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Undercard bout

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

Banks
vs
Sonnen

200 cm
26
192 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sonnen misses with a combination

and Banks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.

Sonnen pulls Banks into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Banks preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is still trying to improve position.
Banks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Sonnen has a closed guard, preventing Banks from standing up.
Sonnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brian Banks has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen which made him look bad.
Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Sonnen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Banks!
We've been hearing good reports from Banks's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Banks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Banks trying to remain calm as Sonnen controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks prevents Sonnen from moving into mount.

Sonnen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sonnen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sonnen wants to stand but Banks is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Banks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Banks trying to remain calm as Sonnen controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Sonnen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sonnen tries to stand but Banks is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut

and Banks moves into the clinch.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Banks manages to get underhooks.

Banks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sonnen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Banks to the mat. Banks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Sonnen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen prevents Banks from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sonnen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sonnen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banks's guard.
Sonnen stays in close to Banks's body and controls the position.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.

Sonnen has gone for a leg lock! Banks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chael Sonnen.

Sonnen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
Sonnen stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sonnen is defending well for now.
Sonnen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Sonnen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sonnen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sonnen trying to control the position.
Sonnen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sonnen wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sonnen keeps trying to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chael Sonnen was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chael Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Banks is defending well.
Banks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sonnen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Brian Banks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick
and Banks counters with an outside leg kick.
Banks tries to clinch up.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Sonnen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Sonnen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Banks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sonnen jumps into side control!
Banks is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sonnen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Banks is letting Sonnen control him for a moment.
Banks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sonnen seems content to control.

Chael Sonnen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Sonnen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banks did well to prevent Sonnen getting side control.
Sonnen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks is looking to escape.
Sonnen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chael Sonnen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Banks misses with a takedown

and Sonnen counters with a single leg into guard. Banks didn't expect that.
Sonnen is looking to stand up but Banks won't let him.
Sonnen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sonnen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sonnen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sonnen controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen advances nicely into full mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Sonnen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Norris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Grant Munoz's chin.

Norris
vs
Munoz

178 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Norris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Norris is just content to waste time from the top position. Munoz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Norris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munoz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munoz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there.
Munoz pulls Norris in close to his closed guard and prevents Norris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz is adopting a defensive guard.
Norris trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Norris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norris throws a right hand that Munoz ducks under and follows up with a left that Munoz also avoids with ease.

Norris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Munoz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Norris trying to control the action but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Norris wants to control but Munoz is keeping him busy.
Norris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munoz on the ground.
Munoz is concentrating on defense, preventing Norris from advancing position.

Norris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz keeping control of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Munoz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munoz off to one side.
Norris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Munoz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norris thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz swinging wildly here.
A combination from Munoz does no damage.

Norris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Munoz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Norris off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Munoz misses with an elbow to the head.
Munoz misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Munoz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Norris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Norris is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Norris feints and as Munoz raises his hands in defense, Norris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Munoz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Munoz wants to sweep but no luck.
Munoz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Grant Munoz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Munoz misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris throws a head kick but Munoz moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Norris 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.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Munoz 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.

Munoz pushes Norris off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Norris 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.
Chuck Norris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munoz 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.
Munoz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Munoz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Norris pulls Munoz into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz passes Norris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Munoz is trying to work for a kimura but Norris is defending well.
Munoz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norris is pressing down on Munoz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Norris is trying to control the position but Munoz postures up.
Munoz won't allow Norris to get back to his feet.
Munoz pushing down on Norris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Munoz decides to return to a standing position.
Munoz scores with a hook to the body. Norris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Munoz circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a combination
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Norris drives through with a takedown into Munoz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munoz controlling the position.
Munoz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Munoz has Norris pulled in close to control his posture.
Munoz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grant Munoz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Norris leaves Munoz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norris as he jumps to the side.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Norris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Norris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Munoz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munoz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz sneaks back into half guard.
Norris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munoz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Munoz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Norris is fighting to break Munoz's control of his arms but Munoz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Norris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munoz's guard.
Munoz pulls Norris in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chuck Norris.
Munoz swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Munoz moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to clinch up but Munoz keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Munoz shoots for a takedown but Norris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Munoz.
Norris wants to clinch

and Munoz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Norris breaks the clinch.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Norris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Munoz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Norris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Munoz's head.
Munoz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Norris!
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!
Norris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munoz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chuck Norris.
Well Norris 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chuck Norris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Ing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hennings's entrance music is Braveheart Theme. A fine choice. Dustin Hennings has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hennings
vs
Ing

176 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Hennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Ing!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hennings lands with a big left! Ing is wobbled badly! Hennings comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ing to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dustin Hennings!
After winning the bout, Dustin Hennings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
14%

Co-main event

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

Bombaclad
vs
Cena

170 cm
19
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jones Bombaclad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bombaclad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bombaclad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bombaclad throws an elbow but Cena slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cena can't do much from the bottom here.
Bombaclad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cena can do anything to dispel that myth.
The strikes coming from Bombaclad are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cena can't do much from the bottom here.
Bombaclad looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cena is avoiding damage well.
Bombaclad is looking to take a break and control but Cena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bombaclad throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cena tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena struggling a bit here.
Bombaclad tries to score with some ground and pound. Cena controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bombaclad trying to control the position but Cena is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena is looking to regain half guard here but Bombaclad keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bombaclad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bombaclad working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombaclad working away.
Bombaclad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cena to see if he's OK.
Cena is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bombaclad scoring with punches and elbows.
Cena taking a bit of punishment here - Bombaclad scoring with strikes.
Cena is trying to improve his position.

Bombaclad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cena is not content to let Bombaclad control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cena to see if he's OK.
Bombaclad scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bombaclad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cena keeps working.
Cena takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bombaclad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cena has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bombaclad but great work by Cena.
Bombaclad can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombaclad is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Bombaclad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bombaclad tries to bench press Cena off him but Cena keeps the position.
Bombaclad struggling a bit here.
Bombaclad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cena's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bombaclad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cena is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bombaclad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bombaclad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bombaclad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Cena fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bombaclad sprawls well initially but Cena persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bombaclad trying to control from the bottom.
Bombaclad is looking to improve his position.
Bombaclad wants to sweep but Cena has passed to side control!
Bombaclad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cena won't allow Bombaclad to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombaclad is looking to pass Cena's guard but actually Cena recovers to full guard.

Cena looking for a guillotine here but Bombaclad defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena controls Bombaclad momentarily but Bombaclad frees himself.
Cena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bombaclad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bombaclad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cena is keeping the position for now.
Bombaclad throws an elbow that misses. Cena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bombaclad's guard. Nice move by Cena!
Cena wants to pass the guard but Bombaclad is keeping the position.
Cena is looking to stand up but Bombaclad won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cena is now in half guard.
Jones Bombaclad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bombaclad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cena is working away from the top position though.
Bombaclad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bombaclad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bombaclad.
Cena stopping the sweep attempt from Bombaclad.
Bombaclad seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Bombaclad looking for a guillotine here but Cena defends easily.
Bombaclad is trying to keep Cena in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena won't allow Bombaclad to sweep him here.
Cena connects with a couple of short punches.
Cena is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Bombaclad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cena defends it easily.

Bombaclad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cena defends it easily.
Bombaclad controls Cena momentarily but Cena frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bombaclad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cena's guard.
Bombaclad is in close to Cena's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Cena looking for a guillotine here but Bombaclad defends easily.

Cena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombaclad trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bombaclad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cena keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bombaclad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bombaclad is controlling the pace.
Bombaclad lands strikes from half guard.
Bombaclad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cena avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bombaclad.
Cena is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombaclad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cena's head.
Bombaclad trying to control the action but Cena is working from the bottom.
Cena trying to control here.
Bombaclad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cena's head.
Bombaclad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cena trying to control but Bombaclad postures up.
Cena regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bombaclad's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombaclad pulls Cena in close to prevent any damage.
Cena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Bombaclad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bombaclad has Cena pulled in close to control his posture.
Bombaclad trying to keep a closed guard but Cena is proving a slippery customer.
Bombaclad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Bombaclad is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cena rolls with it to try and escape but Bombaclad cranks on the arm and Cena is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jones Bombaclad!
Jones Bombaclad retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Jones Bombaclad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reza Karimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bennett Collazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collazo has chosen Started From The Bottom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Karimi
vs
Collazo

176 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reza Karimi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bennett Collazo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Collazo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Karimi gets back to full guard.
Karimi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Karimi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Karimi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collazo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Collazo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karimi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collazo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karimi keeping moving, preventing Collazo from controlling successfully.

Karimi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collazo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Karimi is tightening it up a little... Collazo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Collazo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Collazo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Karimi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Reza Karimi!
Reza Karimi retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Reza Karimi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.