daniels has Assman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daniels pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Assman tumbling to the mat - Daniels dives into Assman's guard.
Assman looking to control.

Assman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Assman is tightening it up a little... Daniels has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Daniels reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Daniels taps out! nice BJJ there by Assman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). bruce Assman!
bruce Assman retains his lightweight title!

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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sekur Arian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Tabares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tabares has chosen down with the sickness as his entrance music. Robert Tabares will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Arian
vs
Tabares

150 cm
23
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

152 cm
22
132 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sekur Arian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Tabares!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tabares 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.
Tabares staying out of range there.
Tabares shoots in looking for a takedown. Arian tries to sprawl out of it but Tabares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tabares throws a head kick that misses.
Tabares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tabares somewhat.
Tabares misses with a takedown attempt - Arian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sekur Arian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Tabares.

Arian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tabares is trying to defend but Arian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arian prevents Tabares from improving his position.

Tabares kicks Arian off and gets back to his feet.
Tabares tries for a takedown but Arian circles away easily

and Arian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tabares wants to stand and escape but Arian is having none of it.
Arian trying to control but Tabares is working from the bottom.
Arian scoring with some ground and pound.
Arian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arian passes Tabares's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arian wants to pass the guard but Tabares is defending well.
Arian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Tabares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tabares looks gassed!
Arian working over Tabares with some ground and pound. Tabares looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arian content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arian slips a nice elbow through Tabares's hands, connecting with Tabares's forehead.
Arian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tabares wants to get back to full guard.
Arian wants to control but Tabares is keeping him busy.
Arian wants to advance to full mount but Tabares doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Arian forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Arian there.
Nice strikes from Arian there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tabares throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tabares is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Arian jumps into side control!
Arian cracks Tabares with a big right hand but Tabares just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tabares takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Arian working the ground and pound.
Arian creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tabares gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Arian connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Arian with shots to the head and body - Tabares looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arian is landing with some decent strikes but Tabares is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tabares is bucking up trying to escape but Arian cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Arian dominating with strikes here.
Arian lands a nice shot to the head.
Arian looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Arian controlling the position easily from mount.
Arian connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arian working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arian dominating with strikes here.
Arian lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sekur Arian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Arian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Arian.
Tabares tries to roll over but Arian keeps him under control.
Arian lands with a punch from half guard.
Arian is nestled in close to Tabares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arian trying to control the pace.

Tabares looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arian is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Arian there.
Arian is looking to take a break and control but Tabares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arian content just to control the position here.
Arian landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arian landing shots from mount.
Tabares squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Arian with the ground and pound from mount.
Arian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tabares looks a forlorn figure.

It looks like Robert Tabares has been cut.
Arian is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Arian unloading with bombs!
Arian has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tabares's face.

That has opened up Robert Tabares's cut even more.
Arian lands with some strikes.
Arian putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Arian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tabares can do to turn this around?
Arian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabares trying desperately to get to his feet.
Arian pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

The cut above Robert Tabares's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Arian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arian scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Arian landing punches.
Tabares is looking to improve his position but Arian isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Tabares that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arian scoring with strikes but Tabares is staying in there.
Arian working Tabares over with strikes here.
Arian scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Arian landing strikes from the mount and Tabares is in trouble!
Arian scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tabares?
Arian with shots to the head and body - Tabares looks very uncomfortable down there.
Arian with good strikes from the mount here!
Arian dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tabares looks a forlorn figure.
Arian scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tabares?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sekur Arian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Tabares's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Arian misses the target.
Sekur Arian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Tabares both land. Nice combination.

Arian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tabares to the mat! Tabares manages to get full guard.
Tabares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arian manages to get himself to full guard.
Arian looking for a sweep. Not yet Arian, not yet.
Tabaresis looking to pass into half guard but Arian pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arian is in guard.
Arian passes into half guard.
Arian not doing much here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arian slips a nice elbow through Tabares's hands, connecting with Tabares's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arian is trying to control. Tabares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arian not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Arian connects with a nice short shot to Tabares's temple.
Arian passes to side control.
Tabares taking a bit of punishment here - Arian scoring with strikes.
Tabares tries to improve position but can't.
Arian cracks Tabares with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tabares seems a little lost for a moment, as Arian dominates the positioning.
Tabares is working to avoid the ground and pound but Arian connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabares sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Arian.
Tabares tries to get to full guard but Arian has control of the leg.
Tabares flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Arian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sekur Arian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tabares wants to improve his position but Arian is controlling well.
Tabares is in trouble now - Arian has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabares really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arian looking to finish Tabares with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tabares!
Tabares in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tabares working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Arian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arian prevents Tabares from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabares takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arian lands a big elbow.
Arian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Arian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tabares is looking to escape.
Arian controlling from mount.
Arian scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tabares is looking to get to half guard.
Arian landing strikes from the mount and Tabares is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sekur Arian clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Tabares's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tabares slips under a jab.
Arian misses with an uppercut. Tabares saw that one coming.
Arian looks to land a left hand but Tabares moved out of range nicely.

Arian 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.
Arian wants to pass the guard but Tabares is keeping the position.

Tabares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Arian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tabares is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arian forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Arian there.
Arian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tabares wants to improve his position but Arian is controlling well.
Arian content to control rather than advance.
Tabares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Arian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tabares is looking to get back to full guard here but Arian has managed to pass to side control instead.
Arian lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Arian with a couple of short strikes.
Tabares taking shots to the head.
Arian controlling the position easily from mount.
Arian raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arian is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tabares is looking to improve his position but Arian isn't that keen on the idea.
Tabares throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tabares tries to reverse the position but Arian maintains control.
Arian in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Arian looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arian working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Arian scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Robert Tabares's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Tabares's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sekur Arian!
Sekur Arian is the new bantamweight champion!