CCF Midweek Mayhem 153 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Orgasmatron. Eli Wiggin has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Falcao
vs
Wiggin

169 cm
36
158 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

174 cm
28
154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathias Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Wiggin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
Wiggin looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Wiggin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wiggin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wiggin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Wiggin. That snapped Falcao's head back.
A head kick misses from Wiggin.
Falcao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Falcao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wiggin.
Falcao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcao checks a leg kick.
Wiggin throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range.
Wiggin throws a chopping leg kick but Falcao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wiggin digs a good body shot into Falcao's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range.
Wiggin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
Falcao works Wiggin's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Falcao.
Wiggin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Wiggin - just one landing.
Falcao misses with a looping left.
Falcao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wiggin throws a one two combo.
Falcao avoids the head kick by Wiggin.
Falcao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wiggin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wiggin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falcao misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiggin counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Falcao tries to keep at a distance but Wiggin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Falcao lands with a light punch inside.
Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin pushes Falcao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Falcao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiggin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falcao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Wiggin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falcao. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Falcao misses
and Wiggin counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiggin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcao.
Wiggin lands a head kick!
Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.

Wiggin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Falcao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Falcao is looking for a sweep.
Wiggin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin working away.
Falcao is trying to get back to half guard.
Wiggin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Falcao is looking for a sweep.
Wiggin trying to control the position but Falcao is working away.
Falcao gets back to half guard.
Wiggin not doing much here.
Wiggin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wiggin is trying to control. Falcao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wiggin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Falcao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Falcao wants to control but Wiggin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wiggin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Wiggin ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wiggin drops his hands momentarily and Falcao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wiggin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Falcao moves out of range of the body kick.
Falcao throws a hook but Wiggin blocks it.
Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Falcao saw that one coming.
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Wiggin is rocked!
Falcao misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiggin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wiggin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falcao.
Wiggin is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcao finish him?
Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
Wiggin seems to have recovered his senses.
Wiggin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falcao throws a lazy uppercut
and Wiggin counters with a good low kick that Falcao was not able to check.
Falcao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiggin was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcao.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiggin lands with a cross.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Wiggin moves out of range.

Wiggin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falcao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiggin backwards.
Falcao stalls.
Wiggin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao wants to break free but Wiggin has control.
Falcao tries a knee to the head but Wiggin blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin lands an elbow that stopped Falcao in his tracks for a moment.
Falcao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falcao avoids it.
Our sources have told us that Falcao has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Falcao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Falcao is trying to force a seperation but Wiggin has the dominant position.
Falcao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiggin.
Falcao tries to land knees in the clinch but Wiggin avoids the damage to the body.
Wiggin throws a head punch that misses.
Wiggin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falcao tries a body shot but Wiggin blocks it.
Wiggin pushes off an throws an elbow but Falcao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiggin lands a right hand.
Falcao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggin's elbow.
Falcao slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Falcao on the inside.
Wiggin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Falcao is rocked!

Falcao manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin looks to land a combination but Falcao avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcao.
Falcao rushes Wiggin with punches - Wiggin moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Wiggin goes down! Falcao follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathias Falcao!
Mathias Falcao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key comes to the cage accompanied by Miss May I-Echoes . Yauch has chosen No Sleep Till Brooklyn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Key
vs
Yauch

172 cm
35
142 lbs
31 - 12 - 1

182 cm
27
154 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Yauch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yauch to counter with a crisp jab.
Key throws a combination. Yauch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yauch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Yauch.
Key misses with a wild combination.
Yauch misses with a looping left.
Key misses with a left hand
and Yauch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yauch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Key.
Key throws a jab when Yauch was well out of range.
Key throws a leg kick but Yauch checks it.
Key with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yauch. Key does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yauch checks a leg kick.
Yauch connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Key shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yauch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yauch trying to control the position here.

Yauch is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Key presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Key pushes Yauch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yauch wants to get back to striking at distance but Key won't allow it.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Yauch.
Yauch blocks an uppercut.

Yauch manages to break the clinch.
Key misses with a low kick as Yauch jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
Yauch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Key connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yauch scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yauch lands with an uppercut that bounces Key off the cage and back into range.
Key misses with a looping right.
Yauch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yauch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Key momentarily.
Yauch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Key tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yauch is able to avoid easily.
Key rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yauch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yauch walks into a stiff left hand from Key.
Key misses with a looping left.
Key lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Key drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key postures up.
Key wants to control from the top but Yauch keeps moving.
Key working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yauch's head.
Key is looking to work some ground and pound but Yauch has wrist control.
Yauch working a defensive guard here.

Yauch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Yauch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yauch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Key.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
Yauch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Key throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Yauch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yauch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Key moves away.
Key swings for the body but Yauch moves out of range.
A punch combination from Yauch misses.
Key misses with an uppercut
and Key takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Key scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key shoots in but no luck this time.
Key keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Key misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Yauch scores with a four punch combination!
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 Tim Key will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A punch combination from Yauch misses.
Key throws a solid leg kick but Yauch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Key.
Key scores with a three punch combo!
Key tries for a takedown but Yauch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yauch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Key.
Key shoots in for a takedown but Yauch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Key misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yauch.
Yauch staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key misses with a two punch combination.
Yauch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Key throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Key smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Yauch.
Tim Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key misses with a looping right.
Key pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yauch is out of range and Key settles back down.
Key smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Key avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yauch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Key.
Key throws an overhand right that lands on Yauch's shoulder, as Yauch tries to avoid the shot.
Key swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Key throws a hook but Yauch avoids it easily.
Key shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yauch slips a jab and a cross from Key.
Tim Key is winning the standup battle so far.
Key throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yauch.
Key gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Yauch as Key shoots in.
Key misses with a hook. Yauch ducked under it nicely.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Yauch.
Yauch slips a jab from Key.
Yauch stuffs the takedown.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Key.
Key misses with a lunging right hand
and Yauch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Key closes the distance and clinches up with Yauch, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Yauch against the cage but Yauch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Key swings for the body but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch lands a jab to the nose.
Key shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Key misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tim Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Key throws a big shot that misses.
Key pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yauch back to the cage. Key follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yauch staying out of range there.
Key misses with an uppercut.
Yauch lands a slapping body shot.
Key looks to land a left hand but Yauch moved out of range nicely.
Key looks to land a combination but Yauch avoids it well.
Yauch scores with a body shot.
Key goes for a double leg but Yauch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yauch continues to drive forward.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Yauch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Key jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Key is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yauch's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yauch takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Key shoots in and bounces Yauch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Yauch kicks Key off and gets to his feet.
Key misses with a looping right.
Yauch slips a jab from Key.
Key tries to land a leg kick but Yauch saw it coming and moves away.
Yauch connects with a single shot there.
Key doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yauch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam Yauch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Key throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yauch's waist but Yauch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Key off to one side.
Key throws a low kick, looking for Yauch's leg but Yauch calmly moves out of range.
Key shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yauch sprawls well. Yauch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Key gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Key will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Key waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yauch.
Yauch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Key staying out of range there.
Key lands a glancing blow to the side of Yauch's head.
Key just misses with a punch to the body.
Yauch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yauch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yauch.
Yauch ducks under a wild hook from Key.
Key throws a right and a left that Yauch avoids nicely.
Yauch stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key throws a shot from downtown. Yauch moves away and avoids it.
Key fails to land with a series of punches.
Key tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yauch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Yauch.
Yauch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Key.
Key throws a jab but it's blocked by Yauch.
Yauch scores with a hook to the body. Key takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Key tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yauch was well out of range. Poor timing from Key.
Key swings widly with a right hand
and Yauch counters with a right hand to the body.
Key misses with a looping right.
Yauch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Key.
Key drops his hands momentarily and Yauch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yauch throws a jab when Key was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Key shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yauch feints a jab promting Key to slip. Yauch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Key slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yauch stuffs the takedown.
Yauch cracks Key with a right hand to the side of the head.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Yauch.
Key throws a lazy right hand but Yauch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Key takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yauch throws an overhand right that lands on Key's shoulder, as Key tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Yauch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Key looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yauch throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Key shoots in for a takedown but Yauch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yauch just misses with a punch to the body.
Yauch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Key waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yauch.
Key throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yauch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yauch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Key.
A big right from Key misses.
Yauch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yauch ducks under a wild hook from Key.
Key wants to land a leg kick but Yauch is out of range.
Yauch misses with a series of wild punches.
Yauch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yauch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Key cracks Yauch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Key has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Key there as he acknowledges the shot.
Key will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yauch.
Yauch looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Yauch connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Yauch. Those never looked like landing.
Yauch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Key throws a combination that misses
and Yauch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Key swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Key takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big left from Yauch misses.
Yauch looks to land a right hand but Key moved out of range.
Key misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yauch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Key shoots in but no luck this time.
Yauch slips under a jab from Key.
Yauch cracks Key with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Key looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yauch is fending him off so far but Key persists. Nope, Yauch circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key throws a low kick but Yauch moves out of range easily.
Key misses with a wild body shot.
Key throws a shot to the body.
Key on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Yauch finds it's target.
Yauch looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.

Key closes the distance and clinches.

Yauch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Key pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yauch is out of range and Key settles back down.
Key tries to clinch but Yauch is having none of it.
Yauch staying out of range there.
Yauch moves out of range as Key strikes.
Yauch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Key.
Key swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Yauch finds it's way through Key's defenses.
Key rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yauch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yauch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Key.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key tries for a takedown but Yauch circles away easily
and Yauch counters with a one-two to the body.
Yauch throws a series of strikes that have Key backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Key is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Key throws a hook but Yauch blocks it.
Yauch blocks a jab.
Yauch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Key.
The crowd cheers as Yauch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Key doesn't seem phased though.
Yauch's corner calls for a 1-2. Yauch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Key closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yauch is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Key stands up and beckons Yauch to his feet.
Key darts in trying to clinch
and Yauch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Key tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yauch is able to avoid easily.
Key shoots in looking for a takedown. Yauch tries to sprawl out of it but Key keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yauch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Key misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yauch. Key does a little dance to reset his feet.
Key throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yauch throws a shot from downtown. Key moves away and avoids it.
Key tries to score with a low kick but Yauch moves his leg out of the way.
Yauch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Key.
Yauch leaves Key with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Key misses with a leg kick.
Key lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yauch circles away quickly and effectively.
Key misses with a hook. Yauch ducked under it nicely.
Yauch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Key.
Key swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Key.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Adam Yauch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Key misses with a left hand
and Yauch counters with a straight right hand.
Yauch moves away from the strike by Key.
Key throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yauch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Key misses with a hook. Yauch ducked under it nicely.
Key cracks the inside of Yauch's front leg.
Yauch misses with a body shot.
Yauch cracks Key with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Key throws out a loose jab but Yauch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key misses with a right hand
and Yauch counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yauch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Yauch. No joy for Key on that attempt.
Key tries to clinch up.
Key tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yauch was well out of range. Poor timing from Key.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key looks to throw the jab but Yauch is out of range.
Key dodges the punch combination from Yauch.
Key misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Key does no damage.
Key tries to clinch up.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yauch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Key ducks right into an uppercut from Yauch.
Yauch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Key goes for a double leg but Yauch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yauch continues to drive forward.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Yauch uses good head movement to avoid it.

Yauch manages to break the clinch.
Tim Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yauch lands a lovely overhand right.
Key throws an off balance right hand
and Yauch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yauch takes a swing at Key's ribcage but misses.
Key scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yauch in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key defending well as Yauch loads up on a big left hand.
Yauch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Key fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Yauch.
Yauch throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Key misses.
Yauch cracks Key with an open hand slap.
Yauch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key misses with a two punch combination.
Key swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yauch counters with a one-two to the body.

Key shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yauch is trying to defend but Key finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yauch wants to improve his position but Key is controlling well.

Key wants to work for an arm triangle but Yauch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Key misses with a head shot. Yauch uses the momentum to regain guard.
Key trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yauch wants to get back to his feet but Key is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adam Yauch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Key is looking to advance position but Yauch has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Yauch controlling the pace for now.
Key is desperately trying to improve his position but Yauch has a good base and remains in mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Yauch gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Key is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yauch.
Yauch lands a glancing blow to the side of Key's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Yauch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yauch 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Adam Yauch!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Adam Yauch!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Adam Yauch!

Adam Yauch wins by unanimous decision!
Adam Yauch gave a mention to Hellbent in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crazy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gonzales
vs
Gael Roman

165 cm
32
150 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

183 cm
28
130 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Master Lee's One Stop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Gael Roman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a jab but it's blocked by Roman.

Roman gets tackled into the cage by Gonzales. Gonzales maintains the clinch.
Gonzales pushes Roman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonzales lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Dante Gael Roman has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Gonzales has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gonzales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Gonzales drags the fight down to the ground.
Roman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzales wants to stand but Roman is controlling the position.
Roman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Gonzales has his foot on Roman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roman works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Gonzales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman throws a big elbow that misses.

Roman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gonzales working a defensive guard here.
Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roman trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet but Roman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gonzales throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Gonzales manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roman manages to get himself to full guard.

Gonzales is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to stand and escape but instead Roman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzales has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gonzales.
Roman cracks Gonzales with a big elbow.
Gonzales striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gonzales can't do much from the bottom here.
Roman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gonzales gets back to half guard.
Gonzales has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roman is working away from the top position though.

Gonzales has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Roman is on him like a limpet, forcing Gonzales back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales throws a punch but it's blocked by Roman.

Gonzales has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gonzales has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales controlling well, preventing Roman from escaping the position.

Gonzales goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Roman escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Gonzales won't allow Roman to pass to mount.

Gonzales looking for submissions off his back.
Roman trying to control from half guard but Gonzales is working away.
Roman thows a huge punch but Gonzales dodges it nicely.

Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Gonzales defends the submission attempt.
Gonzales is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is staying active underneath Roman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzales is trying to stand.
Gonzales flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roman controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roman connects with a nice short shot to Gonzales's temple.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roman stops Gonzales from getting back to his feet.
Gonzales is refusing to be controlled, as Roman sits in half guard.
Roman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gonzales misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Roman wants to stand up but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Gonzales is looking to escape.
Gonzales wants to get back to full guard.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 Ricardo Gonzales will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dante Gael Roman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gonzales lands an overhand right.
Ricardo Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gonzales, right into the meat.
Roman needs to keep his hands up - Gonzales had a free shot at his head there.

Gonzales moves into range and clinches up with Roman.
Roman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roman blocks an uppercut.
Gonzales misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzales.
Gonzales misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Roman.
Roman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzales is keeping busy.
Roman misses with the head strike.
Gonzales misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzales.
Ricardo Gonzales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gonzales misses with the head strike.
Roman blocks an elbow strike from Gonzales.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roman throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzales prevents it.
Roman takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roman tries to work over Gonzales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roman is trying to force a seperation but Gonzales has the dominant position.
Gonzales lands with a right to the head.

Roman is rocked!
Gonzales looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roman is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzales finish him?
Gonzales keeps control of Roman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzales misses with a knee strike.
Gonzales throws a head punch that misses.
Roman seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonzales lands a nice uppercut.
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roman can do to turn this around?
Gonzales comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roman blocks an elbow strike from Gonzales.
Roman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzales has Roman pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Roman is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Gonzales - that's hurt Roman badly! Oh, another knee lands and Roman is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Roman doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ricardo Gonzales!
A victorious Ricardo Gonzales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Caveman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Caveman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Captain Caveman Intro. 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.

Caveman
vs
Madison

180 cm
31
175 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

183 cm
28
175 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Captain Caveman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Madison!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Madison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Madison.
Caveman misses with a body kick.
A combination from Madison does no damage.
Madison avoids the head kick by Caveman.
Madison drops his hands momentarily and Caveman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Madison coming out on top.
Caveman swats away the attempt to clinch by Madison.
Madison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caveman is able to avoid easily.
Caveman throws a sloppy head kick and Madison moves out of range easily.
Madison misses with a few strikes there.
Madison throws a body shot but no joy.
Caveman keeps the fight on the outside.

Caveman pushes Madison up against the cage in a clinch.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Madison as the two fighters clinch.
Our sources have told us that Caveman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Madison avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caveman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madison is defending well for now.
Madison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caveman has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Madison tries to circle away but Caveman has him pinned against the cage.
Caveman letting Madison take a breather here.
Madison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Madison misses with a knee to the head.
Madison avoiding damage as Caveman throws knees to the body.
Madison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Madison avoids the damage to the body.
Madison tries a knee to the head but Caveman blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caveman.

Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madison wants to clinch up but Caveman keeps it at a distance.

Caveman moves into the clinch.
Madison is stalling here.

Madison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

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

Madison breaks the clinch.
Madison lands a nice hook to Caveman's body. Caveman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caveman takes one to the side of the head.

Madison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caveman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madison avoids it.
Madison stalling in the clinch but Caveman improves position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Caveman obliges.
Caveman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.
Caveman trying to land knees to the body.
Caveman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Madison wants to break free but Caveman has control.
Madison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison throws a front kick aimed at Caveman's knee but Caveman avoids it well.
Madison misses the shot to the body.
Caveman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madison.
Madison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greg Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Madison.

Madison takes the fight into the clinch.
Madison avoiding damage as Caveman throws knees to the body.
Madison is trying to push Caveman away but Caveman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Madison avoiding damage as Caveman throws knees to the body.
Madison tries to break free but Caveman pushes him back against the cage.
Caveman keeps control of Madison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Madison as Caveman tries to tie him up.
Madison is trying to force a seperation but Caveman has the dominant position.
Caveman prevents a body shot from Madison.
Madison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Caveman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Madison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Madison wants to get back to striking at distance but Caveman won't allow it.
Caveman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Madison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.

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

Caveman clinches with his opponent.
Caveman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caveman is looking to control Madison's arms but Madison gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caveman has his back to the cage.
Caveman scores a nice knee to the body.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.
Madison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Madison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madison sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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 Captain Caveman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Caveman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Madison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caveman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caveman.
Caveman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madison manages to avoid it.
Madison is looking to clinch.
Madison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Madison pushes Caveman up against the cage in a clinch.
Madison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Madison wants to break free but Caveman has control.
Caveman prevents Madison from breaking the clinch.
Madison misses with an elbow strike.
Madison misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caveman.
Madison takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Madison looks to land a right hand but Caveman moved out of range.
Caveman throws a leg kick but Madison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Madison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caveman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caveman cracks Madison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greg Madison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caveman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Madison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Madison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Madison lands a lovely overhand right.
Caveman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Madison moves in looking to clinch but Caveman pushes him off.
Madison misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caveman.

Caveman darts in and clinches Madison up against the cage.
Madison pushes off an throws an elbow but Caveman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Madison tries to break free but Caveman pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Caveman.

It looks like Greg Madison has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Caveman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madison avoids it.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Madison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caveman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caveman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madison lands a leg kick that knocks Caveman off balance momentarily.
Caveman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Madison.
Nice shot by Madison.
Madison misses with a low kick.

Caveman pushes Madison up against the cage in a clinch.
Madison lands a body shot.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.
Caveman prevents a body shot from Madison.
Madison is trying to break the clinch but Caveman is controlling him.
Caveman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Madison is trying to break the clinch but Caveman is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Madison as Caveman tries to tie him up.
Madison avoids the elbow strike from Caveman, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison lands with a light punch inside.
Caveman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madison is defending well for now.
Madison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Captain Caveman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Caveman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caveman has Madison pressed against the cage, preventing Madison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Madison has had enough of the clinch but Caveman keeps him there for the moment.
Madison can't break the clinch.
Caveman misses with an elbow over the top.
Madison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Madison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Madison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caveman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madison at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caveman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madison moves away.
Caveman slips under a jab.
Madison blocks a head kick by Caveman.
Caveman slips a straight right by Madison.
A good leg kick by Madison.

Caveman moves into range and clinches up with Madison.
Madison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caveman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madison avoids it.

Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caveman lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madison tries to clinch up.
Caveman throws a head kick that misses.

Caveman pushes Madison up against the cage in a clinch.
Caveman blocks the elbow strike.
Madison misses with a hook to the ribs.

Madison breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Captain Caveman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greg Madison's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Caveman throws a sloppy head kick and Madison moves out of range easily.
Madison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Caveman under the eye.

Caveman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Madison, pushing him back against the cage.
Madison tries to break the clinch but Caveman is controlling the position.

Madison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Madison gets tackled into the cage by Caveman. Caveman maintains the clinch.
Madison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caveman's elbow.
Madison tries to break the clinch but Caveman is controlling the position.
Caveman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madison avoids it.
Madison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caveman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caveman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caveman is trying to stall.

Madison manages to break the clinch.

Caveman moves into range and clinches up with Madison.

Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caveman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Caveman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Madison displaying some good clinch control by pressing Caveman up against the cage.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Madison avoids the damage to the body.
Caveman prevents Madison from breaking the clinch.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Caveman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Caveman throws an elbow but misses.
Caveman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madison avoids it.
Madison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Caveman looking to slow down the pace here.
Madison avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison tries to break the clinch but Caveman is controlling the position.
Caveman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Caveman trying to land knees to the body.
Madison managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Caveman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Madison is trying to break the clinch but Caveman is controlling him.
Caveman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madison avoids it.
Caveman trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Caveman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Madison manages to break the clinch.
Madison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Caveman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Caveman scores with a kick to the body.
Madison swings for the body but Caveman moves out of range.
Madison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madison. Caveman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caveman tries a head kick but it misses.
Caveman throws a head kick that misses.
Caveman scores with a kick to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Madison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Madison has had enough of the clinch but Caveman keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madison is looking to clinch but Caveman is avoiding it.
Madison is looking to clinch but Caveman is avoiding it.
Madison connects with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Caveman.
Madison takes a swing at Caveman's ribcage but misses.
Madison catches Caveman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison takes a swing at Caveman's ribcage but misses.
Madison throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Caveman counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Madison managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Madison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Caveman is keeping busy.
Caveman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madison.
Madison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caveman lands with a left to the head.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Madison avoids the damage to the body.
Caveman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madison.
Madison can't break the clinch.
Madison throws an elbow that misses.
Madison tries to break free but Caveman pushes him back against the cage.
Caveman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Madison's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Caveman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Madison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Caveman has Madison up against the cage in a clinch.
Madison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.

Madison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caveman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madison throws a nice looking combination but Caveman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caveman swats away the attempt to clinch by Madison.
Caveman throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Caveman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caveman blocks the elbow strike.
Caveman misses with a knee to the head.
Caveman looking to throw knees to the head but Madison is blocking nicely.
Madison can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madison thumps Caveman with a low kick.

Madison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Madison avoids the damage to the body.

Madison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madison blocks a head kick by Caveman.

Caveman moves into range and clinches up with Madison.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Madison is looking to break free of the clinch but Caveman has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Madison.
Caveman scores a nice knee to the body.
Madison managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Caveman lands a good knee to the midsection. Madison won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caveman trying to land knees to the body.
Caveman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madison avoids it.

Madison manages to break the clinch.

Caveman clinches up with Madison and pushes him back against the cage.

Madison breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caveman looks for the body kick but Madison saw that one coming.
Caveman ducks under a wild hook from Madison.

Madison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caveman, pushing him back against the cage.

Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caveman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caveman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caveman lands a head kick!
Madison scores with a hook.
Crunch! Caveman slams his shin into Madison's torso.
Caveman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison throws a body punch but Caveman moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Madison does no damage.
Madison lands a jab to Caveman's midsection.
Caveman throws a lazy right hand but Madison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caveman misses with an attempted mid kick.

Madison moves into the clinch.
Madison avoiding damage as Caveman throws knees to the body.
Madison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Madison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Madison has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Caveman.
Madison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Madison managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Madison is looking to control Caveman's arms but Caveman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Madison has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caveman prevents Madison from breaking the clinch.

Madison breaks from the clinch.
Madison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caveman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Caveman clinches.
Madison managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Madison has had enough of the clinch but Caveman keeps him there for the moment.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.
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!
Madison just leaning against Caveman, taking a breather.

Madison breaks the clinch.
Madison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caveman.
Caveman scores with a jab.
Madison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caveman was well out of range. Poor timing from Madison.
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 Captain Caveman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greg Madison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Caveman tries a head kick but it misses.
Caveman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madison.

Caveman closes the distance and clinches.
Madison misses with a body punch.
Madison blocks an elbow strike.
Madison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Madison breaks the clinch.
Madison takes a swing at Caveman's ribcage but misses.
Madison checks a low kick from Caveman.
Caveman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caveman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caveman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caveman missing with a left hand there. Madison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madison scores with a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caveman.
Caveman misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch but Caveman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Madison lands a nice shot to the body.
Caveman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Madison lands.
Caveman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madison's head backwards.
Madison throws a good cross that connects.

Caveman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Madison avoiding damage as Caveman throws knees to the body.
Madison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Madison is trying to force a seperation but Caveman has the dominant position.
Madison wants to get back to striking at distance but Caveman won't allow it.

Madison manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Madison crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Caveman - the referee stops the clock and Madison gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Caveman. Madison manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Madison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caveman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greg Madison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison's corner calls for a 1-2. Madison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caveman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caveman throws a solid leg kick but Madison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Caveman.
Madison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caveman was well out of range. Poor timing from Madison.

Caveman moves into range and clinches up with Madison.
Caveman trying to land knees to the body.
Caveman looking to stall.
Madison managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Nice elbow from Madison.
Madison managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Caveman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madison.
Madison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caveman has him pressed against the cage.

Madison breaks from the clinch.
Madison lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Caveman throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caveman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caveman throws a leg kick but Madison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Madison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Caveman doesn't seem phased though.
Madison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caveman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Madison throws a body punch but Caveman moves out of range.
Madison swinging wildly here.
Madison needs to keep his hands up - Caveman had a free shot at his head there.
Madison wants to land a leg kick but Caveman is out of range.
Caveman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caveman misses with a body kick.
Caveman tries a low kick but Madison avoids it.
Madison falls off balance throwing a combination

and Caveman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caveman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madison breaks the clinch.

Caveman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Madison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caveman has him pressed against the cage.
Caveman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madison avoids it.
Madison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Caveman lands a nice elbow.
Caveman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madison is defending well for now.
Caveman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caveman trying to land knees to the body.

Madison manages to break the clinch.
Caveman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Caveman.
Caveman throws a sloppy head kick and Madison moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Madison.

Madison gets tackled into the cage by Caveman. Caveman maintains the clinch.

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 Captain Caveman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caveman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Captain Caveman wins by unanimous decision!
Captain Caveman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'CAAAPTAAAIIIN CAAAAAAAAVE MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timebmb has chosen Move On Up as his entrance music. Riley Lewis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lewis
vs
Timebmb

191 cm
28
189 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

170 cm
29
191 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Timebmb closes the distance and clinches.
Timebmb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewis fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Timebmb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lewis sprawls well initially but Timebmb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timebmb pulls his head out easily.
Timebmb scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Timebmb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timebmb pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timebmb works his way into side control.
Lewis tries to bench press Timebmb off him but Timebmb keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
My spies in Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) inform me that Timebmb has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Timebmb connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lewis some visible discomfort.
Lewis tries to bench press Timebmb off him but Timebmb keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timebmb is chipping away with strikes.
Timebmb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Timebmb tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lewis is not content to let Timebmb control the position.
Lewis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Timebmb connects with a decent elbow.
Lewis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Timebmb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lewis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Timebmb connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Timebmb lands some shots froms side control.
Timebmb is working Lewis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Timebmb keeps moving and retains side control.
Timebmb working the head with strikes.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Timebmb landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lewis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timebmb passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lewis!
Timebmb cracks Lewis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Lewis is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timebmb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape.
Timebmb landing punches.
Timebmb prevents Lewis from getting the reversal.
Timebmb punishing his opponent with strikes.
Timebmb connects with a bit shot that sees Lewis covering up! More strikes from Timebmb and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Timebmb is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukebox Timebmb!
An out of breath Jukebox Timebmb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Cumming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cumming comes to the cage accompanied by White America. Guth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alva Noto - Module 7 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Cumming
vs
Guth

170 cm
32
156 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

183 cm
32
153 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Cumming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt Guth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cumming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guth was well out of range. Poor timing from Cumming.
Guth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cumming throws out the jab.
Guth has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Cumming clinches with his opponent.

Cumming manages to break the clinch.

Cumming shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cumming was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guth sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Cumming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth tries to get to full guard but Cumming has control of the leg.
Guth is not content to let Cumming control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth trying to hold on to Cumming's head to control him but Cumming postures up.
Cumming throws a strike but Guth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guth working for submissions but it's allowed Cumming to get to half guard.
Guth tries to roll over but Cumming keeps him under control.
Cumming trying to pass the guard but Guth defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cumming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guth's head.
Guth has hold of Cumming's hands but Cumming slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Guth is trying to get back to full guard.
Guth manages to get to full guard.
Cumming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cumming wants to control from the top but Guth keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guth is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth throws a big elbow that misses.
Guth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guth wants to control from the top but Cumming keeps moving.
Cumming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cumming's head.
Cumming controlling Guth's posture.
Cumming wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guth wants to pass the guard but Cumming is keeping the position.
Guth is looking to work some ground and pound but Cumming has wrist control.
Guth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cumming swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cumming throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cumming dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Cumming has managed to clinch.
Cumming is trying to break the clinch but Guth is controlling him.
Guth looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Cumming dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cumming sizes up Guth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cumming misses with a double jab.
Cumming swings for the body but Guth moves out of range.

Cumming pushes Guth up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cumming tries to work over Guth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guth is looking to control Cumming's arms but Cumming gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guth has his back to the cage.
Cumming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guth can do to turn this around?
Cumming stalling in the clinch.
Cumming is looking to break free of the clinch but Guth has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cumming missing with knees to the body.
Guth prevents a body shot from Cumming.
Guth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cumming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guth goes for a takedown attempt but Cumming pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cumming misses with an uppercut
enabling Guth to counter with a crisp jab.
Cumming misses with a body shot.
Cumming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guth was well out of range. Poor timing from Cumming.
Cumming scores with a hook to the body. Guth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cumming misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Cumming shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guth taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Cumming are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Cumming.
Izzy Cumming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cumming is looking to take a break and control but Guth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cumming throws an elbow but Guth slips to the side and avoids it well.
Guth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Guth wants to get back to full guard.
Guth trying to control from the bottom.
Cumming thows a huge punch but Guth dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cumming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guth's head.
Guth is pressing down on Cumming's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cumming throwing strikes but missing.

Guth working for a triangle but Cumming defends it easily.
Cumming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cumming trying to control but Guth is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cumming throws a strike but Guth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Guth throws an elbow that misses. Cumming uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guth's guard. Nice move by Cumming!

Guth working a defensive guard but Cumming manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cumming throws a strike aimed at the side of Guth's head but Guth avoids it well.
Cumming scoring with punches from side control.
Cumming working the strikes but Guth uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cumming is looking to advance position but Guth won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from Cumming misses the target.
Cumming throws an off balance right hand
and Guth counters with a nice uppercut.
Cumming throws an off balance right hand
letting Guth counter with a right hand.
Cumming throws an overhand right that lands on Guth's shoulder, as Guth tries to avoid the shot.

Cumming closes the distance and clinches.
Guth blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cumming wants to get back to striking at distance but Guth won't allow it.

Guth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Cumming closes the distance and clinches.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cumming misses with a body shot.
Cumming misses with a left hand
and Guth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cumming looks to land a combination but Guth avoids it well.
Cumming misses with a hook
and Guth counters with a straight right hand.
Cumming misses with a body shot.

Cumming shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guth is trying to defend but Cumming finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cumming throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cumming throws a strike but Guth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cumming throwing strikes but missing.
Guth has a closed guard, preventing Cumming from standing up.
Cumming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cumming won't allow Guth to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cumming lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guth at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cumming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guth counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cumming shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guth but Guth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cumming lands a right hook to the body.

Cumming has managed to clinch.
Guth tries to score a body lock takedown but Cumming shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cumming wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Guth manages to break the clinch.
Cumming misses with a hook.
Guth is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Guth blocks a jab.
Izzy Cumming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cumming looks to score with a jab to the body but Guth is just out of range.
A combination from Cumming does no damage.

Cumming forces Guth back against the cage and clinches.
Cumming is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Guth's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A bit of stalling here from Cumming.
Guth managing to block the knees to the body from Cumming.
Guth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cumming fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Cumming clearly takes that round.
That's time! Cumming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cumming shoots for a double leg takedown but Guth sprawls well. He's pushed Cumming's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cumming scores with a jab. Guth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cumming swings widly with a right hand
and Guth counters with a head kick. That will keep Cumming thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Cumming is rocked!
Cumming throws a right hand that misses
and Guth scores with a counter punch that sends Cumming to the canvas! Guth smells blood - he's punishing Cumming with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cumming has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Guth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue. Stevens is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't Hold Us. Victor Stevens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chuck Shamrock's chin.

Shamrock
vs
Stevens

152 cm
32
148 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

175 cm
32
135 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Stevens breaks from the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Chuck Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock scores with a one two! Stevens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stevens slips under a jab.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Shamrock drives through and clinches with Stevens against the cage.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling him.
Stevens wants to get back to striking at distance but Shamrock won't allow it.

Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Stevens.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevens, as that shot connected.
Stevens scores with a jab.

Shamrock rushes Stevens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stevens blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stevens working Shamrock over with knees to the body.

Shamrock manages to break the clinch.
Stevens has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock stuns Stevens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Stevens's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Shamrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevens scores with a hook.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.

Shamrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stevens breaks the clinch.
Chuck Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevens slips under a jab.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Stevens tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevens scores with a knee to the head.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Stevens's ribcage. Stevens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
Stevens looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock gets through Stevens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Stevens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Shamrock breaks the clinch.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Stevens moved out of range nicely.
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 Chuck Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stevens tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it.
Stevens wants to break free but Shamrock has control.

Shamrock manages to break the clinch.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.

Stevens tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Stevens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevens's gas tank.
A short right from Shamrock.
Stevens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Victor Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevens's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Stevens avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shamrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
Stevens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Stevens wants to get back to striking at distance but Shamrock won't allow it.
Stevens takes a shot to the head.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but Shamrock is blocking nicely.

Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.

Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
Stevens is trying to force a seperation but Shamrock has the dominant position.
Chuck Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock works on Stevens's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamrock is working Stevens over against the cage.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Shamrock instigates a clinch.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Stevens is rocked!
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.

Shamrock breaks the clinch.

Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Shamrock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chuck Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stevens.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stevens seems to have recovered his senses.
Shamrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Victor Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Stevens got wobbled bad by a big combination! Shamrock presses forward with punches and knees until Stevens stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Stevens closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Shamrock!
A relieved looking Chuck Shamrock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muntz's entrance music is Threw It On The Ground. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Muntz
vs
Horton

182 cm
31
198 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

178 cm
31
198 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Muntz shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Muntz as Horton shoots in.
Horton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson Muntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Muntz throws a jab but it's blocked by Horton.
No joy there for Muntz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horton moves out of range of the strikes.
Horton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muntz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Muntz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good work by Horton as he checks the leg kick.
Muntz lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muntz misses with an uppercut.
Horton looks for a takedown but Muntz sprawls well.
Horton misses with a takedown
and Muntz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muntz stuffs the takedown.
Horton misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton tries for a takedown but Muntz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muntz scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Muntz. Those never looked like landing.
Horton shoots in for a double leg but Muntz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muntz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muntz's waist but Muntz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horton off to one side.
Horton dives in and grabs Muntz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muntz pushes down on Horton's head and hops out.
Muntz throws a leg kick that misses.
Horton throws a jab but it's blocked by Muntz.
Muntz scores with a nice strike.
Muntz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muntz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muntz's waist but Muntz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horton off to one side.
Muntz loads up on a big right hand but Horton slips the punch.
Horton has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Horton tries to move into range but Muntz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Muntz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muntz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson Muntz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horton dives in and grabs Muntz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muntz pushes down on Horton's head and hops out.
Horton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horton slips a jab from Muntz.
Muntz throws out a loose jab but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muntz throws a jab but it's blocked by Horton.
Horton walks into a stiff left hand from Muntz.
Horton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muntz. Muntz obviously looking to wear him down.
Horton has a takedown stuffed.
Horton slips under a jab from Muntz.
Muntz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Muntz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horton blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Muntz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown but Muntz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muntz thuds his right hand into Horton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horton or perhaps it was just good defense by Muntz, which made it look bad.
Muntz takes a swing at Horton's ribcage but misses.
Horton takes one on the button.
Muntz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horton manages to avoid it.

Horton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Horton stops Muntz from standing up.
Horton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muntz is trying to keep Horton in close.

Horton has gone for a leg lock! Muntz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Horton's guard.

Muntz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Horton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muntz is one step ahead there.
Horton controlling Muntz's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Muntz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horton dives in and grabs Muntz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muntz pushes down on Horton's head and hops out.
Horton ducks under a wild hook from Muntz.
Muntz throws a jab when Horton was well out of range.
Muntz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muntz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muntz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horton can do to turn this around?
Horton goes for a double leg but Muntz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muntz continues to drive forward.
Muntz leaning his opponent against the cage.

Horton has hold of one of Muntz's legs. Muntz is fighting the takedown attempt but Horton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muntz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Horton trying to control but Muntz is working from the bottom.
Muntz trying to keep a closed guard but Horton is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Horton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but Muntz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horton passes Muntz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Horton is looking for a kimura but Muntz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Horton to get the leverage.

Horton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muntz sees it coming and defends easily.
Muntz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horton.
Horton drops an elbow to the side of Muntz's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muntz trying to control but Horton postures up.
Horton wants to pass to mount but Muntz is defending the position.
Horton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muntz has hold of Horton's hands but Horton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Horton seems to be working for a kimura but Muntz defends the submission attempt.
Horton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Muntz is looking to control Horton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muntz avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muntz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton misses with an uppercut.
Horton tries for a takedown but Muntz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson Muntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.

Horton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Horton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muntz defending well though.

Horton is looking for a kimura here.
Muntz wants to improve his position but Horton is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz is trying to maintain the position but Horton is very close to passing his half guard.
Horton wants to control but Muntz is keeping him busy.

Horton is looking for a kimura but Muntz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Horton to get the leverage.

Horton is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Muntz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Muntz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Muntz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Horton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Muntz throws a poor cross that misses

and Horton counters with a single leg into guard. Muntz didn't expect that.
Muntz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Horton looking to sit in guard and control but Muntz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Horton has a closed guard, preventing Muntz from standing up.
Tim Horton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horton wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Muntz has passed into side control.
Horton can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horton keeps working.
Horton can't do much from the bottom here.
Horton is looking for a sweep.
Muntz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Horton is looking to regain half guard here but Muntz keeps moving and retains side control.
Horton tries to escape but Muntz is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Horton tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Horton tries to reverse the position but Muntz maintains control.
Muntz trying to control but Horton is having none of it.
Horton tries to reverse the position but Muntz maintains control.
Muntz is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Horton controls the position.

Muntz is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice cross by Muntz.
Muntz throws a body shot but no joy.

Horton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Muntz!
Horton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Muntz is avoiding damage well.
Muntz tries to bench press Horton off him but Horton keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Horton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Muntz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Horton is trying to ground and pound but Muntz uses the momentary lack of control by Horton to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horton working the head and body with strikes.
Horton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muntz trying to control from the bottom.
Muntz has his hands clasped together around Horton's back. He's all about the action.
Muntz is looking for a sweep. Horton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nelson Muntz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Muntz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Muntz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muntz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muntz wants it to stay on the feet.
Horton throws the left hand but Muntz avoids the punch easily.
Horton with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson Muntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Muntz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muntz connects with a solid leg kick.
Horton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muntz.
Muntz throws a body punch but Horton moves out of range.
Muntz throws a shot from downtown. Horton moves away and avoids it.
Muntz missing with a left hand there. Horton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton looks for a takedown but Muntz sprawls well.
Muntz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horton.
Muntz throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horton looking to pass the guard.
Horton prevents Muntz from getting back to his feet.
Muntz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Horton stands and throws Muntz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Muntz struggling a bit here.
Muntz is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muntz is trying to control Horton's posture but Horton avoids it.

Horton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Muntz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Horton's guard! Nice work there by Muntz!
Muntz tries to free his leg and advance position but Horton is retaining full guard.
Muntz is working hard here to advance position.
Muntz content to stall in guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Horton!
Our winner, Tim Horton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensen (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.

Simpson
vs
Svensen

205 cm
30
280 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

176 cm
32
260 lbs
26 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simpson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Svensen backs up against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simpson.
Simpson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Svensen.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Simpson cracks Svensen with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svensen tries to land a front kick but Simpson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simpson misses with a low kick as Svensen jumps back.
Svensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Svensen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Simpson - the referee stops the clock and Svensen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Simpson. Svensen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Svensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensen is looking to land body kicks.
Simpson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Svensen.
Simpson connects with a nice looking jab.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svensen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
Svensen staying out of range there.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensen is just out of range.
Svensen moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensen slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Svensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson thumps Svensen with a low kick.
Simpson wants to slow Svensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Simpson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simpson is looking to slow Svensen down with leg kicks.
Svensen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svensen's head.
Simpson throws out a leg kick but Svensen moves out of range and Simpson only half commits.
Svensen wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Svensen blocks a jab.
Svensen throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensen defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Svensen throws a front kick that sends Simpson stumbling back into the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simpson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Svensen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Svensen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Svensen avoids it well.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Simpson tries to land a front kick but Svensen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svensen pushes Simpson away with a front kick.
Svensen lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.
Svensen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Svensen moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensen tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensen's head backwards.
Simpson is looking to score with low kicks.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Svensen clinches.

Svensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpson lunges at Svensen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svensen's hand.
Svensen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simpson swings for the body but Svensen moves out of range.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Svensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svensen checks a low kick from Simpson.
Simpson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simpson throws a front kick that sends Svensen stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Svensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensen.
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Svensen moved away.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svensen walks into a jab.
Svensen moves out of range as Simpson throws a body kick.
Svensen throws a head kick that misses.
Svensen dives in and grabs Simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Svensen's head and hops out.
Bart Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensen can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a nice looking body kick.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Svensen tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Svensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Svensen pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.

Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson throws a body punch but Svensen moves out of range.
Svensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Svensen.
Svensen wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simpson!
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Svensen throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensen wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Svensen avoids it well.
Svensen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simpson finds it's way round the side to connect with Svensen's head.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.
Svensen looks for the body kick but Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svensen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Svensen ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Svensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Svensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Simpson swings for the body but Svensen moves out of range.
Bart Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Svensen.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Svensen counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Svensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Svensen tries to clinch up.
Simpson throws the left hand but Svensen avoids the punch easily.
Svensen throws a head kick that misses.
Svensen takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Simpson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Svensen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simpson.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensen tries to land a front kick but Simpson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svensen walks into a jab.
Svensen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simpson's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Svensen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bart Simpson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Svensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Svensen avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Simpson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.

Svensen moves into the clinch.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Svensen has double underhooks.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svensens head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svensen backwards.

Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
Svensen throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensen.
Simpson punishes Svensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Svensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Svensen takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Svensen.
Svensen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Svensen.
That kick from Svensen tenderised Simpson's leg. Simpson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Svensen moves away and avoids it.
Svensen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson connects with a jab.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Svensen moved out of range.
Svensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Svensen.
Svensen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A lazy body kick from Simpson

and Svensen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Svensen tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually Svensen drops back down to his feet.
Svensen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson stalls.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svensens head.
Simpson trying to stall but Svensen improves his position.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Simpson breaks the clinch.
Svensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Svensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Svensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Svensen back to the cage. Simpson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Simpson swings for the body but Svensen moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simpson finds it's way round the side to connect with Svensen's head.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensen staying out of range there.
Svensen tries to clinch up.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Simpson connects with a body shot that sends Svensen's belly button to the back.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Svensen can pounce on him.
Donk. Simpson catches Svensen right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Simpson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simpson cracks Svensen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Svensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Svensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson moves out of range as Svensen throws a body kick.
A left lands for Simpson.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Svensen can pounce on him.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws a wild body kick that Svensen sees coming a mile off.
Svensen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simpson will feel that in the morning.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Svensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensen walks into a straight right hand from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Svensen.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensen.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensen.
Simpson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simpson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Svensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson scores with a jab to the head.
Svensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensen throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Svensen throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Svensen backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensen thows a leg kick but Simpson checks it
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice defenses there by Svensen.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.

Svensen drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Svensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Svensen backs away looking to recover.
Svensen tries to clinch
and Svensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Svensen throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Svensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson throws a head kick but Svensen moves out of range.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Svensen feints and then cracks Simpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a hook. Svensen ducked under it nicely.
Simpson throws a body punch but Svensen moves out of range.
Simpson throws a jab when Svensen was well out of range.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Simpson coming out on top.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Svensen moves out of range.
Svensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensen.
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson had his way with Sven Svensen in that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Simpson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Svensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensen defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.
Svensen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Svensen closes the distance and clinches.
Svensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bart Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson throws a right hand that Svensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensen also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Svensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Svensen looks to land a body kick but Simpson moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Svensen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Svensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Svensen counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson throws a body shot but no joy.
Simpson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Svensen moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Simpson tenderised Svensen's leg. Svensen is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands with an overhand left.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Svensen slips the punch.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Svensen.
Svensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Svensen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Svensen ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Svensen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Svensen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensen lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab by Simpson.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Simpson throws a body punch but Svensen moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Simpson there.
Svensen moves out of range of the body kick.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Svensen avoids it.
Simpson throws a low kick but Svensen moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Bart Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Svensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensen throws a head kick that misses.
Svensen tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensen manages to avoid it.
Svensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Svensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sven Svensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Svensen. That's going to slow Simpson down.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Bart Simpson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Bart Simpson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Bart Simpson!

Bart Simpson wins by unanimous decision!
Bart Simpson very nearly forgot to thank Hilo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li has chosen Dragon Punch! as his entrance music. Rauno Repomies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Repomies
vs
Long Li

178 cm
34
144 lbs
24 - 16 - 1

172 cm
40
150 lbs
32 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rauno Repomies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li slips a jab and a cross from Repomies.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Repomies.
Li misses with a leg kick.

Li gets the takedown into side control.
Repomies dodges the ground and pound from Li.
Repomies is trying to improve his position.
Li throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to control the action but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Li controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Repomies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Li.
Li throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Li working the strikes but Repomies uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Li slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Repomies keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Repomies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Repomies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Repomies.
Repomies lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Li throws a leg kick but Repomies moved away.
Li avoids the body shot from Repomies.
Repomies misses with a hook.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Repomies ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a leg kick.
Repomies throws a big shot that misses.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Repomies.
Repomies misses with a wild body shot.
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Repomies tries to land a body kick

and Li counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Li.
Li content to stall in guard here.
Repomies looking to control.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
Li postures up in Repomies's guard and throws a big left but Repomies blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
Repomies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Repomies keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good leg kick by Li there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiao Long Li dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Repomies throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Li has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Repomies dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Repomies's head and hops out.
A solid body kick from Li.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Repomies slips the punch.
Repomies misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
Repomies scores with the left hand. Li knows he should have avoided that one.
Repomies will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauno Repomies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Repomies pinned against the cage. Repomies gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Repomies shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Repomies tried to score with a low kick but Li checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Repomies did well to prevent Li getting side control.
Li thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Repomies to regain full guard.
Li controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Repomies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to control from the top but Repomies keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Repomies takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Repomies pushes him off.
Li throws the kick towards the body but Repomies avoids it.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiao Long Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Repomies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Repomies jabs Li to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Repomies is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Li lands with an uppercut that bounces Repomies off the cage and back into range.
Repomies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li lands a really nice looking cross but Repomies seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Repomies.
Repomies throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Repomies moves away and avoids it.
Li misses the jab.
Repomies misses the jab.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li blocks a head kick by Repomies.
A left and a right from Repomies both land. Nice combination.
Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Repomies swings widly with a right hand

and Li decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Repomies's guard.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Repomies blocks nicely.
Xiao Long Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Repomies's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Repomies working for submissions but it's allowed Li to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Repomies taking some punishment here, with Li in his half guard.
Li perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiao Long Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Li throws a leg kick but Repomies moved away.

Li shoots in and bounces Repomies off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Li trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Repomies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Repomies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
Repomies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Repomies walks into a left hand.
Repomies fails with a takedown attempt.
Repomies misses with an uppercut

and Li decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Repomies's guard.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Repomies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Repomies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Repomies keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li stands up over Repomies, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Repomies shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Repomies moves forwards but Li connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Repomies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li slips a straight right by Repomies.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li.
A left lands for Li.
Li sizes up Repomies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauno Repomies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repomies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Repomies off to one side.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repomies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Repomies throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Li.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li feints and then cracks Repomies's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Repomies down.
Repomies swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li throws a leg kick but Repomies sees it coming and moves out of range.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Repomies.
Repomies takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiao Long Li really dominated that round.
That's time! Repomies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters circling - Repomies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Repomies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Li delivers a nice body kick.
Li connects with a high kick.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Repomies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li throws a hook but Repomies blocks it.
Repomies misses the shot to the body.
Repomies shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Repomies keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li is looking to clinch but Repomies is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Repomies plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Repomies throws a lazy head kick

and Li counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Li keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Repomies wants to control the action here but instead Li manages to pass to full mount!
Li controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Li.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to control but Repomies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Li lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Li looking to finish with strikes here!
Li lands a big elbow.
Li sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is continuing to stall.
Li trying to control but Repomies is having none of it.
Li takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Li misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Repomies takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Repomies taking shots to the head.
Li landing strikes, looking to finish!
Li trying to control but Repomies is having none of it.
Repomies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiao Long Li dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Repomies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Repomies off to one side.
Repomies tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Repomies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Repomies.
Repomies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Repomies checks the leg kick.
Repomies has his takedown stuffed

and Li counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Repomies!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauno Repomies. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Repomies is avoiding damage well.
Li is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Li misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Li wants to control but Repomies is keeping him busy.
Repomies is looking for a sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xiao Long Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Repomies is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Li throws a leg kick but Repomies checks it.
Repomies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.
Repomies blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Repomies. Beautiful body shot.
Repomies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Repomies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Li lands a nice hook to Repomies's body. Repomies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Li moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Repomies doesn't seem phased though.
Repomies throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Li.
Repomies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Li throws a right hand that Repomies ducks under and follows up with a left that Repomies also avoids with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Repomies.
A solid leg kick lands there for Li.
Nice jab there from Li.
Repomies tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Repomies somewhat.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Repomies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Repomies lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Repomies's sensitive parts.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Repomies. That did some damage!
Li throws a nice inside leg kick.
Repomies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Repomies.
Repomies punishes Li's body with a nice straight punch.
Repomies is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Repomies just misses with a punch to the body.
Li moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Repomies!
Rauno Repomies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li tries to work over Repomies's front leg with a kick but Repomies checks it.
A big left from Li misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!

Xiao Long Li wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Xiao Long Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Rauno Repomies stepped up to the mic, saying 'dam i got my ass whooped !'.