SCC 41: Winning Anyone??? PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brow has chosen The Cool Kids "So Neat" as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Shifflett
vs
Brow

177 cm
25
195 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

188 cm
28
194 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Shifflett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Brow!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brow throws a head kick but Shifflett moves out of range.
Shifflett with a poor takedown
and Brow counters with a good low kick that Shifflett was not able to check.
Shifflett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Brow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brow lands a nice shot to the body.
Shifflett is trying to drag Brow to the mat but Brow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shifflett blocks it with crossed arms.
Brow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shifflett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Shifflett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brow tries a knee to the head but Shifflett blocks it.

Brow is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shifflett can't fight it off and eventually Brow manages to take the fight to the floor. Shifflett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brow is looking to work some ground and pound but Shifflett has wrist control.
Shifflett controls Brow momentarily but Brow frees himself.
Brow's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Shifflett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brow throwing strikes but missing.
Brow trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifflett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Brow wants to get up but he can't break Shifflett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shifflett is looking for a sweep.
Brow trying to control the position but Shifflett is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brow is putting a hurting on Shifflett here, landing some big shots from side control.

Brow decides to stand back up. Brow steps back and let's Shifflett get back to his feet.
Shifflett swings widly with a right hand
and Brow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shifflett misses with an uppercut
and Brow counters with a series of strikes. Shifflett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shifflett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Brow tenderised Shifflett's leg. Shifflett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shifflett is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shifflett.

Brow rushes Shifflett and presses him up against the cage.

Brow breaks from the clinch.
Brow scores with a head kick. Shifflett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Brow clinches.

Brow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shifflett regains guard.
Shifflett keeping moving, preventing Brow from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brow trying to control but Shifflett is working from the bottom.
Brow throws a big right hand that misses.
Brow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shifflett trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Brow 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.

Shifflett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Brow.
Shifflett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brow finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shifflett misses with a double jab.
Shifflett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brow lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Brow. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick from Brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brow scores with a three punch combo!

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

Brow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifflett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shifflett is looking to improve his position.
Brow wants to free his trapped foot but Shifflett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shifflett!
Brow looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brow content just to control the position here.
Brow with a couple of short strikes.
Shifflett tries to reverse the position but Brow maintains control.
Shifflett is squirming around, avoiding Brow's attempts to control the action.
Brow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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.
Brow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brow tries to control but Shifflett wriggling away.
Brow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brow cracks Shifflett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shifflett is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Brow connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leroy Brow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brow looking to control but Shifflett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brow lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Brow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shifflett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shifflett misses with a hook. Brow ducked under it nicely.
Shifflett tries to land a front kick but Brow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michael Shifflett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifflett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brow circles away quickly and effectively.
Shifflett fails with a takedown attempt.
Shifflett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brow lands with a kick to the temple. Shifflett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brow lands a head kick. Shifflett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shifflett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brow as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shifflett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Shifflett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifflett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Brow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Shifflett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brow.
Brow thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brow trying to control but Shifflett is working from the bottom.
Brow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifflett's guard.
Shifflett is staying active underneath Brow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shifflett is in trouble now - Brow has advanced to mount!
Shifflett is looking to get to half guard.
Shifflett taking shots to the head.
Shifflett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brow trying to control but Shifflett is having none of it.
Shifflett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Leroy Brow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shifflett is trying to control but can't.
Brow trying to control the pace.
Brow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shifflett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett is not content to let Brow control the position.
Shifflett wants to get back to full guard.
Brow wants to stand up but Shifflett is controlling the position.
Shifflett is staying active underneath Brow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leroy Brow.
Shifflett lands with a hook. Brow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shifflett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brow avoids the head kick by Shifflett.
Brow scoring well with a low kick there.
Shifflett with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brow lands a slapping body shot.
Shifflett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brow.

Brow clinches.
Brow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brow stalling the fight.
Shifflett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Michael Shifflett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brow scores with a one two! Shifflett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shifflett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shifflett misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brow 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Brow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans has chosen Panasonic Youth by The Dillinger Escape Plan as his entrance music. Louis Evans has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Nash's chin.

Nash
vs
Evans

180 cm
21
166 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

177 cm
22
168 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Evans!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Nash.
Nash has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nash tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Nash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nash has his takedown stuffed
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Nash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Nash tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
Nash is breathing heavily.
Nash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.

Nash is rocked!
Evans drops Nash with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Nash! Evans dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Louis Evans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Cake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cake comes to the cage accompanied by Stack Bundles - Far Rock America. Matthews has chosen Disturbed-Conflict as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cake
vs
Matthews

191 cm
21
216 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Kobra Clothing Inc.
Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seymour Cake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cake.
Matthews looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matthews walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cake.
Cake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

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

Cake rushes Matthews and presses him up against the cage.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
Cake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cake blocking some punches.
Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cake lands an elbow inside.
Cake tries to land knees in the clinch but Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Cake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cake lands an elbow inside that Matthews shrugs off.
Come on Cake - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cake lands a nice elbow.
Matthews avoids a wild elbow strike from Cake.
Matthews dodges an elbow strike from Cake.
Cake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matthews's defenses.
Cake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cake throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Cake.
Cake missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cake throws an elbow but misses.
Cake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Cake.
Cake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cake blocks the elbow strike.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Matthews.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews is working for takedown but Cake is calmly controlling the position for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matthews misses with a knee strike.
Cake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cake blocking some punches.
Cake lands a knee to the body.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Cake, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cake.
Cake misses with an elbow strike.
Cake looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matthews avoiding damage as Cake throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Cake.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Cake, against the cage.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.

Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Cake moves into the clinch successfully.
Cake throws an elbow but it misses.
Cake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matthews takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Cake controls the action.
Nice elbow from Cake.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Cake.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cake lands a nice elbow.

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

Matthews pushes Cake up against the cage in a clinch.
Cake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matthews blocks the elbow strike.
Cake stops a takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Cake.
Matthews is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seymour Cake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Matthews.
Cake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cake trying to control the position but instead, Matthews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cake into the cage.
Cake misses with an elbow strike.
Cake misses with an elbow over the top.
Cake tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cake throws an elbow but misses.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Cake, against the cage.
Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
Cake lands an elbow inside that Matthews shrugs off.
Cake pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Matthews is trying to drag Cake to the mat but Cake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Cake closes the distance and clinches.
Cake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matthews's defenses.

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

Matthews gets a clinch.
Cake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cake throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Matthews has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cake regains guard immediately.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Cake has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Matthews stands up and waves to Cake to follow him.
Cake thows a leg kick but Matthews checks it

and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cake tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kevin Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cake pushes Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Cake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matthews's defenses.
Matthews looking to slow down the pace here.
Matthews tries to work over Cake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthews tries to circle away but Cake has him pinned against the cage.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but Cake is controlling the position.
Cake looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews swings widly with a right hand

and Cake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cake.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Cake has him pressed against the cage.
Cake throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cake lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cake.
Cake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cake tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
Matthews blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Cake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cake missing with knees to the body.
Cake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
Cake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matthews.
Cake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Cake.
Cake lands an elbow inside.
Matthews is working for takedown but Cake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seymour Cake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Matthews.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Cake, against the cage.
Matthews blocks the elbow strike.

Matthews breaks from the clinch.

Cake has managed to clinch.
Cake scores with a knee to the head.
Cake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cake throws an elbow but it misses.
Cake blocks an elbow strike.
Cake misses with an elbow over the top.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Cake manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cake throws an elbow that misses.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cake has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Cake, against the cage.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Cake.
Cake lands a nice elbow.
Matthews avoids a wild elbow strike from Cake.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Cake.
Matthews blocks the elbow strike.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthews tries to break free but Cake pushes him back against the cage.
Cake stalling.
Matthews tries to circle away but Cake has him pinned against the cage.
Matthews dodges an elbow strike from Cake.
Cake misses with an elbow over the top.
Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
Cake has Matthews pushed against the cage.
Matthews working hard to break the clinch.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seymour Cake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Cake.
Cake is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Cake shows good takedown defense.
Cake lands with a nice body kick.
Cake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Cake clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Cake throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matthews's brow.
Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cake misses with an elbow strike.
Matthews avoids a wild elbow strike from Cake.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Cake.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
Cake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthews blocks the elbow strike.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Cake, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matthews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cake's brow.
Cake keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matthews tries a body shot but Cake blocks it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws an off balance right hand

and Cake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cake.
Cake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cake misses with an elbow strike.
Matthews blocks the elbow strike.
Cake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cake gets underhooks to prevent Matthews's takedown attempt.
Matthews tries to work over Cake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cake lands an elbow inside.
Cake avoiding damage as Matthews throws knees to the body.
Cake misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cake as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Cake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but Cake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cake lands a damaging elbow.
Cake lands a damaging elbow.
Cake keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Cake.
Cake tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
Cake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthews takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seymour Cake dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cake has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seymour Cake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matthews takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthews takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but Cake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Matthews is trying to trip Cake. He has hold of a leg but Cake is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matthews persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cake wants to stand but Matthews is controlling the position.
Matthews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews postures up in Cake's guard and throws a big left but Cake blocks it.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthews cracks Cake with a solid left hand.

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.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cake keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matthews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matthews on the ground.
Matthews postures up in Cake's guard and throws a big left but Cake blocks it.
Cake keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews throwing strikes from guard but Cake blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matthews throws and elbow that misses. Cake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matthews's guard. Nice move by Cake!

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.

Matthews kicks Cake off and gets to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seymour Cake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Castellaneta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Castellaneta
vs
Welch

179 cm
21
165 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

179 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Castellaneta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Welch!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch misses with a few strikes there.
Castellaneta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Welch lands with a nice combination. Castellaneta backs away looking to recover.
Welch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castellaneta throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Castellaneta slams his shin into Welch's torso.
No joy there for Welch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Castellaneta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Welch sprawls well initially but Castellaneta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Welch is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Castellaneta looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Castellaneta is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellaneta passes to full mount!
Welch is just holding on here. Castellaneta manages to take his back.

Castellaneta looking for the choke but no joy.

Castellaneta tightening his grip on Welch, looking for the choke.

Castellaneta is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Welch with him. Welch is trying to defend but Castellaneta has an arm under the chin now! Welch grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Castellaneta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Pheonix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevie Diamond has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Diamond
vs
Pheonix

180 cm
24
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

172 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Pheonix!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Diamond blocks the low kick.
Pheonix throws a head kick but Diamond moves out of range.
Pheonix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diamond lands with a cross.
Pheonix throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diamond counters with a stiff right hand.
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pheonix moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pheonix. Diamond shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pheonix.
Pheonix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Stevie Diamond has been cut.
A jab from Diamond misses.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Pheonix avoids nicely.
Diamond avoids the head kick by Pheonix.
An inside leg kick from Pheonix misses.
Diamond blocks the body kick.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Aaron Pheonix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pheonix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pheonix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid body kick from Pheonix.
Pheonix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diamond is looking to chop away at Pheonix's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
Pheonix thows a leg kick but Diamond checks it
and Diamond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Diamond.
Pheonix throws a leg kick
and Diamond counters with a one-two to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pheonix.
Diamond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Diamond avoids the head kick by Pheonix.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Pheonix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
A right-left combo lands from Diamond.

Pheonix is rocked!
Diamond drops Pheonix with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pheonix! Diamond dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Diamond!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes into the arena with Bodies, by Drowning Pool blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Holmes
vs
Jackson

190 cm
23
250 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

193 cm
25
277 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhon Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holmes clinches with his opponent.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Holmes keeps him there for the moment.
Holmes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Holmes keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Holmes.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Holmes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Holmes has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Ray Jackson has been cut.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free but Holmes has control.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling him.
A short right from Holmes on the inside.
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Holmes prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmes.
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holmes stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jhon Holmes.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holmess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a double jab.

Holmes pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Holmes landing knees to the head.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmes leaning against his opponent.
Holmes has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Ray Jackson's cut even more.
Holmes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
Holmes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.

Jackson is rocked!
Holmes lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Holmes.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Holmes.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes working the clinch nicely. Jackson is working for position but Holmes cracks him with a big knee to the head! Jackson crumples up against the cage and Holmes lands two more shots before the ref can save Jackson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Jhon Holmes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stilgar ben Fifrawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ben Fifrawi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lamb of God - Omerta. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Harvey
vs
ben Fifrawi

188 cm
22
212 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
221 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Harvey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stilgar ben Fifrawi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by ben Fifrawi.
Harvey thuds his right hand into ben Fifrawi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
ben Fifrawi moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
ben Fifrawi misses with a takedown
and Harvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
ben Fifrawi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harvey throws out the jab.
ben Fifrawi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harvey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harvey lands a jab.
Harvey throws a head kick that ben Fifrawi semi-blocks.

It looks like Stilgar ben Fifrawi has been cut.
Harvey stuffs the takedown.
ben Fifrawi lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ben Fifrawi moves in looking to clinch but Harvey pushes him off.
ben Fifrawi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harvey as he avoids it easily.
Paul Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stilgar ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harvey swings widly with a right hand

and ben Fifrawi counters by clinching up.
ben Fifrawi throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harvey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
ben Fifrawi taking a breather.

Harvey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harvey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harvey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harvey connects with a jab.
Harvey lands a head shot.
Harvey dodges the punch combination from ben Fifrawi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ben Fifrawi darts in and clinches Harvey up against the cage.
ben Fifrawi throws a head punch that misses.
ben Fifrawi tries for a takedown but Harvey manages to get underhooks.
ben Fifrawi wants a takedown.
ben Fifrawi goes for a takedown attempt but Harvey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
ben Fifrawi looks gassed!
ben Fifrawi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harvey defends it nicely.
Harvey scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ben Fifrawi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harvey avoids it really well and circles away.
Harvey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throws out a loose jab but ben Fifrawi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harvey moves out of range of the strikes.
Stilgar ben Fifrawi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ben Fifrawi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harvey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harvey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harvey misses with an uppercut.
Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. ben Fifrawi saw that one coming.
ben Fifrawi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Harvey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for ben Fifrawi.
Harvey lands with a cross.
Harvey connects with a good right hand that stumbles ben Fifrawi. ben Fifrawi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ben Fifrawi moves out of range of the strikes.
ben Fifrawi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harvey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harvey misses with a hook.
Harvey scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Harvey.
Harvey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Harvey.
Harvey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
ben Fifrawi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That has opened up Stilgar ben Fifrawi's cut even more.
Harvey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harvey lands a really nice looking cross but ben Fifrawi seems unphased.
Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
ben Fifrawi drops his hands momentarily and Harvey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Harvey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stilgar ben Fifrawi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Harvey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harvey throws the left hand but ben Fifrawi avoids the punch easily.
ben Fifrawi throws a hook but Harvey avoids it easily.
Harvey cracks ben Fifrawi with an open hand slap.
Harvey misses with a left hand

and ben Fifrawi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harvey is looking to stand up but ben Fifrawi isn't so interested in that idea.
ben Fifrawi slips nicely into half guard.
ben Fifrawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harvey keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
ben Fifrawi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
ben Fifrawi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ben Fifrawi wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy.
ben Fifrawi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harvey is refusing to be controlled, as ben Fifrawi sits in half guard.
ben Fifrawi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harvey defending well though.
Harvey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harvey tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harvey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ben Fifrawi is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
ben Fifrawi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ben Fifrawi can do to turn this around?
ben Fifrawi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harvey defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
ben Fifrawi is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ben Fifrawi throwing shots but Harvey is blocking nicely.
ben Fifrawi passes the guard and advances to mount!
ben Fifrawi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Harvey avoids a series of strikes thrown by ben Fifrawi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi lands a big elbow.
ben Fifrawi wants to control the pace but Harvey is squirming around nicely.
Harvey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by ben Fifrawi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ben Fifrawi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harvey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
ben Fifrawi lands a big elbow.
Harvey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stilgar ben Fifrawi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stilgar ben Fifrawi'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.

ben Fifrawi fails to land the takedown.

ben Fifrawi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Harvey!
ben Fifrawi punishing his opponent with strikes.
ben Fifrawi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
ben Fifrawi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
ben Fifrawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harvey is looking to escape.
ben Fifrawi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's one minute gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harvey's face.
Poor strikes thrown by ben Fifrawi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
ben Fifrawi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
ben Fifrawi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

ben Fifrawi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
ben Fifrawi wants to control the pace but Harvey is squirming around nicely.

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.
ben Fifrawi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Harvey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ben Fifrawi on the ground.
ben Fifrawi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
ben Fifrawi looking to control but Harvey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
ben Fifrawi scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
ben Fifrawi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harvey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

ben Fifrawi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Harvey is now in ben Fifrawi's guard. A big mistake from ben Fifrawi there, giving up the dominant position!
ben Fifrawi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harvey trying to control but ben Fifrawi is working from the bottom.
ben Fifrawi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harvey is one step ahead there.
Stilgar ben Fifrawi has got the better of the ground game so far.
ben Fifrawi controls Harvey momentarily but Harvey frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stilgar ben Fifrawi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stilgar ben Fifrawi'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.

ben Fifrawi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harvey eats them both and turns towards ben Fifrawi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. ben Fifrawi saw that one coming.
Paul Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
ben Fifrawi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.
ben Fifrawi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

ben Fifrawi scores a takedown into full mount!
Harvey tries to hold on but ben Fifrawi pushes him away.
ben Fifrawi throwing strikes here but Harvey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
ben Fifrawi dominating with strikes here.
Harvey avoids a series of strikes thrown by ben Fifrawi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi scoring with strikes but Harvey is staying in there.
ben Fifrawi throws some wild stikes that Harvey manages to avoid easily.
Harvey wants to control but ben Fifrawi is having none of it.
ben Fifrawi controlling from the full mount.
ben Fifrawi is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harvey because ben Fifrawi loaded up on that one.
ben Fifrawi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Harvey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Harvey is working to get back to half guard.
ben Fifrawi trying to control but Harvey is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is in a horrible position here. ben Fifrawi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Harvey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
ben Fifrawi looking to ground and pound but Harvey is blocking nicely.
Harvey is squirming around, avoiding ben Fifrawi's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi throws some wild stikes that Harvey manages to avoid easily.
ben Fifrawi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
ben Fifrawi lands a nice shot to the head.
ben Fifrawi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Harvey wants to hold on but ben Fifrawi pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harvey because ben Fifrawi loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stilgar ben Fifrawi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Stilgar ben Fifrawi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

ben Fifrawi shoots and misses
and Harvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harvey moves out of range of the strikes.
ben Fifrawi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ben Fifrawi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from ben Fifrawi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harvey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
ben Fifrawi misses with an uppercut.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand

and ben Fifrawi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harvey's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ben Fifrawi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harvey wants to sweep here but ben Fifrawi controlling him for the moment.
Harvey keeping full guard, as ben Fifrawi tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ben Fifrawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
ben Fifrawi throwing strikes but missing.
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.
ben Fifrawi with a flurry of punches that miss.
ben Fifrawi is looking to work some ground and pound but Harvey has wrist control.
ben Fifrawi is looking to work some ground and pound but Harvey has wrist control.

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.
Harvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
ben Fifrawi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ben Fifrawi is stalling in the full guard.
ben Fifrawi pushes down on Harvey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
ben Fifrawi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

ben Fifrawi seems to be looking for submissions.
ben Fifrawi controlling the pace.
Harvey tries to get to full guard but ben Fifrawi has control of the leg.
ben Fifrawi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ben Fifrawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harvey keeps working.

That's four 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.
ben Fifrawi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ben Fifrawi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
ben Fifrawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harvey keeps working.
ben Fifrawi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Harvey reverses the position - he's now on top in ben Fifrawi's guard.

ben Fifrawi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stilgar ben Fifrawi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think ben Fifrawi 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stilgar ben Fifrawi!
Stilgar ben Fifrawi is the new light heavyweight champion!

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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Little Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little Evil has chosen Lights Out as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Taylor
vs
Little Evil

172 cm
25
154 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
157 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jens Little Evil!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little Evil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Little Evil shoots and misses
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Little Evil's belly button to the back.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Little Evil throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Little Evil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Little Evil needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
Little Evil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Little Evil wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Little Evil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Little Evil tries to clinch up

and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Little Evil won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Little Evil is looking for a sweep.
Taylor cracks Little Evil with a big elbow.
Taylor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Little Evil to see if he's OK.
Taylor with the ground and pound but Little Evil regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Little Evil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Little Evil works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little Evil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Little Evil wants to control but Taylor passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little Evil wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor winds up and cracks Little Evil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Little Evil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Little Evil on the ground.
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taylor trying to mount his opponent but Little Evil defends it.
Little Evil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Little Evil.
Little Evil keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Little Evil keeps moving.
Little Evil wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.

Little Evil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Little Evil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Little Evil is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Little Evil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little Evil keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Little Evil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Little Evil keeps moving.
Little Evil is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Little Evil dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Taylor 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.

Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Little Evil throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Little Evil connects with a body shot.
Little Evil throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taylor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Little Evil wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Little Evil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor's head backwards.

Little Evil gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Taylor stalling.
Little Evil tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Little Evil tries to pull guard but Taylor holds him up against the cage and eventually Little Evil drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
Come on Taylor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Little Evil's ribcage. Little Evil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Little Evil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jorge Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Little Evil.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Taylor avoiding damage.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Little Evil is breathing heavily.
Little Evil fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.

Taylor has hold of one of Little Evil's legs. Little Evil is fighting the takedown attempt but Taylor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Little Evil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Little Evil keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Little Evil is trying to keep Taylor in close.

Little Evil working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little Evil keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor advances position into side control!
Little Evil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taylor works his way into side control.
Taylor working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control but Little Evil is keeping him busy.
Taylor working the ground and pound but Little Evil is defending the strikes.
Taylor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taylor working the ground and pound but Little Evil is defending the strikes.
Little Evil is looking to reverse the position.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Little Evil tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
Taylor in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor lands a few punches from side control.

Little Evil is rocked!
Taylor working the ground and pound from side control.
Little Evil is still in real trouble! Can Taylor finish him?
Taylor is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Little Evil's shoulder. That is not cool.
Little Evil seems to have recovered his senses.
Check out the look on Taylor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little Evil is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Taylor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Little Evil misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body.
Little Evil throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Little Evil didn't expect that.
Little Evil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Little Evil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Little Evil is keeping the position.
Little Evil working a defensive guard here.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Little Evil keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jorge Taylor.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little Evil tries to clinch
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Little Evil throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Little Evil shows good takedown defense.
Jens Little Evil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Little Evil jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Little Evil falls off balance throwing a combination

and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Little Evil fights it but they end up in guard.
Little Evil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Little Evil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Little Evil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Little Evil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jorge Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Little Evil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor passes Little Evil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Little Evil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Little Evil tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Taylor has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
A nice elbow there by Taylor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taylor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jorge Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor tries to control but Little Evil wriggling away.
Taylor is landing with some decent strikes but Little Evil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Taylor!