CCF Midweek Mayhem 42 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolo Pup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pup comes into the arena with Stone Cold blaring out of the sound system. Rolo Pup is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Pup
vs
Jones

198 cm
31
215 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

189 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolo Pup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Pup circles away.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Pup takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones lands with a hook. Pup tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pup is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Pup.
Pup has a takedown stuffed.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Pup 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pup wants to clinch.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pup takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Pup clinches.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Pup.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Pup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Pup slowing the pace effectively.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Pup has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pup fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Pup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pup has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pup shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pup is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pup off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pup. Pup circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pup moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones throws a combination. Pup tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Pup pushes him off.
Pup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Pup down.
Pup shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones wants to clinch.
Pup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pup off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination. Pup sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Rolo Pup has been cut.

Jones forces Pup back against the cage and clinches.
Pup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Pup displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pup fails to land with a series of punches.
Pup shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pup swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones misses with a double jab.

Jones clinches up with Pup and pushes him back against the cage.
Pup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Pup is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pup misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones swinging wildly here.
Pup shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pup showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jordan Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones lands a jab.
Pup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones tries to clinch there but Pup circles away.
Rolo Pup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pup is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Pup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pup.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pup to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pup is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Pup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones digs a right hand into Pup's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pup's gas tank.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Pup is controlling the position.
Pup is looking for a takedown.
Pup lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.

Pup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Pup pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones wants to clinch.
Pup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pup tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Pup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jordan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Pup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Pup moves out of range easily.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pup dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pup.
Pup looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Pup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Pup finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Pup isn't so interested in that idea.
Pup wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Pup wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Pup stands up from Jones's guard - Pup perhaps looking for a knockout.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Pup.
Pup swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rolo Pup's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Pup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pup closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Pup pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Pup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Pup circles away.
Pup throws a leg kick that misses.
Pup wants to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up but Pup circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Pup fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up but Pup circles away and keeps his distance.
Pup looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pup changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Pup manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pup paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pup closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pup tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pup tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Pup will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination. Pup tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pup avoids the head kick by Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pup shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones slips a straight right by Pup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Pup slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pup misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones tries to clinch but Pup is having none of it.
Nice cross by Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pup has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pup fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pup with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pup dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pup circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones defending well as Pup loads up on a big left hand.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Pup fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jones really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rolo Pup's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pup tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pup changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Pup manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pup fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pup shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones misses with the combination.
Pup shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Pup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Pup takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pup has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones throws a combination. Pup tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pup takes one to the chin there.
Pup closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Pup is looking to land body kicks.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Pup on that attempt.
Pup wants to clinch.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pup.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pup paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Pup, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pup circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones tries to clinch up but Pup circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones tries to bum rush Pup with a series of wild strikes but Pup uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones with a hook.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones tries to clinch up but Pup circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pup.
Pup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pup shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws a right hand that Pup ducks under and follows up with a left that Pup also avoids with ease.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pup back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pup, pushing him back against the cage.
Pup is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pup prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Pup controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jones dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rolo Pup's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Pup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Pup shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Pup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pup.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Pup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Pup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Pup on that attempt.
Pup takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Nice shot by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Pup takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Pup's head back.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pup.
Pup trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones is looking to escape.

Pup seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pup preventing the sweep.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Pup is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well,Pup is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pup trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jones is working an open guard so Pup takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones sizes up Pup with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tests Pup's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pup shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a right hand that Pup ducks under and follows up with a left that Pup also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pup takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to clinch but Pup is having none of it.
Pup misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pup looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones clinches.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolo Pup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pup fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Pup with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pup is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jordan Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones avoids the strikes from the bottom by Pup.

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

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

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jordan Jones!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jordan Jones!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jordan Jones!

Jordan Jones wins by unanimous decision!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tj Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that tj Miller was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Garcia
vs
Miller

175 cm
22
141 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

170 cm
27
146 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, tj Miller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.

Garcia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Garcia is now in Miller's guard.

Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.

Miller is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Garcia has his hands clasped together but Miller extends an breaks Garcia's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Miller.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). tj Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nazz Smooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nielsen comes to the cage accompanied by Cornstick Feat. Benny Jamz & Pharfar - What Money Can Do. Smooth has chosen Breathe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nielsen
vs
Smooth

190 cm
23
217 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

195 cm
28
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nazz Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smooth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smooth tries to clinch

and Nielsen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smooth!
Smooth is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nielsen looking to finish Smooth with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smooth!
Smooth is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nielsen 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.
Smooth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Smooth is rocked!
Smooth wants to get back to his feet.

Nielsen is working for a guillotine from mount but Smooth frees his head quite easily.

Smooth defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nielsen.
Nielsen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Smooth scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nielsen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nielsen stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Nielsen!
Elias Nielsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Paul Stewart was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dela Cruz
vs
Stewart

220 cm
30
130 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

178 cm
23
145 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz wants to clinch up but Stewart keeps it at a distance.
Dela Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Dela Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Dela Cruz gets a clinch.
Stewart tries to pull guard but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
Dela Cruz wants to break free but Stewart has control.
Dela Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Stewart is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Dela Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Stewart - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stewart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dela Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stewart misses with a knee to the head.
Stewart is working for takedown but Dela Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Juan Dela Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stewart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart goes for a takedown attempt but Dela Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stewart is defended easily by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is looking to clinch.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt

and Stewart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stewart advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart passes to full mount!
Stewart landing shots from mount.
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!
Stewart looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stewart with good strikes from the mount here!

Stewart with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stewart thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stewart looking to finish Dela Cruz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dela Cruz!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart controlling the pace for now.
Stewart wants to take Dela Cruz's back here but Dela Cruz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dela Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Stewart's attempts to control the action.

Stewart working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stewart working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stewart is working for a guillotine from mount but Dela Cruz frees his head quite easily.
Stewart lands with some strikes.

Stewart stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dela Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stewart.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dela Cruz clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dela Cruz throws a right hand that Stewart ducks under and follows up with a left that Stewart also avoids with ease.

Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Dela Cruz's guard.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Stewart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stewart stands and throws Dela Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stewart has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stewart scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dela Cruz?
Dela Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Stewart's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart working Dela Cruz over with strikes here.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position but Stewart isn't that keen on the idea.

Stewart with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paul Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dela Cruz tries to lock up and control but Stewart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stewart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Stewart looking to secure an arm triangle but Dela Cruz defends it well.
Stewart tries to control but Dela Cruz wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stewart lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dela Cruz hang on?

Dela Cruz is rocked!
Dela Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stewart on the ground.

Stewart working for a submission but Dela Cruz is keeping him at bay.
Oh Dela Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dela Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands with some strikes.
Stewart postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dela Cruz badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Stewart around the waist but Stewart pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Stewart is the winner by TKO! Stewart jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Stewart!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Huntington
vs
Jaw

193 cm
25
201 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

188 cm
31
190 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wayne Huntington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jaw!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huntington lands a head kick!
Huntington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Wayne Huntington has been cut.
Huntington defending well as Jaw loads up on a big left hand.
Huntington scores with a jab to the head.
Jaw misses with a head kick.
Jaw misses with a double jab.
Huntington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huntington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huntington throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jaw throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jaw tries to bum rush Huntington with a series of wild strikes but Huntington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huntington throws a head kick but Jaw moves out of range.
Jaw scores with a hook.

Wayne Huntington's cut is getting worse.
Huntington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Jaw.
Jaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Huntington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jaw tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaw cracks Huntington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Jaw.
Huntington tries to move into range but Jaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Huntington throws a lazy uppercut

and Jaw counters with a crisp one two that drops Huntington! Jaw thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Huntington to his feet! Huntington is in big trouble!

Huntington is rocked!
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!
A head kick by Huntington misses
and Jaw counters with a crisp right that sends Huntington to the canvas! Jaw follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jaw!
Our winner, Jack Jaw, 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.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ginokai Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodley has chosen Seek & Destroy - Metallica as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ginokai Kai Gi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kai Gi
vs
Woodley

172 cm
26
166 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

175 cm
30
163 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginokai Kai Gi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyron Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai Gi throws a combination that misses

and Woodley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kai Gi!
Kai Gi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kai Gi actively working from the bottom here.
Woodley lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Woodley.

Kai Gi actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Kai Gi actively working from the bottom here.

Kai Gi looking for submissions off his back.
Kai Gi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woodley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Woodley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Woodley slips a nice elbow through Kai Gi's hands, connecting with Kai Gi's forehead.

Kai Gi actively working from the bottom here.
Kai Gi is not content to let Woodley control the position.
Woodley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kai Gi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Gi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Woodley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Woodley working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Woodley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kai Gi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodley trying to control the pace.

Kai Gi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Woodley seems to be looking for submissions.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woodley is working for a kimura but Kai Gi is defending it quite comfortably.
Woodley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kai Gi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Woodley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai Gi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woodley scores with a couple of nice shots.

Kai Gi looking for submissions off his back.
Kai Gi has hold of Woodley's hands but Woodley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Kai Gi looking for submissions off his back.
Woodley drops an elbow to the side of Kai Gi's head.
Kai Gi is trying to get back to full guard.
Woodley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kai Gi is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Woodley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kai Gi tries to reverse the position but Woodley maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley looking to finish Kai Gi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kai Gi!
Woodley scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Kai Gi is rocked!
Woodley lands a big elbow.
Oh Kai Gi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kai Gi can't escape the position.
Woodley postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kai Gi out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Woodley goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
A relieved looking Tyron Woodley 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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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes to the cage accompanied by San Francisco Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Timmons
vs
Rodriguez

200 cm
22
130 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Timmons closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Timmons blocks an elbow strike.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Timmons takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Jordan Timmons has been cut.

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

Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Timmons. Timmons maintains the clinch.
Timmons is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmons down to the mat. Timmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Timmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmons won't allow it.

Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Timmons rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the body.
Timmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmons avoids it.
Timmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jordan Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Rodriguez.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Timmons keeps him there for the moment.
Timmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timmons managing to block the knees to the body from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Timmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Timmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timmons is defending well.
Timmons avoids the elbow strike from Rodriguez, against the cage.
Timmons prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Timmons keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Timmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmons.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Timmons to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodriguez throws an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmons is defending well for now.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Timmons blocks it.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timmons is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Timmons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Timmons obliges.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Timmons forces Rodriguez back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but JJ Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Timmons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Timmons darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Timmons prevents it.
Timmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons blocks the elbow strike.
Timmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons won't allow it.
Jordan Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Rodriguez.
Timmons is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Timmons keeps him there for the moment.
Timmons managing to block the knees to the body from Rodriguez.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Timmons walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Timmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Timmons keeps him there for the moment.
Timmons keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Timmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmons has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Timmons just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Knees in the clinch landing for Timmons.
Timmons gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodriguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Timmons's brow.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Timmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Timmons keeps him there for the moment.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Timmons prevents the takedown attempt.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Timmons is controlling the position.
Rodriguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmons manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez misses with an elbow strike.
Rodriguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmons.
Timmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan Timmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmons pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons has him pressed against the cage.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
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!
Timmons scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Timmons has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Timmons closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Timmons stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Timmons here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Timmons has the dominant position.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmons has double underhooks.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Timmons pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Timmons has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jordan Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Rodriguez.
Timmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Timmons is controlling him.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Timmons to keep the fight standing.
Timmons working Rodriguez over with knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmons avoids it.
Timmons utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Timmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmons avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Timmons blocks an elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmons.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Timmons prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Timmons managing to block the knees to the body from Rodriguez.
Timmons lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Timmons has control.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Timmons is controlling the position.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmons smiles and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Timmons has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodriguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmons has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Timmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Timmons has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Timmons clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Timmons's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Timmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Timmons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jordan Timmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Timmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jordan Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Rodriguez.
Timmons is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons won't allow it.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez has Timmons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Timmons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Timmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Timmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Timmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Timmons is controlling the position.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Timmons manages to get underhooks.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodriguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Timmons's brow.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons won't allow it.
Timmons crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Timmons scores a nice knee to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Timmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Knees in the clinch landing for Timmons.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Timmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Timmons crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodriguez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Timmons stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Timmons had his way with JJ Rodriguez in that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Timmons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Timmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons won't allow it.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmons has double underhooks.

Rodriguez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Rodriguez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Timmons has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rodriguez is looking to defend but Timmons has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rodriguez! Timmons pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rodriguez taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordan Timmons!
A determined Jordan Timmons didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!