CCF 134: Alighieri vs. Gorby PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slouth Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kirk
vs
Thor

190 cm
24
230 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
275 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slouth Thor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Kirk misses.
Kirk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kirk misses with the combination.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Thor enables Kirk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kirk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thor's head.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirk throws an elbow that misses. Thor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kirk's guard. Nice move by Thor!
Thor won't allow Kirk to sweep him here.
Kirk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk trying to keep a closed guard but Thor is proving a slippery customer.
Thor 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.

Thor drops back looking for a leg! Kirk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kirk manages to kick Thor off! Thor jumps back into Kirk's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirk tries to get out of the position.
Thor won't allow Kirk to get back to his feet.
Kirk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thor trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Thor 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirk.

Thor darts in and clinches Kirk up against the cage.

Kirk tightens his grip and picks Thor up, before dumping him to the ground. Thor manages to land in guard.

Thor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk landing some decent shots from guard.
Thor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kirk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kirk wants to control but Thor is keeping him busy.
Thor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kirk lands a few punches from side control.
Thor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kirk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kirk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

It looks like Slouth Thor has been cut.
Kirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thor keeps working.
Kirk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thor on the ground.
Kirk lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thor can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk working the ground and pound but Thor is defending the strikes.
Kirk is staying tight to Thor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kirk lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thor is trying to get back to half guard.
Kirk working the strikes but Thor uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kirk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirk.
Kirk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kirk slips a nice elbow through Thor's hands, connecting with Thor's forehead.
Kirk is stalling here. Thor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kirk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kirk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kirk tries to buck Thor off but Thor is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Kirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slouth Thor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kirk throws a shot from downtown. Thor moves away and avoids it.

Kirk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thor did well to prevent Kirk getting side control.
Kirk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kirk is looking to stall here but Thor recovers full guard.
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.

Thor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.

Kirk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirk has managed to get both his arms back between Thor's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
Kirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Thor is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor looking to control.
Kirk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Thor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thor trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brett Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Thor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirk is fighting to break Thor's control of his arms but Thor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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!
Thor keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.

Brett Kirk has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Kirk.
Kirk misses with a combination

and Thor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thor won't allow Kirk to get back to his feet.
Thor pushes down on Kirk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kirk is trying to maintain the position but Thor is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thor is looking for a kimura here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kirk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Kirk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thor is on him like a limpet, forcing Kirk back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thor scores with a nice short uppercut.

Kirk gets control of Thor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kirk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirk looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirk, not yet.
Thor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thor throws a big right hand that misses.
Thor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kirk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thor has passed into half guard!
Thor is trying to control. Kirk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thor prevents Kirk from improving his position.

Thor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Kirk misses.
Kirk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thor tries to bum rush Kirk with a series of wild strikes but Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slouth Thor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slouth Thor's cut.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kirk swats away the attempt to clinch by Thor.
Kirk throws a right and a left that Thor avoids nicely.
Thor looks to land a combination but Kirk avoids it well.
Thor slips a jab and a cross from Kirk.
Kirk misses with a double jab
and Thor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kirk's knee momentarily.
Thor lands a head shot.

It looks like Brett Kirk has been cut.
Brett Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor throws a head kick but Kirk moves out of range.
Thor ducks under a wild hook from Kirk.
Thor slips under a jab from Kirk.
Brett Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thor back to the cage. Kirk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thor counters with a body kick that stops Kirk in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Thor moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk tries to pull guard but Thor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee calls for Thor to work.

Thor is trying to trip Kirk. He has hold of a leg but Kirk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kirk 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.

Thor gets to his feet. Kirk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kirk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kirk somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Thor.
The ground and pound from Thor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kirk tries to bench press Thor off him but Thor keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Thor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirk keeps working.
Thor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kirk tries to improve position but can't.
Kirk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Thor looking to control but Kirk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk tries to reverse the position but Thor maintains control.
Kirk is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kirk working to try and regain half guard.
Thor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Thor is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Thor extends the arm and Kirk is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slouth Thor!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toki Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toki Mazuke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randall Stevens's chin.

Mazuke
vs
Stevens

179 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

180 cm
30
202 lbs
3 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toki Mazuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mazuke gets the takedown into side control.
Mazuke is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazuke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mazuke is working Stevens over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stevens is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mazuke connects with a decent elbow.
Mazuke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stevens's legs.
Mazuke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens looks winded!

Mazuke stands up.
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!

Mazuke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mazuke tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mazuke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mazuke is taking a breather. Stevens 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.

Mazuke escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mazuke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stevens is trying to defend but Mazuke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mazuke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Mazuke is working for a kimura but Stevens is defending it quite comfortably.
Mazuke thows a huge punch but Stevens dodges it nicely.

Mazuke decides to stand up.

Mazuke feints and as Stevens raises his hands in defense, Mazuke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mazuke throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazuke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazuke is working hard here to advance position.
Mazuke wants to get up but he can't break Stevens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazuke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazuke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mazuke is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mazuke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Mazuke stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Mazuke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mazuke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Mazuke gets to his feet. Stevens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Mazuke drives through with a takedown into Stevens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mazuke wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
Mazuke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mazuke is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Mazuke wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
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!
Mazuke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mazuke throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Mazuke keeps moving.
Stevens prevents Mazuke from getting back to his feet.
Mazuke managing to control the position.
Mazuke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mazuke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Mazuke from controlling successfully.

Mazuke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevens, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mazuke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stevens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mazuke stands up.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazuke but Mazuke pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Stevens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mazuke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mazuke looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mazuke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Mazuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mazuke is on top in guard.
Mazuke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevens's head.
Mazuke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mazuke landing some decent shots from guard.
Stevens wants to stand and escape but Mazuke is having none of it.
Mazuke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mazuke content to stall in guard here.
Mazuke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Mazuke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Toki Mazuke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mazuke with a nice head shot there.
Mazuke tries to stand but Stevens is controlling from the bottom.
Mazuke trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Mazuke lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazuke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazuke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.

Mazuke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mazuke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?

Mazuke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mazuke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mazuke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazuke scoring with some ground and pound.
Mazuke stops Stevens from standing up.
Stevens being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Mazuke trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Mazuke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens keeping full guard, as Mazuke tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Toki Mazuke.

Mazuke gets a takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mazuke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toki Mazuke 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.

Mazuke fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mazuke gets a double leg takedown into Stevens's guard.

Stevens is rocked!
Mazuke is in close to Stevens's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stevens is still in real trouble! Can Mazuke finish him?
Mazuke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mazuke loads up on a big left hand. Stevens felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Mazuke looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Stevens can't hide his disappointment, as Mazuke celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toki Mazuke!
An out of breath Toki Mazuke 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
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis comes into the arena with All I Do Is Win blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Louis
vs
Liddel

195 cm
30
255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
28
235 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeAndre Louis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Louis checks a low kick from Liddel.
Chuck Liddel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddel misses with a kick to the body

and Louis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Liddel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Louis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Louis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liddel keeping full guard, as Louis tries to pass.
Louis wants to stand but Liddel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Liddel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Louis distracts Liddel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddel is keeping the position for now.
Liddel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Louis is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.

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

Louis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liddel is trying to defend but Louis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Liddel wants to control but Louis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Louis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liddel defending well though.
Liddel moves into full guard.
Liddel controls Louis momentarily but Louis frees himself.
Liddel 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.
Liddel keeps trying to improve his position.
Louis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Liddel is proving hard to escape from.
Louis tries to free his leg and advance position but Liddel is retaining full guard.
Liddel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Louis wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving.
Liddel trying to keep a closed guard but Louis is proving a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Louis gets tackled into the cage by Liddel. Liddel maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louis keeps control of Liddel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddel wants it to stay on the feet.
Liddel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Liddel throws a leg kick
and Louis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
Liddel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Louis counters with a one-two to the body.
Liddel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Louis.
Liddel scores with a shot to the body.
Liddel swinging wildly here.
Liddel looks winded!
Louis moves out of range of the body kick from Liddel.
Louis feints and then cracks Liddel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liddel down.
Liddel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liddel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Louis closes the distance and clinches up with Liddel, looking for a takedown. Louis pushes Liddel against the cage but Liddel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Louis counters with a left and a right that stings Liddel.
Liddel closes the distance and clinches up with Louis, looking for a takedown. Liddel pushes Louis against the cage but Louis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Louis cracks the inside of Liddel's front leg.
Liddel swings widly with a right hand
and Louis counters with a two punch combo.
Liddel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Louis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Louis tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Louis breaks the clinch.
Louis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Liddel throws a body kick that misses
and Louis counters with a good, hard body kick but Liddel shrugs it off.
DeAndre Louis is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Louis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Louis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liddel goes for a double leg but Louis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Louis continues to drive forward.
Liddel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Louis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Louis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liddel ducks right into an uppercut from Louis.

Louis drives through and clinches with Liddel against the cage.
Louis tries to pull guard but Liddel won't allow it.
Liddel is breathing heavily.

Louis has Liddel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Louis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Liddel tumbling to the mat - Louis dives into Liddel's guard.
Louis postures up in Liddel's guard and throws a big left but Liddel blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving.
Louis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Louis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Liddel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. DeAndre Louis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Louis misses with a series of wild punches.
Louis keeps Liddel at a distance using the push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel shoots for a double leg takedown but Louis sprawls well. He's pushed Liddel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeAndre Louis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Liddel.
Louis darts in looking for a takedown but Liddel gets double underhooks and turns Louis into the cage.
Liddel tries to break free but Louis pushes him back against the cage.

Louis pulls guard successfully.
Louis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Louis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Liddel stacks Louis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Liddel!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Louis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Liddel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Louis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liddel on the ground.
Liddel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Louis's legs.
Liddel trying to control the position but Louis is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Liddel cracks Louis with a big elbow.
Liddel prevents Louis from escaping the position.
Liddel scores with punches from side control.
Louis wants to control but Liddel postures up.
Liddel cracks Louis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Louis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Louis is trying to control Liddel's posture but Liddel avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louis is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Liddel moves into full mount!
Liddel lands with some strikes.

It looks like DeAndre Louis has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis wants to control but Liddel is having none of it.
Louis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Louis is not content to let Liddel control the position.
Louis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Louis tries to get out of the position.
Louis is pressing down on Liddel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 DeAndre Louis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeAndre Louis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Louis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liddel to the mat! Liddel manages to get full guard.
Liddel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liddel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Liddel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Louis manages to get himself to full guard.
Louis keeping moving, preventing Liddel from controlling successfully.

Louis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liddel passes Louis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeAndre Louis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liddel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Louis works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis keeping moving, preventing Liddel from controlling successfully.
Liddel won't allow Louis to sweep him here.

Liddel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Louis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy body kick from Liddel
and Louis counters with a nice kick to the body.
Liddel misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Louis has taken the fight to the clinch.

Louis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddel is looking to clinch but Louis is avoiding it.
Liddel misses with a lunging right hand
and Louis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liddel's knee momentarily.

Liddel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Louis quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Louis trying to control from the bottom.
Louis wants to get back to full guard.
Louis is refusing to be controlled, as Liddel sits in half guard.
Liddel is thwarting Louis's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis is trying to stand.

Liddel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Louis is looking to control Liddel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Louis avoid being mounted?
Liddel stalling away here and it's allowed Louis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Louis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liddel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liddel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Liddel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Louis, up you get!
Louis is looking to clinch but Liddel is avoiding it.
DeAndre Louis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Louis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Liddel!
Liddel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Louis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Louis swings around for an armbar but Liddel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Louis's guard.
Liddel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Louis is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Chuck Liddel just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on DeAndre Louis'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.

Louis throws a sloppy head kick and Liddel moves out of range easily.
Louis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liddel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liddel throws a lazy head kick
letting Louis counter with a right hand.
Liddel wants to slow Louis down by chopping away at his legs.
Liddel throws a body kick that misses
and Louis counters with a leg kick.
Louis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liddel if he has to take too many more of those.
Louis moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
Liddel 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.

Louis gets a clinch.

Louis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Liddel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Liddel trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.

Louis looking for a guillotine here but Liddel defends easily.

Liddel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Liddel fails with a takedown attempt.
Louis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liddel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Louis is looking to clinch but Liddel is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel tries to clinch but Louis is having none of it.

Louis clinches up against the cage.
Liddel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Louis pulls guard effortlessly.
Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liddel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Louis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liddel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis is trying to keep Liddel in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Louis tries to clinch up but Liddel circles away and keeps his distance.
Louis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Louis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Louis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liddel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Louis back to the cage. Liddel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Louis shoots in for a takedown but Liddel shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Liddel does no damage.
Liddel misses with a kick to the body
and Louis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Liddel really felt that one!
Louis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddel circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Louis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liddel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Louis.
Liddel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Louis.
Louis checks a low kick from Liddel.

Louis forces Liddel back against the cage and clinches.
Liddel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddel tries to break the clinch but Louis is controlling the position.
Liddel wants to take the fight to the mat but Louis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Louis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liddel to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that DeAndre Louis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeAndre Louis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Liddel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Liddel throws a right and a left that Louis avoids nicely.

Louis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Louis is working Liddel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Louis working away.
Liddel is looking to reverse the position.
Louis working away.
Louis tries to stand but Liddel is controlling his head.
Louis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Liddel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Louis wants to control but Liddel is keeping him busy.
Louis tries to advance to mount but Liddel denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel is trying to control Louis's posture but Louis avoids it.
Liddel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Louis.
Louis is staying tight to Liddel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Liddel can't do much from the bottom here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Louis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Liddel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Louis's best efforts.
Liddel trying to control here.
Liddel is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis is looking to advance position but Liddel won't allow it.
Louis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liddel's head.
Louis prevents Liddel from improving his position.
Louis wants to control but Liddel is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Louis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liddel will feel that in the morning.

Louis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Louis showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Liddel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Louis is trying to control. Liddel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel trying to hold on to Louis's head to control him but Louis postures up.
Louis is looking to take a break and control but Liddel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chuck Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louis prevents Liddel from improving his position.
Liddel has his hands clasped together around Louis's back. He's all about the action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of DeAndre Louis.
Louis wants to clinch up but Liddel keeps it at a distance.
Liddel tries to clinch but Louis is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liddel stuffs the takedown attempt from Louis. Louis gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Louis defends well and Liddel ends up having to push Louis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Louis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Louis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Louis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Louis trying to keep a closed guard but Liddel is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddel chips away with some ground and pound.
Liddel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for DeAndre Louis!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for DeAndre Louis!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for DeAndre Louis!

DeAndre Louis wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble DeAndre Louis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salath Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Johnson
vs
Sar

188 cm
26
215 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

185 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salath Sar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
We've been informed that Sar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Sar dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Sar's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Sar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson defending well as Sar loads up on a big left hand.
Sar throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Salath Sar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Sar misses with a looping right.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sar was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sar is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Sar is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Johnson.

Johnson feints and as Sar raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Sar landing shots from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Sar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Sar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Sar's guard.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.

Sar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson postures up in Sar's guard and throws a big left but Sar blocks it.
Johnson postures up in Sar's guard and throws a big left but Sar blocks it.

Sar looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Sar wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson cracks Sar with a solid left hand.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Sar is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson is working Sar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.

Sar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sar's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Johnson blocking the ground and pound.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson gets full guard.
Sar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Johnson's thigh. Johnson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sar is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Johnson 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.

Sar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Tim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Sar backs away looking to recover.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Sar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sar looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sar.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sar has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Sar 's knee.
Tim Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salath Sar.
Sar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is pressing down on Sar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sar is holding on for now.
Johnson is nestled in close to Sar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Sar actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson prevents Sar from standing back up.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Sar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sar is breathing heavily.
Johnson is nestled in close to Sar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Sar's hands, connecting with Sar's forehead.
Johnson is nestled in close to Sar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tim Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson working Sar over with strikes.

Sar is rocked!
Sar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sar is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.

Sar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sar seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Sar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Sar actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sar's head.
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!
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson stands up over Sar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Sar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson works over Sar with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Sar working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Sar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is trying to control but can't.

Sar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Johnson'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.

Sar throws an off balance right hand

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.

Sar with the active half guard here but Johnson passes nicely into side control.
Sar gets back to half guard.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Sar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson working Sar over with strikes.
Johnson working Sar over with strikes.
Sar wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Sar is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sar to stand up.
The fighters circling - Sar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Sar should have avoided that one.
Sar shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Sar.
Sar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Sar throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Sar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Sar.

Sar shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sar!
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson looking to finish Sar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sar!
Sar tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a bit shot that sees Sar covering up! More strikes from Johnson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johnson is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doherty might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Evil Boy. Magomedov has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Doherty
vs
Magomedov

187 cm
25
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

188 cm
28
245 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Just Fight (Everything 7$)
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[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luther Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Doherty.
Doherty misses with the combination.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Doherty has managed to clinch.
Doherty working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Doherty blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Doherty tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Doherty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Doherty struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doherty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Doherty throws knees to the body.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.

It looks like Luther Doherty has been cut.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Doherty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Doherty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doherty.
Magomedov keeps control of Doherty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.

Magomedov pulls guard.
Doherty won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Doherty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Doherty from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Luther Doherty just wasn't active enough.
Doherty closes the distance but Magomedov moves to the side

and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doherty wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Doherty!
The referee warns Doherty that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Magomedov.
Doherty taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Doherty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Doherty won't be happy about that!
Magomedov looking to land elbow strikes but Doherty uses the position to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Doherty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov is pressing down on Doherty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doherty is holding on for now.
Magomedov working Doherty over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Doherty reverses the position - he's now on top in Magomedov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Doherty's cut.
That's time! Doherty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Doherty counters with a left and a right that stings Magomedov.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Doherty closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov is trying to drag Doherty to the mat but Doherty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Doherty.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Luther Doherty's cut is getting worse.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doherty.
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!
Doherty looking to slow down the pace here.
Doherty can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Magomedov tries to break the clinch but Doherty is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty looking to slow down the pace here.
Magomedov prevents Doherty from breaking the clinch.
Doherty tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Doherty back against the cage.

Magomedov decides to pull guard.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Doherty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luther Doherty wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Doherty fails with an attempt to clinch.

Doherty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doherty blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Doherty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doherty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doherty looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Doherty is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doherty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doherty throws a series of strikes that have Magomedov backpedaling.

It looks like Konstantin Magomedov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Doherty.
We've been told by Doherty's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Doherty tries to clinch

and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Doherty fights it but they end up in guard.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Doherty has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Doherty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Doherty dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Doherty throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Doherty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luther Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Doherty rushes Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doherty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomedov jumps guard but Doherty stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doherty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Doherty is working Magomedov over against the cage.
Doherty wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomedov won't allow it.
Doherty tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doherty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luther Doherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Magomedov.
A short body shot lands from Doherty as the two fighters clinch.

Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Doherty closes the distance looking to clinch

and Magomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Doherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doherty wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Doherty has wrist control.
Magomedov advances position into side control!
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doherty keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Magomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Magomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Doherty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Doherty regains half guard, as Magomedov was trying to land strikes.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doherty's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Doherty is having none of it.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magomedov throws a strike but Doherty avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Doherty 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.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doherty keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magomedov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Konstantin Magomedov!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Konstantin Magomedov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Konstantin Magomedov!

Konstantin Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
Konstantin Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe The One Armed Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The One Armed Man might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stand Up To be C**ted. Duke has chosen Bat Country - Avenge Sevenfold as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

The One Armed Man
vs
Duke

185 cm
28
240 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

195 cm
30
270 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe The One Armed Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raoul Duke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from The One Armed Man.
A low kick from Duke misses
and The One Armed Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The One Armed Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The One Armed Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The One Armed Man wants to clinch up but Duke keeps it at a distance.
Duke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke misses with a head kick.
Duke closes the distance but The One Armed Man moves to the side
and The One Armed Man counters with a nice body shot.
The One Armed Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Duke is just out of range.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up but The One Armed Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duke darts in trying to clinch
and The One Armed Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by The One Armed Man. That's going to slow Duke down.
The One Armed Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
The One Armed Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duke's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Duke misses.
The One Armed Man tries to clinch there but Duke circles away.
Raoul Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The One Armed Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The One Armed Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The One Armed Man.
Duke throws an overhand right that lands on The One Armed Man's shoulder, as The One Armed Man tries to avoid the shot.
Duke misses with a double jab.
The One Armed Man scores with a jab.
The One Armed Man scores with a hook to the body. Duke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The One Armed Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Duke. That's going to slow The One Armed Man down.
The One Armed Man goes for a double leg but Duke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duke continues to drive forward.
The One Armed Man digs a right hand underneath Duke's ribcage. Duke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The One Armed Man has Duke pressed against the cage, preventing Duke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The One Armed Man unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Duke takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duke manages to break the clinch.
The One Armed Man wants to clinch.
Duke drops his hands momentarily and The One Armed Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The One Armed Man jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The One Armed Man throws a looping overhand right but Duke ducks down to avoid it.
The One Armed Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Duke instigates a clinch.
Duke is trying to push The One Armed Man away but The One Armed Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The One Armed Man unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duke looks winded!
The One Armed Man lands an elbow inside that Duke shrugs off.
The One Armed Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The One Armed Man blocking some punches.
The One Armed Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duke's efforts to push away.
The One Armed Man lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man looking to throw knees to the head but Duke is blocking nicely.
Duke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Duke lands an elbow inside that The One Armed Man shrugs off.
Duke tries to circle away but The One Armed Man has him pinned against the cage.
The One Armed Man putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Duke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duke is trying to break the clinch but The One Armed Man has him pressed against the cage.
The One Armed Man lands with a left to the head.
The One Armed Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The One Armed Man.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe The One Armed Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duke misses with a punch to the body.
The One Armed Man is working Duke over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Duke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duke falls off balance throwing a combination
and The One Armed Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duke under the eye.
Duke misses with a low kick.
The One Armed Man connects with an inside leg kick.
The One Armed Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The One Armed Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duke.
The One Armed Man clobbers Duke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Oooooh!!! The One Armed Man has knocked Duke down with a huge combo! The One Armed Man steps away and waves a wobbly Duke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Duke is rocked!
The One Armed Man lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Duke up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs The One Armed Man from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Duke's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe The One Armed Man!
Joe The One Armed Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barakus
vs
Boa

183 cm
30
200 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong

TWGC Champion
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Constrictor Boa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boa is looking to pass into half guard but Barakus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barakus is in guard.
Barakus throws a big right hand that misses.

Boa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barakus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barakus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boa is trying to control the position but Barakus postures up.
Barakus tries to free his leg and advance position but Boa is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barakus passes into side control.
Boa struggling a bit here.

Barakus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Barakus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Boa is trying to escape and Barakus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Boa is forced to tap! Nice work there by Barakus! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kj Barakus!
Kj Barakus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwight Howard told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Diaz
vs
Howard

200 cm
26
285 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

211 cm
24
265 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Howard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Howard only half commits.
Howard is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Howard scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Howard lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
Howard takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Howard moved out of range nicely.
Howard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard misses with a hook to the body

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Howard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz stops Howard from standing up.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.
Diaz won't allow Howard to get back to his feet.
Diaz trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Diaz is pushing down on Howard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howard is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz stops Howard from getting back to his feet.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Howard wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Howard wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz working Howard over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Howard pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Howard scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Howard.
Dwight Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Howard connects with a nice looking jab.
Howard throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Howard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Howard lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Howard jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Howard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Dwight Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Howard misses the target.
Howard misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz 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.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Howard. Howard obviously looking to wear him down.
Howard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Howard throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Howard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Howard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Howard finds it's target.
Howard lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.
Howard throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Howard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Howard.

Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Howard's guard.
Diaz won't allow Howard to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Howard keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.

Howard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard misses with a leg kick.
Howard missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howard.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Howard.
Howard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Howard throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
A left lands for Howard.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense.
A slapping leg kick lands for Howard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz won't allow Howard to get back to his feet.
Romo Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz won't allow Howard to get back to his feet.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Howard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz stays in close to Howard's body and controls the position.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz prevents Howard from getting back to his feet.
Diaz passes Howard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Howard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howard wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Howard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Romo Diaz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Howard misses.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Howard connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Howard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz working over Howard with some ground and pound. Howard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Howard is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Howard wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Howard wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots and Howard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Diaz has Howard flattened out and is raining down punches.
Howard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diaz.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Howard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz controls the action.
Howard is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Diaz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Diaz is not going to allow Howard to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Howard hold on?
Howard covers up after that shot from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romo Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Howard lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.

It looks like Romo Diaz has been cut.
Howard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Howard misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Howard.
A jab from Howard does it's job there.

Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howard keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Howard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howard wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Diaz 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.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Howard's brow.
Diaz cracks Howard with a solid left hand.

Howard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz won't allow Howard to get back to his feet.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Howard's brow.

Howard is rocked!
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Howard is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz stands up over Howard, holding on to his feet. Diaz throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Howard is out cold! Diaz lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Romo Diaz!
Our winner, Romo Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Winogrodzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kickin Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rad has chosen Kids Of The K-Hole as his entrance music. 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.

Winogrodzki
vs
Rad

196 cm
26
285 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

200 cm
29
264 lbs
22 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

LOD: Affordable Quality

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oskar Winogrodzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kickin Rad!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Winogrodzki will feel that in the morning.
Rad staying out of range there.
Winogrodzki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winogrodzki scores with a nice right hand.
Winogrodzki throws a poor cross that misses
and Rad counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Oskar Winogrodzki has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Winogrodzki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rad - the referee stops the clock and Winogrodzki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rad. Winogrodzki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Winogrodzki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winogrodzki circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Rad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Winogrodzki is breathing heavily.
Winogrodzki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
Rad lands with a hook. Winogrodzki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Winogrodzki misses with a wild body shot.
Rad scores with a punch to the head.
Rad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Winogrodzki's sensitive parts.
Rad lands a leg kick that knocks Winogrodzki off balance momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rad.
Rad lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rad drops Winogrodzki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Winogrodzki looks back up at him and smiles so Rad waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winogrodzki blocks a head kick by Rad.
Rad lands a jab to Winogrodzki's midsection.
Winogrodzki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
Rad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Rad.
Rad connects with a body shot that sends Winogrodzki's belly button to the back.
Rad tries to clinch there but Winogrodzki circles away.
Rad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kickin Rad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rad throws a wild body kick that Winogrodzki sees coming a mile off.
Winogrodzki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rad.
Rad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winogrodzkis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Oskar Winogrodzki's cut is getting worse.
Rad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winogrodzki under the eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Rad lands a lovely overhand right.
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winogrodzki.
Rad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rad feints and then cracks Winogrodzki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winogrodzki down.

Rad drops Winogrodzki with a beautiful combination! Winogrodzki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rad is looking for the KO!

Winogrodzki is rocked!
Rad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Winogrodzki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Rad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Winogrodzki sprawling to the canvas! Winogrodzki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rad finish him?!
Oh Winogrodzki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winogrodzki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winogrodzki seems to have got his legs back now.
Rad drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Winogrodzki right on the button. Winogrodzki goes down! Rad follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rad gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kickin Rad!
Kickin Rad very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alighieri kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mosquito Song by Queens Of The Stone Age. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Alighieri
vs
Gorbachoff

185 cm
28
245 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

198 cm
26
246 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Alighieri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbachoff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alighieri. Alighieri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gorbachoff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gorbachoff throws the kick towards the body but Alighieri avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gorbachoff. That snapped Alighieri's head back.
Gorbachoff misses with a body kick.
Gorbachoff misses with a leg kick

and Alighieri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gorbachoff is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorbachoff wants to stand back up but Alighieri manages to pass into side control.
Gorbachoff is trying to control Alighieri's posture but Alighieri avoids it.
Gorbachoff has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri cracks Gorbachoff with a big elbow.
Gorbachoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gorbachoff is looking for a sweep. Alighieri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorbachoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alighieri is working away from the top position though.

Alighieri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gorbachoff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alighieri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gorbachoff is holding on to half guard well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorbachoff is pressing down on Alighieri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gorbachoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alighieri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff dominating with strikes here.
Gorbachoff throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alighieri is looking to improve his position but Gorbachoff isn't that keen on the idea.
Gorbachoff lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorbachoff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alighieri hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makahlen Gorbachoff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gorbachoff fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gorbachoff goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Tristan Alighieri has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorbachoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Alighieri is just out of range.
Gorbachoff swinging wildly here.
Gorbachoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Alighieri takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri walks into a left hand.
Gorbachoff clobbers Alighieri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorbachoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alighieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alighieri is looking to chop away at Gorbachoff's legs.
Gorbachoff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gorbachoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alighieri but Alighieri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gorbachoff shoots in but Alighieri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tristan Alighieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makahlen Gorbachoff.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alighieri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alighieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorbachoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gorbachoff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makahlen Gorbachoff seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gorbachoff darts in and clinches Alighieri up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri tries to work over Gorbachoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Gorbachoff manages to break the clinch.

Gorbachoff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alighieri was covering up waiting for the punch and Gorbachoff finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gorbachoff wants to control from the top but Alighieri keeps moving.
Gorbachoff passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Makahlen Gorbachoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorbachoff is looking to take a break and control but Alighieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gorbachoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makahlen Gorbachoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tristan Alighieri'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.

An inside leg kick lands from Gorbachoff.
Alighieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorbachoff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alighieri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A cross from Gorbachoff lands.
Gorbachoff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gorbachoff jabs Alighieri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gorbachoff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alighieri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alighieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gorbachoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri parries the strikes from Gorbachoff easily there. Gorbachoff is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alighieri to escape.
Gorbachoff wants to control but Alighieri is keeping him busy.
Gorbachoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alighieri taking a bit of punishment here - Gorbachoff scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alighieri keeps working.
Gorbachoff in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Makahlen Gorbachoff has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gorbachoff has Alighieri up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff is trying to break free.
Alighieri misses with a body punch.
Gorbachoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alighieri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alighieri misses with the head strike.
Gorbachoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alighieri has him pressed against the cage.
Alighieri tries to throw a body punch but Gorbachoff avoids it by throwing Alighieri back against the cage.
Gorbachoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alighieri has him pressed against the cage.
Alighieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorbachoff's elbow.
Gorbachoff lands a left hand.
Gorbachoff leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alighieri.
Gorbachoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alighieri's elbow.
Alighieri lands a shot to the body.
Alighieri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorbachoff backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alighieri.
Alighieri tries a body shot but Gorbachoff blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorbachoff.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorbachoff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorbachoff scores with a shoulder strike.
Alighieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alighieri misses with the head strike.
Gorbachoff misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorbachoff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gorbachoff tries to throw a body punch but Alighieri avoids it by throwing Gorbachoff back against the cage.
Alighieri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alighieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alighieri backwards.
Alighieri tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Gorbachoff scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Alighieri fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makahlen Gorbachoff really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Alighieri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gorbachoff misses the shot to the body.
Alighieri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gorbachoff can pounce on him.
Gorbachoff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gorbachoff.
Alighieri regains half guard, as Gorbachoff was trying to land strikes.
Gorbachoff is trying to control. Alighieri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gorbachoff's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Makahlen Gorbachoff was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alighieri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Alighieri as Gorbachoff shoots in.
Gorbachoff lands a nice shot that snaps Alighieri's head back.
Gorbachoff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Gorbachoff wants to clinch up but Alighieri keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Gorbachoff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gorbachoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorbachoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alighieri as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gorbachoff's corner calls for a 1-2. Gorbachoff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gorbachoff tries to land a front kick but Alighieri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gorbachoff connects with a leg kick. Alighieri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gorbachoff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alighieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alighieri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gorbachoff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alighieri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gorbachoff thinking.
Gorbachoff is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Gorbachoff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorbachoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alighieri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gorbachoff throws a jab when Alighieri was well out of range.
Alighieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff jabs Alighieri right on the nose. Alighieri blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorbachoff throws a jab when Alighieri was well out of range.
Gorbachoff throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makahlen Gorbachoff dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Alighieri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gorbachoff throws a head kick but Alighieri moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gorbachoff 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 Alighieri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alighieri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alighieri tries to move into range but Gorbachoff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gorbachoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alighieri swivels and escapes.
Gorbachoff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alighieri on the side of the head.
Gorbachoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alighieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorbachoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gorbachoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff tries to clinch but Alighieri moves out of range.
Gorbachoff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gorbachoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alighieri moves away.
Gorbachoff throws a nice head kick!
Gorbachoff is looking to slow Alighieri down with leg kicks.
Alighieri blocks the body kick.
Gorbachoff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alighieri's sensitive parts.
Gorbachoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tristan Alighieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Alighieri misses with a jab to the body

and Gorbachoff counters with a shoot takedown. Alighieri fights it but they end up in guard.
Gorbachoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Alighieri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makahlen Gorbachoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gorbachoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Alighieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alighieri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makahlen Gorbachoff has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gorbachoff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alighieri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gorbachoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alighieri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorbachoff somewhat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gorbachoff!
Alighieri slaps away a takedown attempt from Gorbachoff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tristan Alighieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makahlen Gorbachoff.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gorbachoff, right into the meat.
Makahlen Gorbachoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorbachoff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gorbachoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Gorbachoff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorbachoff. That's going to slow Alighieri down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorbachoff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alighieri swings for the body but Gorbachoff moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makahlen Gorbachoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gorbachoff 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Makahlen Gorbachoff!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Makahlen Gorbachoff!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Makahlen Gorbachoff!

Makahlen Gorbachoff wins by unanimous decision! Makahlen Gorbachoff retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Makahlen Gorbachoff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.