VFC 180: Benoit vs. Reilly II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aj Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles's entrance music is I Am by Dale Oliver. A fine choice. Fox has chosen 2nd Round KO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Justin Fox has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Styles
vs
Fox

180 cm
32
215 lbs
19 - 16 - 1

182 cm
32
215 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing

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 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aj Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Fox!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox tries for a takedown but Styles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Styles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Styles duly obliges.
Styles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fox.
A jab from Styles misses.
Fox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Styles.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Styles tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Styles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.

Fox forces Styles back against the cage and clinches.
Styles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fox up against the cage.
Fox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Styles is defending well.
Aj Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Fox.
Styles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Styles lands with a right to the head.
Styles is working Fox over against the cage.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent Styles's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles swings wildly with an uppercut but Fox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Styles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Styles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Styles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Styles scores with a knee to the head.
Styles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fox.
Styles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Styles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Styles wants to take the fight to the mat but Fox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Styles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fox is working for takedown but Styles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Styles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox can't get the takedown.

Fox is fighting off a takedown attempt but Styles is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fox to the mat. Fox regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Styles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles passes Fox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Styles trying to mount his opponent but Fox defends it.

Styles is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Fox to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Styles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Styles goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Styles's guard! Nice work there by Fox!
Fox stopping the sweep attempt from Styles.
Fox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Styles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fox wants to stand but Styles is controlling the position.
Styles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fox is keeping the position for now.
Styles is working hard here to advance position.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Styles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fox is keeping the position for now.
Styles throws an elbow that misses. Fox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Styles's guard. Nice move by Fox!
Styles keeping full guard, as Fox tries to pass.
Fox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fox pushes down on Styles's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to pass to full mount but Styles defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Styles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Styles is wriggling around but Fox manages to pass to half guard.
Fox wants to control but Styles is keeping him busy.
Fox is controlling the pace.
Fox tries to pass to full mount but Styles defends it.

Fox is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox prevents Styles from standing back up.
Fox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Styles tries to roll over but Fox keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles wants to get back to his feet.

Fox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Styles defends it well.
Styles wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Fox there.
Fox is keen to just control but Styles is a slippery customer.
Styles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Fox.

Fox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Styles defends it well.
Styles is looking to escape.
Justin Fox has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Styles sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Styles defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Styles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No luck for Styles with that takedown attempt.
Fox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Styles.

Fox drives through with a takedown into Styles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Styles seems keen to control Fox's posture.
Fox trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Styles is looking to stand up but Fox isn't so interested in that idea.
Fox advances to half guard.
Fox is trying to control the action in half guard but Styles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Styles is looking to escape.
Fox moves into full mount! Styles won't be happy about that!
Styles's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fox scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Styles ducks right into an uppercut from Fox.

It looks like Aj Styles has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox has his takedown stuffed
and Styles counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Styles is trying to defend but Fox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Fox is trying to work for a kimura but Styles is defending well.
Fox frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Styles squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fox is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Styles has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Styles!
Fox keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
Styles is pushing down on Fox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fox is fighting to maintain full guard but Styles has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Styles seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fox 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Fox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uisce uisce beag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). uisce beag kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Watermark by Enya. This should be a great matchup!

uisce beag
vs
Brown

189 cm
29
284 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

196 cm
30
275 lbs
16 - 8 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

5th Round Clothing

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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uisce uisce beag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
uisce beag blocks a jab.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
uisce beag misses with a head kick.
Brown blocks a head kick by uisce beag.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
uisce beag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown with a nice cross.

It looks like Uisce uisce beag has been cut.
uisce beag moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
uisce beag is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from uisce beag.
uisce beag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
uisce beag fails with the takedown.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but uisce beag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown throws a head kick but uisce beag moves out of range.
Brown throws out a leg kick but uisce beag moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Brown throws a body punch but uisce beag moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses uisce beag's front leg but catches the back leg as uisce beag tries to avoid it.
Ryan Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown misses with a hook. uisce beag ducked under it nicely.
uisce beag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
uisce beag lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
uisce beag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from uisce beag.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown blocks a head kick by uisce beag.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown takes a swing at uisce beag's ribcage but misses.
Ryan Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown tests uisce beag's chin there with a solid looking shot.

uisce beag is rocked!
Brown ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking uisce beag out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Bobbick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobbick's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Indestructable. Boldin has chosen My time is now as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bobbick
vs
Boldin

195 cm
32
273 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

200 cm
26
275 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

5th Round Clothing

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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Bobbick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boldin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boldin moves away from the strike by Bobbick.
Boldin moves to clinch but Bobbick breaks away
and Bobbick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bobbick.
Bobbick throws a right hand that Boldin ducks under and follows up with a left that Boldin also avoids with ease.
Boldin throws a series of punches but Bobbick avoids them all with ease.
Bobbick throws out a loose jab but Boldin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobbick throws a big shot that misses.
Bobbick tries to bum rush Boldin with a series of wild strikes but Boldin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boldin ducks under a wild hook from Bobbick.
Boldin throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Duane Bobbick 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!

Bobbick tries to keep at a distance but Boldin has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobbick managing to block the knees to the body from Boldin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boldin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boldin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boldin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boldin throws an elbow but misses.
Boldin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Boldin.
Boldin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bobbick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bobbick managing to block the knees to the body from Boldin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boldin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bobbick is keeping busy.
Bobbick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bobbick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boldin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bobbick.
Bobbick blocks an elbow strike.
Bobbick tries to break the clinch but Boldin is controlling the position.
Come on Boldin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bobbick wants to get back to striking at distance but Boldin won't allow it.
Boldin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boldin prevents Bobbick from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldin misses with a punch to the body.
Boldin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bobbick up against the cage.
Bobbick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boldin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boldin has a couple of punches blocked by Bobbick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boldin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bobbick's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boldin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobbick is defending well for now.
Boldin is working Bobbick over against the cage.
Boldin throws an elbow that misses.
Boldin lands a knee to the body.
Bobbick prevents a body shot from Boldin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boldin has Bobbick pushed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobbick is trying to break the clinch but Boldin has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Boldin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duane Bobbick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A solid leg kick lands there for Boldin.
Boldin tries to clinch
and Bobbick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Boldin.
Bobbick throws a low kick, looking for Boldin's leg but Boldin calmly moves out of range.
Bobbick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bobbick checks a low kick from Boldin.
Boldin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobbick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boldin tries to clinch there but Bobbick circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boldin doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobbick circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bobbick gets tackled into the cage by Boldin. Boldin maintains the clinch.
Boldin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bobbick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boldin throws an elbow but it misses.
Bobbick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boldin looking to throw knees to the head but Bobbick is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Boldin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boldin obliges.
Boldin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobbick is defending well for now.
Bobbick is trying to force a seperation but Boldin has the dominant position.
Boldin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Boldin.
Boldin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boldin is stalling here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boldin throws an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Boldin.
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!

Bobbick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Bobbick blocks the low kick.
Boldin looks to throw the jab but Bobbick is out of range.
Boldin swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Boldin.
Bobbick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobbick cracks Boldin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boldin checks a low kick from Bobbick.
Boldin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobbick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robert Boldin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobbick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boldin back to the cage. Bobbick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobbick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobbick avoids a kick to the body.
Boldin thuds his shin into the meat of Bobbick's side.
Boldin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bobbick tries to move into range but Boldin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boldin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boldin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bobbick's sensitive parts.
Boldin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boldin tries a head kick but it misses.
Boldin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bobbick takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Boldin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duane Bobbick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice body kick from Boldin.
Bobbick has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boldin.
Boldin throws a leg kick which misses Bobbick's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobbick tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Boldin finds it's target.
Bobbick circles away from the clinch attempt.

Boldin connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Bobbick to the floor! Boldin dives in looking for the finish!
Boldin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boldin slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Boldin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boldin tries to clinch but Bobbick is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boldin scores with a leg kick.
Bobbick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boldin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobbick throws a combination that misses
and Bobbick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobbick will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Boldin lands a big shot that drops Bobbick! Can he finish him?
Boldin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robert Boldin.
Bobbick blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldin lands a nice hook to Bobbick's body. Bobbick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boldin misses with a hook.
Bobbick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobbick misses with a wild body shot.
Boldin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boldin feints a jab and as Bobbick dips his head, Boldin unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Bobbick right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Bobbick falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Boldin smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert Boldin!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Boldin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thom Le Bou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Le Bou might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to H.A.M. - Kanye west. The crowd seem to be enjoying Luongo's choice of entrance music: Alexisonfire - The Northern. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Le Bou
vs
Luongo

184 cm
26
181 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

185 cm
28
171 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thom Le Bou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Bou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luongo moves away.
Luongo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Le Bou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Bou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luongo. Luongo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luongo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Bou misses with a wild body shot.
Le Bou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Le Bou just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Bou throws a lazy right hand but Luongo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Bou just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Le Bou.
Le Bou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Le Bou does no damage.
Le Bou shoots in looking for a takedown. Luongo tries to sprawl out of it but Le Bou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Bou.
Le Bou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo looks for a takedown but Le Bou sprawls well.
Thom Le Bou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Le Bou closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Luongo tries to buck Le Bou off but Le Bou is having none of it.
Luongo struggling a bit here.
Le Bou has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Le Bou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is squirming around, avoiding Le Bou's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luongo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luongo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Luongo is squirming around, avoiding Le Bou's attempts to control the action.
Luongo regains half guard.
Luongo is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou wants to control but Luongo is keeping him busy.
Luongo is looking for a sweep. Le Bou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Bou is working away from the top position though.
Le Bou is taking a breather. Luongo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Luongo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Le Bou's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Bou is retaining full guard.
Luongo trying to control but Le Bou is working from the bottom.
Luongo trying to move into half guard but instead Le Bou has managed to sweep!
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 Thom Le Bou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Le Bou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Le Bou looks to land a right hand but Luongo moved out of range.
Le Bou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luongo sprawls well. Luongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Bou gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Bou lands a body shot.
Luongo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Le Bou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bou misses with a left hand

and Luongo counters with a shoot takedown. Le Bou fights it but they end up in guard.
Luongo is looking to advance position but Le Bou has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Luongo can't escape the position.
Luongo tries to hold on but Le Bou postures up.
Le Bou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Luongo tries to reverse the position but Le Bou maintains control.

Luongo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Le Bou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luongo wants to hold on but Le Bou pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou punching from mount but Luongo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Le Bou tries to control but Luongo wriggling away.
Luongo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Bou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luongo is looking to escape.
Luongo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Le Bou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Luongo tries to lock up and control but Le Bou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo tries to reverse the position but Le Bou maintains control.
Luongo tries to hold on but Le Bou postures up.
Le Bou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Luongo regains half guard.
Luongo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Le Bou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou is looking to stall here but Luongo recovers full guard.
Le Bou postures up.
Luongo pulls Le Bou in to control the position.
Luongo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Bou controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Le Bou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Luongo to the mat! Luongo manages to get full guard.
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 Thom Le Bou 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!

Luongo avoids the body shot from Le Bou.
Le Bou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luongo moves away.
Luongo tries to clinch up but Le Bou circles away and keeps his distance.
Luongo slips a jab from Le Bou.
Luongo shoots in for a double leg but Le Bou sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Le Bou stuffs the takedown.
Le Bou wants to clinch up but Luongo keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luongo.
Thom Le Bou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Le Bou changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Luongo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Luongo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Luongo struggling a bit here.
Le Bou advances nicely into full mount.

Le Bou is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Luongo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Le Bou prevents Luongo from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Luongo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Le Bou.
Le Bou looking to control but Luongo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Luongo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luongo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou controlling the position easily from mount.
Le Bou avoids the attempt from Luongo to control.
Le Bou trying to control but Luongo is having none of it.
Luongo working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thom Le Bou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Bou controlling the pace for now.
Luongo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thom Le Bou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Le Bou tries to control but Luongo wriggling away.
Luongo tries to hold on but Le Bou pushes him away.
Luongo can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luongo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Le Bou's lack of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Le Bou slows the pace down in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thom Le Bou!
After the big win, Thom Le Bou made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballinger has chosen A Scottish Soldier by Andy Stewart as his entrance music. Ryan Ballinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Woods
vs
Ballinger

190 cm
25
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

191 cm
26
222 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ballinger checks a leg kick.
Woods misses with the combination.
Woods lands with a shot to the body.
Ballinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ballinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Woods.
A big left from Ballinger misses.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballinger lands a nice shot to the body.
Woods takes a swing at Ballinger's ribcage but misses.
Ballinger misses with a two punch combination.
Ballinger tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballinger.
An inside leg kick lands from Woods.
Woods takes a swing at Ballinger's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woods connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballinger's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Woods throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballinger.
Woods shoots for a takedown but Ballinger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Woods throws a body punch but Ballinger moves out of range.
Woods shoots in and drives through. Ballinger sprawls well.
Ballinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Woods crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ballinger - the referee stops the clock and Woods gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ballinger. Woods manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ballinger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ballinger lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand.

It looks like James Woods has been cut.
Woods takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ballinger throws the kick towards the body but Woods avoids it.
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Ballinger.
Ballinger with a nice cross.
Woods is looking to wear down Ballinger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ballinger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woods has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger misses with a two punch combination.
Ballinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woods.
Woods with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Woods connects with an inside leg kick.
Woods motions for Ballinger to come forward. Woods throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ballinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods throws a leg kick
and Ballinger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Woods really felt that one!
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballinger.
Ballinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods throws a leg kick that misses.
Woods throws a looping overhand right but Ballinger ducks down to avoid it.
Woods throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ballinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ballinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
Woods closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ballinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woods moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ballinger misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger checks the leg kick.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Ballinger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Woods throws a hook to the side of Ballinger's head but Ballinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballinger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Woods keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ballinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ballinger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ballinger throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Woods.
Woods throws out a powerful jab.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ballinger connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballinger misses with the combination.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.
Ballinger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woods connects with a body shot that sends Ballinger's belly button to the back.

Woods shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ballinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ballinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ballinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woods is aware though and is defending well.
Woods is working Ballinger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Woods distracts Ballinger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Woods is pushing down on Ballinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Woods has managed to sneak the leg through.
Woods lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Ballinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Woods's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ballinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Ballinger coming out on top.
Ballinger moves forwards but Woods connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Woods moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ballinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Ballinger lands.
Ballinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woods.
Woods takes a swing at Ballinger's ribcage but misses.

Ballinger has closed the distance and engaged Woods in a clinch.
Woods throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballinger.
Woods misses with the head strike.

Woods gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ballinger is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballinger keeps working.
Ballinger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ballinger.
Woods lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Woods 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.
Woods pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballinger is keeping the position for now.
Ballinger keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ballinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ballinger trying to keep a closed guard but Woods is proving a slippery customer.
Woods trying to control but Ballinger is working from the bottom.
Woods's corner is telling him to maintain position.

James Woods has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballinger. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballinger misses with a wild body shot.
Ballinger scores with a nice strike.
Ryan Ballinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Woods misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods walks into a left hand.
Ballinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballinger lands a jab.
Ballinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Ballinger's shoulder, as Ballinger tries to avoid the shot.
Ballinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ballinger misses with a straight right.
Ballinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Woods scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ballinger walks into a stiff left hand from Woods.
Ballinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Woods. Woods circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballinger.
Ballinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woods tries for a takedown but Ballinger circles away easily
and Ballinger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Woods avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
Woods attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballinger.
Ballinger moves forwards but Woods connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Woods throws a shot to the body.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Ballinger's shoulder, as Ballinger tries to avoid the shot.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woods. Woods obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Ballinger moves away and avoids it.
Woods will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woods throws a low kick but Ballinger moves out of range easily.
Ballinger ducks right into an uppercut from Woods.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Woods dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Woods's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballinger.
Woods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Ballinger misses.
Woods pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ballinger back to the cage. Woods follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Woods looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ballinger scores with a jab to the head.
Ryan Ballinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Ballinger.

Woods shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ballinger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ballinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woods stands up over Ballinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woods lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Woods working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ballinger's head.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ballinger's head.
Woods throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ballinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ballinger wants to sweep here but Woods controlling him for the moment.
Woods postures up in Ballinger's guard and throws a big left but Ballinger blocks it.
Woods working some strikes from top position.
Ballinger is trying to control the position but Woods postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.

Ballinger has his foot on Woods's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woods works his way back into a safe position though.
Ballinger keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods is really struggling to control Ballinger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods is working hard here to advance position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ballinger is working away from the top position though.
Woods wants to improve his position but Ballinger is controlling well.

Ballinger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ballinger prevents Woods from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods trying to control but Ballinger postures up.
Woods manages to get to full guard.
Woods working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ballinger.
Ballinger throws a strike but Woods rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woods wants to control from the top but Ballinger keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Woods 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Woods!
Our winner, James Woods, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Ziyad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Pollock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ziyad
vs
Pollock

188 cm
30
191 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

179 cm
29
194 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing

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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tariq Ziyad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Pollock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziyad tries to score with a low kick but Pollock moves his leg out of the way.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Ziyad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziyad connects with an inside leg kick.
Pollock fails with a takedown attempt.
Pollock connects with the punch.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziyad moves away.
Pollock throws a low kick but Ziyad avoids it.
Pollock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ziyad slips a straight right by Pollock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Ziyad.
Pollock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pollock misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ziyad. That's going to slow Pollock down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock blocks the body kick.
Pollock throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziyad.
Pollock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ziyad is out of range.
Pollock throws a chopping leg kick but Ziyad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ziyad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ziyad throws a body kick that misses.
Pollock throws a leg kick
and Ziyad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pollock's knee momentarily.
Ziyad blocks a low kick nicely.
Pollock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pollock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziyad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ziyad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ziyad moves away from the strike by Pollock.
Ziyad moves out of range as Pollock strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pollock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziyad scores with a head kick. Pollock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ziyad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ziyad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ziyad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Ziyad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Ziyad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pollock is just riding it out for now. Ziyad eventually gives up the hold.
Pollock won't allow Ziyad to pass to mount.

Ziyad seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziyad prevents Pollock from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziyad wants to work for an arm triangle but Pollock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pollock controlling the position for now.

Ziyad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pollock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziyad.
Pollock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pollock is trying to keep Ziyad in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziyad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ziyad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pollock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziyad has managed to get both his arms back between Pollock's legs - danger averted.
Ziyad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ziyad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ziyad looking to pass the guard.
Ziyad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pollock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pollock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ziyad!
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!
Pollock postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ziyad looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackson Pollock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ziyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Ziyad misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Pollock misses
and Ziyad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pollock's knee momentarily.
Ziyad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziyad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ziyad blocks a jab.
Ziyad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pollock defends it nicely.
Pollock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ziyad moves out of range as Pollock throws a body kick.
Pollock cracks the inside of Ziyad's front leg.
Ziyad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tariq Ziyad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziyad shoots for a takedown but Pollock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pollock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ziyad throws a leg kick but Pollock sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Pollock moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ziyad goes down! Can Pollock finish him!?

Ziyad is rocked!

It looks like Tariq Ziyad has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziyad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oh Ziyad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pollock tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyad is retaining full guard.
Pollock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ziyad seems to have got his legs back now.
Pollock postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pollock postures up in Ziyad's guard and throws a big left but Ziyad blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock throws an elbow that misses. Ziyad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pollock's guard. Nice move by Ziyad!

Ziyad 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.

Pollock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ziyad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pollock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pollock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pollock!
Pollock connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ziyad some visible discomfort.
Pollock working the ground and pound but Ziyad is defending the strikes.
Pollock working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ziyad taking a bit of punishment here - Pollock scoring with strikes.
Ziyad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ziyad wants to take a breather but Pollock is having none of it.
Pollock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ziyad.
Pollock has hold of Ziyad's hands but Ziyad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pollock is trying to control but can't.
Ziyad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ziyad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pollock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ziyad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziyad 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.
Pollock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ziyad scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pollock trying to control but Ziyad postures up.
Pollock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pollock is positioning himself well to prevent Ziyad advancing to mount.
Pollock gets back to full guard.
Ziyad slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pollock is trying to stand up here but Ziyad is controlling him well.
Pollock manages to get to full guard.
Ziyad throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Pollock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tariq Ziyad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pollock throws a poor cross that misses
and Ziyad counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pollock throws a hook to the side of Ziyad's head but Ziyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pollock throws out a loose jab but Ziyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollock looks to land a body kick but Ziyad moved away.
A clash of legs there as Pollock blocks the low kick.
Pollock looks to land a right hand but Ziyad moved out of range.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Pollock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pollock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pollock throws a series of strikes that have Ziyad backpedaling.
Pollock shoots in looking for a takedown but Ziyad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pollock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ziyad.
Pollock shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ziyad counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ziyad.
Pollock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ziyad sprawls well. Ziyad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pollock gets slowly back to his feet.
Tariq Ziyad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Pollock.
A low kick from Pollock misses
and Ziyad makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pollock really felt that one!
Pollock blocks a head kick by Ziyad.
Pollock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ziyad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ziyad cracks the inside of Pollock's front leg.
Ziyad connects with a solid leg kick.
Ziyad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Ziyad lands but Pollock takes it in his stride.
Ziyad ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziyad is looking to chop away at Pollock's legs.
Pollock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziyad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pollock misses with a takedown
and Ziyad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad lands a leg kick that knocks Pollock off balance momentarily.
Ziyad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ziyad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ziyad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pollock throws a low kick but Ziyad avoids it.
Pollock misses the jab.
Jackson Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pollock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ziyad. That's going to slow Pollock down.
Pollock shoots in for a takedown but Ziyad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziyad scores with a push kick.
Ziyad throws a front kick that sends Pollock stumbling back into the cage.
Pollock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pollock wants it to stay on the feet.
Pollock loads up on a big right hand but Ziyad slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ziyad, right into the meat.
Tariq Ziyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pollock avoids a kick to the body.
Pollock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ziyad defends it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ziyad. That's going to slow Pollock down.
Pollock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ziyad.
Ziyad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pollock connects with a jab.
Ziyad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid body kick from Ziyad.
Pollock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ziyad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ziyad scores with a spinning back kick!
Pollock has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ziyad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pollock is looking to chop away at Ziyad's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad cracks the inside of Pollock's front leg.
Ziyad feints and then cracks Pollock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pollock down.
Ziyad throws a front kick that sends Pollock stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ziyad.
Ziyad shoots in for a takedown but Pollock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziyad lands a leg kick that knocks Pollock off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Pollock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ziyad avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Ziyad ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ziyad checks a leg kick.
Whack! Ziyad lands a heavy head kick that drops Pollock. The ref tackles Ziyad to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pollock was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tariq Ziyad!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tariq Ziyad waved his t-shirt featuring Rōnin's logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gim Allon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Lee Paris
vs
Allon

192 cm
30
267 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

201 cm
28
278 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gim Allon!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris jabs at Allon's body.
Allon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paris. Allon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paris misses with a low kick as Allon jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paris.
Allon looks to throw the jab but Paris is out of range.
Allon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris needs to keep his hands up - Allon had a free shot at his head there.
Paris lands a jab to the nose.
Allon throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Paris to counter with a crisp jab.
Allon blocks a head kick by Paris.
Allon misses with a body shot.
Allon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paris connects with a leg kick. Allon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Allon looks gassed!
Nice body kick from Paris.
Johnny Lee Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paris.

Paris feints and as Allon raises his hands in defense, Paris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paris tries to free his leg and advance position but Allon is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allon is pulling down on Paris's head. It's preventing any offense from Paris, at least for the moment.
Paris content to stall in guard here.
Allon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allon looking to control.
Paris throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris pushes down on Allon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Allon wants to get back to full guard.
Paris throwing shots but Allon is blocking nicely.
Allon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paris thows a huge punch but Allon dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paris thows a huge punch but Allon dodges it nicely.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allon defending well though.
Paris prevents Allon from improving his position.
Paris works his way into full mount!
Allon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris misses with a head shot.
Paris throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Paris punching from mount but Allon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Allon tries to hold on but Paris postures up.
Paris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Paris postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Allon in real trouble here! The ref calls for Allon 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 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lee Paris!
A relieved looking Johnny Lee Paris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Alb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dirty Hous'. Mauricio Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Silva
vs
Alb

178 cm
27
182 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

185 cm
27
175 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Alb!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alb swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands with a straight right. Alb didn't see that one coming.
Alb avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva punishes Alb's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
enabling Alb to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva throws the left hand but Alb avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alb.
Silva tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Alb tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mauricio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva motions for Alb to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva with a nice cross.
Alb cracks Silva with a good jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alb. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alb blocks the body kick.
Alb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alb throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alb drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alb misses with a looping left.
Alb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Alb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alb's head.

Alb is rocked!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alb manages to avoid it.
Alb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Alb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alb tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Alb avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alb.
Alb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Alb in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Silva.
Alb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alb fails to land.
Silva misses with some punches.
Alb misses with a body punch.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Alb shrugs off.
Alb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Alb shrugs off.
Alb is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Alb seems to have recovered his senses.
Alb throws a head punch that misses.

Alb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Alb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alb is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Silva doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Alb crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Alb's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauricio Silva!
Mauricio Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Terell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Degen Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Terell
vs
Gambler

192 cm
25
216 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

188 cm
26
220 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Terell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Degen Gambler!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gambler's waist but Gambler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Terell off to one side.
Terell misses with a body shot.
Terell connects with a crisp jab.
Gambler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Terell.
Terell throws a hook to the side of Gambler's head but Gambler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gambler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terell swings for the body but Gambler moves out of range.
Terell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gambler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Terell with a hook.
Terell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gambler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Terell somewhat.
Terell lands a jab to Gambler's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terell scores with a hook to the body. Gambler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Terell throws a hook but Gambler blocks it.
Terell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Terell.
Terell looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambler is just out of range.
Gambler misses with a head kick.
Terell lands a right hook to the body.

Terell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Terell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terell connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terell looking to sit in guard and control but Gambler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Terell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Terell pulls Gambler in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terell pulls Gambler in to control the position.
Gambler throwing strikes from guard but Terell blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambler preventing the sweep.
Gambler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Terell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gambler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gambler trying to control but Terell is working from the bottom.
Gambler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gambler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Terell controlling the position.
Terell wants to sweep here but Gambler controlling him for the moment.
Gambler trying to control but Terell is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambler scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambler trying to control the position from guard on top but Terell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Terell wants to get back to his feet but Gambler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Terell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gambler stands up over Terell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Terell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambler throwing strikes but missing.
Gambler is looking to work some ground and pound but Terell has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Terell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Terell throws a combination that misses
and Gambler counters with a head kick. That will keep Terell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A combination from Gambler does no damage.
Mason Terell is winning the standup battle so far.
Terell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambler manages to avoid it.
Terell slips a jab from Gambler.
Terell fails with a takedown attempt.
Gambler misses with an uppercut. Terell saw that one coming.
Terell misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Terell or perhaps it was just good defense by Gambler which made him look bad.
Gambler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terell.
Gambler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gambler misses with a head kick.
Gambler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Terell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Terell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gambler. Gambler obviously looking to wear him down.
Terell slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A cross from Terell lands.
Gambler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gambler misses with a body shot.
Terell avoids the head kick by Gambler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambler shoots in for a double leg but Terell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason Terell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Degen Gambler.
Terell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambler.
Terell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Terell misses with a double jab
and Gambler counters with a head kick. That will keep Terell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Terell shoots in but no luck this time.
Terell just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambler takes one on the button.
Gambler fails to land the takedown.
Gambler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell throws a right hand that misses
and Terell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gambler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gambler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambler.
Terell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Terell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gambler momentarily.
Gambler misses the shot to the body.
Terell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gambler slips a straight right by Terell.
Terell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Terell misses
and Gambler counters with a big head kick but Terell shrugs it off.
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!
Gambler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Terell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambler misses with a straight left.
Terell lands a glancing blow to the side of Gambler's head.

Gambler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Terell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Terell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambler can't keep his opponent in guard - Terell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Degen Gambler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gambler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Terell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gambler as he avoids it easily.
Gambler thows a body shot but no joy.
Terell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambler, as that shot connected.
Terell misses with a body shot.
Terell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Terell fails with a takedown attempt.
Terell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gambler counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Terell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gambler at a distance.
Terell takes one on the button.
Terell leaves Gambler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gambler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Terell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambler.
Gambler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambler misses with the combination.
Gambler throws a looping overhand right but Terell ducks down to avoid it.
Terell lands with a right hand.
Terell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Terell.
Gambler looks to land a left hand but Terell moved out of range nicely.
Terell avoids the head kick by Gambler.
A jab from Terell finds it's way through Gambler's defenses.
Terell misses with a shot to the body
and Gambler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason Terell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terell needs to keep his hands up - Gambler had a free shot at his head there.
Terell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terell throws a hook but Gambler avoids it easily.
Gambler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terell.
Terell misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell blocks a head kick by Gambler.
Terell digs a good hook to Gambler's body.
Terell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Terell gets a double leg takedown into Gambler's guard.
Terell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gambler controls Terell momentarily but Terell frees himself.
Terell trying to control but Gambler is working from the bottom.
Gambler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Degen Gambler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Terell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gambler did well to prevent Terell getting side control.

Gambler is defending against the submission attempts here by Terell.
Gambler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Terell.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mason Terell.
Well Terell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Terell!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatius Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Benoit
vs
Reilly

185 cm
29
193 lbs
20 - 10 - 2

190 cm
27
214 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matthieu Benoit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignatius Reilly!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Reilly blocks the low kick.
Benoit throws a series of strikes that have Reilly backpedaling.
Benoit shoots in but Reilly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit scores with a jab. Reilly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Benoit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly is trying to control the position but Benoit postures up.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Reilly.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benoit postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reilly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benoit, into his guard.
Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Benoit.

Benoit is looking for a triangle but Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
Reilly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly wants to stand but Benoit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Benoit has control of Reilly's left arm, preventing Reilly from doing any damage.
Reilly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Benoit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reilly wants to get up but he can't break Benoit's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Benoit working for submissions but it's allowed Reilly to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly wants to stand up but Benoit is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benoit wants to get back to full guard but Reilly has passed into side control.
Reilly working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is looking to reverse the position.
Reilly wants to stand but Benoit is controlling his arm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benoit trying his best to control but Reilly has mounted him.
Benoit is trying desperately to improve position.
Benoit is working hard here to advance position.
Benoit is squirming around, avoiding Reilly's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly prevents Benoit from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Benoit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benoit just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Benoit moves out of range easily.
Reilly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benoit checks a low kick from Reilly.
Benoit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Benoit.
Ignatius Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reilly counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit jabs Reilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Reilly as he checks the leg kick.
Benoit lands a nice looking body shot.
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benoit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
Benoit misses with a low kick.
Reilly is looking to score with low kicks.
Benoit moves out of range of the body kick.
Reilly throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benoit scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Benoit misses with a head kick.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Reilly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benoit shoots in looking for a takedown. Reilly tries to sprawl out of it but Benoit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reilly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reilly misses with a leg kick

and Benoit counters with a single leg into guard. Reilly didn't expect that.
Benoit trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Reilly has control of Benoit's left arm, preventing Benoit from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benoit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Reilly stands up from Benoit's guard - Reilly perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ignatius Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries to work over Benoit's front leg with a kick but Benoit checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reilly. That's going to slow Benoit down.
Reilly scores with a jab to the head.
Reilly moves out of range of the body kick from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benoit throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benoit throws a low kick but Reilly moves out of range easily.
Benoit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Reilly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ignatius Reilly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Reilly misses with an attempted mid kick.

Benoit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reilly sprawls well initially but Benoit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reilly is not content to let Benoit control the position.

Benoit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benoit trying to mount his opponent but Reilly defends it.
Benoit misses with a head shot. Reilly uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reilly seems keen to control Benoit's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly wants to get back to his feet but Benoit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benoit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reilly's guard.
Benoit is trying to control. Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benoit trying to control the pace.
Reilly trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benoit in particular looking to stall.
Reilly wants to control but Benoit is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Benoit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Benoit is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benoit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

Benoit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Benoit 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.
Benoit trying to control from half guard but Reilly is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Benoit clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Good work by Reilly as he checks the leg kick.
Benoit dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benoit tries to work over Reilly's front leg with a kick but Reilly checks it.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Benoit thuds his shin into the meat of Reilly's side.
Reilly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benoit can pounce on him.
Benoit throws a low kick but Reilly moves out of range easily.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benoit. That did some damage!
A jab from Reilly finds it's way through Benoit's defenses.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Benoit circles away.
Ignatius Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly thows a body shot but no joy.
Benoit slips a straight right by Reilly.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Benoit.
Reilly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benoit lands with a nice combination. Reilly backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Ignatius Reilly has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly takes a swing at Benoit's ribcage but misses.
Reilly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reilly throws a leg kick

and Benoit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reilly's guard now.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now.
Benoit looking to sit in guard and control but Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Benoit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Benoit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit trying to control the position.
Benoit tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Reilly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benoit fails with a takedown attempt.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Benoit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Benoit checks a leg kick nicely.
Benoit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reilly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Benoit.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reilly as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthieu Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reilly. That's going to slow Benoit down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Matthieu Benoit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Reilly's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Benoit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benoit throws a head kick but Reilly moves out of range.

Reilly takes the fight into the clinch.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benoit misses with a punch on the inside.
Benoit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benoit tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.

Benoit pulls guard.
Benoit is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Benoit is proving hard to escape from.
Benoit wants to sweep here but Reilly controlling him for the moment.
Benoit trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly wants to stand but Benoit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reilly postures up.
Reilly is looking to stand up but Benoit won't let him.

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

Benoit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reilly is looking to stand up but Benoit won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Benoit is proving hard to escape from.
Ignatius Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly preventing the sweep.

Reilly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reilly, right into the meat.
Matthieu Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Benoit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reilly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benoit counters with a slapping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Reilly blocks the leg kick.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Benoit throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benoit feints and then cracks Reilly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reilly down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benoit.
Benoit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matthieu Benoit.
I think Benoit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:47

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