MMAFC 30: IM IN VEGAS! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dominick Aldo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Aldo
vs
Florendo

178 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

170 cm
19
135 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florendo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florendo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenny Florendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aldo has a takedown stuffed.
Aldo scores with a head kick. Florendo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Florendo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
Florendo tries for a takedown but Aldo circles away easily
and Aldo counters with a thumping low kick.
Dominick Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Florendo.

Florendo forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
Florendo is trying to pull guard but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo with a knee to the head.
Florendo lands a knee to the body.
Come on Aldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Florendo pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Aldo stands and steps away. Florendo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo tries to clinch up but Florendo circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo is looking to clinch.

Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Florendo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aldo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Florendo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Aldo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Florendo working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Aldo is doing well to defend. Florendo seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Aldo is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Florendo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thom Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLain's entrance music is Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. A fine choice. Sawyer has chosen RUSH - THOM SAWYER as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

MacLain
vs
Sawyer

174 cm
24
169 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

175 cm
29
175 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane MacLain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thom Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLain scores with a three punch combo!

Sawyer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

MacLain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sawyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacLain 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.

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

Sawyer drops back looking for a leg! MacLain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacLain manages to kick Sawyer off! Sawyer jumps back into MacLain's guard.
Sawyer stopping the sweep attempt from MacLain.

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

MacLain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sawyer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer walks into a left hand.

Sawyer gets a takedown into half guard.
MacLain trying to control from the bottom.

Sawyer 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.

Sawyer seems to be looking for submissions.

Sawyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacLain defends it well.

Sawyer is working for a submission of some sort.
MacLain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sawyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacLain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacLain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacLain!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sawyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sawyer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sawyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacLain pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

MacLain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sawyer defends it well.
Sawyer tries to roll over but MacLain keeps him under control.
MacLain wants to free his trapped foot but Sawyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sawyer looking for submissions off his back.

Sawyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacLain pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLain trying to control from half guard but Sawyer is working away.

Sawyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacLain winds up and cracks Sawyer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Sawyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sawyer actively working from the bottom here.

Sawyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sawyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacLain wants to stand up but Sawyer is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sawyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sawyer.
MacLain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Sawyer working for a triangle but MacLain defends it easily.

Sawyer working for a triangle but MacLain defends it easily.
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing MacLain from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sawyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacLain stands up over Sawyer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shane MacLain will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sawyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
MacLain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Sawyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sawyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacLain defends well.
Sawyer has momentary wrist control but MacLain slips an elbow through the middle.
MacLain trying to control but Sawyer is working from the bottom.
MacLain tries to free his leg and advance position but Sawyer is retaining full guard.

Sawyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacLain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacLain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacLain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Sawyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacLain trying to control but Sawyer is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sawyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacLain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacLain wants to get up but he can't break Sawyer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacLain connects with a couple of short punches.

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

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

Sawyer looking for subs off his back but MacLain has passed one foot through into half guard.
MacLain lands with a punch from half guard.
MacLain trying to control the action but Sawyer is working from the bottom.
Sawyer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacLain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacLain's back!
MacLain turns into Sawyer and is now in his guard.

Sawyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLain lands a couple of elbows.

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

Sawyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacLain defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sawyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacLain defends it easily.
MacLain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Sawyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacLain scoring with punches to the head and body.

Sawyer working for a triangle but MacLain defends it easily.
MacLain wants to get up but he can't break Sawyer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacLain works over Sawyer with some ground and pound from guard.
MacLain trying to control but Sawyer is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Sawyer working for a triangle but MacLain defends it easily.

MacLain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sawyer looking for a guillotine here but MacLain defends easily.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shane MacLain will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

MacLain looks for a takedown but Sawyer sprawls well.

Sawyer looking to score a takedown here. MacLain is defending well but Sawyer drives through and ends up in MacLain's guard.

MacLain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sawyer defends it easily.

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

Sawyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sawyer stopping the sweep attempt from MacLain.

Sawyer 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.
MacLain 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sawyer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacLain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sawyer has MacLain in his guard.

Sawyer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacLain stacks Sawyer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MacLain!
Sawyer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
MacLain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacLain is trying to control the action in half guard but Sawyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacLain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sawyer regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLain wants to control from the top but Sawyer keeps moving.
MacLain looking to pass the guard.

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

Sawyer has his foot on MacLain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacLain works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sawyer is looking for a triangle but MacLain pushes his legs off easily.
Sawyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sawyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacLain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacLain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacLain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sawyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacLain has managed to get both his arms back between Sawyer's legs - danger averted.
MacLain is working Sawyer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sawyer has momentary wrist control but MacLain slips an elbow through the middle.

MacLain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
MacLain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sawyer sprawls well. Sawyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacLain gets slowly back to his feet.
Sawyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacLain.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacLain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLain shoots for a takedown but Sawyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacLain misses with a double jab.

Sawyer shoots in and bounces MacLain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Sawyer 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.

Sawyer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacLain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacLain has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sawyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sawyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacLain lands a couple of elbows.

Sawyer working for a triangle but MacLain defends it easily.
MacLain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thom Sawyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shane MacLain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thom Sawyer.
I think MacLain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacLain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kong Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ave Maria. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Le
vs
Hall

180 cm
27
183 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

182 cm
31
179 lbs
14 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kong Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Hall tries to bum rush Le with a series of wild strikes but Le uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Le throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le misses with a head kick.
Le connects with a leg kick. Hall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Le lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.

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

Hall is rocked!

It looks like Jesse Hall has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Look low, kick high! Le uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hall tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Le is absolutely delighted - when Hall wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kong Le!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eleomar Cabbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabbat's entrance music is U KNOW I GOT THAT. A fine choice. John has chosen Jimmy Dean - Big John as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Eleomar Cabbat has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eleomar Cabbat seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Cabbat
vs
John

178 cm
30
185 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

184 cm
32
199 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Valhalla 160

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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eleomar Cabbat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big John!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabbat connects with a good right hand that stumbles John. John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cabbat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Cabbat does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for John.
John slips a jab and a cross from Cabbat.
Big John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John lands with a nice body punch.
Cabbat cracks John with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
John scores with a body shot.
Cabbat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cabbat throws a head kick but John moves out of range.

John shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cabbat keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
John with a flurry of punches that miss.
John content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John with a nice head shot there.
Cabbat keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
John postures up in Cabbat's guard and throws a big left but Cabbat blocks it.

Cabbat is looking for a triangle but John pushes his legs off easily.
John wants to control from the top but Cabbat keeps moving.
Cabbat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for John!

Cabbat with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat looking to control but John is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabbat avoids the attempt from John to control.
John holds on to Cabbat as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
John regains half guard.
John trying to control but Cabbat postures up.
John gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabbat stops John from standing up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cabbat being controlled here momentarily.
Cabbat controls from within his opponent's guard.

Cabbat gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from John misses.
Cabbat throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
Cabbat works over John's head and body with a nice combination.
John throws a jab when Cabbat was well out of range.
John throws a shot from downtown. Cabbat moves away and avoids it.
John looks to land a left hand but Cabbat moved out of range nicely.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabbat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cabbat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabbat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
John fails with a takedown attempt.
John looks gassed!
Cabbat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabbat throws a series of strikes that have John backpedaling.
Cabbat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
John misses with a looping right.
Cabbat lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabbat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches John on the side of the head.
Cabbat feints a jab promting John to slip. Cabbat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. John slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
John throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabbat's waist but Cabbat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing John off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eleomar Cabbat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

John on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cabbat misses with a jab, cross combination.
John missing with a left hand there. Cabbat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Cabbat.
John shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabbat as he avoids it easily.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabbat.
John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cabbat throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
Cabbat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from John.
Cabbat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. John looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John is breathing heavily.
Cabbat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabbat scores with a decent looking hook.
Cabbat moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John avoids a punch combination nicely.
John ducks under a wild hook from Cabbat.
Cabbat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
John slips a jab and a cross from Cabbat.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabbat is just out of range.
Cabbat misses with a two punch combination.
John on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eleomar Cabbat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cabbat's hands.
Cabbat cracks John with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabbat takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John takes one on the button.
Eleomar Cabbat is winning the standup battle so far.
John rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabbat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabbat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Cabbat finds it's target.
John throws a looping overhand right but Cabbat ducks down to avoid it.
Cabbat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cabbat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
John throws a big shot that misses.
John slips under a jab from Cabbat.
John scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice sprawl there from John as Cabbat shoots in.
Cabbat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Cabbat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabbat misses with a hook
and Cabbat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabbat scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabbat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat closes the distance and clinches up with John, looking for a takedown. Cabbat pushes John against the cage but John circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabbat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabbat walks into a stiff left hand from John.
John looks to throw the jab but Cabbat is out of range.
Nice body punch from John.
John shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabbat tries to sprawl out of it but John keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabbat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabbat counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cabbat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
John scores with a nice right hand.
Cabbat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from John.
Cabbat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cabbat throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabbat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but John moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
John connects with the punch.
John has a takedown stuffed.
Eleomar Cabbat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big John.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabbat looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
John scores with a head kick. Cabbat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cabbat throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabbat throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabbat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabbat thows a body shot but no joy.
Cabbat misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabbat.
Cabbat moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eleomar Cabbat dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cabbat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabbat throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
John misses with a straight left.
John lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
John has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
John loads up on a big right hand but Cabbat slips the punch.
John avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabbat lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabbat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabbat.
A chopping leg kick lands by John.
Cabbat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before John can pounce on him.
John bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Cabbat.
Nice jab there from John.
Cabbat avoids the body shot from John.
Cabbat thows a body shot but no joy.
John scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cabbat misses with a few strikes there.
John cracks Cabbat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
John lands a nice looking body kick.
John tries to bum rush Cabbat with a series of wild strikes but Cabbat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from John both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. John darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John throws a leg kick which misses Cabbat's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabbat tries to avoid it.
Cabbat avoids the body shot from John.
Cabbat misses with a head kick.
John catches Cabbat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
John jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
John lunges at Cabbat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabbat's hand.
Cabbat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John scores with a jab. Cabbat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabbat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and John is able to avoid easily.
Cabbat misses the shot to the body.
John connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Cabbat misses
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabbat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabbat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John with a nice cross.
John misses with a body shot.
Cabbat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabbat throws a push kick but John slaps the foot to one side.
Cabbat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabbat misses the target.
Cabbat stuffs the takedown.
Eleomar Cabbat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat moves away from the strike by John.
Cabbat scores with a one two! John had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cabbat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cabbat throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabbat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
John lands with a nice body kick.
John bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabbat's head backwards.
Big John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabbat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from John.
Cabbat scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Cabbat cracks John with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John throws a poor cross that misses

and Cabbat counters with a nice double leg into side control. John won't be happy with that.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eleomar Cabbat!
After winning the bout, Eleomar Cabbat thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sane comes to the cage accompanied by Domination. This should be a great matchup!

Sane
vs
Davis

185 cm
22
211 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

188 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Sane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis looks for a takedown but Sane sprawls well.
Sane shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
Horrible takedown by Sane or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis which made him look bad.
Sane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Sane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane fails with a takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sane enables Davis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sane working a defensive guard but Davis passes into half guard.

Davis is working for a kimura but Sane is defending it quite comfortably.

Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but Sane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sane is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Sane defends the submission attempt.

Davis is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sane is trying to control but can't.
Sane tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Sane missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Davis is trying for a kimura here. Sane looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Davis wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phil Davis!
An out of breath Phil Davis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demon Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Houchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houchin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Wayne Houchin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Demon Beast's chin.

Beast
vs
Houchin

175 cm
30
163 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

180 cm
24
168 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demon Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Houchin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Houchin with that takedown attempt.
Beast misses with a jab to the body
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast connects with a nice looking jab.
Houchin keeps Beast at a distance using the push kick.
Houchin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beast throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Houchin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beast lands a jab to the head.
Houchin takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Beast tries to bum rush Houchin with a series of wild strikes but Houchin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houchin throws a push kick but Beast slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houchin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
Houchin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beast. Beast obviously looking to wear him down.
Demon Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houchin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Houchin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Houchin misses with a kick to the body.
Beast takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast slaps away a takedown attempt from Houchin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Demon Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Houchin.
Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houchin was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast.
Houchin throws a one two combo.
Demon Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast throws a looping overhand right but Houchin ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast motions for Houchin to come forward. Beast throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Beast misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Beast misses.
Houchin ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Houchin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Houchin drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Houchin tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.
Houchin postures up in Beast's guard and throws a big left but Beast blocks it.
Houchin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Houchin trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Houchin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Beast misses.
Houchin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beast lands a jab to Houchin's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Houchin does a little dance to reset his feet.

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.
Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Houchin.
An inside leg kick from Beast misses.
Houchin missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Houchin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beast.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries a head kick but it misses.
Houchin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beast.
Houchin slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
Beast throws a shot from downtown. Houchin moves away and avoids it.
A left and a right from Beast both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beast.
The fighters circling - Houchin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Houchin shoots in looking for a takedown but Beast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Houchin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demon Beast is winning the standup battle so far.
Houchin blocks a jab.
Beast leaves Houchin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Demon Beast will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Houchin looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast stuffs the takedown.
Beast tried to score with a low kick but Houchin checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast tests Houchin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houchin circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Beast misses.
Houchin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houchin.
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd cheers as Beast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houchin doesn't seem phased though.
Beast lands a head shot.
Houchin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beast misses with an uppercut.
Houchin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beast.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast misses with a lunging right hand
and Houchin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Houchin. That did some damage!
Beast turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beast throws a leg kick that is checked

and Houchin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Houchin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houchin wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.
Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Houchin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wayne Houchin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Beast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wayne Houchin.
I think Houchin 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Houchin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
17%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greywar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Written in the stars. Sanchez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coming Home. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greywar
vs
Sanchez

150 cm
31
152 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

180 cm
28
150 lbs
19 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, River Greywar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greywar has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greywar.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greywar is defended easily by Sanchez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for River Greywar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greywar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar fails to land the takedown.
Greywar misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greywars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greywar.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greywar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greywar's head backwards.
Greywar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greywar thinking.
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!
Greywar shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Greywar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greywar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Greywar persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Greywar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez shoots in but Greywar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diago Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Greywar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Greywar throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanchez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sanchez lands some shots froms side control.
Greywar throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sanchez landing strikes.
Greywar gets back to half guard.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Greywar actively working from the bottom here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Greywar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Greywar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Greywar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Greywar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greywar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

Greywar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diago Sanchez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Greywar's head but Greywar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Greywar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanchez's guard.
Greywar lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Greywar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanchez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Greywar, into his guard.
River Greywar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Greywar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greywar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Greywar's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greywar being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greywar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Greywar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.

Greywar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sanchez is defending well. Greywar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sanchez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Greywar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). River Greywar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hinuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music. Masakazu Aoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hinuri
vs
Aoki

175 cm
27
153 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

155 cm
32
147 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hinuri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Hinuri saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Hinuri.
Hinuri tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.

Aoki instigates a clinch.
Aoki lands a nice elbow.

Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Hinuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hinuri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Hinuri blocks the low kick.
Aoki misses with a leg kick.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Hinuri - just one landing.
Aoki with a hook.
Aoki cracks Hinuri with a good jab.
Hinuri needs to keep his hands up - Aoki had a free shot at his head there.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Hinuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Hinuri's head but Hinuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki throws a hook but Hinuri blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Hinuri. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Hinuri moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Hinuri's shoulder, as Hinuri tries to avoid the shot.
Hinuri throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Hinuri counters with a thumping low kick.
Hinuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki throws the left hand but Hinuri avoids the punch easily.
Hinuri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hinuri counters with a two punch combo.
Aoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hinuri misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Hinuri leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Aoki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hinuri takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Aoki misses with a hook
and Hinuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hinuri scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Hinuri is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki throws a half hearted mid kick.

Hinuri gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hinuri.

Hinuri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hinuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hinuri misses with an uppercut.
Hinuri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hinuri misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Hinuri moved out of range.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki misses with a low kick as Hinuri jumps back.
Hinuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Hinuri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a nice shot that snaps Hinuri's head back.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Hinuri throws a big shot that misses.
Hinuri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hinuri wants to clinch.
Hinuri tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick
and Hinuri counters with a nice leg kick.
Aoki misses with a leg kick.
Hinuri misses with a body kick.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hinuri is looking to clinch.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. Hinuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hinuri throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hinuri.
Hinuri with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Hinuri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hinuri staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hinuri misses with a looping right.
Hinuri misses with a hook.
Hinuri throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Hinuri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hinuri misses the shot to the body.
Hinuri misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki throws a right hand that misses
and Hinuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Hinuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinuri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aoki pinned against the cage. Aoki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hinuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masakazu Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hinuri's corner calls for a 1-2. Hinuri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Hinuri slips the punch.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Hinuri.

Hinuri clinches.
Hinuri trying to land knees to the body.

Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hinuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Hinuri's shoulder, as Hinuri tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Hinuri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aoki lands a jab.
Aoki throws a hook but Hinuri avoids it easily.
Aoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hinuri looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Aoki connects with a body shot that sends Hinuri's belly button to the back.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hinuri drops his hands momentarily and Aoki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hinuri 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 Aoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinuri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hinuri throws a big shot that misses.
A left and a right from Hinuri both land. Nice combination.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hinuri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Hinuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki throws a leg kick which misses Hinuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Hinuri tries to avoid it.
Aoki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Aoki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hinuri is trying to defend but Aoki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aoki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aoki stops Hinuri from getting back to his feet.
Hinuri is trying to control but can't.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hinuri's head.
Hinuri is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hinuri is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Hinuri defends it.

Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hinuri is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well.
Aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hinuri pushes Aoki off looking to stand but Aoki dives back in and keeps control.
Hinuri wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hinuri defending well though.
Hinuri is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hinuri is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aoki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aoki lands with a punch from half guard.
Aoki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hinuri is positioning himself well to prevent Aoki advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aoki.
Aoki trying to control the action but Hinuri is working from the bottom.
Hinuri wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aoki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hinuri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hinuri has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Hinuri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hinuri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Hinuri wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masakazu Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aoki thumps Hinuri with a low kick.

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

Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Hinuri as Aoki shoots in.
Aoki lands a jab to the nose.
Jack Hinuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki throws a right hand that Hinuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Hinuri also avoids with ease.
Hinuri ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Hinuri.
Aoki lands with a nice body punch.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Hinuri moved out of range.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Hinuri moved out of range.
Aoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aoki throws the left hand but Hinuri avoids the punch easily.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Hinuri uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hinuri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Aoki misses.
Hinuri misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki motions for Hinuri to come forward. Aoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki throws a jab when Hinuri was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hinuri. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Jack Hinuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Aoki tries a low kick but Hinuri avoids it.
Aoki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hinuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hinuri moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Hinuri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hinuri can pounce on him.
Hinuri misses the jab.
Hinuri wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hinuri cracks Aoki with a good jab.

Hinuri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hinuri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hinuri is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hinuri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hinuri's back!
Aoki is not going to allow Hinuri to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri is in bad spot here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Aoki.
Aoki is controlling the position but Hinuri somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Aoki throwing shots but Hinuri is blocking nicely.
Aoki is trying to control. Hinuri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hinuri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Hinuri keeps moving.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinuri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hinuri's head.
Hinuri wants to get back to full guard.
Hinuri won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Hinuri keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masakazu Aoki really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A big right from Aoki misses.
Aoki looks for the body kick but Hinuri saw that one coming.
Hinuri slips under a jab from Aoki.
Hinuri slips under a jab.
Donk. Aoki catches Hinuri right on the button with a cross.
Hinuri jabs Aoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hinuri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hinuri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aoki wants to land a leg kick but Hinuri is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aoki throws out a leg kick but Hinuri moves out of range and Aoki only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hinuri misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki throws the left hand but Hinuri avoids the punch easily.
Aoki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hinuri throws a solid leg kick but Aoki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hinuri.
Hinuri checks a low kick from Aoki.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Hinuri is out of range.
Hinuri throws a nice looking combination but Aoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Hinuri.
Aoki slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Hinuri misses.
Aoki lands with a hook. Hinuri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hinuri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hinuri scrambles back to his feet.
Hinuri throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Hinuri misses.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Aoki as he connects with a hook.
Hinuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Hinuri wants to slow Aoki down by chopping away at his legs.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hinuri swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hinuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hinuri.
Hinuri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hinuri connects with a body shot that sends Aoki's belly button to the back.
Hinuri tries to move into range but Aoki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Hinuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hinuri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Hinuri is out of range.
The fighters circling - Hinuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hinuri misses with a two punch combination.
Hinuri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hinuri looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hinuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Hinuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Hinuri is out of range.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Hinuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hinuri staying out of range there.
Aoki throws a leg kick
and Hinuri counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aoki is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hinuri thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hinuri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aoki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aoki lands with a straight right. Hinuri didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Hinuri.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Hinuri.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hinuri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hinuri checks it well.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Hinuri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hinuri in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Aoki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hinuri doesn't seem phased though.
Hinuri slips a jab from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masakazu Aoki dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Aoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Hinuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki scores with a punch to the head.
Hinuri works over Aoki's head and body with a nice combination.
Aoki tries a low kick but Hinuri avoids it.
Hinuri avoids a kick to the body.
Hinuri slips under a jab.
Hinuri throws a combination. Aoki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aoki misses with a hook. Hinuri ducked under it nicely.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Hinuri counters with a one-two to the body.
Hinuri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aoki misses with a left hand
and Hinuri counters with a series of strikes. Aoki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good work by Aoki as he checks the leg kick.
Hinuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Hinuri moved out of range.
Hinuri ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Hinuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aoki defending well as Hinuri loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Hinuri moved out of range.
Aoki thumps Hinuri with a low kick.
A big right from Hinuri misses.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Hinuri slips the punch.
Hinuri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hinuri lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aoki.
Aoki moves out of range as Hinuri strikes.
Hinuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki defending well as Hinuri loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Aoki throws a hook but Hinuri blocks it.
Hinuri staying out of range there.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki sizes up Hinuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Aoki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aoki.
Hinuri ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Hinuri tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Hinuri closes the distance and clinches up with Aoki, looking for a takedown. Hinuri pushes Aoki against the cage but Aoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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.
Hinuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aoki throws a jab when Hinuri was well out of range.
Hinuri blocks a jab.
Aoki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aoki throws a right hand that Hinuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Hinuri also avoids with ease.
Hinuri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri misses the jab.
Hinuri ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Hinuri's shoulder, as Hinuri tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki motions for Hinuri to come forward. Aoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Aoki misses.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hinuri avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hinuri checks the leg kick.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Hinuri wants to land a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
Hinuri tries to clinch up.
Hinuri scores with a jab to the head.
Hinuri checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Aoki misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a push kick but Hinuri slaps the foot to one side.
Hinuri takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Hinuri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hinuri throws a leg kick which misses Aoki's front leg but catches the back leg as Aoki tries to avoid it.
Aoki misses with a hook. Hinuri ducked under it nicely.
Hinuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jack Hinuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hinuri misses with a body shot.
Hinuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Aoki feints and then cracks Hinuri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hinuri down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hinuri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aoki. That did some damage!
Hinuri looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Masakazu Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hinuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Hinuri leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hinuri checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masakazu Aoki.
Well Aoki 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Masakazu Aoki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aiden ORielly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Hainesburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aiden ORielly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

ORielly
vs
Hainesburg

180 cm
31
163 lbs
21 - 8 - 1

172 cm
28
167 lbs
21 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Conviction
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden ORielly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emile Hainesburg!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORielly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hainesburg is fending him off so far but ORielly persists. Nope, Hainesburg circles away and we're back to standing.
Hainesburg misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hainesburg walks forward, straight into a front kick from ORielly.
Hainesburg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
ORielly misses with a straight left.
Hainesburg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hainesburg tries to land a leg kick but ORielly saw it coming and moves away.
ORielly throws a leg kick which misses Hainesburg's front leg but catches the back leg as Hainesburg tries to avoid it.
Hainesburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emile Hainesburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ORielly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
ORielly throws a series of punches but Hainesburg avoids them all with ease.
Hainesburg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before ORielly can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hainesburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Hainesburg is predictable there
and ORielly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly scores with a nice right hand.
ORielly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainesburg moves away.
Hainesburg avoids the body shot from ORielly.
ORielly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hainesburg. ORielly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hainesburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hainesburg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hainesburg misses the shot to the body.
ORielly jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hainesburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ORielly.
Emile Hainesburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hainesburg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. ORielly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hainesburg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down ORielly rather than just go for the knockout.
ORielly throws out a loose jab but Hainesburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
ORielly slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORielly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainesburg moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Hainesburg as ORielly shoots in.
ORielly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hainesburg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ORielly doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Good shot there by ORielly.
ORielly throws a body kick that misses.
Hainesburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ORielly thows a body shot but no joy.
Hainesburg throws a looping overhand right but ORielly ducks down to avoid it.
Hainesburg moves out of range as ORielly strikes.
Hainesburg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Hainesburg there.
No joy there for ORielly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hainesburg throws a right and a left that ORielly avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as ORielly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hainesburg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from ORielly. That one must have hurt.
ORielly misses with a hook. Hainesburg ducked under it nicely.
ORielly avoids the head kick by Hainesburg.
Hainesburg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ORielly.
Hainesburg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hainesburg throws a leg kick that is checked
and ORielly counters with a left to the body.
ORielly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg throws a leg kick but ORielly checks it.
Hainesburg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on ORielly. That did some damage!
Hainesburg throws a leg kick but ORielly moved away.
Hainesburg jabs ORielly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ORielly moves out of range as Hainesburg throws a body kick.
That kick from ORielly tenderised Hainesburg's leg. Hainesburg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hainesburg misses with a double jab.
Hainesburg looks gassed!
Hainesburg lands a jab to ORielly's midsection.
ORielly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the body from Hainesburg misses
and ORielly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ORielly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hainesburg.
ORielly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aiden ORielly will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

ORielly lands a slapping body shot.
Hainesburg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
ORielly tries to score with a low kick but Hainesburg moves his leg out of the way.
ORielly lands a body shot.
Hainesburg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but ORielly checks it well.
A jab from Hainesburg does it's job there.
Hainesburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
ORielly misses with a low kick as Hainesburg jumps back.
Hainesburg throws a hook to the side of ORielly's head but ORielly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hainesburg keeps ORielly at a distance using the push kick.
ORielly misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainesburg scores with a spinning back kick!
Hainesburg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hainesburg ducks under a wild hook from ORielly.
ORielly slips a jab from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ORielly throws out the jab.
ORielly thows a leg kick but Hainesburg checks it
and Hainesburg counters with a nice leg kick.
Hainesburg jabs ORielly right on the nose. ORielly blinks but takes it well.
Hainesburg walks into a jab.
Hainesburg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hainesburg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ORielly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hainesburg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ORielly misses with a hook
and Hainesburg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. ORielly really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hainesburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hainesburg thumps ORielly with a low kick.
Emile Hainesburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hainesburg throws a head kick that misses.
ORielly staying out of range there.
Hainesburg lands a right hook to the body.
Hainesburg misses with a leg kick.
Hainesburg lands a slapping body shot.
Hainesburg misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from ORielly, right into the meat.
ORielly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainesburg moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg misses with a few strikes there.
ORielly throws a right hand that misses
and Hainesburg counters with a straight right hand.
Hainesburg scores with a hook to the body. ORielly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hainesburg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
ORielly misses with a takedown attempt - Hainesburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hainesburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ORielly manages to avoid it.
ORielly throws a combination. Hainesburg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
ORielly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hainesburg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
ORielly avoids a kick to the body.

ORielly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hainesburg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. ORielly is in Hainesburg's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hainesburg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hainesburg trying to keep a closed guard but ORielly is proving a slippery customer.
Hainesburg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ORielly trying to control the position from guard on top but Hainesburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ORielly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hainesburg is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hainesburg is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emile Hainesburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

ORielly shoots in looking for a takedown but Hainesburg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ORielly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ORielly checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by ORielly.
Hainesburg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
ORielly lands a slapping body shot.
Hainesburg throws an overhand right that lands on ORielly's shoulder, as ORielly tries to avoid the shot.
ORielly tries to work over Hainesburg's front leg with a kick but Hainesburg checks it.
Hainesburg throws a push kick but ORielly slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from ORielly. Hainesburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
ORielly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
ORielly throws a right and a left that Hainesburg avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hainesburg checks a leg kick.
Hainesburg looks to score with a jab to the body but ORielly is just out of range.
ORielly misses with a body kick.
Hainesburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
ORielly throws a big shot that misses.
ORielly connects with an inside leg kick.
Hainesburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hainesburg lands a body shot.
ORielly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ORielly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
ORielly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg defending well as ORielly loads up on a big left hand.
ORielly looks to land a left hand but Hainesburg moved out of range nicely.
Hainesburg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hainesburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from ORielly tenderised Hainesburg's leg. Hainesburg is trying to keep his angry face on.
ORielly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainesburg moves away.
Hainesburg throws the kick towards the body but ORielly avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hainesburg tries to land a front kick but ORielly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hainesburg throws a solid leg kick but ORielly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hainesburg.
Hainesburg thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by ORielly.
Hainesburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hainesburg just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by ORielly.
ORielly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ORielly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
ORielly scores with a jab to the body.
ORielly misses the shot to the body.
Hainesburg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as ORielly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hainesburg doesn't seem phased though.
ORielly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hainesburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from ORielly.
A slapping leg kick lands for ORielly.
ORielly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
ORielly scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hainesburg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Hainesburg coming out on top.
ORielly scores with a head kick.
ORielly with a nice cross.

Hainesburg is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORielly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hainesburg's head.
Hainesburg is still on wobbly legs! Can ORielly finish him?
Hainesburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ORielly throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden ORielly clearly takes that 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.

Hainesburg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hainesburg seems to have recovered his senses.
ORielly dips to his left and cracks Hainesburg with an uppercut!
Hainesburg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
ORielly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hainesburg blocks a jab.
ORielly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
ORielly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hainesburg's calf.
Hainesburg misses with a head kick.
ORielly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hainesburg.
Hainesburg tries to land a front kick but ORielly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hainesburg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ORielly walks into a left hand.
ORielly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ORielly throws a solid leg kick but Hainesburg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at ORielly.
Hainesburg slips a jab from ORielly.
Hainesburg misses with a head kick.
Jab from ORielly.
Hainesburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ORielly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hainesburg misses with a body kick.
Hainesburg takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORielly throws a body punch but Hainesburg moves out of range.
ORielly throws a jab when Hainesburg was well out of range.
Hainesburg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hainesburg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hainesburg thows a body shot but no joy.
ORielly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hainesburg thows a leg kick but ORielly checks it
and ORielly counters with a leg kick.
ORielly throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
ORielly avoids the body shot from Hainesburg.
ORielly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg throws a sloppy body shot
and Hainesburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly throws the left hand but Hainesburg avoids the punch easily.
ORielly checks a low kick from Hainesburg.
ORielly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
ORielly throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
ORielly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hainesburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ORielly.
ORielly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
ORielly blocks a jab.
ORielly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hainesburg scores with a crisp jab that stopped ORielly in his tracks.
Hainesburg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly moves out of range of the body kick.
Hainesburg throws a hook but ORielly blocks it.
A slow jab from Hainesburg misses its intended target.
Hainesburg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ORielly.
ORielly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ORielly closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Emile Hainesburg has been cut.
ORielly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
ORielly connects with a single shot there.
Hainesburg scores with a hook to the body. ORielly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORielly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ORielly misses with a hook to the body
and Hainesburg counters with a nice low kick that buckles ORielly's knee momentarily.
ORielly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hainesburg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden ORielly had his way with Emile Hainesburg in that round.
The cut man is working on Emile Hainesburg's cut.
That's time! ORielly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hainesburg throws a jab but it's blocked by ORielly.
ORielly moves out of range of the body kick from Hainesburg.
ORielly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
ORielly takes a swing at Hainesburg's ribcage but misses.
Hainesburg lands a body shot.
ORielly swings for the body but Hainesburg moves out of range.
Hainesburg takes a swing at ORielly's ribcage but misses.
Hainesburg defending well as ORielly loads up on a big left hand.
ORielly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hainesburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Hainesburg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ORielly.
Hainesburg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hainesburg throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Hainesburg.
Hainesburg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hainesburg throws a chopping leg kick but ORielly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hainesburg throws a right hand that misses
letting ORielly counter with a right hand.
Hainesburg takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - ORielly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by ORielly as he connects with a hook.
ORielly cracks a nice hook into Hainesburg's ribs.
ORielly scores with a hook to the body. Hainesburg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hainesburg looks for the body kick but ORielly saw that one coming.
Hainesburg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg throws a jab when ORielly was well out of range.
Hainesburg pushes ORielly away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut lands for ORielly. That snapped Hainesburg's head back.
ORielly staying out of range there.
Hainesburg tries to land a front kick but ORielly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
ORielly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emile Hainesburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hainesburg just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hainesburg blocks the leg kick.
Hainesburg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ORielly.
Hainesburg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ORielly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from ORielly.
ORielly walks into a straight right hand from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg looks to land a right hand but ORielly moved out of range.
Jab, jab by ORielly - just one landing.
Aiden ORielly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hainesburg throws a hook to the side of ORielly's head but ORielly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ORielly misses with a wild combination.
ORielly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hainesburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ORielly moves away.
Hainesburg throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
ORielly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
ORielly lands with an overhand left.
Hainesburg misses the shot to the body.
ORielly connects with an inside leg kick.
Hainesburg delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ORielly with a jab.
ORielly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for ORielly.
Hainesburg throws a half hearted mid kick.
ORielly throws a right and a left that Hainesburg avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden ORielly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ORielly 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden ORielly!
Aiden ORielly retains his lightweight title!
Aiden ORielly took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO for their support in the buildup to the fight.