"Realm" PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Gonawyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cleaver's entrance music is Drowning Pool - Bodies. A fine choice. Gonawyn has chosen Crush 'em - Megadeth as his entrance music. Randall Cleaver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Gonawyn's chin.

Cleaver
vs
Gonawyn

196 cm
26
275 lbs
9 - 16 - 0

225 cm
20
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Cleaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Gonawyn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver throws a right hand that Gonawyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonawyn also avoids with ease.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cleaver.

Cleaver decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gonawyn to his feet.
Cleaver throws a series of punches but Gonawyn moves out of range.
Cleaver moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cleaver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonawyn closes the distance and clinches up with Cleaver, looking for a takedown. Gonawyn pushes Cleaver against the cage but Cleaver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Gonawyn looking to score a takedown here. Cleaver is defending well but Gonawyn drives through and ends up in Cleaver's guard.
Gonawyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonawyn stopping the sweep attempt from Cleaver.
Gonawyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cleaver wants to stand but Gonawyn is controlling the position.

Cleaver manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonawyn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Gonawyn looking to score a takedown here. Cleaver is defending well but Gonawyn drives through and ends up in Cleaver's guard.
Gonawyn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cleaver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonawyn is controlling him.
Cleaver is breathing heavily.
Cleaver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonawyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonawyn pushing down on Cleaver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cleaver pushes Gonawyn off looking to stand but Gonawyn dives back in and keeps control.
Gonawyn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonawyn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Gonawyn seems to be looking for submissions.

Cleaver makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gonawyn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cleaver won't be happy with that.
Cleaver is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gonawyn is controlling him well.
Cleaver prevents Gonawyn from improving position.
Gonawyn looks up at the clock and then as Cleaver takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gonawyn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cleaver is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gonawyn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cleaver trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gonawyn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cleaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonawyn tries to move to mount but Cleaver blocks the move with his legs.
Cleaver wants to get back to his feet but Gonawyn drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonawyn lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonawyn working the head with strikes.

Gonawyn is trying to get an arm triangle but Cleaver is defending well.
Cleaver is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gonawyn lands a nice forearm strike.
Cleaver is trying to buck Gonawyn off.
Cleaver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonawyn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cleaver on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cleaver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonawyn to the mat! Gonawyn manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cleaver stands up and waves to Gonawyn to follow him.
Cleaver throws a right and a left that Gonawyn avoids nicely.
Gonawyn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cleaver finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonawyn's head.

Cleaver decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cleaver tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gonawyn.
Gonawyn is positioning himself well to prevent Cleaver advancing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonawyn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonawyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonawyn is controlling Cleaver's trapped leg to prevent Cleaver from advancing to side control.
Cleaver is thwarting Gonawyn's attempts to control the position.

Cleaver stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gonawyn to get to his feet.
Cleaver throws a right and a left that Gonawyn avoids nicely.
Gonawyn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gonawyn moves away from the strike by Cleaver.
Cleaver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonawyn but Gonawyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Randall Cleaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver looks to land a combination but Gonawyn avoids it well.
Gonawyn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Cleaver misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cleaver.
Gonawyn has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Cleaver. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown by Gonawyn or perhaps it was just good defense by Cleaver which made him look bad.
Randall Cleaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Gonawyn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cleaver misses its intended target.
Cleaver throws a lazy right hand but Gonawyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonawyn fails to land the takedown.
Gonawyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cleaver.
Cleaver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonawyn defends it nicely.

Cleaver gets caught flat footed, as Gonawyn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonawyn with a nice head shot there.
Gonawyn is in close to Cleaver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
King Gonawyn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonawyn is pushing down on Cleaver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cleaver is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonawyn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gonawyn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cleaver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Gonawyn is trying to work for a kimura but Cleaver is defending well.
Gonawyn trying to pass the guard but Cleaver defending well.

Cleaver makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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.
Gonawyn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cleaver counters with a left and a right that stings Gonawyn.
Randall Cleaver is winning the standup battle so far.
Cleaver misses with an uppercut

and Gonawyn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonawyn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gonawyn tries to advance to mount but Cleaver denies him.
Gonawyn advances to full mount.
Cleaver is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gonawyn scoring with strikes but Cleaver is staying in there.
Gonawyn landing shots from mount.
Gonawyn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonawyn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gonawyn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cleaver swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Gonawyn.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonawyn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cleaver throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gonawyn. What's that going to do exactly?
Cleaver wants to get back to his feet.
Gonawyn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cleaver wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gonawyn lands a big elbow.
Gonawyn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gonawyn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cleaver hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Cleaver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gonawyn dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gonawyn is working for a guillotine from mount but Cleaver frees his head quite easily.
Cleaver wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gonawyn looking to finish Cleaver with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cleaver!
You get the feeling that Cleaver really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Gonawyn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gonawyn landing punches.
Cleaver's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gonawyn with shots to the head and body - Cleaver looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gonawyn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gonawyn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cleaver is looking to get to half guard.
Cleaver is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gonawyn landing shots from mount.
Cleaver trying desperately to get to his feet.

Gonawyn wants to finish this one by submission but Cleaver is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gonawyn.
Gonawyn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cleaver is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gonawyn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cleaver hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver is trying to stand.
Gonawyn scoring with strikes but Cleaver is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleaver is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gonawyn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gonawyn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cleaver is trying to stand.
Gonawyn landing strikes from the mount and Cleaver is in trouble!
Cleaver is bucking up trying to escape but Gonawyn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gonawyn with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cleaver wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Gonawyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonawyn 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Gonawyn!
King Gonawyn gave a mention to New World Order Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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 Wilson Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maliki Yoder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoder has chosen Anvil of Crom -Heavy Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cricket
vs
Yoder

225 cm
21
275 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

215 cm
26
333 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

BeastMode

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maliki Yoder!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket dives in and grabs Yoder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoder pushes down on Cricket's head and hops out.
Cricket really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Yoder has closed the distance and engaged Cricket in a clinch.
Yoder is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Yoder has clasped his hands together around Cricket's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cricket is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoder has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cricket!
Yoder breaks from Cricket's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Yoder working the ground and pound effectively.
Yoder postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Cricket is out cold - huge knockout for Yoder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maliki Yoder!
A victorious Maliki Yoder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tran has chosen Theme from Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kingston
vs
Tran

160 cm
23
150 lbs
2 - 16 - 0

176 cm
23
152 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

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 2 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Tran!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston moves in looking to clinch but Tran pushes him off.

Tran drives through and clinches with Kingston against the cage.
Kingston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Tran breaks from the clinch.
Tran tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Tran tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Tran tries to clinch up
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
Kingston shoots in but no luck this time.

Tran closes the distance and clinches.
Tran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tran tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kingston takes an elbow to the temple.
Tran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kingston's efforts to push away.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Tran keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran scores with a knee to the head.
Tran throws an elbow that misses.
Kingston tries to circle away but Tran has him pinned against the cage.
Tran looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tran tries a knee to the head but Kingston blocks it.

Tran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tran is defended easily by Kingston.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tran scores with a knee to the head.
Kingston is working for takedown but Tran is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tran unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kingston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is looking to break free of the clinch but Tran has double underhooks.
Tran pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tran with a knee to the head.
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tran has him pressed against the cage.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tran scores a nice knee to the body.

Tran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tran tries to clinch up.
Tran moves in looking to clinch but Kingston pushes him off.
Tran wants to clinch.
Tran slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to bum rush Tran with a series of wild strikes but Tran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tran misses the shot to the body.
Kingston is looking to clinch but Tran is avoiding it.
Tran tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston feints a jab promting Tran to slip. Kingston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tran slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Tran instigates a clinch.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kingston is trying to break the clinch but Tran is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tran with a knee to the head.
Kingston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kingston closes the distance and clinches.

Tran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Kingston scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harry Tran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingston defends it nicely.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kingston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Tran will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tran throws a combination that misses

and Kingston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kingston.
Kingston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tran throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Kingston manages to break the clinch.
Tran tries to clinch
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingston tries to clinch up.
Kingston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tran in his tracks.
Kingston with a nice cross.
Jab from Kingston.
Tran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tran wants to clinch but Kingston slips to the side
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tran misses with a hook to the body
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tran is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kingston counters with a stiff right hand.
Tran tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Kingston lands a glancing blow to the side of Tran's head.
Kingston scores with a jab. Tran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Tran is rocked!
Kingston throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Tran crashing down! Tran tries to stagger back to his feet but Kingston just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Tran asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Kingston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espinoza comes into the arena with krolithika blaring out of the sound system. Bravo has chosen Damian Marley - Confrontation as his entrance music. Ace Espinoza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Espinoza
vs
Rodinerio Bravo

193 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

189 cm
34
221 lbs
13 - 9 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loan

Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$)

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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Ace Espinoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bravo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Espinoza wants to control but Bravo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Espinoza keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Espinoza is trying to control but can't.
Bravo works his way into side control.
Bravo taking a breather here.
Espinoza can't do much from the bottom here.

Bravo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Espinoza rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bravo 's guard! Nice work there by Espinoza!
Espinoza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Espinoza's guard.
Bravo stops Espinoza from standing up.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving.
Espinoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Espinoza is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo trying to control but Espinoza is working from the bottom.
Bravo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Bravo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Espinoza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Espinoza is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Espinoza is looking to regain half guard here but Bravo keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bravo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Espinoza tries to improve position but can't.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Espinoza keeps working.
Bravo has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Bravo working for a submission but Espinoza is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza wants to hold on but Bravo pushes him away.

Bravo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Espinoza to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Espinoza shrugs it off.
Espinoza is looking to improve his position but Bravo isn't that keen on the idea.
Espinoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Espinoza is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo tries to push Espinoza's head away but Espinoza is holding on tight.
Espinoza is looking to improve his position but Bravo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Espinoza stuffs the takedown.

Bravo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Espinoza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Espinoza is defending well.
Well, if Bravo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza is looking to control Bravo 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Espinoza avoid being mounted?
Espinoza keeping hold of Bravo 's head, controlling as best he can.
Bravo moves into full mount! Espinoza won't be happy about that!

Bravo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to take his opponent's back but Espinoza doesn't allow it.
Espinoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Bravo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Bravo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bravo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bravo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bravo looking to secure an arm triangle but Espinoza defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo wants to take Espinoza's back but he can't do it this time.
Espinoza can't escape the position.
Espinoza tries to lock up and control but Bravo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Espinoza working to try and regain half guard.
Bravo controlling from mount.

Bravo is working for a guillotine from mount but Espinoza frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Espinoza is desperately trying to improve his position but Bravo has a good base and remains in mount.
Bravo wants to control the pace but Espinoza is squirming around nicely.
Espinoza can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bravo has hold of Espinoza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Espinoza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Bravo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Espinoza turns into him and now he's in Bravo 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Rodinerio Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bravo moves away from the strike by Espinoza.
Espinoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Espinoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
Espinoza taking a breather.
Espinoza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bravo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Espinoza smiles and moves away.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Espinoza, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Espinoza against the cage but Espinoza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Espinoza misses with a low kick as Bravo jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Espinoza.
Espinoza misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Espinoza.
Espinoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Espinoza throws a sloppy body shot
and Bravo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bravo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Espinoza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Espinoza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Espinoza trying to keep a closed guard but Bravo is proving a slippery customer.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Espinoza is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving.
Bravo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bravo shoots in but Espinoza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ace Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Rodinerio Bravo .
Espinoza takes a swing at Bravo 's ribcage but misses.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Espinoza shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espinoza misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Espinoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bravo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Espinoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bravo somewhat.
Espinoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bravo shoots in but Espinoza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ace Espinoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo wants to clinch
and Espinoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravo fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Espinoza clinches with his opponent.
Espinoza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espinoza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Espinoza.
A short body shot lands from Espinoza as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Espinoza.
A short right from Espinoza.
Ace Espinoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Espinoza.
Espinoza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo .
Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Espinoza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Espinoza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bravo wants a takedown.
Espinoza lands a right hand.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Espinoza unloads a knee to the mid-section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Espinoza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bravo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
Joey Rodinerio Bravo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kriss Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Random Task (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rev Theory - Hell Yeah. Random Task has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kriss Angel's chin.

Angel
vs
Task

225 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

200 cm
28
285 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kriss Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Random Task!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Task instigates a clinch.
Angel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Task tries to land a knee to the head but Angel blocks with his arms.
Angel wants to break free but Task has control.
Task unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Task lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Kriss Angel has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Task tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angel is breathing heavily.
Task jerks Angel's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Angel drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Task goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Task because Angel was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Random Task!
Random Task thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horst Schiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schiller's entrance music is Mad World. A fine choice. 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.

Schiller
vs
Four

172 cm
34
193 lbs
17 - 6 - 1

175 cm
27
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Legion of Pain Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horst Schiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Four closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schiller to the mat! Schiller manages to get full guard.
Four slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schiller is looking to stand up but Four isn't so interested in that idea.
Schiller controlling the position.
Four won't allow Schiller to sweep him here.
Four throws a big elbow that misses.
Schiller keeping moving, preventing Four from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Four with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schiller counters with a nice leg kick.
Four is looking to clinch but Schiller is avoiding it.
Four is looking to clinch but Schiller is avoiding it.
Schiller connects with the punch.
Four tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schiller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Four's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Four takes the fight into the clinch.
Four tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Schiller breaks from the clinch.
Four blocks the body kick.
Four doesn't manage to clinch there - Schiller circles away.
Four moves away from the strike by Schiller.
Four avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Four displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schiller throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller tries a low kick but Four avoids it.
Schiller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Four was well out of range. Poor timing from Schiller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schiller.
Four is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schiller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horst Schiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogue Four.
Four fails with the takedown.
Horst Schiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Four wants to clinch up but Schiller keeps it at a distance.
Four defending well as Schiller loads up on a big left hand.

Four decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Four is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schiller trying to control here.
Schiller is holding on to half guard well.
Schiller tries to get to full guard but Four has control of the leg.
Four missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Four is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four trying to control the action but Schiller is working from the bottom.
Schiller trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Four is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schiller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Four.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Four is looking for a kimura but Schiller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Four to get the leverage.
Schiller is looking for a sweep. Four is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schiller trying to control but Four postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rogue Four will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Four has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schiller.
Four swings for the body but Schiller moves out of range.

Four manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schiller on his heels. He'll look to pass Schiller's guard now, I'm sure.
Schiller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schiller trying to control the position here.
Schiller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schiller is working hard here to advance position.
Schiller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Four postures up in Schiller's guard and throws a big left but Schiller blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Four loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Four is one step ahead there.
Four wants to pass the guard but Schiller is keeping the position.
Schiller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Four working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four tries to free his leg and advance position but Schiller is retaining full guard.
Four wants to control from the top but Schiller keeps moving.
Four postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller controlling the position.
Four has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Horst Schiller just wasn't active enough.
Four shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schiller as he avoids it easily.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch but Schiller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schiller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rogue Four is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Four moves out of range easily.
Four keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schiller.

Four is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schiller's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schiller is not content to let Four control the position.
Four not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiller is looking to improve his position.
Rogue Four has got the better of the ground game so far.
Four works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four misses with a head shot.

Four swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Schiller is now in Four's guard. A big mistake from Four there, giving up the dominant position!
Schiller trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schiller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Four's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Four is looking for a triangle but Schiller pushes his legs off easily.

Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schiller is aware though and is defending well.

Four looking for a guillotine here but Schiller defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schiller wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.

Four looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Four looking for a guillotine here but Schiller defends easily.
Schiller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schiller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Four shoots for a double leg takedown but Schiller sprawls well. He's pushed Four's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Four checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schiller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schiller.
Schiller misses with a hook.
Schiller lands a head kick. Four smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Rogue Four has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Four dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Four avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schiller cracks Four with a good jab.
Four checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schiller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danga de danga de dang - Four scores with a four punch combination!
Horst Schiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Four tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schiller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Four somewhat.
Schiller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Four has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four slips under a jab.
Four slips under a jab from Schiller.
Schiller throws out a leg kick but Four moves out of range and Schiller only half commits.
Four fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horst Schiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogue Four.
A swing and a miss from Schiller.
Four fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses.
Four blocks a head kick by Schiller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Four tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schiller misses with a double jab.
Schiller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Four is looking to clinch but Schiller is avoiding it.

Four manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schiller on his heels. He'll look to pass Schiller's guard now, I'm sure.
Schiller trying to keep a closed guard but Four is proving a slippery customer.
Schiller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Four on the ground.
Four looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schiller keeping moving, preventing Four from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Four preventing the sweep.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schiller throws a combination that misses
and Four makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Four shoots for a takedown but Schiller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rogue Four is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schiller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schiller loads up on a big right hand but Four slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Four tries to clinch up but Schiller circles away and keeps his distance.
Four tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schiller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Four somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horst Schiller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Four 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogue Four!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tripp Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Label Society - Stillborn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hendo
vs
Hazard

180 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

225 cm
23
192 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Hendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tripp Hazard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hendo looking for a takedown.
Hazard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hendo takes a shot to the head.
Hazard tries to throw a body punch but Hendo avoids it by throwing Hazard back against the cage.

Hendo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hendo is in close to Hazard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hendo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hendo cracks Hazard with a solid left hand.
Hendo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hazard has momentary wrist control but Hendo slips an elbow through the middle.
Hendo is stalling in the full guard.
Hendo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hendo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hendo prevents Hazard from getting back to his feet.
Hendo distracts Hazard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hendo prevents Hazard from getting back to his feet.
Hendo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendo lands a couple of elbows.
Hendo pushing down on Hazard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hendo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hazard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hendo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hendo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hazard!
Hendo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Hazard is rocked!
Hazard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendo with the ground and pound from mount.
Hazard is still in real trouble! Can Hendo finish him?
Hendo postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Hazard is out cold - huge knockout for Hendo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Hendo!
A very excited looking Danny Hendo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuma Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big and Red by EC. Nelson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Sound of Silence. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Nelson

186 cm
21
187 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

194 cm
24
209 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$)

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuma Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nelson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Smith falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nelson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuma Nelson!
An out of breath Kuma Nelson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubonet comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes. Marshall has chosen Written In The Stars - Tinie Tempah as his entrance music. Francois Dubonet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dubonet
vs
Marshall

185 cm
35
161 lbs
24 - 20 - 1

173 cm
25
163 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dubonet.

Marshall moves into range and clinches up with Dubonet.
A nice left hand lands by Dubonet.
Marshall with a knee to the head.

It looks like Francois Dubonet has been cut.
Dubonet misses with the head strike.
Dubonet missing with knees to the body.

Dubonet breaks from the clinch.
Dubonet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marshall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marshall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dubonet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marshall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Dubonet's shoulder, as Dubonet tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dubonet. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Dubonet tenderised Marshall's leg. Marshall is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marshall scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet checks a low kick from Marshall.
That kick from Dubonet tenderised Marshall's leg. Marshall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marshall tries to clinch up.
A head kick from Dubonet lands but Marshall takes it in his stride.
Dubonet takes one to the chin there.
Dubonet scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Dubonet.
Dubonet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dubonet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dubonet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dubonet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshall throws a body punch but Dubonet moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dubonet.
Nice shot lands for Dubonet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dubonet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marshall counters with a head kick.
Dubonet looks to land a body kick but Marshall moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marshall.
Marshall lands a nice hook to Dubonet's body. Dubonet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marshall tried to score with a low kick but Dubonet checks it.
Marshall throws a body punch but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Dubonet misses with a combination
and Marshall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dubonet's knee momentarily.
Marshall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dubonet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dubonet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marshall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marshall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dubonet scores with a kick to the body.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dubonet counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marshall connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Dubonet throws a low kick but Marshall moves out of range easily.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a leg kick
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Dubonet tries to clinch there but Marshall circles away.
Dubonet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dubonet scoring well with a low kick there.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Dubonet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dubonet tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dubonet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dubonet tries to land a body kick
and Marshall counters with a solid body kick.
Dubonet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dubonet manages to avoid it.

Dubonet moves into the clinch.
Dubonet throws a head punch that misses.
Dubonet struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Dubonet is trying to force a seperation but Marshall has the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubonet has Marshall pushed against the cage.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall tries a knee to the head but Dubonet blocks it.
Marshall is working Dubonet over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
Marshall stalls.
Marshall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dubonet is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malcolm Marshall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francois Dubonet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall scores with a jab.
Dubonet moves out of range of the body kick from Marshall.
Marshall scores with a leg kick.
Dubonet tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Marshall moves out of range easily.
Marshall checks a low kick from Dubonet.
Dubonet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marshall is able to avoid easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dubonet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marshall is keeping busy.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Dubonet wants to break free but Marshall has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Marshall.
Marshall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dubonet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Marshall.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall leaning against his opponent.
Marshall presses Dubonet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dubonet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshall is defending well for now.
Marshall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marshall pushes Dubonet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marshall has Dubonet pushed against the cage.
Malcolm Marshall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dubonet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Marshall.
Dubonet throws an elbow that misses.
Marshall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marshall landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dubonet looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Marshall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Dubonet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Dubonet.
Marshall lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Marshall.
Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
A body shot lands from Marshall.
Dubonet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marshall pushes Dubonet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall misses with a knee to the head.
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Dubonet's head.
Marshall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Marshall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Dubonet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marshall tries a knee to the head but Dubonet blocks it.
Dubonet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Marshall.
Marshall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marshall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dubonet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dubonet misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dubonet.
Dubonet can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Marshall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dubonet's efforts to push away.
Marshall lands a knee to the body.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a low kick.

Marshall gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marshall blocks a body shot from Dubonet.
Dubonet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marshall is keeping busy.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Marshall.
Dubonet prevents a body shot from Marshall.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francois Dubonet'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.

Marshall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall looks to land a body kick but Dubonet moved away.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubonet wants to slow Marshall down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marshall. That's going to slow Dubonet down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marshall.
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Dubonet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dubonet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marshall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marshall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marshall with a nice cross.
Francois Dubonet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Marshall moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dubonet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dubonet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dubonet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Dubonet's shoulder, as Dubonet tries to avoid the shot.
Dubonet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dubonet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dubonet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marshall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Dubonet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshall.
Dubonet misses with a kick to the body.
Marshall lands a nice shot to the body.
Dubonet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marshall throws a front kick that sends Dubonet stumbling back into the cage.
Dubonet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall.
Marshall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall scores with a leg kick.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Marshall moves out of range easily.
Marshall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dubonet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malcolm Marshall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall lands with a cross.
Dubonet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dubonet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marshall throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marshall.
Marshall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dubonet momentarily.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubonet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marshall works the jab nicely.
Marshall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dubonet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marshall can pounce on him.
Marshall lands a lovely overhand right.
Dubonet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Dubonet is rocked!
Dubonet walks into a left hand.
Oh Dubonet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dubonet throws a leg kick
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubonet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dubonet moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dubonet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dubonet seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dubonet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dubonet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dubonet checks a leg kick.
Marshall is looking to slow Dubonet down with leg kicks.
Dubonet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marshall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dubonet wants to slow Marshall down by chopping away at his legs.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Dubonet moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall throws a sloppy body shot
and Dubonet counters with a nice body kick.
Dubonet keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Marshall really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Dubonet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dubonet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dubonet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubonet.
Dubonet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marshall avoids a kick to the body.
Marshall lands with a hook. Dubonet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Marshall misses.
Marshall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dubonet.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dubonet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick from Dubonet.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Dubonet.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dubonet was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Dubonet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marshall lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a head kick that Marshall semi-blocks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Dubonet takes one on the button.
Marshall throws a hook but Dubonet blocks it.
Dubonet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses
and Marshall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marshall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dubonet tries to clinch
and Marshall counters with an outside leg kick.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Dubonet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dubonet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dubonet catches Marshall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marshall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Dubonet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall lands a jab to Dubonet's midsection.
Dubonet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marshall throws a sloppy head kick and Dubonet moves out of range easily.
Marshall lands a nice shot to the body.
Dubonet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Marshall.
Marshall stuns Dubonet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marshall catches Dubonet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick.
Dubonet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dubonet looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
A cross from Marshall lands.
Dubonet on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall looks to land a body kick but Dubonet moved away.
Marshall thows a body shot but no joy.
Dubonet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marshall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dubonet tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshall cracks Dubonet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marshall tries to clinch but Dubonet is having none of it.
Marshall is looking to chop away at Dubonet's legs.
Dubonet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marshalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dubonet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dubonet scores with a head kick.
Marshall tests Dubonet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dubonet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall throws a leg kick
and Dubonet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dubonet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubonet throws a leg kick
and Marshall counters with a nice body shot.
Dubonet throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marshall counters with a good low kick that Dubonet was not able to check.
Marshall misses with a hook. Dubonet ducked under it nicely.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
Marshall lands a glancing blow to the side of Dubonet's head.
Dubonet cracks Marshall with an open hand slap.
Marshall tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall lands with a good body shot.
Dubonet throws a combination that misses
and Marshall counters with a nice body kick.
Marshall throws a leg kick but Dubonet checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Marshall dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Francois Dubonet's cut.
That's time! Dubonet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dubonet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marshall throws a leg kick but Dubonet sees it coming and moves out of range.

Dubonet gets tackled into the cage by Marshall. Marshall maintains the clinch.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall lands with a short shot to the head.
Marshall has Dubonet pressed against the cage.
Dubonet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dubonet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubonet's elbow.
A knee to the head by Marshall.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dubonet managing to block the knees to the body from Marshall.
Dubonet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dubonet is looking to break free of the clinch but Marshall has double underhooks.
Marshall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall lands with a light punch inside.
Dubonet misses with a punch to the body.
Dubonet misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Marshall.
Marshall misses with a knee strike.
Marshall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marshall tries to work over Dubonet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dubonet lands with a left to the head.

Dubonet breaks from the clinch.
Dubonet throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marshall scores with a jab.

Marshall rushes Dubonet and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubonet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marshall.
Francois Dubonet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dubonet avoiding damage as Marshall throws knees to the body.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dubonet tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall avoids the damage to the body.
Dubonet missing with knees to the body.
Dubonet misses with the head strike.
Dubonet wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Dubonet.
Marshall lands with a left to the head.
Dubonet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall cracks Dubonet with a nice body shot.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Dubonet.

Dubonet breaks from the clinch.
Dubonet misses with a two punch combination.
Malcolm Marshall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Marshall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dubonet.
Marshall lands with an uppercut that bounces Dubonet off the cage and back into range.
Marshall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dubonet throws a leg kick but Marshall checks it.
Dubonet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marshall can pounce on him.

Marshall forces Dubonet back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Marshall.
Dubonet looking to slow down the pace here.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Dubonet manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall throws a leg kick which misses Dubonet's front leg but catches the back leg as Dubonet tries to avoid it.
Marshall cracks Dubonet with a good jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marshall.
Marshall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubonet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marshall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marshall cracks the inside of Dubonet's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Marshall! Malcolm Marshall retains his lightweight title!
Malcolm Marshall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.