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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Ricci is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ricci
vs
Manley

190 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Ricci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Manley !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Manley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Manley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ricci down.
Manley trying to control the action but Ricci is working from the bottom.

Manley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ricci swats away the attempt to clinch by Manley .
Ricci swats away the attempt to clinch by Manley .
Ricci looks to land a left hand but Manley moved out of range nicely.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manley moves into full mount! Ricci won't be happy about that!
Manley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ricci is looking to escape.

Manley looking to isolate an arm here. Ricci doesn't see it coming and as Manley extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Manley !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Manley !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Albert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Montgomery
vs
Albert

172 cm
18
136 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Albert!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Albert is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Albert circles away and we're back to standing.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown attempt from Albert. Albert gets slowly back to his feet.
Montgomery doesn't manage to clinch there - Albert circles away.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Albert is having none of it.
Montgomery tries to clinch up but Albert circles away and keeps his distance.
Albert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montgomery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Montgomery keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert misses with a takedown attempt - Montgomery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cody Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Albert.
Albert shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Albert dives in and grabs Montgomery's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montgomery pushes down on Albert's head and hops out.
Albert keeps the fight on the outside.
Albert scores with a head kick. Montgomery tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Montgomery digs a good body shot into Albert's ribs.
Montgomery shoots in looking for a takedown but Albert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montgomery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Albert fails to land the takedown.

Albert pushes Montgomery up against the cage in a clinch.

Albert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Montgomery misses
and Albert counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montgomery leaves Albert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Montgomery misses with a body kick.
Albert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montgomery defends it nicely.
Albert looks winded!
Montgomery shoots for a takedown but Albert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery fails with the takedown.

Albert rushes Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert stops a takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Albert won't allow it.

Albert breaks from the clinch.
Albert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Albert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montgomery takes a step back to recover.
Albert blocks a head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery wants to clinch.

Montgomery gets tackled into the cage by Albert. Albert maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albert wants a takedown.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Albert just stands there and leans against the cage.

Albert pulls guard effortlessly.
Montgomery tries to stand but Albert is controlling from the bottom.
Montgomery with a flurry of punches that miss.
Montgomery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albert keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Montgomery wants to land a leg kick but Albert is out of range.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt - Albert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Albert moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Montgomery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Albert.
Albert is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Montgomery is defending well.
Montgomery prevents a takedown attempt there.
Albert avoiding damage.
Albert is looking for a takedown.
Cody Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Albert.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to circle away but Albert has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Albert - that landed with a thud.
Albert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Montgomery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Albert landing some nice looking knees to the body.

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

Albert gets a clinch.
Montgomery is trying to force a seperation but Albert has the dominant position.
Albert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Albert jumps guard.
Albert is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery trying to control but Albert is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Albert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montgomery is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Montgomery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Albert's guard.
Albert is breathing heavily.
Montgomery is stalling here. Albert is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Montgomery seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Albert has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Albert is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Albert's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Montgomery wants to control but Albert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Albert thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montgomery's head.
Montgomery is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Albert's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Albert's back!
Montgomery trying to control momentarily.
Albert tries to escape but Montgomery has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery is trying to stick to Albert's back but Albert is turning into Montgomery. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Montgomery's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Albert.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albert stopping the sweep attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Montgomery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Albert is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Albert gets to his feet - Montgomery follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Albert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Albert feints a jab promting Montgomery to slip. Albert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Montgomery slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Albert drives through and clinches with Montgomery against the cage.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Albert to keep the fight standing.

Albert jumps guard and drags Montgomery to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Albert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Albert wants to stand and escape but Montgomery is having none of it.
Montgomery tries to stand but Albert is controlling from the bottom.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Albert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Albert looking for a guillotine here but Montgomery defends easily.
Albert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Albert wants to stand but Montgomery is controlling the position.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Albert keeps moving.
Montgomery looking to sit in guard and control but Albert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montgomery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Albert defends it easily.

Albert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montgomery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Albert has managed to get both his arms back between Montgomery's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montgomery is on top in guard.
Montgomery is fighting to break Albert's control of his arms but Albert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Albert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

Montgomery seems to be looking for submissions.
Montgomery tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Albert.
Albert trying to control here.
Montgomery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montgomery prevents Albert from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albert trying to control here.
Albert is trying to stand back up but Montgomery is controlling him

Albert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montgomery pulls his head out easily.
Albert tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Montgomery manages to move to mount!
Cody Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Montgomery is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Montgomery!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cody Montgomery!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Perry
vs
Shields

190 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Perry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Shields!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Perry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shields scores with a jab to the body.
Perry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shields counters with a big head kick but Perry shrugs it off.
Perry tries to clinch up but Shields circles away and keeps his distance.
Perry doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense.
Shields with a lazy takedown attempt

and Perry counters with a shoot takedown. Shields fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perry preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry looking to pass the guard.
Perry wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
Shields not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Perry throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shields.
Tim Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Shields.
Perry fails with the takedown.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Shields is pulling down on Perry's head. It's preventing any offense from Perry, at least for the moment.
Shields looking to control.
Shields looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perry is one step ahead there.
Perry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Tyson Shields has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Perry counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shields's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perry is really struggling to control Shields but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Perry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perry is pushing down on Shields's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shields is fighting to maintain full guard but Perry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perry tries to pass to full mount but Shields defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Perry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shields trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Perry is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Shields is trying to control but can't.
Shields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perry.
Perry prevents Shields from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields is not content to let Perry control the position.
Shields wants to improve his position but Perry is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Perry 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.

Perry leaves Shields with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shields cracks Perry with a nice body shot.
Shields landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shields leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shields jumps guard but Perry stands there with Shields around his waist. Shields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perry jumps guard but Shields stands there with Perry around his waist. Perry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shields breaks from the clinch.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Perry tries to keep at a distance but Shields has taken the fight into the clinch.

Shields manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shields really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.

Perry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shields, up you get!
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Perry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tim Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Shields.

Shields gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Perry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shields tries to pull guard but Perry holds him up against the cage and eventually Shields drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shields breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shields fails with the takedown.
Perry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shields as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shields can pounce on him.
Perry throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Shields closes the distance and clinches up with Perry, looking for a takedown. Shields pushes Perry against the cage but Perry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shields moves out of range of the body kick.
Perry tries to clinch up but Shields circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Perry throws a head kick that misses
and Shields counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Perry blocks a head kick by Shields.
Perry fails with a takedown attempt.
Perry shoots in for a double leg but Shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Perry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shields sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shields swivels and escapes.

Perry gets caught napping as Shields dives in and scores a takedown. Perry manages to retain guard.
Perry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shields must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shields wants to get up but he can't break Perry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Tim Perry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perry pulls Shields in close to his closed guard and prevents Shields from doing any damage or advancing position.

Perry working for a triangle but Shields defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Shields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shields will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perry has a takedown stuffed.
Perry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shields counters with a left to the body.
Tyson Shields seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shields fails with the takedown.
Tim Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Shields.

Perry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Perry decides to stand back up. Perry steps back and let's Shields get back to his feet.
Perry moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shields.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perry.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perry avoids it really well and circles away.

Shields closes the distance and clinches.
Perry tries to stall but Shields uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Shields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shields but Shields pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shields is defended easily by Perry.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perry.

Shields scores with a takedown into Perry's guard.

Perry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Perry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shields wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.

Tyson Shields has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shields throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shields stuffs the takedown.
Shields throws a right hand that Perry ducks under and follows up with a left that Perry also avoids with ease.
Perry leaves Shields with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Shields scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Perry bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Shields.
I think Shields 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Shields!
Tyson Shields is the new lightweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Magney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Hill
vs
Magney

180 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Magney!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magney closes the distance and clinches.
Hill looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Magney tries to break free but Hill pushes him back against the cage.

Magney works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magney controls the pace.
Magney passes Hill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magney drops an elbow to the side of Hill's head.
Magney looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Magney connects with a nice short shot to Hill's temple.
Magney content to control rather than advance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magney is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magney lands a big shot there that rocks Hill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Magney controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Magney might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magney lands a nice shot to the head.
Magney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hill is bucking up trying to escape but Magney cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magney lands a nice shot to the head.
Magney looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magney working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magney controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magney lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magney cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magney looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magney with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magney takes Hill's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hill is in trouble.
Magney lands an elbow to the side of the head.
What can Hill do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Magney is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hill has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Magney has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hill taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Magney doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neil Magney!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oly Mahaffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oly Mahaffey will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cox
vs
Mahaffey

179 cm
24
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oly Mahaffey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahaffey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahaffey looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Mahaffey shows good takedown defense.
Mahaffey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahaffey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Mahaffey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cox tries to clinch up.
Mahaffey blocks a head kick by Cox.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahaffey.
Cox fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mahaffey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cox closes the distance and clinches up with Mahaffey, looking for a takedown. Cox pushes Mahaffey against the cage but Mahaffey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cox moves in looking to clinch but Mahaffey pushes him off.
Cox misses with a takedown

and Mahaffey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mahaffey.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cox looking to control.
Mahaffey throws a big elbow that misses.
Cox controlling the position.
Mahaffey looking to pass the guard.
Cox trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahaffey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cox has control of Mahaffey's left arm, preventing Mahaffey from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cox has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mahaffey should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cox has tightened it up now! Mahaffey should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Homer Cox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dodson
vs
Ferguson

167 cm
29
130 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

164 cm
29
135 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dodson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bj Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson shoots and misses

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dodson won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Dodson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is staying tight to Dodson's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Ferguson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dodson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dodson tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily

and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dodson is working an open guard so Ferguson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Dodson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dodson is working an open guard so Ferguson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dodson shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dodson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Ferguson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dodson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dodson being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferguson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ferguson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dodson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferguson.
Dodson wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Ferguson controlling the pace.
Dodson wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Ferguson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. bj Ferguson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Ferguson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ferguson swings around for an armbar but Dodson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferguson has his hands on Dodson's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dodson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson is pulling down on Dodson's head. It's preventing any offense from Dodson, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson 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.

Dodson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dodson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dodson misses with a takedown attempt

and Ferguson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dodson!
Ferguson with shots to the head and body - Dodson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ferguson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson avoids the attempt from Dodson to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson working to try and regain half guard.
Ferguson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dodson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson dominating with strikes here.
Ferguson content just to control the position here.
Dodson is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ferguson feints and as Dodson raises his hands in defense, Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dodson looking to control.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Ferguson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dodson trying to control the position.
Dodson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is adopting a defensive guard.

John Dodson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dodson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Ferguson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dodson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferguson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson stops Dodson from standing up.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferguson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
bj Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.

bj Ferguson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ferguson wants the takedown. Dodson is fighting it off but Ferguson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dodson's guard against the cage.
Ferguson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson working a defensive guard but Ferguson passes into half guard.
Ferguson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ferguson fails with the takedown.
Dodson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dodson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dodson.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
Dodson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Ferguson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dodson is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by bj Ferguson.
Dodson tries to clinch up.
Dodson wants to clinch.
Dodson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but Dodson persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson wants to clinch
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
John Dodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dodson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dodson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dodson is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.

Ferguson has managed to clinch.

Ferguson gets control of Dodson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferguson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dodson postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Dodson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ferguson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ferguson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dodson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ferguson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dodson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ferguson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Ferguson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Dodson drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dodson walks away with a smile on his face. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ferguson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dodson on his heels. He'll look to pass Dodson's guard now, I'm sure.

Dodson is rocked!
Ferguson stands up over Dodson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Dodson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferguson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
John Dodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bj Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson is pushing down on Dodson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dodson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferguson has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
bj Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bj Ferguson! bj Ferguson retains his bantamweight title!
An intense looking bj Ferguson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This was a good fight. Can't wait for my next obstacle. (10-6)'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Worner
vs
Cross

170 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Cross!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worner has his takedown stuffed
and Cross counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cross fails with the takedown
and Worner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Worner dives in and grabs Cross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes down on Worner's head and hops out.
Cross throws a head kick but Worner moves out of range.

Cross has closed the distance and engaged Worner in a clinch.
Cross is trying to break free.
Cross tries to break free but Worner pushes him back against the cage.

Worner drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cross wants to control from the top but Worner keeps moving.
Cross trying to stand up but can't free himself from Worner's guard.
Worner trying to keep a closed guard but Cross is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cross is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cross trying to control but Worner is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Worner pushes him off.
Worner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Austin Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Cross.
Cross is looking to clinch but Worner is avoiding it.
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Worner but Worner pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Worner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cross parries the strikes from Worner easily there. Worner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cross to escape.
Cross manages to work his way to half guard, despite Worner's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Worner is keen to just control but Cross is a slippery customer.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Worner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Worner trying to mount his opponent but Cross defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worner not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Austin Worner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Cross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Worner lands a decent punch to the body there.
Worner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cross!
Cross is looking to improve his position but Worner isn't that keen on the idea.
Cross is squirming around, avoiding Worner's attempts to control the action.
Worner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cross is in a horrible position here. Worner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Worner is trying to take his opponent's back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Worner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cross's guard now.
Worner trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Worner from controlling successfully.
Worner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Worner trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Austin Worner just wasn't active enough.
Worner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner stuffs the takedown.
Austin Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Cross.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Worner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cross counters by moving into the clinch.

Cross decides to pull guard.
Worner trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Worner wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross controls Worner momentarily but Worner frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Cross is working an open guard so Worner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Worner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Worner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worner stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
Worner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Worner throws an elbow but Cross slips to the side and avoids it well.
Austin Worner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cross wants to get back to his feet but Worner drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Worner trying to control the position but Cross is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Worner stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Worner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Worner trying to control the position but Cross is working away.
Worner is really struggling to control Cross but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner trying to control the position but Cross is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cross shoots for a takedown but Worner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cross is defended easily by Worner.
Worner tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Austin Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Cross.

Worner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Worner is working away from the top position though.
Worner is taking a breather. Cross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner trying to control from half guard but Cross is working away.
Cross trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Worner manages to pass to mount!
Worner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cross tries to lock up and control but Worner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cross is squirming around, avoiding Worner's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Worner wants to finish this one by submission but Cross is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Worner.
Cross regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner trying to control from half guard but Cross is working away.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cross tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Worner is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Worner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cross's thigh. Cross counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Worner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cross trying to control the position.
Cross keeping full guard, as Worner tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worner trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Worner clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cross tries to clinch up but Worner circles away and keeps his distance.

Worner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Worner moves into full mount! Cross won't be happy about that!
Worner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Worner tries to control but Cross wriggling away.
Worner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cross?
Worner landing shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross gets back to half guard.
Worner is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cross is trying to maintain the position but Worner is very close to passing his half guard.
Cross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Worner.
Worner is pressing down on Cross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cross is holding on for now.
Cross pushes Worner off looking to stand but Worner dives back in and keeps control.
Cross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Worner is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Worner decides to stand and escape the position.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Worner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Worner is looking to clinch.
Worner has a takedown stuffed.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worner.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Worner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Worner wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Worner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cross's efforts to push away.
Worner jumps guard but Cross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Worner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross wants to get back to striking at distance but Worner won't allow it.

Cross ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cross no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Worner is one step ahead there.
Cross is looking to sweep but instead, Worner has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Worner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Worner trying to control from half guard but Cross is working away.
Worner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross is in trouble now - Worner has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Worner had his way with Dean Cross in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

No luck for Cross with that takedown attempt.
Cross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Worner tries to avoid it but Cross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Worner to the ground. Worner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Worner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cross!
Cross is bucking up trying to escape but Worner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Worner controlling the pace for now.

Worner working for a guillotine from mount but Cross is in no mood to give up.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cross can't escape the position.
Worner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cross is looking to escape.
Worner blocks Cross's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cross tries to reverse the position but Worner maintains control.
Cross slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner wants to control but Cross is keeping him busy.
Cross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Worner.
Cross tries to get to full guard but Worner has control of the leg.
Worner is trying to control the action in half guard but Cross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Cross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Worner pulls his head out easily.

Worner decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worner.
Cross shoots for a takedown but Worner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Austin Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Cross.
Worner tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.

Cross gets the takedown into side control.
Worner wants to control but Cross postures up.
Cross is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cross tries to stand but Worner is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner is looking to reverse the position.
Worner struggling a bit here.
Worner is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cross asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dean Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Worner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cross misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Worner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Worner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Worner!
Austin Worner retains his featherweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Chaney will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Riley
vs
Chaney

200 cm
20
155 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

190 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dallas Riley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Chaney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riley has closed the distance and engaged Chaney in a clinch.

Riley decides to pull guard.
Riley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chaney avoids a series of strikes thrown by Riley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley unloads with some shots from mount but Chaney bucks and avoids them well.
Riley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riley cracks Chaney with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chaney is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chaney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaney looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chaney is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Riley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chaney on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Dallas Riley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chaney tries for a takedown but Riley circles away easily

and Riley counters with a single leg into guard. Chaney didn't expect that.
Riley controlling from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley stops Chaney from standing up.
Riley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chaney's guard.
Riley is looking to advance position but Chaney won't allow it.
Riley content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chaney sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley thows a huge punch but Chaney dodges it nicely.

Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Riley is keen to just control but Chaney is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Riley uses his free foot to push down on Chaney's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chaney.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley wants to control the pace but Chaney is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riley gets a double leg takedown into Chaney's guard.
Riley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Riley trying to control but Chaney is working from the bottom.
Riley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaney is keeping the position for now.
Chaney wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Riley is now in half guard.
Chaney is breathing heavily.
Chaney wants to control but Riley is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley lands strikes from half guard.
Chaney tries to kick Riley off but Riley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Riley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Chaney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Riley forces his way into half guard.
Riley trying to mount his opponent but Chaney defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riley decides to stand up.

Riley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riley showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chaney moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chaney keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Riley passes Chaney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riley.
Riley moves nicely into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaney is pushing Riley's head away, looking to escape. Riley manages to hold on to the position though.
Chaney seems a little lost for a moment, as Riley dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Riley dominated that second round.
That's time! Riley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Riley lands a head kick!
Chaney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riley sprawls well. Riley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chaney gets slowly back to his feet.
Riley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaney can do to turn this around?
Riley leaves Chaney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Riley instigates a clinch.

Riley jumps guard and drags Chaney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaney is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley is pulling down on Chaney's head. It's preventing any offense from Chaney, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaney looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Chaney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley 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.
Riley pushing down on Chaney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Riley content to control rather than advance.
Riley moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Chaney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney is trying to improve his position.
Dallas Riley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riley lands a few punches from side control.

Riley stands up and beckons Chaney to his feet.

Riley feints and as Chaney raises his hands in defense, Riley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaney is working an open guard so Riley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Riley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chaney throws a chopping leg kick but Riley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Riley has Chaney up against the cage in a clinch.

Riley jumps guard and drags Chaney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Riley 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.
Riley wants to stand up but Chaney is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riley is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Riley clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chaney closes the distance looking to clinch

and Riley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Riley manages to pull guard.
Chaney trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley seems keen to control Chaney's posture.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Riley wants to get back to his feet but Chaney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chaney passes into side control.
Riley is trying to improve his position.

Chaney has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Riley is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Chaney yanks on the arm and Riley is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Chaney.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Chaney!
James Chaney is the new welterweight champion!