UCLA 74 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fadden's choice of entrance music: From Hell by Faces Of Mars. This should be fireworks!

Stanfield
vs
Fadden

178 cm
20
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
31
152 lbs
16 - 19 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miles Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fadden!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fadden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stanfield circles away.
Fadden throws a right hand that Stanfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanfield also avoids with ease.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Fadden shoots in and bounces Stanfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Stanfield working for a triangle but Fadden defends it easily.
Fadden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fadden trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fadden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stanfield's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stanfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fadden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fadden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fadden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fadden connects with a couple of short punches.
Fadden wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position.
Fadden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stanfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Stanfield!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Drapeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Luutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luutch has chosen job2 do - doo doo doo as his entrance music. Larry Luutch is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Drapeau
vs
Luutch

171 cm
23
154 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
28
150 lbs
13 - 24 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

XTREME PWNAGE
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Drapeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Luutch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luutch tries to clinch up
and Drapeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luutch misses with the combination.
Luutch tries to clinch up.
Larry Luutch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luutch lands a jab to Drapeau's midsection.
Luutch tries to clinch there but Drapeau circles away.
Luutch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luutch throws a series of punches but Drapeau moves out of range.
Luutch tries to clinch but Drapeau moves away

and Drapeau counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Luutch's guard now.
Drapeau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Luutch is looking to sinch up a triangle. Drapeau throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Luutch's body to avoid the submission. Luutch has instead reached around Drapeau's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Luutch arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Larry Luutch!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rolla
vs
Guevara

170 cm
27
144 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

155 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Rolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guevara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guevara lands a jab-cross combination.
Guevara closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Rolla out cold! Rolla corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernesto Guevara!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pit Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bull
vs
Rua

160 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
28
185 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pit Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Rua!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Rafael Rua has been cut.
Bull wants to clinch.
Bull tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua misses with the body kick
and Bull makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rua really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bull drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
Rua wants a takedown but no success here.
Bull lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bull scores with a knee to the head.
Bull landing knees to the head.
Rua looks gassed!
A short left from Bull.

Rua is rocked!
Bull connects with a knee to the head.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Bull finish him?
Bull jerks Rua's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Rua drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Bull goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Bull because Rua was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Pit Bull!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hershey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hershey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rising to the Top. Simpson has chosen The Fire by The Roots as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hershey
vs
Simpson

169 cm
21
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

186 cm
18
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Hershey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hershey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.

Hershey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Hershey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simpson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hershey is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson wants to get back to full guard.
Hershey wants to stand but Simpson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hershey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hershey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simpson on the ground.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Hershey is controlling well.
Hershey trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hershey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hershey's back!
Simpson wants to control but Hershey is keeping busy.
Hershey trying to control the hands but Simpson breaks the grip.

Simpson looking for the choke but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to stick to Hershey's back but Hershey is turning into Simpson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simpson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hershey.
Hershey stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.

Hershey gets to his feet. Simpson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Hershey clinches up against the cage.
Hershey presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Hershey manages to break the clinch.

Hershey looking to score a takedown here. Simpson is defending well but Hershey drives through and ends up in Simpson's guard.
Hershey pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hershey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
Hershey is controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hershey throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hershey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hershey thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Simpson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hershey is working away from the top position though.
Hershey moves into full mount! Simpson won't be happy about that!
Simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hershey breaks from Simpson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Simpson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hershey has a good base and remains in mount.
Hershey looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershey lands a nice shot to the head.
Simpson is in a horrible position here. Hershey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hershey lands a big elbow.
Simpson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson taking some punishment here, with Hershey in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson manages to get to full guard.
Hershey postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hershey lands a couple of elbows.
Hershey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Hershey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hershey postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hershey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hershey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hershey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hershey manages to get himself to full guard.

Hershey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hershey controls Simpson momentarily but Simpson frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hershey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Hershey wants to stand and escape but Simpson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hershey misses with a low kick as Simpson jumps back.
Simpson lands with a slapping head kick.
Hershey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Simpson gets caught napping as Hershey dives in and scores a takedown. Simpson manages to retain guard.

Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hershey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hershey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

Simpson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hershey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hershey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simpson's head.

Hershey gets to his feet. Simpson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Simpson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hershey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Hershey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve Hershey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Hershey.
Hershey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Hershey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Hershey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hershey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hershey which made him look bad.
Steve Hershey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hershey. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.

Hershey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hershey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simpson looking to control.
Hershey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hershey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hershey wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson is trying to keep Hershey in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hershey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Hershey shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershey punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch.
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hershey. Hershey gets slowly back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Simpson enables Hershey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simpson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simpson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hershey!
Simpson throws some wild stikes that Hershey manages to avoid easily.

Simpson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Poor strikes thrown by Simpson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershey is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hershey is looking to escape.
Simpson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simpson looking to ground and pound but Hershey is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hershey tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steve Hershey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Simpson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hershey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hershey shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.

Simpson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hershey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hershey is trying to get back to his feet.
Hershey can't do much from the bottom here.
Simpson moves into full mount!
Hershey has given up his back here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Simpson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Simpson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson looking for the RNC.

Simpson looking for the choke from the back.
Simpson is trying to stick to Hershey's back but Hershey is turning into Simpson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simpson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hershey.

Hershey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hershey moves into the clinch.

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

Hershey darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
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!
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hershey walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hershey counters with a single leg into guard. Simpson didn't expect that.
Steven Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Hershey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Simpson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hershey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Simpson looking for a guillotine here but Hershey defends easily.
Hershey pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simpson is not content to let Hershey control the position.

Hershey is trying to work for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hershey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Hershey is very close to passing his half guard.
Simpson trying to get back to full guard but Hershey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hershey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simpson is looking to get to half guard.
Hershey with the ground and pound from mount.
Simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hershey wants to control the pace but Simpson is squirming around nicely.
Simpson is looking to get to half guard.

Hershey working for a guillotine from mount but Simpson is in no mood to give up.
Simpson working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Hershey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hershey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hershey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hershey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hershey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Simpson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hershey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simpson wants to hold on but Hershey pushes him away.
Hershey working Simpson over with strikes here.
Hershey landing strikes from the mount and Simpson is in trouble!

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hershey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hershey 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hershey!

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C
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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph T O Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Callahan comes to the cage accompanied by More human than human - White Zombie. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

T O Callahan
vs
Hollyfield

198 cm
25
218 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

196 cm
24
210 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph T O Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollyfield lands with a kick to the temple. O Callahan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Hollyfield.
O Callahan throws a wild body kick that Hollyfield sees coming a mile off.

O Callahan moves into range and clinches up with Hollyfield.
O Callahan misses with an elbow strike.

O Callahan manages to break the clinch.

O Callahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from O Callahan.

O Callahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Callahan tries to clinch up but Hollyfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollyfield throws a head kick that misses.
O Callahan is looking to clinch but Hollyfield is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Hollyfield blocks the low kick.
O Callahan misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Callahan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hollyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

O Callahan moves into the clinch.
O Callahan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hollyfield's defenses.
O Callahan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from O Callahan.

It looks like Evander Hollyfield has been cut.

O Callahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Callahan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Callahan tried to score with a low kick but Hollyfield checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Callahan tries to clinch there but Hollyfield circles away.
Hollyfield takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hollyfield looks gassed!

Hollyfield tries to keep at a distance but O Callahan has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
O Callahan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Callahan lands a hook to the side of the head.

O Callahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Hollyfield.

O Callahan clinches up with Hollyfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Hollyfield takes an elbow to the temple.
Hollyfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but O Callahan blocks with his arms.

O Callahan breaks from the clinch.
Hollyfield checks a leg kick.
Joseph T O Callahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Callahan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollyfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hollyfield misses with a double jab.
O Callahan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Callahan tries to clinch but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Good leg kick by O Callahan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

O Callahan clinches up with Hollyfield and pushes him back against the cage.
O Callahan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hollyfield tries to land knees in the clinch but O Callahan avoids the damage to the body.
O Callahan gets underhooks to prevent Hollyfield's takedown attempt.

O Callahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Callahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollyfield.
O Callahan feints and then cracks Hollyfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hollyfield down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

O Callahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hollyfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Callahan.
O Callahan lands a damaging elbow.
O Callahan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
O Callahan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

O Callahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollyfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joseph T O Callahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Callahan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hollyfield.
O Callahan throws a front kick aimed at Hollyfield's knee but Hollyfield avoids it well.
Hollyfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Callahan tries to clinch up.
Hollyfield keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph T O Callahan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Hollyfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hollyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Callahan circles away quickly and effectively.
Hollyfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollyfield throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hollyfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Callahan pinned against the cage. O Callahan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

O Callahan darts in and clinches Hollyfield up against the cage.
O Callahan lands an elbow just above Hollyfield 's eye.
O Callahan prevents Hollyfield from breaking the clinch.
O Callahan misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Callahan.
Hollyfield tries to break free but O Callahan pushes him back against the cage.
O Callahan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Callahan wants a takedown.
O Callahan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hollyfield goes for a takedown attempt but O Callahan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
O Callahan misses with a kick to the body.

O Callahan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollyfield, pushing him back against the cage.
O Callahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollyfield can do to turn this around?
Hollyfield tries to break free but O Callahan pushes him back against the cage.
Hollyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but O Callahan has double underhooks.
Hollyfield blocks the elbow strike.
Joseph T O Callahan has scored more points in the clinch so far.

O Callahan manages to break the clinch.
O Callahan is looking to clinch but Hollyfield is avoiding it.
O Callahan blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hollyfield.
O Callahan closes the distance but Hollyfield moves to the side
and Hollyfield counters with a series of strikes. O Callahan will be more careful next time no doubt.

O Callahan forces Hollyfield back against the cage and clinches.
Hollyfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Callahan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hollyfield's defenses.
O Callahan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

O Callahan breaks the clinch.
Hollyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Callahan slips a straight right by Hollyfield.
O Callahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Callahan is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield throws a head kick that misses.
O Callahan wants to clinch.
O Callahan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hollyfield is breathing heavily.
O Callahan scores with a nice body kick.

O Callahan moves into the clinch.
Hollyfield takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Callahan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hollyfield's defenses.
O Callahan lands an elbow that stopped Hollyfield in his tracks for a moment.
O Callahan lands an elbow inside that Hollyfield shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Callahan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hollyfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Callahan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joseph T O Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Hollyfield.
O Callahan lands an elbow just above Hollyfield 's eye.
Hollyfield takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from O Callahan.
O Callahan lands an elbow inside that Hollyfield shrugs off.
O Callahan lands a damaging elbow.

O Callahan breaks from the clinch.
O Callahan connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
O Callahan throws a head kick but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Hollyfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollyfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

O Callahan lands a head kick that stumbles Hollyfield and the fighters go to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph T O Callahan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evander Hollyfield's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

O Callahan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollyfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
O Callahan lands an elbow that stopped Hollyfield in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from O Callahan.
Hollyfield stalling in the clinch but O Callahan improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
O Callahan lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Callahan.

That has opened up Evander Hollyfield's cut even more.

O Callahan manages to break the clinch.
O Callahan wants to clinch.
O Callahan tries to clinch there but Hollyfield circles away.
Hollyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

O Callahan clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Callahan lands a nice elbow.
O Callahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

O Callahan is trying to trip Hollyfield. He has hold of a leg but Hollyfield is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. O Callahan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
O Callahan trying to move into half guard but instead Hollyfield has managed to sweep!
O Callahan has control of Hollyfield's left arm, preventing Hollyfield from doing any damage.
O Callahan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hollyfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evander Hollyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hollyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but O Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollyfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Callahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hollyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but O Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollyfield prevents O Callahan from getting back to his feet.
Hollyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but O Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Evander Hollyfield wasn't active enough on the ground.
O Callahan works Hollyfield's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Hollyfield.
O Callahan dodges the punch combination from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Callahan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joseph T O Callahan is winning the standup battle so far.
O Callahan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hollyfield.

Hollyfield gets tackled into the cage by O Callahan. O Callahan maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield looking to stall.
O Callahan lands an elbow just above Hollyfield 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Callahan lands an elbow inside that Hollyfield shrugs off.
O Callahan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Callahan lands an elbow that stopped Hollyfield in his tracks for a moment.

O Callahan breaks from the clinch.

Hollyfield gets tackled into the cage by O Callahan. O Callahan maintains the clinch.
Joseph T O Callahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Callahan lands an elbow inside.
O Callahan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
O Callahan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

O Callahan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hollyfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
O Callahan controlling the position well here. Hollyfield rolled but O Callahan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph T O Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Callahan 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph T O Callahan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toby Diaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vpered kPobede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trying'da hold me down. kPobede comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kalinka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Diaby
vs
kPobede

185 cm
25
198 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

187 cm
31
202 lbs
17 - 9 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toby Diaby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vpered kPobede!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kPobede scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
kPobede does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaby shoots in looking for a takedown but kPobede manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from kPobede.
kPobede misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
kPobede on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
kPobede misses with a leg kick.
kPobede blocks a jab.
kPobede uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaby.
Diaby misses with a body shot.
Diaby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
kPobede throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kPobede throws a leg kick but Diaby checks it.
kPobede turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from kPobede lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
kPobede keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaby blocks a leg kick.
kPobede avoids a punch combination nicely.
kPobede throws a front kick aimed at Diaby's knee but Diaby avoids it well.
Diaby tests kPobede's chin there with a solid looking shot.
kPobede tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by kPobede.
kPobede misses the jab.
kPobede staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaby.
kPobede lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by kPobede.
kPobede misses with a looping right.
Diaby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but kPobede manages to avoid it.
Diaby slips a straight right by kPobede.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaby lands a glancing blow to the side of kPobede's head.
kPobede dips to his left and cracks Diaby with an uppercut!
Diaby throws a hook to the side of kPobede's head but kPobede sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaby slips a jab from kPobede.
Diaby misses the jab.
Diaby fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Diaby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kPobede misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kPobede tries a head kick but it misses.

Diaby changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. kPobede looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diaby working the strikes but kPobede uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
kPobede is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaby working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
kPobede has a hand on Diaby's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diaby takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaby fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging kPobede to the ground. Diaby is now in kPobede's guard.
kPobede bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaby's guard.

Diaby working for a triangle but kPobede defends it easily.
Diaby controlling kPobede's posture.
kPobede trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaby's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kPobede wants to control from the top but Diaby keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaby has a closed guard, preventing kPobede from standing up.
Diaby is adopting a defensive guard.
kPobede wants to get up but he can't break Diaby's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

We're going to have a standup here because Toby Diaby wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaby throws the left hand but kPobede avoids the punch easily.
Diaby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from kPobede.
Vpered kPobede is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and kPobede counters with a low kick, right behind Diaby 's knee.
Diaby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but kPobede swivels and escapes.
kPobede misses with a body shot.
Diaby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. kPobede defends it nicely.
Diaby with a jab.
Diaby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says kPobede as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Diaby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kPobede misses with a low kick.
kPobede scores with a jab. Diaby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kPobede connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
kPobede lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaby misses with a hook. kPobede ducked under it nicely.
kPobede steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaby.
kPobede misses the body punch
and Diaby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
kPobede lands a head kick. Diaby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diaby slips a straight right by kPobede.
Diaby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but kPobede manages to avoid it.
Diaby misses with an uppercut. kPobede saw that one coming.
Toby Diaby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaby fails with the takedown.
kPobede lands with a straight right. Diaby didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaby checks a low kick from kPobede.

Diaby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
kPobede slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vpered kPobede showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Diaby throws a big shot that misses.
Vpered kPobede seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaby throws a series of punches but kPobede moves out of range.
Diaby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
kPobede misses with a straight left.

kPobede gets caught napping as Diaby dives in and scores a takedown. kPobede manages to retain guard.
Diaby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
kPobede is wriggling around but Diaby manages to pass to half guard.
kPobede is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Diaby is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diaby uses his free foot to push down on kPobede's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for kPobede.
Diaby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as kPobede is looking to escape.
Diaby controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kPobede slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Toby Diaby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
kPobede is refusing to be controlled, as Diaby sits in half guard.
Diaby looks to land a strike but kPobede avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
kPobede is wriggling around but Diaby manages to pass to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaby is just content to waste time from the top position. kPobede takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaby works over kPobede with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaby preventing the sweep.
Diaby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
kPobede wants to stand up but Diaby is controlling him.
kPobede takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
kPobede keeping moving, preventing Diaby from controlling successfully.
Vpered kPobede is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaby preventing the sweep.
Diaby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaby won't allow kPobede to get back to his feet.
Diaby trying to control the position from guard on top but kPobede is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Toby Diaby just wasn't active enough.
Diaby takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Diaby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think kPobede has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vpered kPobede!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Better Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dirty Hous'. Better Muller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Silva
vs
Muller

178 cm
24
182 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
28
184 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Better Muller!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Muller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.

Silva drives through and clinches with Muller against the cage.
Muller misses with some punches.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Muller avoids the damage to the body.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muller lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Muller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Muller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muller.
Muller stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muller throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Muller thows a big elbow that misses.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muller throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Muller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muller throws a big right hand that misses.
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muller.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muller.
Muller is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva pulls Muller in close to prevent any damage.
Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Muller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Muller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muller throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Muller's knee but Muller avoids it well.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Muller takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva blocks a body shot from Muller.
Silva prevents a body shot from Muller.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Muller shrugs off.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Muller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Muller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Muller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva tries to clinch but Muller is having none of it.
Muller blocks the body kick.
Muller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muller somewhat.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a nice cross.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mauricio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muller clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Muller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mauricio Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Better Muller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller avoids a kick to the body.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva with a nice cross.
Muller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva is trying to stall.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muller tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Muller avoids the damage to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muller avoids it.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Muller's ribcage.
Silva working Muller over with knees to the body.
Muller avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Muller can't get the takedown.
Muller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muller managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Muller tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva throws a low kick but Muller moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Silva gets caught napping as Muller dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
Muller throwing strikes but missing.
Muller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Muller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Muller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muller is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is looking to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mauricio Silva just wasn't active enough.
Muller slips a jab from Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muller blocks a head kick by Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller misses with a looping right.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Muller avoids it.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Silva avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller lands with a cross.

Muller looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Muller drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Better Muller just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Muller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva wants to clinch.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mauricio Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Muller.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Muller circles away.
Muller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller lands a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
Muller lands an overhand right.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.

Muller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muller is in Silva's guard.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Muller!
Muller is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Muller postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller throwing strikes but missing.
Muller works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Muller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muller throws a big right hand that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Better Muller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Muller dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Silva throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muller.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Muller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Silva throws a combination. Muller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Silva lands a nice elbow.

Muller gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Muller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Silva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Muller wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Muller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Mauricio Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muller momentarily.
Better Muller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Muller moved away.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mauricio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller blocks the body kick.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Mauricio Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muller cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mauricio Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Better Muller.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muller 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 Suge Night scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Mauricio Silva retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!