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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatchet Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Hatchet Crawford had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Crawford
vs
Samuelsson

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

188 cm
23
289 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hatchet Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Samuelsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Samuelsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Crawford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crawford tries to get out of the position.
Samuelsson working the ground and pound from side control.

It looks like Hatchet Crawford has been cut.
Samuelsson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuelsson is putting a hurting on Crawford here, landing some big shots from side control.

Hatchet Crawford's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samuelsson is working Crawford over with some ground and pound from side control.

Hatchet Crawford's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Samuelsson!
Shane Samuelsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [GTI] Divine Clothing [8.95$ MORALE BOOSTERS] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TinY Toon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TinY Toon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Franklin
vs
Toon

190 cm
25
288 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TinY Toon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toon.
Toon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franklin.
Toon misses with the combination.
Toon tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.
Toon misses with a series of wild punches.
Toon swinging wildly here.
Toon tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
Toon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franklin as he avoids it easily.
Toon tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Toon pushes Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Toon throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin controlling the action here for a moment.
Toon goes for a takedown attempt but Franklin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rich Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TinY Toon.
Toon closes the distance but Franklin moves to the side

and Franklin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Toon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Franklin stacks Toon 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 Franklin!
Toon looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toon stops Franklin from passing to mount.

Franklin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Toon looks calm but he's in trouble here. Franklin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Toon is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Franklin lets go of the hold and Toon can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Franklin!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maned Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Graht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khalidov
vs
Graht

199 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maned Khalidov!
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, Bobby Graht!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Graht closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Graht lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Graht looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Graht from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graht in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Graht tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graht accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graht trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graht is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maned Khalidov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Britney Spears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spears's entrance music is Hit Me Baby One More Time. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Spears
vs
Sonnen

180 cm
21
183 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Britney Spears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spears shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonnen but Sonnen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonnen with a hook.
Spears pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Sonnen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spears prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Spears looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sonnen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonnen is working Spears over against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
Spears has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spears tries to score a body lock takedown but Sonnen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sonnen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Britney Spears. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spears drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sonnen works on Spears's body with a couple of short punches.
Spears is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Spears blocks it.
Sonnen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spears jumps guard but Sonnen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sonnen presses Spears against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands with a light punch inside.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen presses Spears against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Sonnen stalling against the cage.
Spears takes a shot to the head.
Sonnen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spears or not.
Sonnen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sonnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sonnen digs a right hand into Spears's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spears's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spears's elbow.
Sonnen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sonnen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sonnen digs a right hand into Spears's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spears's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sonnen.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Spears blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sonnen.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sonnen lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sonnen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.
Good shot there by Sonnen.

Sonnen instigates a clinch.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sonnen lands a shot to the body.
Sonnen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Spears is rocked!
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Oh Spears is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Sonnen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen pushes Spears back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sonnen.
Spears seems to have got his legs back now.
Sonnen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spears.
Sonnen lands a nice uppercut.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spears is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sonnen gets through Spears's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spears blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
A left hand lands to the body for Sonnen.
Spears tries to break the clinch but Sonnen is controlling the position.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Spears controls his hands.
Sonnen has Spears pushed against the cage.
Spears tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sonnen smiles and moves away.
Spears drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spears shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sonnen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Sonnen has managed to clinch.
Sonnen scores with a shot to the side of Spears's head.
A short body shot lands from Sonnen as the two fighters clinch.
Sonnen pushes Spears against the cage. Sonnen is working some dirty boxing. Sonnen pushes off with a quick right hook! Spears goes down! Spears tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sonnen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Sonnen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Beebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanye Kuma Kenya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuma Kenya has chosen RUN this town as his entrance music. Chase Beebe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Beebe
vs
Kuma Kenya

175 cm
25
153 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

225 cm
29
150 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Beebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanye Kuma Kenya!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beebe gets a double leg takedown into Kuma Kenya's guard.
Beebe content to stall in guard here.

Beebe drops back looking for a leg! Kuma Kenya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuma Kenya manages to kick Beebe off! Beebe jumps back into Kuma Kenya's guard.
Beebe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beebe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuma Kenya keeping full guard, as Beebe tries to pass.
Beebe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kuma Kenya keeping moving, preventing Beebe from controlling successfully.
Beebe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuma Kenya is keeping the position for now.
Kuma Kenya is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuma Kenya keeping moving, preventing Beebe from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chase Beebe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kuma Kenya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuma Kenya just misses with a punch to the body.
Beebe tries for a takedown but Kuma Kenya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beebe shoots in for a double leg but Kuma Kenya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Kuma Kenya gets caught napping as Beebe dives in and scores a takedown. Kuma Kenya manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuma Kenya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beebe is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beebe wants to pass the guard but Kuma Kenya is keeping the position.
Kuma Kenya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beebe is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beebe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuma Kenya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beebe passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Beebe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Beebe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuma Kenya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beebe is looking to take a break and control but Kuma Kenya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Beebe crashes against the mat.
Kuma Kenya is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beebe off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kuma Kenya's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Beebe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kuma Kenya tries to get the hooks in deep but Beebe pushed the leg off.
Kuma Kenya is trying to stick to Beebe's back but Beebe is turning into Kuma Kenya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kuma Kenya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Beebe.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beebe trying to control but Kuma Kenya is working from the bottom.
Beebe throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beebe trying to control but Kuma Kenya is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beebe looking to pass the guard.
Beebe throws a big elbow that misses.
Beebe trying to control but Kuma Kenya is working from the bottom.
Beebe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chase Beebe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beebe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beebe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuma Kenya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beebe.
Kuma Kenya lands a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beebe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Beebe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beebe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuma Kenya finds it's way round the side to connect with Beebe's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beebe has a takedown stuffed.
Kuma Kenya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Beebe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beebe trying to control the action but Kuma Kenya is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beebe is working for a submission of some sort.
Beebe not doing much here.

Beebe is looking for a kimura but Kuma Kenya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beebe to get the leverage.
Beebe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Kuma Kenya is defending against the submission attempts here by Beebe.
Beebe is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuma Kenya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Beebe wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuma Kenya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beebe is thwarting Kuma Kenya's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Beebe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kuma Kenya looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beebe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beebe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beebe trying to control from half guard but Kuma Kenya is working away.
Kuma Kenya wants to get back to his feet.
Kuma Kenya preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kuma Kenya is not content to let Beebe control the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beebe is looking for a kimura here.

Beebe is looking for a kimura but Kuma Kenya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beebe to get the leverage.
Kuma Kenya is staying active underneath Beebe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Beebe is working for a submission of some sort.
Beebe trying to control the action but Kuma Kenya is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuma Kenya regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beebe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Beebe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Beebe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuma Kenya on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuma Kenya's guard now, I'm sure.
Beebe tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuma Kenya is retaining full guard.
Kuma Kenya working a defensive guard here.
Beebe throwing strikes but missing.
Beebe looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beebe won't allow Kuma Kenya to sweep him here.
Beebe advances position into side control!
Kuma Kenya stops Beebe from passing to mount.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beebe working away.

Beebe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beebe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kuma Kenya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Beebe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Beebe has control of Kuma Kenya's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kuma Kenya regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuma Kenya wants to control but Beebe is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya can't escape the position.
Beebe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuma Kenya tries to reverse the position but Beebe maintains control.
Beebe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chase Beebe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Beebe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kuma Kenya is surviving well by controlling Beebe's body position as best he can.

Beebe has hold of Kuma Kenya's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kuma Kenya manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Beebe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kuma Kenya is surviving well by controlling Beebe's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beebe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beebe tries to control but Kuma Kenya wriggling away.
Kuma Kenya blocking the ground and pound.

Beebe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Beebe wants to finish this one by submission but Kuma Kenya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Beebe.

Beebe looking for a guillotine from mount but Kuma Kenya is having none of it.

Beebe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuma Kenya manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuma Kenya is trying to control Beebe's posture but Beebe avoids it.
Kuma Kenya is not content to let Beebe control the position.
Beebe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuma Kenya can do to turn this around?

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

Beebe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kanye Kuma Kenya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Beebe is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuma Kenya is defending well.
Chase Beebe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuma Kenya is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beebe asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Beebe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beebe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Chase Beebe!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Chase Beebe!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Chase Beebe!

Chase Beebe wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchel Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Piotrowski
vs
Guzman

191 cm
25
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Piotrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchel Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guzman scores a takedown into full mount!
Piotrowski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Guzman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guzman looking to ground and pound but Piotrowski is blocking nicely.
Piotrowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Guzman is landing with some decent strikes but Piotrowski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Piotrowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guzman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piotrowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Piotrowski tries to reverse the position but Guzman maintains control.
Guzman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Guzman looking to control but Piotrowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Piotrowski tries to reverse the position but Guzman maintains control.
Guzman can't control as he wanted to and Piotrowski manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

Piotrowski looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman slows the pace down in half guard.
Guzman tries to pass to full mount but Piotrowski defends it.
Guzman is trying to control. Piotrowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Piotrowski actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piotrowski moves into full guard.

Piotrowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Piotrowski keeping moving, preventing Guzman from controlling successfully.
Piotrowski has a closed guard, preventing Guzman from standing up.
Guzman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Piotrowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Piotrowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Piotrowski is breathing heavily.
Piotrowski keeping moving, preventing Guzman from controlling successfully.

Piotrowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piotrowski keeping moving, preventing Guzman from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Piotrowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Piotrowski shoots in for a takedown but Guzman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Piotrowski doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Guzman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Piotrowski has locked up a guillotine! Piotrowski's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Guzman is holding on here and Piotrowski must be using up a lot of energy. Guzman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Piotrowski gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcin Piotrowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Perero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. lets go by lil john kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Perero
vs
Worner

175 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

167 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Perero!
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, Austin Worner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worner tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Perero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Perero.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Worner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perero is one step ahead there.

Perero gets to his feet. Worner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Worner misses with a double jab.
Perero fails with a takedown attempt.
Worner fails with a takedown attempt.
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Worner.
Worner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Worner wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Worner but Worner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perero blocks a head kick by Worner.

Perero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Worner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Perero is in Worner's guard.
Perero postures up.
Worner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Perero is now in half guard.
Worner wants to sweep but Perero has passed to side control!

Perero stands up and beckons Worner to his feet.
Worner looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Worner. No joy for Perero on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Perero. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch but Perero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perero closes the distance and clinches up with Worner, looking for a takedown. Perero pushes Worner against the cage but Worner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perero slaps away a takedown attempt from Worner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Perero closes the distance and clinches up with Worner, looking for a takedown. Perero pushes Worner against the cage but Worner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch but Perero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Perero shoots in and bounces Worner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Worner is trying to hold Perero in close to prevent damage but Perero has managed to pass into half guard.

Perero stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Worner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perero somewhat.
Worner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Worner is looking to clinch but Perero is avoiding it.
Perero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Worner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Worner. Those never looked like landing.
Austin Worner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perero fails to land the takedown.
Perero blocks a head kick by Worner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner scores with a jab.
Worner wants to clinch.
Worner doesn't manage to clinch there - Perero circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perero.
Worner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Perero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Perero blocks the strikes from Worner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Perero gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Perero stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Perero slips a jab and a cross from Worner.
Worner looks to clinch

and Perero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Perero escapes and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Worner.
Perero fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perero fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Worner scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Perero as Worner shoots in.
Luis Perero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worner tries to clinch there but Perero circles away.
Worner closes the distance looking to clinch

and Perero counters with a takedown into side control.

Perero stands up.
Worner tries to clinch there but Perero circles away.
Worner tries to clinch there but Perero circles away.
Worner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Worner has closed the distance and engaged Perero in a clinch.
Worner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perero stalling in the clinch but Worner improves position.
Worner looking to slow down the pace here.
Worner looking to throw knees to the head but Perero is blocking nicely.
Worner misses with a knee to the head.

Perero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Worner wants to clinch up but Perero keeps it at a distance.
Perero shoots for a double leg takedown but Worner sprawls well. He's pushed Perero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Perero. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Worner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Worner scores with a hook to the body.

Worner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Worner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perero.
Perero stuffs the takedown.
Worner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Worner fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perero.
Danga de danga de dang - Worner scores with a four punch combination!

Perero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Worner was covering up waiting for the punch and Perero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Worner is working an open guard so Perero takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Worner wants to clinch.
Perero fails with a takedown attempt.
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch but Perero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Worner is looking to clinch.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perero has a takedown stuffed.
Worner tries to clinch but Perero is having none of it.

Worner closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Perero dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Worner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Worner throws a right hand that Perero ducks under and follows up with a left that Perero also avoids with ease.

Perero scores a takedown into full mount!

Perero gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Worner takes the fight into the clinch.
Worner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perero blocks it with crossed arms.
Worner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Worner throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Worner.
Worner misses with an elbow over the top.
Perero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perero stalling the fight.
Worner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Worner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perero blocks an elbow strike.
Perero tries to pull guard but Worner won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Perero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worner stalling.
Perero stalling in the clinch but Worner improves position.
Perero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Perero fails to land.
Worner fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Worner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perero.
Perero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Worner is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Perero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perero blocks an elbow strike.
Worner is trying to maintain a safe position but Perero gets an underhook and turns Worner into the cage.
Perero blocks the elbow strike.
Perero is trying to force a seperation but Worner has the dominant position.
Worner lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Worner.
Perero tries to pull guard but Worner won't allow it.
Perero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Worner misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perero is trying to break the clinch but Worner is controlling him.
Worner lands a hook that snaps the head of Perero backwards.
Worner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Worner scores with a hook to the body.
Worner trying to control the position but instead, Perero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Worner into the cage.
Worner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Worner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perero is defending well for now.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perero tries for a takedown but Worner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Worner moves in looking to clinch but Perero pushes him off.

Worner clinches up against the cage.
Worner lands a body punch.
Perero avoiding damage as Worner throws knees to the body.
Perero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Worner pulls his leg out and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner lands a body punch.
Worner digs a right hand underneath Perero's ribcage. Perero let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Worner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perero 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Luis Perero!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Luis Perero!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Luis Perero!

Luis Perero wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Areski Chayem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chayem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 3 6 mafia -Some bodies gonna get it. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ware's choice of entrance music: Put on. Areski Chayem had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Chayem
vs
Ware

180 cm
29
177 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

183 cm
27
178 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Areski Chayem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chayem forces Ware back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chayem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ware is trying to break free.
Ware is looking to break free of the clinch but Chayem has double underhooks.
Chayem wants a takedown.

Ware pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ware lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chayem circles away quickly and effectively.
Chayem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ware.
Ware lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Areski Chayem has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ware darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ware is trying to control the action in half guard but Chayem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chayem is looking for a sweep. Ware is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ware is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ware throws a strike but Chayem avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ware wants to control from the top but Chayem keeps moving.
Ware tries to free his leg and advance position but Chayem is retaining full guard.
Wareis looking to pass into half guard but Chayem pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chayem is in guard.
Ware preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chayem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chayem postures up and lands a big shot to Ware's brow.
Chayem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chayem works over Ware with some ground and pound from guard.
Chayem connects with a couple of short punches.

Ware is looking for a triangle but Chayem pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!

Ware is looking for a triangle but Chayem pushes his legs off easily.
Chayem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ware's head.
Chayem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ware works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chayem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chayem throws a big elbow that misses.

Ware is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chayem defends well.
Chayem lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chayem working some strikes from top position.

Ware looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ware looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chayem cracks Ware with a solid left hand.
Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chayem won't allow Ware to sweep him here.

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

Ware is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chayem lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chayem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Ware had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chayem defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chayem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chayem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ware wants to sweep here but Chayem controlling him for the moment.
Chayem lands a couple of digs.
Ware has momentary wrist control but Chayem slips an elbow through the middle.
Chayem landing with the ground and pound.
Chayem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chayem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Ware has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chayem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chayem landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Areski Chayem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Areski Chayem's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chayem shoots in looking for a takedown. Ware tries to sprawl out of it but Chayem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ware manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Chayem moves into range and clinches up with Ware.
Ware has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chayem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ware gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chayem is trying to pull guard but Ware has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Areski Chayem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chayem lands a hook that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
Chayem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ware gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chayem is trying to drag Ware to the mat but Ware just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Ware pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ware scores with a one two! Chayem had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chayem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ware motions for Chayem to come forward. Ware throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Chayem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ware looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ware tries to bench press Chayem off him but Chayem keeps the position.
Chayem landing a few strikes.
Chayem working the head with strikes.
Ware tries to bench press Chayem off him but Chayem keeps the position.
Chayem cracks Ware with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ware is trying to get back to half guard.
Chayem lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ware down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chayem lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Chayem's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ware tries to bench press Chayem off him but Chayem keeps the position.
Chayem working the head with strikes.
Ware is trying to get back to half guard.
Ware takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chayem working the head and body with strikes.
Ware tries to improve position but can't.
Chayem lands a few punches from side control.
Ware on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ware is trying to control Chayem's posture but Chayem avoids it.
Ware is trying to get back to half guard.
Ware struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chayem working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chayem connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ware some visible discomfort.
Chayem working the ground and pound.
Ware is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ware is trying to get back to full guard.

Ware looking for submissions off his back.
Ware is breathing heavily.
Ware is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chayem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ware on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Ware looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chayem connects with a nice short shot to Ware's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chayem seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ware is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chayem scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chayem slips a nice elbow through Ware's hands, connecting with Ware's forehead.
Ware wants to improve his position but Chayem is controlling well.

Ware looking for submissions off his back.
Chayem lands with a punch from half guard.
Chayem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chayem is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Ware looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ware wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chayem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ware sprawls well initially but Chayem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ware makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ware.
Chayem has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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

Ware throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chayem connects with a couple of short punches.

Ware throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chayem works over Ware with some ground and pound from guard.
Chayem stands and throws Ware's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ware takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ware sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Chayem there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chayem lands a nice short elbow.
Chayem wants to free his trapped foot but Ware is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chayem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ware's head.
Chayem throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ware to regain full guard.
Chayem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Areski Chayem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ware throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Ware looking for a guillotine here but Chayem defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chayem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chayem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chayem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chayem passes into half guard.
Ware tries to roll over but Chayem keeps him under control.

Ware looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chayem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ware slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ware not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chayem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chayem advances to half guard.
Ware is looking for a sweep. Chayem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ware is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chayem is nestled in close to Ware, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ware has hold of Chayem's hands but Chayem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ware tries to get to full guard but Chayem has control of the leg.
Chayem is nestled in close to Ware, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chayem slips a nice elbow through Ware's hands, connecting with Ware's forehead.
Ware makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ware.
Chayem throws a strike but Ware rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chayem 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Chayem controls Ware momentarily but Ware frees himself.
Ware wants to control from the top but Chayem keeps moving.

Chayem pushes Ware off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Ware as Chayem shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Areski Chayem clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Areski Chayem's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chayem shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Chayem was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chayem lands a heavy elbow.
Chayem scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chayem lands with some strikes.

Ware is rocked!
Chayem is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ware can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ware is still in real trouble! Can Chayem finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chayem postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ware in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ware to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Areski Chayem!
Areski Chayem is the new welterweight champion!