Future Fighting VII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendry comes into the arena with Scotland The Brave blaring out of the sound system. Reilly has chosen Dubliners - Fields of Athenry as his entrance music. Iain Reilly has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hendry
vs
Reilly

178 cm
20
217 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
20
218 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alistair Hendry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendry.
Hendry swinging wildly here.
Hendry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reilly tries to bum rush Hendry with a series of wild strikes but Hendry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
Reilly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reilly jabs at Hendry's body.
Reilly fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly.
Hendry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Hendry misses.
Hendry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reilly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hendry goes for a double leg but Reilly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reilly continues to drive forward.
Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reilly shoots in but no luck this time.
Hendry attempts a counter takedown but Reilly avoids it well and moves away.
Reilly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendry's waist but Hendry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reilly off to one side.
Alistair Hendry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Reilly.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendry sprawls well. Hendry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reilly gets slowly back to his feet.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendry misses with a wild combination.
Hendry looks for a takedown but Reilly sprawls well.

Hendry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reilly sprawls well initially but Hendry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Hendry is very close to passing his half guard.
Reilly manages to get to full guard.
Hendry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendry landing some decent shots from guard.
Reilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hendry throws a strike but Reilly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hendry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reilly postures up in Hendry's guard and throws a big left but Hendry blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reilly postures up in Hendry's guard and throws a big left but Hendry blocks it.

Hendry pushes Reilly off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly throws a series of punches but Hendry moves out of range.
Reilly throws a right hand that Hendry ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendry also avoids with ease.
Reilly throws a body punch but Hendry moves out of range.

Reilly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reilly lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hendry has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reilly has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iain Reilly will probably get the nod.
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.

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

Reilly tries to sprawl but Hendry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reilly gets full guard.
Hendry postures up in Reilly's guard and throws a big left but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly looking to control.
We've been hearing that Hendry has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hendry is looking to work some ground and pound but Reilly has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendry is in close to Reilly's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Reilly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reilly's head.
Hendry prevents Reilly from getting back to his feet.
Hendry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Hendry is proving a slippery customer.
Reilly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hendry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reilly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice takedown defense from Hendry. No joy for Reilly on that attempt.

Reilly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hendry to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Hendry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reilly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendry has managed to get both his arms back between Reilly's legs - danger averted.
Hendry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendry throws a big elbow that misses.
Reilly working a defensive guard here.
Hendry postures up in Reilly's guard and throws a big left but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendry landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reilly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hendry throws a big right hand that misses.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Reilly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Reilly seems to be working for a kimura but Hendry defends the submission attempt.
Hendry wants to improve his position but Reilly is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reilly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hendry sees it coming and defends easily.
Hendry holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hendry is trying to stand up here but Reilly is controlling him well.
Hendry trying to control here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendry misses with the combination.
Iain Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendry dives in for a single leg takedown but Reilly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reilly fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut there from Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook but Hendry avoids it easily.
Hendry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendry moves away.
Hendry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reilly circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendry dives in and grabs Reilly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reilly pushes down on Hendry's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly lands a nice shot that snaps Hendry's head back.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reilly misses with a series of wild punches.
Hendry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Hendry ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Hendry slips the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reilly or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendry, which made it look bad.
Reilly misses the jab.
Reilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendry.
Hendry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reilly as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Reilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendry.
Hendry throws a right hand that Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Reilly also avoids with ease.
Hendry misses with the combination.
Reilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hendry at a distance.
Hendry moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendry misses with a straight left.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Reilly cracks Hendry with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reilly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reilly dodges the punch combination from Hendry.
Alistair Hendry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reilly connects with a body shot.
Hendry moves forwards but Reilly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reilly scores with a jab.
A nice combination there by Reilly.

Hendry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reilly is trying to stand up here but Hendry is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hendry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendry throws a strike but Reilly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reilly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reilly is trying to control the position but Hendry postures up.
Hendry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hendry won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.
Reilly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hendry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reilly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Reilly!
A victorious Iain Reilly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darcus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harmony King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harmony King is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Washington
vs
King

186 cm
18
242 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darcus Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harmony King!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washington clinches.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Washington.

King jumps into guard, dragging Washington to the mat.
Washington wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.

Washington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage.
Washington moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from King does it's job there.

Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Washington.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washington is struggling to control the position.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
King jumps guard but Washington stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington prevents King from breaking the clinch.
Washington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King wants a takedown.
Darcus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harmony King.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees to the body from Washington.
King looks winded!
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Washington is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington has King pressed against the cage.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Washington after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
The referee is keeping an eye on Washington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Washington landing knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
King wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Washington feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Washington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from King.

King is working an open guard so Washington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King fails to pull guard.
King jumps guard but Washington stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Washington prevents King from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington slowing the pace effectively.
Washington slowing the pace effectively.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Washington is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Washington is struggling to control the position.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Darcus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harmony King.
King tries to break free but Washington pushes him back against the cage.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Washington to keep the fight standing.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Washington slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Washington.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King can't break the clinch.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
King being controlled against the cage.
Darcus Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
A body shot lands from Washington.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Washington stops a takedown attempt from King.
Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
King is breathing heavily.
Washington has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
King wants to break free but Washington has control.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washington stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Washington has King pressed against the cage.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Washington won't allow it.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Washington.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washington tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Washington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
King lands the left hand.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Washington wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington moves to clinch but King breaks away
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harmony King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Washington tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Washington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington wants to clinch.

Washington rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington taking a breather.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington controlling the action here for a moment.
King being controlled against the cage.
Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.
King avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Washington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Washington missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
King is trying to break the clinch but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
King is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.
King avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
King can't get the takedown.
Darcus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harmony King.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
Washington just leaning against King, taking a breather.
Washington has King pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Washington for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
King is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Washington.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Washington seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Harmony King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darcus Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington prevents a body shot from King.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darcus Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washington, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darcus Washington!
In his post fight interview, Darcus Washington gave a big smile as he said '(Darcus slaps the ring announcer viciously) My pimp hand is STRONG, Bitches!!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

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

Enlow
vs
Mayorga

160 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
18
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Dissolution Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenlow Enlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Mayorga!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt.
Enlow has his takedown stuffed
and Mayorga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Enlow tries for a takedown but Mayorga circles away easily
and Mayorga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenlow Enlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enlow has his takedown stuffed
and Mayorga counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Kenlow Enlow has been cut.
Enlow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayorga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayorga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Enlow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayorga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Enlow is breathing heavily.
Mayorga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayorga unleashes a big counter combination but Enlow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enlow tries for a takedown but Mayorga circles away easily
and Mayorga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mayorga lands a jab-cross combination.
Enlow moves to clinch but Mayorga breaks away
and Mayorga counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayorga lands a jab-cross combination.
Mayorga jabs Enlow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Enlow shoots and misses
enabling Mayorga to counter with a crisp jab.

Enlow is rocked!
Mayorga Throws a clean left jab. Mayorga Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Enlow's chin! Enlow crumbles to the ground and Mayorga follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Mayorga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jay Mayorga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levan Revazshvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthias Staam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Revazshvili comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Staam has chosen Muay Thai Sarama - Round 5 as his entrance music. Matthias Staam has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Levan Revazshvili's chin.

Revazshvili
vs
Staam

193 cm
20
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levan Revazshvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthias Staam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili tries to bum rush Staam with a series of wild strikes but Staam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Staam tries to clinch up.
Staam dodges the punch combination from Revazshvili.
Staam wants to counter the offense by Revazshvili and move into the clinch position.

Staam rushes Revazshvili and presses him up against the cage.

Revazshvili breaks the clinch.
Staam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Revazshvili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Revazshvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Staam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Revazshvili misses.
Revazshvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Revazshvili digs a good hook to Staam's body.
Revazshvili keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Revazshvili to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Matthias Staam has been cut.
Staam has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Staam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Revazshvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staam throws out the jab.
Revazshvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Revazshvili moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Staam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Staam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Revazshvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Staam steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws a nice looking combination but Staam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Staam throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Revazshvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Staam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Revazshvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Staam tries to clinch but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili feinted with a counter takedown.
Staam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Revazshvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Revazshvili attempts a counter takedown but Staam avoids it well and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Revazshvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Revazshvili moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Revazshvili misses.
Staam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Revazshvili as he avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Revazshvili has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Staam wants to clinch up but Revazshvili keeps it at a distance.
Staam shoots in but Revazshvili avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Revazshvili digs a good body shot into Staam's ribs.
Staam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Revazshvili throws out the jab.
Staam is looking to clinch.
Revazshvili throws an overhand right that lands on Staam's shoulder, as Staam tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili takes a swing at Staam's ribcage but misses.
Staam moves in looking to clinch but Revazshvili pushes him off.
Revazshvili slips a jab and a cross from Staam.
Revazshvili changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Revazshvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Staam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Revazshvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Revazshvili scores with a body shot.
Revazshvili lands a body shot.

Revazshvili lands a left and a right that send Staam crashing to the mat, dazed. Revazshvili thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Revazshvili throws an overhand right that has Staam reeling! Revazshvili follows up with more punches and Staam is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Levan Revazshvili!
Levan Revazshvili tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Edgar
vs
Zapata

172 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ayo Edgar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edgar.
Zapata feints the counter takedown.
Zapata avoids a kick to the body.
Zapata tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Edgar.
Edgar connects with a body shot that sends Zapata's belly button to the back.
Edgar lands with a right hand.

Edgar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zapata's guard.
Zapata is adopting a defensive guard.
Zapata is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zapata tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
Edgar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edgar won't allow Zapata to sweep him here.
Edgar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zapata wants to stand up but Edgar is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Edgar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Edgar is looking to stall here but Zapata recovers full guard.
Edgar trying to control but Zapata is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar being controlled here momentarily.
Our spies down at at Rape Academy inform us that Zapata has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Edgar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edgar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Zapata is retaining full guard.
Edgar throws an elbow that misses. Zapata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edgar's guard. Nice move by Zapata!

Edgar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Zapata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zapata.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Edgar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zapata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edgar throws an elbow that misses. Zapata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edgar's guard. Nice move by Zapata!

Zapata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Edgar holds on and takes a little breather.
Zapata throws a big right hand that misses.
Zapata throws a big elbow that misses.
Zapata lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zapata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edgar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zapata's guard.

Edgar wants to control from the top but Zapata keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Zapata throws a big right hand that misses.
Edgar is pulling down on Zapata's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zapata's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgar wants to stand up but Zapata is controlling him.
Zapata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edgar wants to sweep here but Zapata controlling him for the moment.
Edgar controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zapata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Edgar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edgar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Edgar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapata wants to counter with a clinch but Edgar pushes him away.
Zapata avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Zapata changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Edgar.
Edgar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zapata checks a leg kick.
Edgar lands a two punch combo.
Edgar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edgar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edgar misses with a body punch

and Zapata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zapata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zapata is in close to Edgar's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zapata won't allow Edgar to sweep him here.
Zapata postures up in Edgar's guard and throws a big left but Edgar blocks it.
Edgar has momentary wrist control but Zapata slips an elbow through the middle.
Zapata postures up in Edgar's guard and throws a big left but Edgar blocks it.
Zapata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zapata is looking to work some ground and pound but Edgar has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zapata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edgar trying to control the position.
Zapata scoring with some ground and pound.
Zapata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zapata scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zapata postures up and lands a big shot to Edgar's brow.
Zapata passes into half guard.
Edgar trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zapata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edgar defends it well.
Zapata is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zapata thows a huge punch but Edgar dodges it nicely.
Edgar gets back to full guard.
Zapata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zapata with a flurry of punches that miss.

Zapata thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zapata throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata preventing the sweep.
Zapata passes Edgar's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Zapata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edgar sees it coming and defends easily.
Edgar is trying to control but can't.
Edgar tries to roll over but Zapata keeps him under control.
Edgar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zapata.

Zapata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edgar is just riding it out for now. Zapata eventually gives up the hold.
Edgar wants to control but Zapata is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zapata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zapata wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
Zapata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zapata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Edgar's head.
Eduardo Zapata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zapata lands a couple of elbows.
Edgar controlling the position.
Zapata won't allow Edgar to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edgar trying to keep a closed guard but Zapata is proving a slippery customer.
Zapata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but Zapata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zapata feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eduardo Zapata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Edgar looks to throw the jab but Zapata is out of range.
Zapata throws a counter combo.
Edgar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zapata tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Edgar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zapata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edgar manages to get himself to full guard.

Zapata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Edgar holds on and takes a little breather.
Zapata tries to free his leg and advance position but Edgar is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata landing with the ground and pound.
Zapata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edgar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Zapata is looking to stand up but Edgar isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edgar throws a big elbow that misses.
Edgar is fighting to break Zapata's control of his arms but Zapata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Edgar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zapata pulls Edgar in close to prevent any damage.
Edgar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edgar throwing strikes from guard but Zapata blocks nicely.

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.

Edgar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zapata is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Edgar, into his guard.

Zapata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zapata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zapata throws a big right hand that misses.
Zapata is in close to Edgar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zapata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Edgar is trying to control the position but Zapata postures up.
Zapata distracts Edgar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zapata chips away with some ground and pound.
Edgar is controlling Zapata's posture.
Edgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Edgar throws a nice looking combination but Zapata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zapata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edgar defends it well.
Edgar looks to land a right hand but Zapata moved out of range.
Edgar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edgar dips to his left and cracks Zapata with an uppercut!
Edgar connects with a body shot.
Edgar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zapata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Zapata changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ayo Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Edgar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zapata with the counter takedown but Edgar avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar throws a lazy right hand but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zapata feints the counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Zapata moves into the clinch.
Edgar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zapata up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edgar misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ayo Edgar clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edgar!
Zapata moves out of range as Edgar throws a body kick.
Zapata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edgar throws a hook but Zapata blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edgar.
Zapata feints the counter takedown.
Ayo Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zapata takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Zapata feints the counter takedown.
Edgar misses with a right hand

and Zapata counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edgar won't be happy with that.
Zapata scoring with punches and elbows.

Zapata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zapata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edgar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edgar tries to improve position but can't.
Edgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zapata on the ground.
Edgar parries the strikes from Zapata easily there. Zapata is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Edgar to escape.
Edgar taking a bit of punishment here - Zapata scoring with strikes.
Zapata grinds an elbow into Edgar's temple.

Zapata tries for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
Edgar struggling a bit here.
Zapata works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zapata landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Edgar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Zapata tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zapata working the ground and pound but Edgar is defending the strikes.

Zapata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edgar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zapata's best efforts.

Zapata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zapata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edgar's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zapata is looking for a kimura but Edgar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zapata to get the leverage.
Zapata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Zapata is trying to work for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.

Zapata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zapata is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Zapata is trying to work for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
Edgar moves into full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edgar is pulling down on Zapata's head. It's preventing any offense from Zapata, at least for the moment.

Zapata drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edgar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edgar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edgar!

Zapata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edgar's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edgar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zapata's head.
Edgar stops Zapata from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Zapata dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Edgar connects with a body shot that sends Zapata's belly button to the back.
Edgar shoots in and drives through. Zapata sprawls well.
Zapata takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Edgar lands a nice shot to the body.
Edgar lands a lovely overhand right.

Edgar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zapata sprawls well initially but Edgar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Edgar throws a strike but Zapata avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Edgar won't allow Zapata to sweep him here.
Zapata trying to control the position here.
Zapata has momentary wrist control but Edgar slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zapata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zapata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edgar stands up over Zapata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edgar advances to half guard.
Edgar looks to land a strike but Zapata avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zapata managing to control the position.

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.
Zapata wants to get back to his feet but Edgar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edgar landing some decent shots from guard.
Zapata is pulling down on Edgar's head. It's preventing any offense from Edgar, at least for the moment.
Edgar stopping the sweep attempt from Zapata.
Zapata wants to stand up but Edgar is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar with a poor takedown

and Zapata counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edgar won't be happy with that.
Edgar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Edgar tries to roll over but Zapata keeps him under control.
Zapata winds up and cracks Edgar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Ayo Edgar has been cut.
Zapata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Edgar is looking to improve his position.
Zapata thows a huge punch but Edgar dodges it nicely.
Zapata lands with a punch from half guard.
Edgar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zapata.
Zapata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edgar wants to control but Zapata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zapata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zapata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zapata is nestled in close to Edgar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Edgar trying to control but Zapata postures up.
Edgar is trying is best to control the position here.
Edgar is trying to maintain the position but Zapata is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zapata is nestled in close to Edgar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zapata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zapata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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 Ayo Edgar.
I think Edgar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eduardo Zapata!
Eduardo Zapata is the new lightweight champion!