O.R.G. 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields comes to the cage accompanied by "Walk" by Pantera. Mark Shields looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Shields
vs
Sliva

175 cm
28
155 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

167 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Sliva!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sliva but Sliva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shields has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sliva misses with the combination.
Sliva closes the distance and clinches up with Shields, looking for a takedown. Sliva pushes Shields against the cage but Shields circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Sliva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Shields is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sliva is looking to stand up but Shields won't let him.
Shields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sliva manages to get himself to full guard.
Shields scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sliva wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Sliva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sliva looking for a sweep. Not yet Sliva, not yet.

Shields gets to his feet - Sliva follows without any prompting.

Shields shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sliva's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliva trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
Sliva looks gassed!
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shields has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Sliva is retaining full guard.
Shields stops Sliva from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sliva trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Shields is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shields is stalling in the full guard.
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sliva's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shields stands up over Sliva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sliva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shields is controlling him.
Shields cracks Sliva with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields landing with the ground and pound.
Shields stands up over Sliva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shields works over Sliva with some ground and pound from guard.
Shields distracts Sliva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shields slips nicely into half guard.
Shields stops Sliva from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shields is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sliva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shields scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sliva wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
Shields drops an elbow to the side of Sliva's head.
Shields wants to take a breather but Sliva is having none of it.
Sliva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shields scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sliva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shields seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sliva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sliva is looking to improve his position.
Sliva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shields is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shields looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shields landing strikes from the mount.
Shields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sliva?
Shields controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shields landing punches.

Shields looking to isolate an arm here. Sliva doesn't see it coming and as Shields extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Shields!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Shields!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Lollapalooza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Faidhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmad Faidhi struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Xavier Lollapalooza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ahmad Faidhi's chin.

Lollapalooza
vs
Faidhi

170 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

199 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faidhi.
Faidhi looks to clinch

and Lollapalooza counters with a shoot takedown. Faidhi fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lollapalooza stopping the sweep attempt from Faidhi.

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

Lollapalooza gets a takedown into half guard.

Lollapalooza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faidhi trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Lollapalooza there.

Lollapalooza stands up out of the half guard.
Lollapalooza misses with a takedown attempt - Faidhi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faidhi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lollapalooza counters with a shoot takedown. Faidhi fights it but they end up in guard.

Lollapalooza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Faidhi tries for a takedown but Lollapalooza circles away easily

so Lollapalooza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xavier Lollapalooza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Faidhi.
Faidhi looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lollapalooza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Lollapalooza stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lollapalooza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faidhi as he jumps to the side.

Lollapalooza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Faidhi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lollapalooza has hold of Faidhi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Faidhi seems comfortable defending it but Lollapalooza has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Faidhi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Faidhi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lollapalooza couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Lollapalooza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Ovszenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovszenko has chosen Bas Rutten - El Guapo likes to dance as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Marcin Ovszenko enters the cage!

Anderson
vs
Ovszenko

180 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovszenko works the jab nicely.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ovszenko.
Ovszenko misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ovszenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Ovszenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Turd Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Anderson scores with a takedown into Ovszenko's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson passes Ovszenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Anderson 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.
Ovszenko wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovszenko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ovszenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ovszenko tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ovszenko trying to control from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ovszenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Ovszenko sprawls well.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Ovszenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovszenko throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ovszenko but Ovszenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ovszenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ovszenko connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ovszenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Ovszenko swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Ovszenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovszenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ovszenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Ovszenko misses with a wild combination.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ovszenko counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ovszenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ovszenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovszenko throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ovszenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ovszenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Ovszenko.
Crunch! Ovszenko slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Ovszenko counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Ovszenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marcin Ovszenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ovszenko clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Ovszenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ovszenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ovszenko throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ovszenko counters with a leg kick.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovszenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ovszenko.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ovszenko circles away easily
and Ovszenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Ovszenko misses with a low kick.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ovszenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovszenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ovszenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ovszenko throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.

Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ovszenko did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Ovszenko wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Ovszenko is trying to stand up here but Anderson is controlling him well.
Ovszenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ovszenko keeps working.
Ovszenko keeping control of the position.
Ovszenko wants to get back to his feet.
Ovszenko is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is keen to just control but Ovszenko is a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ovszenko swivels and escapes.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ovszenko which made him look bad.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ovszenko circles away easily
and Ovszenko counters with a leg kick.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ovszenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovszenko.
Ovszenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ovszenko counters with a straight right hand.
Ovszenko throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Marcin Ovszenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ovszenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson 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 Ovszenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ovszenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ovszenko throws out the jab.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ovszenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ovszenko defends it nicely.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Ovszenko.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Ovszenko misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovszenko misses with a low kick.
Ovszenko misses with an uppercut.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ovszenko as he avoids it easily.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Ovszenko thuds his shin into the meat of Anderson's side.
Turd Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ovszenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ovszenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ovszenko is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcin Ovszenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ovszenko throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ovszenko counters with a leg kick.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ovszenko counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovszenko cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Ovszenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Ovszenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ovszenko misses with a hook.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Ovszenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ovszenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Ovszenko misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a left to the body.
Ovszenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Ovszenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ovszenko lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Ovszenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Ovszenko.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ovszenko circles away easily
and Ovszenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Ovszenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ovszenko throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Ovszenko throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ovszenko.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ovszenko circles away easily
letting Ovszenko counter with a right hand.
Ovszenko thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ovszenko circles away.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ovszenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ovszenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ovszenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ovszenko.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ovszenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ovszenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Ovszenko thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovszenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Ovszenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Ovszenko.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Ovszenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovszenko misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Ovszenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Ovszenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ovszenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Marcin Ovszenko!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Marcin Ovszenko!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Marcin Ovszenko!

Marcin Ovszenko wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romelu Lukaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romelu Lukaku could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Urijah Faber's chin.

Lukaku
vs
Faber

185 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
20
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Romelu Lukaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Faber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lukaku was covering up waiting for the punch and Faber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lukaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faber.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lukaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faber.
Faber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lukaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Faber advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Lukaku is defending well.
Faber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Faber 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.
Faber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faber is just content to waste time from the top position. Lukaku takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Faber is looking to work some ground and pound but Lukaku has wrist control.
Lukaku is breathing heavily.
Faber trying to control but Lukaku is working from the bottom.
Faber's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber looking to pass the guard.
Faber is looking to work some ground and pound but Lukaku has wrist control.
Faber trying to control but Lukaku is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Urijah Faber was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lukaku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lukaku wants it to stay on the feet.

Faber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Faber seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukaku is not content to let Faber control the position.
Lukaku avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Faber.
Faber trying to pass the guard but Lukaku defending well.
Faber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faber thows a huge punch but Lukaku dodges it nicely.
Faber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Faber controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lukaku really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faber is controlling the pace.
Faber wants to free his trapped foot but Lukaku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Urijah Faber hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Faber rushes Lukaku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Faber gets the takedown into side control.
Faber trying to control the position but Lukaku is working away.
Faber wants to control for a moment but Lukaku uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Faber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lukaku trying to control from the bottom.
Faber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faber thows a huge punch but Lukaku dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faber stalling away here and it's allowed Lukaku to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lukaku is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lukaku has escaped and now he's on top!
Faber 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.
Lukaku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Faber is proving hard to escape from.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to sweep but no luck.
Faber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lukaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lukaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukaku prevents Faber from getting back to his feet.
Faber managing to control the position.
Faber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lukaku is one step ahead there.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Urijah Faber wasn't active enough on the ground.
A big left from Faber misses.
Faber tries to clinch up but Lukaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Faber. Those never looked like landing.
Faber is looking to clinch.
Lukaku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faber tries to bum rush Lukaku with a series of wild strikes but Lukaku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukaku tries to clinch but Faber moves out of range.
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukaku tries to sprawl out of it but Faber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukaku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faber just leaning against Lukaku, taking a breather.
Lukaku tries to stall but Faber uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faber is working for takedown but Lukaku is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urijah Faber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Faber gets a double leg takedown into Lukaku's guard.
Faber looking to sit in guard and control but Lukaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lukaku trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.

Lukaku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Faber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lukaku has managed to get both his arms back between Faber's legs - danger averted.
Faber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lukaku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faber trying to keep a closed guard but Lukaku is proving a slippery customer.
Lukaku passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is trying to stand up here but Lukaku is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lukaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Faber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lukaku 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.
Faber is looking to escape.
Faber is not content to let Lukaku control the position.
Lukaku with the ground and pound but Faber uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber keeping full guard, as Lukaku tries to pass.
Faber pulls Lukaku in to control the position.
Lukaku won't allow Faber to sweep him here.
Faber wants to stand and escape but Lukaku is having none of it.

Lukaku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lukaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lukaku is working hard here to advance position.
Faber trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Urijah Faber wasn't active enough on the ground.

Faber moves into the clinch.
Faber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lukaku pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Faber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lukaku pinned against the cage. Lukaku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Faber wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukaku has his takedown stuffed

and Faber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Faber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt.
Romelu Lukaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Faber moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Urijah Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faber 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Urijah Faber!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Urijah Faber!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Urijah Faber!

Urijah Faber wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Triston Rioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Du Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Triston Rioka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Rioka
vs
Du Rand

164 cm
18
189 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Triston Rioka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johan Du Rand!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Rand throws a head kick but Rioka moves out of range.

Du Rand gets a clinch.
Rioka tries for a takedown but Du Rand manages to get underhooks.
Rioka goes for a takedown attempt but Du Rand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rioka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Triston Rioka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rioka misses with a takedown

and Du Rand counters with a single leg into guard. Rioka didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Du Rand content to stall in guard here.
Rioka keeping moving, preventing Du Rand from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rioka trying to control the position.

Johan Du Rand has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rioka shoots in for a double leg but Du Rand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Du Rand gets a clinch.
Rioka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Du Rand gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Du Rand turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rioka prevents Du Rand from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rioka regains half guard.
Rioka is looking for a sweep. Du Rand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Du Rand is looking to stall here but Rioka recovers full guard.
Rioka working a defensive guard here.
Du Rand wants to control from the top but Rioka keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rioka is looking for a triangle here but Du Rand uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rioka manages to get back to half guard.
Du Rand is looking to advance position but Rioka won't allow it.
Rioka is staying active underneath Du Rand, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Rand looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Du Rand is stalling here. Rioka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Du Rand seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rioka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rioka trying to control the position but Du Rand is working away.
Rioka scoring with punches from side control.
Du Rand is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Du Rand manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rioka is trying to control. Du Rand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Du Rand 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.

Rioka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rioka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Du Rand wants to hold on but Rioka pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rioka working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Du Rand looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Rioka! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Triston Rioka!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Alexander Ellis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alexander Ellis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ellis
vs
Maia

185 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Ellis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ellis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ellis tries to pass to full mount but Maia defends it.
Ellis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ellis passes to full mount!

Ellis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maia turns into him and now he's in Ellis's guard.
Maia trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Maia is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maia is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Maia wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Ellis is pulling down on Maia's head to control his posture.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Damian Maia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Maia checks a leg kick.

Ellis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position.
Maia wants to sweep here but Ellis controlling him for the moment.
Ellis stands and throws Maia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maia is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ellis is trying to work for a kimura but Maia is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ellis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maia sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Ellis is looking for a kimura here.

Ellis seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is pressing down on Ellis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia trying to keep a closed guard but Ellis is proving a slippery customer.
Ellis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ellis trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ellis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellis passes into half guard.
Maia trying to control but Ellis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Ellis 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.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Ellis.
A big right from Maia misses.
Maia pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ellis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Maia!

Ellis looking for a guillotine from mount but Maia is having none of it.
Maia gets back to half guard.

Ellis seems to be working for a kimura but Maia defends the submission attempt.
Ellis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia trying to control but Ellis postures up.

Maia is defending against the submission attempts here by Ellis.
Maia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ellis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ellis's back!
Ellis is really stuck here.
Ellis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ellis staying busy and making it hard for Maia to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis tries to roll but Maia sticks to his back.
Maia punches the canvas rather than the man.
Even with his hooks in, Maia manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Maia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Maia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ellis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Maia thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Alexander Ellis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maia has the hooks in. Ellis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ellis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maia gets his way!
Maia struggling to keep hold of the position.

Maia working for the choke.

Maia looking for the choke but no joy.
Ellis turns into Maia and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the position here.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia looking to control.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Ellis passes Maia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maia is trying to maintain the position but Ellis is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ellis slips a straight right by Maia.
An inside leg kick from Ellis misses.
Maia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ellis blocks a head kick by Maia.
Maia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ellis throws a hook but Maia avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ellis enables Maia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ellis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ellis keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Ellis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Ellis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maia throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia 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.
Maia throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ellis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia working a defensive guard but Ellis passes into half guard.
Maia moves into full guard.
Maia strikes from his own guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis throwing strikes but missing.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ellis won't allow Maia to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.

Ellis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maia!
Ellis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Maia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ellis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maia in side control, throwing shots but Ellis defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ellis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ellis wants to free his trapped foot but Maia is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ellis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maia regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Maia really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ellis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ellis wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.

Ellis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ellis trying to control the position but Maia is working away.

Ellis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ellis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Ellis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ellis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maia has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Maia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maia is looking for a sweep.
Maia keeps Ellis under control for a moment.

Ellis tries for a kimura but Maia is defending well.
Maia is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ellis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ellis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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Ellis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maia struggling a bit here.

Ellis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ellis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maia, who protects the arm well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ellis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maia manages to get back to half guard.
Maia trying to control from the bottom.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Ellis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Ellis had his way with Damian Maia in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ellis avoids the head kick by Maia.
Ellis tries for a takedown but Maia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ellis defending well as Maia loads up on a big left hand.
Ellis throws out a leg kick but Maia moves out of range and Ellis only half commits.
Ellis throws a leg kick but Maia checks it.

Maia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ellis regains half guard.

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

Maia is looking for a kimura here.
Ellis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maia wants to pass to mount but Ellis is defending the position.
Maia thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ellis to regain full guard.
Maia distracts Ellis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maia throwing strikes from guard but Ellis blocks nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maia.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ellis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ellis controls Maia momentarily but Maia frees himself.
Maia throwing strikes but missing.
Maia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maia postures up in Ellis's guard and throws a big left but Ellis blocks it.
Maia postures up in Ellis's guard and throws a big left but Ellis blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now.
Ellis trying to keep a closed guard but Maia is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maia controlling from the top position.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maia throws a shot from downtown. Ellis moves away and avoids it.
Ellis checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexander Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ellis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maia avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Ellis shoots and misses

and Maia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia thows a big elbow that misses.
Maia advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia stalling away here and it's allowed Ellis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Damian Maia!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Damian Maia!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Damian Maia!

Damian Maia wins by unanimous decision!
Damian Maia is the new middleweight champion!