SFC 8: Leben vs Perrier PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charoen Thanasukolwit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Baby by Me. Charoen Thanasukolwit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thanasukolwit
vs
Lewis

180 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charoen Thanasukolwit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Lewis!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lewis clobbers Thanasukolwit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thanasukolwit throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Thanasukolwit's belly button to the back.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thanasukolwit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lewis.
Lewis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lewis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Thanasukolwit avoids it well.
Lewis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Thanasukolwit's belly button to the back.
Thanasukolwit doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Thanasukolwit doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Thanasukolwit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Thanasukolwit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thanasukolwit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thanasukolwit looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Thanasukolwit jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thanasukolwit tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Thanasukolwit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Thanasukolwit breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis throws a right and a left that Thanasukolwit avoids nicely.
Lewis lands with a nice combination. Thanasukolwit backs away looking to recover.
Lewis works Thanasukolwit's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanasukolwit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thanasukolwit takes one on the button.
Lewis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thanasukolwit back to the cage. Lewis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lewis lands a nice hook to Thanasukolwit's body. Thanasukolwit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanasukolwit feints a jab promting Lewis to slip. Thanasukolwit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lewis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lewis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lewis lands a nice looking body shot.
Thanasukolwit wants to clinch.
Lewis scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Lewis.
Lewis throws a good cross that connects.
Thanasukolwit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lewis digs a good body shot into Thanasukolwit's ribs.
Lewis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thanasukolwit's head.
Lewis lunges at Thanasukolwit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thanasukolwit's hand.
Lewis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thanasukolwit on the side of the head.
Thanasukolwit wants to clinch.
Thanasukolwit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis jabs Thanasukolwit right on the nose. Thanasukolwit blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis stuns Thanasukolwit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lewis lands with a shot to the body.
Thanasukolwit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lewis's waist but Lewis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thanasukolwit off to one side.
Thanasukolwit is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis scores with a shot to the body.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Lewis does it's job there.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thanasukolwit tries to move into range but Lewis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lewis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thanasukolwit in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Lewis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A combination from Lewis does no damage.
Thanasukolwit looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Thanasukolwit clinches up against the cage.

Thanasukolwit breaks from the clinch.
Thanasukolwit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lewis tests Thanasukolwit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jake Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thanasukolwit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thanasukolwit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thanasukolwit looks to clinch
and Lewis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thanasukolwit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lewis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thanasukolwit wants to clinch
and Lewis counters with a left and a right that stings Thanasukolwit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanasukolwit looks to clinch
and Lewis counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thanasukolwit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lewis lands with a nice body punch.
Lewis stuns Thanasukolwit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lewis looks to land a combination. Thanasukolwit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thanasukolwit throws a push kick but Lewis slaps the foot to one side.
Thanasukolwit throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thanasukolwit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanasukolwit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lewis counters with a two punch combo.
Lewis connects with a body shot.
Lewis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Lewis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thanasukolwit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Lewis.
Thanasukolwit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thanasukolwit wants to clinch but Lewis slips to the side
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis throws a shot to the body.
Thanasukolwit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Lewis. Beautiful body shot.
Lewis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lewis.

Thanasukolwit is rocked!
Lewis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Thanasukolwit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab by Lewis.
Thanasukolwit looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lewis lands a right hand from hell, dropping Thanasukolwit. Lewis pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Lewis!
Jake Lewis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between J J Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

J Tucker
vs
Gracie

160 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, J J Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tucker lands a nice elbow.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
Tucker lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie jumps guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.

Gracie is rocked!

It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tucker.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
Tucker creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Gracie! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Tucker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). J J Tucker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Obusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man's entrance music is The Legend Is Born. A fine choice. Obusan has chosen Frontlines by Diabolic feat. Immortal Technique as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Man
vs
Obusan

184 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
33
162 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ip Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myron Obusan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a head kick that Obusan semi-blocks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Obusan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obusan throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a nice body kick.
Obusan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.

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

Man breaks the clinch.
Man moves out of range as Obusan strikes.
Man feints and then cracks Obusan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obusan down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obusan throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.
Obusan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obusan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Obusan's head.
Man darts in trying to clinch

and Obusan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man won't be happy with that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Obusan wants to control for a moment but Man uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obusan wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Man.
Obusan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obusan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obusan trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Man is looking to sweep but instead, Obusan has passed into half guard.
Man wants to improve his position but Obusan is controlling well.
Obusan is stalling here. Man is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Obusan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Man has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Obusan wants to get back to his feet but Man drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obusan wants to get back to his feet.
Man taking a breather here.
Man advances to full mount.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You get the feeling that Obusan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obusan.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obusan throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obusan's head.
Man tries to clinch up.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Obusan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obusan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Man gets a clinch.
Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Obusan is working for takedown but Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ip Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myron Obusan.
Man unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Obusan is breathing heavily.
Man stalling in the clinch.
Obusan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Obusan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Man rushes Obusan and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man crunches a lovely knee into Obusan's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Man.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obusan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Man landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Man obliges.

Man manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Man connects with a leg kick. Obusan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ip Man is winning the standup battle so far.

Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Obusan is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Man.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Obusan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Man forces Obusan back against the cage and clinches.
Man lands an elbow inside.
Obusan takes an elbow to the forehead.

Man manages to break the clinch.

Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man tries to clinch but Obusan moves out of range.
Man thuds his shin into the meat of Obusan's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Obusan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obusan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Obusan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man works Obusan's body with a nice hook.
Ip Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obusan's sensitive parts.

Man gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ip Man dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obusan or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.

Obusan is rocked!
Man lands a big knee to the head and Obusan goes down! Man pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ip Man!
Our winner, Ip Man, 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Simanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Cartman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cartman
vs
Simanov

220 cm
21
285 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathias Simanov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Simanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartman.
Simanov wants to stand but Cartman is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Simanov, not yet.
Cartman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simanov on the ground.
Cartman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simanov keeping full guard, as Cartman tries to pass.

Simanov looking for a guillotine here but Cartman defends easily.
Cartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Simanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman is looking to pass into half guard but Simanov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simanov is in guard.

Cartman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Cartman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simanov is aware though and is defending well.
Simanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cartman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Cartman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartman tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman wants to sweep but no luck.
Simanov trying to control but Cartman is working from the bottom.
Simanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simanov trying to control but Cartman is working from the bottom.
Cartman is controlling Simanov's posture.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mathias Simanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cartman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simanov tries to avoid it but Cartman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simanov to the ground. Simanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simanov dives in and grabs Cartman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cartman pushes down on Simanov's head and hops out.

Cartman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Simanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cartman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Cartman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simanov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simanov has escaped and now he's on top!
Simanov trying to control but Cartman is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simanov postures up.

Cartman is looking for a triangle but Simanov pushes his legs off easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Simanov has eaten all the pies!
Cartman pulls Simanov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartman is breathing heavily.
Simanov tries to stand but Cartman is controlling from the bottom.
Simanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartman is retaining full guard.
Simanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cartman's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simanov looking to pass the guard.

Cartman is looking for a triangle but Simanov pushes his legs off easily.
Simanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cartman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cartman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cartman fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartman misses with a takedown attempt - Simanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Cartman looking to score a takedown here. Simanov is defending well but Cartman drives through and ends up in Simanov's guard.
Simanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simanov is keeping the position for now.
Cartman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman wants to pass the guard but Simanov is keeping the position.
Cartman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cartman trying to control but Simanov is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Cartman.
Cartman with a poor takedown

and Simanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cartman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Simanov is looking for a kimura but Cartman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simanov to get the leverage.
Cartman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Cartman working for a triangle but Simanov defends it easily.

Cartman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simanov passes Cartman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cartman moves into full guard.
Simanov wants to control from the top but Cartman keeps moving.
Eric Cartman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartman keeping full guard, as Simanov tries to pass.
Cartman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simanov wants to control from the top but Cartman keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Simanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartman keeping full guard, as Simanov tries to pass.
Simanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartman has wrist control.
Cartman keeping moving, preventing Simanov from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Simanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Cartman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simanov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mathias Simanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Cartman shoots for a double leg takedown but Simanov sprawls well. He's pushed Cartman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cartman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simanov circles away.
Cartman misses with a takedown attempt - Simanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartman fails to land the takedown.
Cartman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simanov defends it nicely.
Cartman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Simanov as Cartman shoots in.
Cartman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simanov circles away.
No luck for Cartman with that takedown attempt.
Cartman misses with a looping left.

Simanov gets caught flat footed, as Cartman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Cartman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simanov throwing strikes from guard but Cartman blocks nicely.
Cartman keeping moving, preventing Simanov from controlling successfully.
Cartman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Cartman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simanov wanted to stand there but Cartman had control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Cartman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartman keeping full guard, as Simanov tries to pass.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simanov prevents Cartman from getting back to his feet.
Simanov throwing strikes from guard but Cartman blocks nicely.
Simanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartman is keeping the position for now.
Simanov trying to control but Cartman is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartman looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mathias Simanov.
Cartman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartman somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Simanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simanov 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Simanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Colon
vs
Lombard

180 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Lombard!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lombard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colon is trying to defend but Lombard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lombard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombard throws a strike but Colon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colon is keeping the position for now.
Lombard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lombard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Colon throws a big shot that misses.
Colon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lombard eats them both and turns towards Colon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Lombard forces Colon back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lombard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Colon is trying to keep an underhook but Lombard manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Colon looking for submissions off his back.
Lombard throwing shots but Colon is blocking nicely.
Colon is not content to let Lombard control the position.

Colon actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lombard connects with a nice short shot to Colon's temple.
Lombard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard trying to control the action but Colon is working from the bottom.
Lombard throwing shots but Colon is blocking nicely.
Colon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lombard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lombard working Colon over with strikes.
Lombard is stalling here. Colon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lombard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Colon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Colon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Colon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Colon is trying to get an arm triangle but Lombard is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Colon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lombard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lombard is trying to get back to his feet.

Colon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Colon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lombard gets back to half guard.

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

Colon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lombard sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Colon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lombard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Colon!
Roberto Colon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bean
vs
Jones

175 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Bean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Bean gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Bean knocks out Jones with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bean before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bean picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butter Bean!
A less than humble Butter Bean misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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 Vaz Sturlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Vallefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Vallefort has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sturlett
vs
Vallefort

185 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaz Sturlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Vallefort!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vallefort tries to clinch but Sturlett is having none of it.
Vaz Sturlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sturlett takes the fight into the clinch.
Vallefort is looking to break free of the clinch but Sturlett has double underhooks.
Vallefort goes for a takedown attempt but Sturlett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vallefort is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sturlett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vallefort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Sturlett closes the distance and clinches.
Sturlett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Justin Vallefort has been cut.
Vallefort drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sturlett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vaz Sturlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Vallefort.
Sturlett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vallefort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vallefort is looking to control Sturlett's arms but Sturlett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vallefort has his back to the cage.
Sturlett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sturlett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Justin Vallefort's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturlett tries a knee to the head but Vallefort blocks it.
Sturlett looking to throw knees to the head but Vallefort is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Sturlett.
A knee to the head by Sturlett.
Sturlett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Justin Vallefort's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vallefort stalling in the clinch but Sturlett improves position.
Vallefort looks winded!
Sturlett lands an elbow inside that Vallefort shrugs off.
Sturlett lands an elbow just above Vallefort 's eye.

Justin Vallefort's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vallefort takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vaz Sturlett!
Post fight, an emotional Vaz Sturlett said 'Thank you for my opponent for great match. I respect him a lot.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Perrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leben kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skrillex - Kyoto. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Leben
vs
Perrier

200 cm
32
280 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

201 cm
27
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leben!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Perrier!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leben feints and then cracks Perrier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perrier down.

Leben pushes Perrier up against the cage in a clinch.

Leben manages to break the clinch.
Perrier lands with a good body shot.
Leben misses with a body shot.

Leben moves into the clinch.
A short left from Perrier.
Leben looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Perrier pressing his opponent against the cage.
Perrier keeps control of Leben as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leben tries to land a knee to the head but Perrier blocks with his arms.
Perrier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leben's efforts to push away.
Leben landing knees 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!
Leben connects with a knee to the head.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Leben clinches up with Perrier and pushes him back against the cage.
Perrier has a couple of punches blocked by Leben.
Leben blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Perrier misses.
Perrier connects with a right hand. Leben shakes it off.
Perrier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leben showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perrier.
Leben looks to land a combination but Perrier avoids it well.

Leben clinches.
Leben working aggressively here.
Perrier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Leben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Perrier.

Leben has closed the distance and engaged Perrier in a clinch.
Perrier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leben throws a punch but it's blocked by Perrier.
Leben misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perrier managing to block the knees to the body from Leben.
Leben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leben.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leben working Perrier over with knees to the body.
Perrier looks winded!
Perrier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perrier stalling the fight.

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

Leben instigates a clinch.
Perrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Leben uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leben tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perrier's elbow.
Perrier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leben struggles to land a body shot inside as Perrier controls his hands.
Perrier blocking some punches.
Perrier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leben up against the cage.

Leben breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Perrier does no damage.

Leben has closed the distance and engaged Perrier in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perrier takes a kick to the side of the head.

Leben clinches up with Perrier and pushes him back against the cage.
Perrier avoiding damage as Leben throws knees to the body.
Perrier has Leben pushed against the cage.

Leben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perrier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perrier misses with an uppercut. Leben saw that one coming.
Leben bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leben lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Leben has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Leben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leben.
A head kick misses from Leben.

Leben darts in and clinches Perrier up against the cage.
Leben with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perrier effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leben misses with an elbow strike.
Perrier lands with a right to the head.
Perrier slowing the pace effectively.
Perrier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leben is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Leben backwards.
Perrier lands a shoulder strike.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Leben takes the fight into the clinch.
Leben is trying to break the clinch but Perrier has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perrier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Perrier scores with a shoulder strike.
Perrier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leben backwards.
Leben goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leben defending well as Perrier loads up on a big left hand.

Perrier gets tackled into the cage by Leben. Leben maintains the clinch.
Come on Perrier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leben throws an elbow that misses.
Leben is working Perrier over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Leben.

Leben breaks from the clinch.
Perrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perrier works the jab nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leben.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Leben moves into the clinch.
Leben looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perrier wants to stall.
Perrier lands with a left to the head.
Leben landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Perrier is breathing heavily.
Leben lands a good knee to the midsection. Perrier won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Leben.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leben.

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

Leben moves into the clinch.
Leben swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!

Leben breaks the clinch.

Leben has closed the distance and engaged Perrier in a clinch.
Perrier lands a body shot.

Leben breaks from the clinch.
Leben connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Leben pushes Perrier up against the cage in a clinch.
Leben wants to get back to striking at distance but Perrier won't allow it.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perrier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leben struggles to land a body shot inside as Perrier controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrier lands with a left to the head.
Leben lands a good knee to the midsection. Perrier won't want to take too many of those.

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

Leben closes the distance and pushes Perrier back into the cage.

Leben breaks from the clinch.

Perrier gets tackled into the cage by Leben. Leben maintains the clinch.
Perrier misses with a punch to the body.

Leben manages to break the clinch.
Leben has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Perrier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leben circles away quickly and effectively.
Chris Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leben throws a leg kick which misses Perrier's front leg but catches the back leg as Perrier tries to avoid it.

Leben fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perrier, pushing him back against the cage.
Leben working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Leben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perrier looks to land a right hand but Leben moved out of range.
Perrier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leben.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrier throws the left hand but Leben avoids the punch easily.
Leben misses with a wild combination.

Leben closes the distance and pushes Perrier back into the cage.
Leben is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leben lands with a short shot to the head.

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

Leben forces Perrier back against the cage and clinches.

Leben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leben throws a head kick but Perrier moves out of range.

Leben gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Leben fails to land.
Perrier lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leben throws an elbow but misses.
Leben misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leben throws an elbow but misses.
Leben is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perrier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leben up against the cage.
Perrier blocks an elbow strike.
Perrier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lebens head.
Perrier blocks the elbow strike.
Perrier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Leben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perrier misses with a two punch combination.
Leben throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Leben clinches.
Perrier looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Leben pushes Perrier up against the cage in a clinch.
Perrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leben lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leben closes the distance and pushes Perrier back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Perrier.
Leben has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Perrier on the inside.
Leben can't find room to land a body shot as Perrier controls the action.
Perrier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leben's efforts to push away.
Leben working hard to break the clinch.
Perrier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perrier lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leben pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perrier is out of range and Leben settles back down.

Leben forces Perrier back against the cage and clinches.
Leben is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leben is trying to break the clinch but Perrier is controlling him.
Chris Leben has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leben with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perrier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leben throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrier scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leben with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Perrier.
Perrier blocks an elbow strike.
Perrier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leben missing with knees to the body.
Perrier is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Perrier.
Leben letting Perrier take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leben utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Perrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leben rushes Perrier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perrier has Leben pressed against the cage, preventing Leben from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perrier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leben backwards.
Perrier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Perrier.
Leben throws a head kick that misses.
Perrier misses with a hook.

Leben moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Perrier.
Perrier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perrier blocking some punches.
Leben is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perrier is defending well for now.

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

Leben moves into the clinch successfully.
Leben is trying to break the clinch but Perrier is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leben backwards.
Leben prevents Perrier from breaking the clinch.
Perrier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leben tries to circle away but Perrier has him pinned against the cage.
Perrier pressing his opponent against the cage.

Leben breaks from the clinch.
Perrier connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Perrier as he connects with a hook.

Leben has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leben is trying to break the clinch but Perrier has him pressed against the cage.

Leben breaks from the clinch.

Leben closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Leben controls his hands.
Leben is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perrier can do to turn this around?
Perrier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leben's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Leben clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Leben's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Perrier.
Leben misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perrier is trying to break the clinch but Leben has him pressed against the cage.
Perrier is stalling here.

Leben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leben swings for the body but Perrier moves out of range.
Leben moves forwards but Perrier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leben scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leben misses with a kick to the body.

Perrier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leben, pushing him back against the cage.
Perrier dodges an elbow strike from Leben.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kurt Perrier just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Perrier takes the fight into the clinch.
Perrier looking to stall.
Leben wants to break free but Perrier has control.
Perrier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perrier lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leben as Perrier tries to tie him up.

Leben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chris Leben is winning the standup battle so far.
Perrier lands with a good body shot.
Perrier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leben.
Leben misses with a wild combination.

Leben clinches up against the cage.
Perrier tries to stall but Leben uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leben lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perrier backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perrier avoids it.
Leben is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leben looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Leben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leben throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perrier lands a slapping body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Leben drives through and clinches with Perrier against the cage.
Leben misses with a knee strike.
Perrier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perrier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leben scores with a shot to the side of Perrier's head.
Leben tries to land knees in the clinch but Perrier avoids the damage to the body.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perrier blocks a head kick by Leben.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leben clinches.
Leben wants to get back to striking at distance but Perrier won't allow it.
Perrier managing to block the knees to the body from Leben.
Perrier avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perrier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Perrier - that landed with a thud.
Perrier stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Perrier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perrier lands an uppercut.
Perrier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Perrier.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leben landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben struggles to land a body shot inside as Perrier controls his hands.
Leben is trying to push Perrier away but Perrier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leben lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leben goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perrier is looking to control Leben's arms but Leben gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perrier has his back to the cage.
Leben wants to break free but Perrier has control.
Perrier is pushing Leben up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Perrier lands an uppercut.
Leben with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leben tries to break free but Perrier pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Perrier keeps control of Leben as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perrier looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perrier.
Still in the clinch, Perrier scores with a nice short uppercut.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perrier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Leben.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Leben.

Leben breaks from the clinch.
Leben misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leben throws a front kick that sends Perrier stumbling back into the cage.
Perrier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perrier throws a shot from downtown. Leben moves away and avoids it.
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 Chris Leben will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Leben gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leben has had enough of the clinch but Perrier keeps him there for the moment.
Leben is trying to push Perrier away but Perrier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perrier missing with a left hand there. Leben was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perrier thows a body shot but no joy.
Perrier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perrier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Perrier tries to clinch there but Leben circles away.

Leben takes the fight into the clinch.
Leben lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perrier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perrier has Leben pressed against the cage, preventing Leben from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leben pushes off an throws an elbow but Perrier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leben with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perrier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Leben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leben misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leben clinches up against the cage.
Perrier taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perrier.
Leben lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Leben fails to land.
Leben is trying to force a seperation but Perrier has the dominant position.
Leben lands a shoulder strike.
Leben tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perrier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leben backwards.
Perrier lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Perrier.
Perrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leben is trying to break the clinch but Perrier has him pressed against the cage.
Perrier is looking to control Leben's arms but Leben gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perrier has his back to the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perrier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perrier wants to break free but Leben has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben wants to break free but Perrier has control.
Perrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Perrier on the inside.
Leben wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perrier has him pressed against the cage.
Perrier has Leben pressed against the cage, preventing Leben from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leben tries a body shot but Perrier blocks it.
Nice body punch from Perrier.
A short right from Perrier.
Perrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leben backwards.
Perrier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leben's efforts to push away.
Leben has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perrier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leben's efforts to push away.
Perrier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lebens head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leben.
Perrier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Perrier.
Leben throws an elbow that misses.
Perrier trying to control the position but instead, Leben has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perrier into the cage.
Perrier managing to block the knees to the body from Leben.
Perrier prevents a body shot from Leben.
Kurt Perrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leben has had enough of the clinch but Perrier keeps him there for the moment.
Perrier blocks a body shot from Leben.
Perrier avoiding damage as Leben throws knees to the body.
Perrier content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Perrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perrier misses with a body shot.
Chris Leben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leben throws a jab when Perrier was well out of range.

Leben pushes Perrier up against the cage in a clinch.
Perrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perrier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Perrier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perrier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perrier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perrier lands with a short shot to the head.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Leben.
Perrier punishes Leben's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Perrier pushes Leben up against the cage in a clinch.
Perrier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perrier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Perrier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perrier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lebens head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Perrier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leben has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Leben!
Chris Leben retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Leben thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.