DFC 1: New Era PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Griffin
vs
Norris

191 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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, Forrest Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norris defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
Griffin lands a jab.
Norris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut.
Norris fails to land the takedown.
Norris tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Griffin. Beautiful body shot.
Griffin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Griffin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Norris! Griffin dives in looking to finish! Norris is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Griffin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hennings
vs
Ellis

180 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Hennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ellis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hennings moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Hennings. Hennings gets slowly back to his feet.

Hennings clinches up with Ellis and pushes him back against the cage.
Ellis landing knees to the body.
Hennings tries to stall but Ellis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Hennings has clasped his hands together around Ellis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ellis is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hennings keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hennings looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

We're going to have a standup here because Shane Hennings wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hennings gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Ellis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ellis misses with a knee strike.
Ellis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hennings has Ellis pushed against the cage.
Hennings drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis crunches a lovely knee into Hennings's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ellis breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hennings.
Hennings tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ellis defends well and Hennings ends up having to push Ellis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hennings is breathing heavily.
Hennings gets underhooks to prevent Ellis's takedown attempt.
Ellis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ellis tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ellis tries to score a body lock takedown but Hennings shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hennings has a couple of punches blocked by Ellis.
Ellis tries to land knees in the clinch but Hennings avoids the damage to the body.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hennings avoids it.
Ellis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hennings walks away with a smile on his face. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ellis as Hennings shoots in.
Hennings shoots in and drives through. Ellis sprawls well.

Hennings darts in and clinches Ellis up against the cage.
Ellis with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Ellis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hennings is trying to stall.
Ellis has Hennings pushed against the cage.
Hennings blocks an elbow strike.
Ellis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hennings effectively controlling the action here.
Ellis lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hennings takes a knee to the side of the body.

Ellis breaks the clinch.

Hennings closes the distance and pushes Ellis back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Ellis.
Hennings creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hennings blocks the elbow strike.

Ellis successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hennings won't allow Ellis to sweep him here.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Hennings from controlling successfully.
Ellis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hennings!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darius Ellis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ellis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hennings throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Hennings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hennings gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ellis lands a nice knee to the body.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.

Ellis jumps guard and drags Hennings to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hennings throws a big right hand that misses.
Hennings stays in close to Ellis's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hennings clinches.
Ellis landing knees to the head.
Hennings can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Ellis.

Hennings breaks from the clinch.
Shane Hennings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hennings throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ellis is defended easily by Hennings.

Hennings has managed to clinch.
Hennings managing to block the knees to the body from Ellis.
Ellis goes for a takedown attempt but Hennings pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick by Hennings misses
and Ellis counters with a nice leg kick.

Hennings closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ellis to the mat! Ellis manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hennings stays in close to Ellis's body and controls the position.
Ellis looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellis, not yet.
Ellis being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hennings is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hennings showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Shane Hennings has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ellis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ellis is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Hennings from controlling successfully.
Ellis wants to sweep here but Hennings controlling him for the moment.
Hennings looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ellis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellis keeping full guard, as Hennings tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Hennings dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hennings is defended easily by Ellis.
Ellis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hennings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ellis's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis wants to control but Hennings is keeping busy.
Shane Hennings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hennings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellis keeps working.
Hennings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings trying to control the pace.
Hennings working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ellis's thigh. Ellis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ellis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ellis 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.
Hennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to sweep but no luck.
Hennings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Hennings from controlling successfully.
Hennings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Hennings.
Horrible takedown by Ellis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hennings which made him look bad.
Ellis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hennings throws out a leg kick but Ellis moves out of range and Hennings only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ellis tries to clinch up but Hennings circles away and keeps his distance.
Ellis is looking to clinch but Hennings is avoiding it.
Ellis thumps Hennings with a low kick.
Ellis lands a two punch combo.

Ellis forces Hennings back against the cage and clinches.

Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hennings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shane Hennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hennings rushes Ellis and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Ellis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hennings wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.

Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hennings looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hennings has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Ellis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hennings has Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.

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 Shane Hennings.
I think Hennings has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jet Li will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Coalman
vs
Li

175 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li thows a body shot but no joy.
Li throws the left hand but Coalman avoids the punch easily.

Coalman has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Coalman trying to land knees to the body.

Li breaks from the clinch.
Coalman shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Coalman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coalman backs up against the cage.

Coalman clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage.

Li breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Li there.

Li tries to keep at a distance but Coalman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Li is trying to push Coalman away but Coalman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coalman prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
Li is trying to push Coalman away but Coalman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Li can't break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coalman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coalman 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coalman misses with a knee strike.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coalman tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Coalman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coalman missing with knees to the body.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Coalman has double underhooks.
Coalman lands a knee to the body.
Li can't break the clinch.
Coalman effectively controlling the action here.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Coalman has double underhooks.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Coalman won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Coalman won't allow it.
Coalman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Coalman won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Coalman.

It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
Coalman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Coalman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Coalman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coalman.
Coalman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coalman misses with a knee to the head.
Li wants to break free but Coalman has control.
Li takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coalman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
Coalman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coalman landing knees to the body.
Li looks winded!
Coalman lands a nice elbow.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coalman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coalman landing knees to the body.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Li avoiding damage as Coalman throws knees to the body.
Coalman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Li letting Coalman take a breather here.
Coalman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Coalman tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coalman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coalman tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coalman has him pressed against the cage.
Li avoiding damage as Coalman throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coalman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Coalman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coalman manages to avoid it.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Li. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coalman.
Coalman throws a leg kick which misses Li's front leg but catches the back leg as Li tries to avoid it.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Coalman lands a leg kick that knocks Li off balance momentarily.
Coalman tries to clinch up.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coalman moves away.
Li connects with a body shot that sends Coalman's belly button to the back.
Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coalman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Li is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coalman slips under a jab.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coalman tries to clinch up.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li swinging wildly here.
Li is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coalman rather than just go for the knockout.
Coalman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Coalman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coalman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Li lands a body shot.
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Coalman.
Coalman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coalman trying to land knees to the body.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to break the clinch but Coalman is controlling the position.
Coalman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
Coalman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coalman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li is trying to push Coalman away but Coalman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coalman lands an elbow just above Li 's eye.
Li is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Coalman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Coalman won't allow it.
Coalman looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Coalman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Li up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Coalman.
Coalman misses with a knee strike.
Li takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coalman trying to land knees to the body.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Li being controlled against the cage.
Coalman with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Li breaks from the clinch.

Coalman moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Mark Coalman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coalman lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Jet Li's cut even more.
Coalman prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coalman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Coalman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coalman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coalman slows down the pace here.
Coalman landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coalman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Coalman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coalman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coalman slips a jab from Li.
Li looks to land a left hand but Coalman moved out of range nicely.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coalman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mark Coalman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li stuffs the takedown.
Li throws a body punch but Coalman moves out of range.
Coalman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jet Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Li lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Coalman is rocked!
Coalman is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Li moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jet Li!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Beauregard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luc Beauregard
vs
Machado

162 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Luc Beauregard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beauregard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machado pinned against the cage. Machado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beauregard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
Beauregard tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beauregard has time to react.

It looks like Jean Luc Beauregard has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beauregard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Beauregard persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Beauregard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Beauregard gets the takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Machado managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beauregard.
Beauregard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Machado struggling a bit here.
Beauregard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Beauregard in side control, throwing shots but Machado defends.
Machado taking a bit of punishment here - Beauregard scoring with strikes.
Machado struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauregard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beauregard wants to take a breather but Machado manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Beauregard.
Beauregard postures up.
Beauregard throws a big right hand that misses.
Beauregard stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Beauregard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beauregard manages to get himself to full guard.
Machado throws a big right hand that misses.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Beauregard.
Machado throws a strike but Beauregard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beauregard throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beauregard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beauregard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beauregard won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
Beauregard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machado wants to sweep but no luck.
Beauregard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beauregard throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beauregard is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beauregard is on top in guard.
Beauregard postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
Beauregard pushing down on Machado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beauregard 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.
Machado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machado.
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!
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado wants to sweep here but Beauregard controlling him for the moment.
Beauregard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jean Luc Beauregard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Beauregard'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.

Beauregard shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Beauregard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beauregard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beauregard ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
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!
Machado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machado has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Machado steps into range and cracks Beauregard with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Beauregard flops backwards and Machado dives into his guard looking to finish!

Beauregard is rocked!
Beauregard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beauregard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beauregard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.
Machado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beauregard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beauregard controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beauregard keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machado catches Beauregard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beauregard is defended easily by Machado.
Beauregard looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Beauregard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Beauregard ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machado works on Beauregard's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado cracks Beauregard with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado stalling the fight.
Machado lands a body punch.
Beauregard goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beauregard circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Machado. Beauregard falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Machado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Machado!

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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hennings comes to the cage accompanied by Braveheart Theme. The key to victory for Dustin Hennings has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hennings
vs
Slone

176 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Hennings!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Slone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hennings 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.
Hennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Slone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hennings postures up in Slone's guard and throws a big left but Slone blocks it.
Hennings preventing the sweep.
Hennings trying to control but Slone is working from the bottom.
Slone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Slone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hennings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hennings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hennings trying to control but Slone is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slone 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dustin Hennings just wasn't active enough.
Hennings misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hennings.
Slone misses with a takedown attempt - Hennings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hennings.

Slone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hennings keeping full guard, as Slone tries to pass.
Hennings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slone is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slone advances position into side control!
Hennings is looking for a sweep.
Hennings is working hard here to advance position.
Hennings gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hennings won't allow Slone to pass to mount.

Slone is working for a submission of some sort.

Hennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slone pulls his head out easily.

Slone is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Hennings'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.
Hennings wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slone is working for a submission of some sort.
Hennings is looking to control Slone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hennings avoid being mounted?

Slone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hennings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slone's back!
Slone is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slone looks winded!
Slone is keeping busy.

Hennings working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Slone is doing well to defend. Hennings seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Slone is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dustin Hennings!
Dustin Hennings is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Dustin Hennings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bennett Collazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collazo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Started From The Bottom. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Collazo
vs
Sonnen

180 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bennett Collazo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Collazo misses with a takedown
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collazo misses with a head kick.
Collazo misses with a low kick.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Collazo is having none of it.
Collazo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sonnen has his takedown stuffed

and Collazo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Collazo won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
Collazo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Collazo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Collazo moves into full guard.
Collazo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Collazo tries to get out of the position.
Collazo looking for a sweep. Not yet Collazo, not yet.
Sonnen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Collazo is retaining full guard.
Collazo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
Collazo controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen pushes down on Collazo's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sonnen seems to be working for a kimura but Collazo defends the submission attempt.
Sonnen prevents Collazo from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Sonnen there.
Collazo trying to control from the bottom.
Sonnen is looking to advance position but Collazo won't allow it.
Collazo is not content to let Sonnen control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collazo's head.
Collazo tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg.
Collazo taking some punishment here, with Sonnen in his half guard.
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Collazo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Sonnen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collazo wants to improve his position but Sonnen is controlling well.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chael Sonnen wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collazo. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collazo.
Sonnen blocks the body kick.
Chael Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with Collazo, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes Collazo against the cage but Collazo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bennett Collazo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Collazo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sonnen tries to avoid it but Collazo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sonnen to the ground. Sonnen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collazo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown into Collazo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sonnen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Sonnen manages to break the clinch.

Sonnen clinches with his opponent.
Collazo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sonnen walks away with a smile on his face. Collazo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sonnen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Collazo keeps moving.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sonnen trying to control but Collazo is working from the bottom.
Collazo is trying to hold Sonnen in close to prevent damage but Sonnen has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is trying to control. Collazo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Collazo is looking to improve his position.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collazo defending well though.
Sonnen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Collazo tries to lock up and control but Sonnen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen trying to control but Collazo is having none of it.
Sonnen avoids the attempt from Collazo to control.
Sonnen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Collazo prevents Sonnen from taking his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Collazo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sonnen tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Collazo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Collazo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Collazo wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen has his hands on Collazo's head, controlling the position.
Sonnen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Collazo!
Collazo is squirming around, avoiding Sonnen's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collazo is working to get back to half guard.
Collazo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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!

Collazo lands with a cross.
Collazo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sonnen as Collazo shoots in.
Collazo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collazo wants it to stay on the feet.
Collazo lands a two punch combo.

Sonnen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen wants to control but Collazo is keeping him busy.

Sonnen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collazo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sonnen defends well and Collazo ends up having to push Sonnen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bennett Collazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sonnen has picked Collazo up - he's going for a ride! Sonnen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sonnen prevents Collazo from improving his position.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Collazo is defending well.
Sonnen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sonnen prevents Collazo from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to pass to full mount but Collazo defends it.

Sonnen is looking for a kimura here.
Sonnen prevents Collazo from improving his position.
Collazo is controlling Sonnen's trapped leg to prevent Sonnen from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Collazo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collazo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sonnen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Sonnen seems to be working for a kimura but Collazo defends the submission attempt.
Collazo trying to hold on to Sonnen's head to control him but Sonnen postures up.
Still in half guard, Sonnen seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collazo wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Collazo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collazo controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Collazo wants to hit a switch here but Sonnen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Collazo there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collazo tries to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Sonnen really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No joy there for Sonnen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collazo keeps the fight on the outside.
Collazo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sonnen stuffs the takedown.
Sonnen slips a jab and a cross from Collazo.
Collazo throws a chopping leg kick but Sonnen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but Collazo shows good takedown defense.

Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collazo sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Collazo is staying active underneath Sonnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sonnen in particular looking to stall.
Sonnen prevents Collazo from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Collazo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chael Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sonnen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sonnen shoots in and drives through. Collazo sprawls well.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collazo.
Sonnen misses with a hook
and Collazo counters with a three punch combo that has Sonnen backing up. Sonnen nods at Collazo to acknowledge the strikes.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown but Collazo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sonnen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bennett Collazo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Sonnen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen shoots in but no luck this time.
Collazo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Collazo has taken the fight into the clinch.

Collazo breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collazo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sonnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Collazo defends well and Sonnen ends up having to push Collazo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Collazo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collazo is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collazo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonnen's waist but Sonnen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collazo off to one side.

Collazo shoots in and gets a takedown into Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen working a defensive guard but Collazo passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen wants to control but Collazo is keeping busy.
Collazo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Collazo prevents Sonnen from improving his position.
Collazo is thwarting Sonnen's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Collazo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collazo is taking a breather. Sonnen 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bennett Collazo just wasn't active enough.
Collazo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sonnen defends well and Collazo ends up having to push Sonnen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Sonnen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collazo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Collazo is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collazo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonnen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Bennett Collazo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sonnen is looking to clinch.
Bennett Collazo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sonnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Collazo is working from the bottom.
Collazo wants to stand and escape but Sonnen is having none of it.
Collazo keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chael Sonnen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Collazo circles away easily
and Collazo counters with a left and a right that stings Sonnen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collazo dives in for a single leg takedown but Sonnen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sonnen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sonnen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Collazo up against the cage.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown.

Sonnen pulls guard effortlessly.
Sonnen looking to control.
Collazo won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
Collazo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collazo throwing strikes but missing.
Collazo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Collazo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Collazo tries to pass.
Collazo landing some decent shots from guard.
Collazo pushing down on Sonnen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Collazo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sonnen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Collazo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Collazo is controlling well.
Collazo trying to control the action but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is trying to maintain the position but Collazo is very close to passing his half guard.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Collazo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen wants to control but Collazo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collazo is trying to control. Sonnen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

Sonnen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collazo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Collazo has picked Sonnen up - he's going for a ride! Collazo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Collazo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sonnen sees it coming and defends easily.
Collazo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bennett Collazo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collazo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Collazo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bennett Collazo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sonnen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Bombaclad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mean has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bombaclad
vs
Mean

170 cm
19
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
279 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Mean!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bombaclad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bombaclad throws a big elbow that misses.
Bombaclad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bombaclad is in close to Mean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bombaclad trying to control the position from guard on top but Mean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bombaclad throwing strikes but missing.
Bombaclad 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.
Bombaclad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bombaclad wants to control from the top but Mean keeps moving.
Bombaclad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mean looking for a sweep. Not yet Mean, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombaclad passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombaclad scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bombaclad controls the position.
Bombaclad working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Bombaclad trying to control the position but Mean is working away.
Bombaclad throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bombaclad works to advance to full mount. Mean defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bombaclad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mean really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bombaclad landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Bombaclad! That's really hurt Mean and he's turned his back - Bombaclad keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bombaclad jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.