EFC 38: ANSWERS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwyane Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Ryder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
Ryder

170 cm
23
168 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
169 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwyane Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryder to the mat! Ryder manages to get full guard.
Ryder wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Ryder recovers full guard.
Johnsonis looking to pass into half guard but Ryder pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ryder is in guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Ryder is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder lands a couple of digs.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryder is controlling him.
Ryder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson wants to stand but Ryder is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to stand up but Ryder is controlling him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryder's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Ryder is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Ryder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwyane Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryder but Ryder pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Ryder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ryder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ryder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ryder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Ryder is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Ryder wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Ryder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson tries to kick Ryder off but Ryder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ryder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Ryder is controlling him
Ryder slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson tries to roll over but Ryder keeps him under control.
Ryder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryder drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Ryder lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryder prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Ryder is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryder stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Ryder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ryder wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Ryder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Ryder works his way into side control.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to buck Ryder off but Ryder is having none of it.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Ryder is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Ryder lands a shot to the head.
Ryder punishes Johnson with strikes from the back mount.
Ryder lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ryder.
Ryder connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Johnson to escape the position.
Jacob Ryder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryder gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Ryder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ryder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ryder stops Johnson from standing up.
Ryder chips away with some ground and pound.
Ryder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryder lands a couple of digs.
Ryder stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.

Johnson pushes Ryder off and gets back to his feet.

Ryder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryder is controlling him.
Ryder landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ryder is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Ryder trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
Ryder taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson tries to control but Ryder wriggling away.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Ryder manages to avoid easily.
Ryder is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson trying to control but Ryder is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jacob Ryder just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ryder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Ryder there.
Ryder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson has hold of Ryder's hands but Ryder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson wants to stand back up but Ryder manages to pass into side control.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ryder scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ryder cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryder stops Johnson from standing up.
Ryder chips away with some ground and pound.
Ryder forces his way into half guard.
Johnson tries to kick Ryder off but Ryder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Johnson kicks off Ryder and gets to his feet.

Ryder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Ryder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryder works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryder won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder forces his way into half guard.
Ryder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ryder is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Ryder is controlling him
Nice strikes from Ryder there.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Ryder is controlling him well.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Ryder dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ryder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jacob Ryder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Ryder controlling his opponent.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ryder controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Ryder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ryder prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ryder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Ryder isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryder content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryder has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryder looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dwyane Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Despite being in the dominant position, Jacob Ryder just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Ryder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryder 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Ryder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillipe Render (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostya Tszyu had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Tszyu
vs
Render

175 cm
21
161 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

164 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid 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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kostya Tszyu!
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, Phillipe Render!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Render tries to clinch but Tszyu is having none of it.
Render tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Render shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tszyu pinned against the cage. Tszyu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Render pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tszyu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Render.
Render dives in and grabs Tszyu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tszyu pushes down on Render's head and hops out.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Render.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Render fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phillipe Render seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Render.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Render is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tszyu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Render.
Render is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Render is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tszyu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tszyu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tszyu wants it to stay on the feet.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Render.
Render shoots in for a takedown but Tszyu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

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.
Render misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Render tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Render on the side of the head.
Render tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tszyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Render closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tszyu circles away.
Render throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Render.
Render tries to clinch up but Tszyu circles away and keeps his distance.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Tszyu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Render.
Render fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu cracks Render with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Render on the side of the head.
Render closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tszyu circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Render looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Render.
Render shoots in for a takedown but Tszyu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Render.
Render moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Render.
Render shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tszyu as he avoids it easily.
Render tries to clinch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Render.
Tszyu stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tszyu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Render is trying to defend but Tszyu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tszyu wants to take a breather but Render is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Render doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Render gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Render misses with a takedown attempt
and Render takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Render.
Tszyu sizes up Render with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Render doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Render tries for a takedown but Tszyu circles away easily
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Render has his takedown stuffed
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Render shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Render takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Render shoots and misses
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.

Render throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tszyu was covering up waiting for the punch and Render finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tszyu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tszyu tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Render wants to stand but Tszyu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Tszyu has his feet on Render's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Render looks to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Render looks to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Render has his takedown stuffed
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Render shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Render throws a combination that misses
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Tszyu finds it's way through Render's defenses.
Tszyu tests Render's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tszyu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Render has his takedown stuffed
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Render.
Render tries to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Render.
Tszyu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phillipe Render is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Render gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Render gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Render is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice cross by Tszyu.
Render doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Render wants to clinch but Tszyu slips to the side
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu had his way with Phillipe Render in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Render misses with a takedown attempt

and Tszyu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tszyu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tszyu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tszyu 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.
Tszyu landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tszyu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tszyu is in close to Render's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Render throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Render trying to control the position.
Tszyu with a nice head shot there.
Tszyu trying to control but Render is working from the bottom.
Tszyu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Render wants to get back to his feet but Tszyu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tszyu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Render's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Render being controlled here, momentarily.
Tszyu connects with a couple of short punches.
Tszyu wants to control from the top but Render keeps moving.
Render working a defensive guard here.
Tszyu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Render works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Render is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu working some strikes from top position.

Render is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Render really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tszyu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tszyu stands up over Render, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Render is trying to control the position but Tszyu postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Render defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Render misses with a takedown attempt
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Render.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Render tries to clinch
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kostya Tszyu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tszyu 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

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

Ronaldo
vs
Silva

177 cm
23
146 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinciusz Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ronaldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronaldo leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Vinciusz Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Silva.
Ronaldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ronaldo wants it to stay on the feet.

Ronaldo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ronaldo wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo looking to control.
Ronaldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ronaldo tries to get out of the position.
Silva forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Ronaldo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is pressing down on Ronaldo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ronaldo is holding on for now.
Silva works his way into side control.
Silva wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping him busy.
Ronaldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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.

Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping him busy.

Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ronaldo, who protects the arm well.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva trying to control the position but Ronaldo is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ronaldo tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ronaldo to the ground. Ronaldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ronaldo as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Ronaldo.
Vinciusz Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Silva.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva looks for a takedown but Ronaldo sprawls well.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Ronaldo moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Ramon Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ronaldo defends it nicely.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Ronaldo shows good takedown defense.

Ronaldo clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ronaldo lands a nice knee to the body.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ronaldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Ronaldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ronaldo crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Ronaldo misses with a knee strike.
Ronaldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Ronaldo scores with a knee to the head.
Ronaldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ronaldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ronaldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Ronaldo misses with a knee strike.
Ronaldo misses with a knee strike.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva tries for a takedown but Ronaldo manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ronaldo misses with a knee strike.
Ronaldo is pressed up against the ropes. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ronaldo down to the mat. Ronaldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ronaldo as he avoids it easily.
Ronaldo wants to clinch.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ronaldo wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Ronaldo as Silva shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinciusz Ronaldo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ronaldo tries to clinch up.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Ronaldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramon Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ronaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ronaldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Ronaldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ronaldo misses with a knee to the head.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ronaldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronaldo misses with a knee to the head.
Ronaldo misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Ronaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vinciusz Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ronaldo's waist but Ronaldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.

Ronaldo clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Ronaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronaldo moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Ronaldo, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Ronaldo against the ropes but Ronaldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ronaldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Ronaldo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ronaldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ronaldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ronaldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Ronaldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo misses with a knee strike.
Ronaldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ronaldo looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ronaldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ronaldo's waist but Ronaldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Ronaldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ronaldo moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Ronaldo stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Ronaldo connects with a knee to the head.
Ronaldo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ronaldo tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinciusz Ronaldo clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronaldo which made him look bad.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ronaldo wants to clinch.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Vinciusz Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Silva.

Ronaldo drives through and clinches with Silva against the ropes.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ronaldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Ronaldo, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Ronaldo against the ropes but Ronaldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ronaldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Ronaldo shows good takedown defense.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ronaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Ronaldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ronaldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ronaldo looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Ronaldo.
Silva is working for takedown but Ronaldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ronaldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Ronaldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Ronaldo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ronaldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva has Ronaldo pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ronaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ronaldo lands a knee to the head.
Ronaldo with a knee to the head.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ronaldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ronaldo looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronaldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva has Ronaldo pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ronaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ronaldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ronaldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinciusz Ronaldo had his way with Ramon Silva in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Ramon Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinciusz Ronaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronaldo stuffs the takedown.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.

Ronaldo darts in and clinches Silva up against the ropes.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vinciusz Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Silva.
Ronaldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo lands a knee to the head.
Silva has Ronaldo pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ronaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ronaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ronaldo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

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.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ronaldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ronaldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Ronaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ronaldo is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinciusz Ronaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ronaldo 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinciusz Ronaldo!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodsaenklai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsaenklai Fairtex has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fairtex
vs
Silva

181 cm
21
171 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yodsaenklai Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex lands with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Fairtex cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
Silva throws the left hand but Fairtex avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fairtex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva throws a right hand that Fairtex ducks under and follows up with a left that Fairtex also avoids with ease.
Fairtex lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silva takes a step back to recover.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.
Fairtex looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Fairtex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Silva.
Fairtex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fairtex. Silva shrugs it off though.
Fairtex connects with a jab.
Fairtex looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fairtex - that will leave a mark!
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Fairtex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fairtex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex thumps Silva with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
Fairtex is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex scores with a kick to the body.
Fairtex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairtex connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Fairtex.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Fairtex.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsaenklai Fairtex clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fairtex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Fairtex lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fairtex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairtex misses with a straight left.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fairtex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairtex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fairtex tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Fairtex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fairtex explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsaenklai Fairtex had his way with Roger Silva in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fairtex pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fairtex.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fairtex motions for Silva to come forward. Fairtex throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fairtex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fairtex throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Fairtex tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Fairtex throws and low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairtex is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.

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.
An inside leg kick from Fairtex misses.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Fairtex moved out of range.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Fairtex moves away and avoids it.
Fairtex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roger Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fairtex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsaenklai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairtex 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 George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsaenklai Fairtex!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirby Puckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Smith
vs
Puckett

200 cm
21
224 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

197 cm
23
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirby Puckett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puckett misses with an uppercut.
Puckett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Puckett throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puckett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Puckett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puckett throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Puckett throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Puckett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith slips a jab from Puckett.

Puckett lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Puckett thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Smith is rocked!

Smith shoots in and bounces Puckett off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith trying to control but Puckett is working from the bottom.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith passes Puckett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith 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.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith throwing shots but Puckett is blocking nicely.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puckett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puckett is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puckett tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Puckett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirby Puckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith slips under a jab.
Puckett misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puckett.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puckett throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puckett to the mat! Puckett manages to get full guard.
Smith cracks Puckett with a solid left hand.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Puckett's brow.
Puckett wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Puckett's guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Puckett dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Puckett is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puckett defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A slow jab from Puckett misses its intended target.
Puckett throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
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 Jordan Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Puckett misses with an uppercut.

Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puckett sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puckett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puckett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots but Puckett is blocking nicely.
Puckett looks like he's trying to stand up.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Puckett is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puckett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith throwing shots but Puckett is blocking nicely.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puckett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puckett is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.

Puckett has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slips a straight right by Puckett.

Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Puckett is looking to escape.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith winds up and cracks Puckett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puckett keeps working.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smith here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Puckett tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith tries to control but Puckett wriggling away.
Puckett is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Puckett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Puckett is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puckett avoid being mounted?
Puckett is breathing heavily.
Puckett taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puckett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Puckett's temple.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puckett keeps working.
Puckett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puckett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puckett is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Puckett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Puckett is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith wants to take a breather but Puckett is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Puckett throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Puckett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Puckett.
Puckett misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puckett.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Puckett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Puckett. That snapped Smith's head back.

Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Puckett did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puckett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puckett wants to get back to his feet.
Puckett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Puckett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith thows a huge punch but Puckett dodges it nicely.
Puckett is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Puckett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puckett's head.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Puckett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Puckett is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puckett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Puckett is working from the bottom.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Puckett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puckett misses with a wild body shot.
Puckett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puckett throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith slips a jab from Puckett.
Puckett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jordan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puckett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Smith clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smith slips under a jab.

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puckett to the mat! Puckett manages to get full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Puckett keeps moving.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puckett wants to sweep but no luck.
Puckett wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Puckett blocks nicely.
Puckett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Puckett wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Puckett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puckett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puckett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Puckett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puckett is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith throwing shots but Puckett is blocking nicely.
Smith is thwarting Puckett's attempts to control the position.
Smith thows a huge punch but Puckett dodges it nicely.
Smith working over Puckett with some ground and pound. Puckett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puckett wants to get back to his feet.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puckett tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Puckett's hands, connecting with Puckett's forehead.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Puckett is defending well.
Smith thows a huge punch but Puckett dodges it nicely.
Smith trying to control the action but Puckett is working from the bottom.
Puckett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puckett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Puckett is trying to stand.
Smith trying to control the action but Puckett is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Smith had his way with Kirby Puckett in that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Puckett looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Smith.

Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puckett is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Puckett is working away.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to control. Puckett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Puckett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puckett pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Puckett is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to control but Puckett is keeping him busy.
Puckett is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puckett's head.
Puckett wants to stand back up but Smith manages to pass into side control.

Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puckett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith trying to control the action but Puckett is working from the bottom.
Puckett is trying to get back to his feet.
Puckett parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Puckett to escape.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Puckett some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Puckett denies him.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puckett keeps working.
Puckett tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith working the head with strikes.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith dives in and grabs Puckett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Puckett pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Puckett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Smith is working for a kimura but Puckett is defending it quite comfortably.
Kirby Puckett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puckett defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Smith!

C
A

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minotauro Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes to the ring accompanied by The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nogueira
vs
Vega

192 cm
26
270 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
285 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minotauro Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Vega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Vega finds it's target.

Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nogueira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nogueira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minotauro Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Vega.
Nogueira tries to stall but Vega uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Vega has hold of one of Nogueira's legs. Nogueira is fighting the takedown attempt but Vega gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vega throws and elbow that misses. Nogueira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vega's guard. Nice move by Nogueira!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nogueira is one step ahead there.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nogueira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vega is looking to improve his position.

Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira.
Vega is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to control. Vega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vega is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Nogueira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vega sees it coming and defends easily.

Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vega defends it well.
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Vega defends it.

Nogueira is looking for a kimura here.
Vega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nogueira is one step ahead there.
Nogueira trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.

Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Vega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vega manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Vega's guard.
Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vega throws a head kick that Nogueira semi-blocks.

It looks like Minotauro Nogueira has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Vega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minotauro Nogueira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vega misses with a kick to the body.
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nogueira dives in and grabs Vega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vega pushes down on Nogueira's head and hops out.
Minotauro Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira slips under a jab.

Vega darts in and clinches Nogueira up against the ropes.
Vega throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nogueira blocks it with crossed arms.
Vega looking to throw knees to the head but Nogueira is blocking nicely.
Nogueira wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minotauro Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Vega won't allow it.
Vega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nogueira's face.
Vega tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vega misses with a knee to the head.
Nogueira has Vega pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Vega gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nogueira controls Vega momentarily but Vega frees himself.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega postures up in Nogueira's guard and throws a big left but Nogueira blocks it.
Vega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nogueira controls Vega momentarily but Vega frees himself.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Vega controlling him for the moment.
Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Nogueira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega swings for the body but Nogueira moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vega with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nogueira jumps guard but Vega stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vega tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nogueira is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vega misses with a knee to the head.
Nogueira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vega works over Nogueira's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Nogueira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vega avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vega closes the distance and pushes Nogueira back into the ropes.
Nogueira goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Minotauro Nogueira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.

Vega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nogueira sprawls well initially but Vega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vega looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nogueira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
Vega lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vega cracks Nogueira with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega distracts Nogueira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Vega defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.

Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vega defends it easily.

Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Vega pushes his legs off easily.
Vega lands a couple of elbows.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Vega postures up.

Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vega defends well.
Vega with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega distracts Nogueira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vega cracks Nogueira with a solid left hand.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Vega is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nogueira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Vega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vega manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Vega's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Vega really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minotauro Nogueira's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nogueira has his takedown stuffed
and Vega counters with a right hand to the body.

Nogueira gets caught flat footed, as Vega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vega with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vega postures up in Nogueira's guard and throws a big left but Nogueira blocks it.
Vega works over Nogueira with some ground and pound from guard.
Vega cracks Nogueira with a solid left hand.
Vega is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nogueira is trying to keep Vega in close.

Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vega defends it easily.
Nogueira has momentary wrist control but Vega slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega stands up over Nogueira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega lands a couple of elbows.
Nogueira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vega!

Nogueira has control of Vega's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vega regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Nogueira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nogueira prevents Vega from getting the reversal.
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Vega is squirming around nicely.
Vega is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vega is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
Vega wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ronald Vega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vega can't escape the position.

Nogueira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Vega's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Nogueira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Nogueira tightening his grip on Vega, looking for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira tries to get the hooks in deep but Vega pushed the leg off.
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 Minotauro Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Minotauro Nogueira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

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

Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Vega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vega is looking to improve his position.

Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Vega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nogueira to get the leverage.
Vega is refusing to be controlled, as Nogueira sits in half guard.
Nogueira prevents Vega from improving his position.
Vega is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Nogueira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Minotauro Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vega defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nogueira is working for a kimura but Vega is defending it quite comfortably.
Vega flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nogueira wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
Vega tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.
Vega is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
Vega is trying to get back to full 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.

Vega actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nogueira misses with a takedown
and Vega counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Nogueira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vega's guard.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nogueira is one step ahead there.
Nogueira postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nogueira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogueira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nogueira is pushing down on Vega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vega is fighting to maintain full guard but Nogueira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vega is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nogueira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vega defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minotauro Nogueira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vega 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Vega!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Chavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chavalo
vs
Killsbrough

190 cm
21
204 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
192 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Chavalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsbrough looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavalo is just out of range.
Chavalo misses with a body kick.
Chavalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killsbrough.
Chavalo blocks a head kick by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Chavalo moves out of range.
No joy there for Killsbrough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavalo moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsbrough fails to land with a series of punches.
Killsbrough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chavalo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough just misses with a punch to the body.
Killsbrough tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chavalo lands an overhand right.
Killsbrough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killsbrough misses with a series of wild punches.
Chavalo avoids the body shot from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough looks to land a right hand but Chavalo moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough misses the shot to the body.
Chavalo ducks under a wild hook from Killsbrough.
Chavalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killsbrough throws out the jab.
Killsbrough swings for the body but Chavalo moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killsbrough tries to bum rush Chavalo with a series of wild strikes but Chavalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killsbrough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavalo manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killsbrough throws a leg kick
and Chavalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chavalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killsbrough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killsbrough thows a leg kick but Chavalo checks it

and Chavalo counters by moving into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chavalo.
Killsbrough tries to break the clinch but Chavalo is controlling the position.
Chavalo scores with a hook to the body.
Chavalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Chavalo.
Chavalo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavalo.
Killsbrough is trying to stall.
Killsbrough is breathing heavily.
Chavalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Killsbrough.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killsbrough is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chavalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavalo.
Good body shot from Chavalo.
Chavalo lands with a left to the head.
Chavalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chavalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Killsbrough or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavalo.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavalo.
Chavalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavalo lands with a left to the head.
Chavalo is working Killsbrough over against the ropes.
Chavalo is leaning against Killsbrough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chavalo scores with a hook 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!
Chavalo stalling.
Chavalo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Killsbrough is trying to force a seperation but Chavalo has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Chavalo.
Chavalo pushes Killsbrough back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chavalo works on Killsbrough's body with a couple of short punches.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
Chavalo digs a right hand into Killsbrough's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killsbrough's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Chavalo.
Chavalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chavalo lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Chavalo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chavalo.
Chavalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Chavalo.
Chavalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chavalo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chavalo.
Killsbrough is looking to control Chavalo's arms but Chavalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killsbrough has his back to the ropes.
Chavalo presses Killsbrough against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Chavalo.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chavalo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chavalo presses Killsbrough against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Chavalo as the two fighters clinch.
Chavalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killsbrough backwards.
Chavalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Chavalo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chavalo lands a jab.
Killsbrough misses with a body punch

and Chavalo counters by moving into the clinch.
Chavalo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chavalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killsbrough's elbow.
Nice body punch from Chavalo.
Chavalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Killsbrough is trying to force a seperation but Chavalo has the dominant position.
Killsbrough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killsbrough wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsbrough is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chavalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Chavalo.
Killsbrough throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chavalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Chavalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavalo leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Chavalo as the two fighters clinch.
Chavalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killsbrough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavalo has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Chavalo on the inside.
Chavalo prevents a body shot from Killsbrough.
A short body shot lands from Chavalo as the two fighters clinch.
Chavalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chavalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chavalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killsbrough backwards.
Chavalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killsbrough can do to turn this around?
Chavalo digs a right hand into Killsbrough's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killsbrough's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Chavalo as the two fighters clinch.
Chavalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Chavalo.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
Chavalo lands an uppercut.
Killsbrough tries to break the clinch but Chavalo is controlling the position.
Chavalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killsbrough is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavalo has double underhooks.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
Chavalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough being controlled against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Chavalo.
Chavalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chavalo scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chavalo.
Chavalo works on Killsbrough's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Chavalo.
Chavalo slowing the pace effectively.
Killsbrough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavalo has him pressed against the ropes.
Chavalo digs a right hand underneath Killsbrough's ribcage. Killsbrough let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Chavalo.
Chavalo lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chavalo as the two fighters clinch.
Chavalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Chavalo.
Chavalo is leaning against Killsbrough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Chavalo clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chavalo closes the distance and clinches.
Chavalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chavalo lands a shot to the body.
Come on Chavalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killsbrough wants to break free but Chavalo has control.
Killsbrough has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chavalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavalo tries to throw a body punch but Killsbrough avoids it by throwing Chavalo back against the cage.
Chavalo is looking to control Killsbrough's arms but Killsbrough gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chavalo has his back to the ropes.
Killsbrough tries to break the clinch but Chavalo is controlling the position.
Killsbrough is trying to break the clinch but Chavalo is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsbrough wants to break free but Chavalo has control.
Chavalo looking to stall.
Chavalo has Killsbrough pressed against the ropes, preventing Killsbrough from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavalo lands a shot to the body.
Chavalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Killsbrough.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chavalo scores with a hook to the body.
Chavalo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killsbrough tries to break the clinch but Chavalo is controlling the position.
A short left from Chavalo.
Chavalo tries a body shot but Killsbrough blocks it.
Chavalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Killsbrough manages to break the clinch.
Killsbrough misses with a double jab
and Chavalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Killsbrough is predictable there
enabling Chavalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Chavalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyler Killsbrough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Killsbrough throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot
and Chavalo counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Killsbrough misses
letting Chavalo counter with a right hand.
Chavalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killsbrough misses with a double jab
and Chavalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Chavalo had his way with Tyler Killsbrough in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Chavalo pushes Killsbrough up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyler Killsbrough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killsbrough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killsbrough is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavalo has double underhooks.
Chavalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killsbrough has had enough of the clinch but Chavalo keeps him there for the moment.
Chavalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chavalo lands a body shot.
Killsbrough working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chavalo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavalo.
A hook to the body from Chavalo.
Good body shot from Chavalo.
Chavalo works on Killsbrough's body with a couple of short punches.
Killsbrough is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chavalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Killsbrough being controlled against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Chavalo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavalo.
Chavalo lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Chavalo.
A hook to the body from Chavalo.
Nice body punch from Chavalo.
Chavalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chavalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chavalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chavalo lands a body shot.
Chavalo digs a right hand underneath Killsbrough's ribcage. Killsbrough let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chavalo pushes Killsbrough back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chavalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killsbroughs head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavalo.
A right handed body shot lands from Chavalo.
George Chavalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chavalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Killsbrough.
Chavalo lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chavalo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Killsbrough takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Chavalo.
Chavalo scores with a hook to the body.
Killsbrough letting Chavalo take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
Chavalo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chavalo lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chavalo lands with a light punch inside.
Chavalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavalo cracks Killsbrough with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Chavalo - that landed with a thud.
Killsbrough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chavalo works on Killsbrough's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chavalo.
Chavalo is leaning against Killsbrough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Killsbrough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chavalo lands a body shot in the clinch.

Killsbrough breaks the clinch.
Killsbrough on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killsbrough misses with a double jab
and Chavalo counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Chavalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chavalo 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 George Francis scores the fight 50:43
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:43
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Chavalo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grabowski comes to the ring accompanied by Roar. Pounder has chosen Supernatural Ass Pounder as his entrance music. Damian Grabowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Pounder's chin.

Grabowski
vs
Pounder

195 cm
21
286 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
260 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder thows a body shot but no joy.
Grabowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pounder.
Grabowski misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pounder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grabowski did well to prevent Pounder getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pounder is looking for a kimura here.
Grabowski wants to improve his position but Pounder is controlling well.
Grabowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pounder is working away from the top position though.
Grabowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pounder.

Grabowski looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grabowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grabowski trying to hold on to Pounder's head to control him but Pounder postures up.

Pounder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grabowski is just riding it out for now. Pounder eventually gives up the hold.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grabowski throws a predictable looking body shot

and Pounder counters with a shoot takedown. Grabowski fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski pulls Pounder in to control the position.

Grabowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pounder preventing the sweep.
Pounder wants to pass the guard but Grabowski is keeping the position.
Pounder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pounder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grabowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabowski trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.
Grabowski 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.
Grabowski controls Pounder momentarily but Pounder frees himself.
Grabowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Grabowski, not yet.
Pounder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grabowski thows a body kick. Pounder tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pounder throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Pounder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grabowski sprawls well. Grabowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pounder gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grabowski misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pounder is defended easily by Grabowski.
Grabowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pounder on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grabowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Grabowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grabowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pounder throws out the jab.
Grabowski staying out of range there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pounder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grabowski throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pounder moves away from the strike by Grabowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pounder throws a shot from downtown. Grabowski moves away and avoids it.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grabowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pounder manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder misses with a body shot.
Pounder has a takedown stuffed.
Pounder misses with a double jab
enabling Grabowski to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grabowski misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Grabowski clearly takes that 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.

Grabowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grabowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Pounder misses.
Pounder is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pounder misses with a combination
and Grabowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pounder staying out of range there.
Pounder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grabowski counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski drops his hands momentarily and Pounder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grabowski is looking to wear down Pounder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pounder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut there from Grabowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Grabowski had his way with Jim Pounder in that round.
That's time! Grabowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A slow jab from Grabowski misses its intended target.
Damian Grabowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grabowski blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder fails with the takedown
and Pounder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder shoots and misses
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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.
Grabowski cracks Pounder with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Pounder.
Pounder misses with a takedown attempt
and Grabowski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pounder really felt that one!
Damian Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Pounder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder with a lazy takedown attempt

and Grabowski counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pounder sneaks back into half guard.
Pounder trying to control here.
Grabowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jim Pounder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grabowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pounder for as long as he can get away with.
Pounder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pounder keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.

Grabowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Grabowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pounder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grabowski has managed to get both his arms back between Pounder's legs - danger averted.
Grabowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Damian Grabowski.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Grabowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grabowski 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Grabowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
17%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Romerez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen Jones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Romerez
vs
Jones

192 cm
24
192 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
204 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Romerez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romerez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Jones moves into the clinch.

Romerez pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Romerez's guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romerez working a defensive guard here.

Romerez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Romerez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Romerez is working from the bottom.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romerez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones wants to stand but Romerez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Romerez is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Romerez wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A leg kick checked by Romerez.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romerez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romerez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romerez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Romerez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romerez is out of range.

Jones instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jones throws an elbow but misses.

Romerez pulls guard successfully.
Romerez pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romerez is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones tries to stand but Romerez is controlling from the bottom.

Romerez working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Romerez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romerez is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four 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.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Romerez's guard.

Romerez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romerez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romerez is keeping the position for now.
Romerez wants to sweep but no luck.

Romerez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romerez's sensitive parts.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Romerez pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Romerez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romerez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones tries to clinch there but Romerez circles away.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romerez.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Romerez avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the ropes.
Romerez tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Romerez taking a breather.
Romerez is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Romerez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romerez tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Romerez stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones is pressed up against the ropes. Romerez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Romerez looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones misses with a low kick.
No luck for Romerez with that takedown attempt.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.

Romerez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Romerez passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romerez tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Jones is pushing Romerez's head away, looking to escape. Romerez manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones tries to bench press Romerez off him but Romerez keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.

Romerez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Romerez is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Good control from Romerez.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

Romerez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
Jones prevents Romerez from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Romerez is in full control for now.
Jones is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romerez is looking to control Jones but Jones is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jones trying to control the hands but Romerez breaks the grip.

Romerez looking for the choke from the back.

Romerez looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jones taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergio Romerez!
Sergio Romerez is the new middleweight champion!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakatsu Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masakatsu Ueda struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mike Angelo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Masakatsu Ueda's chin.

Angelo
vs
Ueda

176 cm
25
158 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
159 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Angelo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masakatsu Ueda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ueda.
Angelo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ueda sprawls well. He's pushed Angelo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ueda forces Angelo back against the ropes and clinches.
Ueda pushes off an throws an elbow but Angelo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

Ueda works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Angelo keeping moving, preventing Ueda from controlling successfully.
Ueda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Angelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ueda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Angelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ueda defends it easily.

Angelo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ueda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ueda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ueda throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ueda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Angelo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Angelo has escaped and now he's on top!

Angelo 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.

Angelo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angelo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Angelo is breathing heavily.

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

Angelo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angelo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ueda wants to sweep but no luck.

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.

Angelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ueda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Angelo defends it easily.

Ueda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Angelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ueda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Angelo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angelo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo pushes down on Ueda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ueda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Angelo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Angelo's back!

Ueda is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ueda somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ueda doesn't have the hooks in and Angelo manages to turn into his guard.

Angelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Angelo 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.
Angelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ueda is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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

Ueda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Angelo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angelo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ueda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ueda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Angelo defends it easily.

Ueda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ueda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Angelo pushes down on Ueda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masakatsu Ueda 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.

Horrible takedown by Angelo or perhaps it was just good defense by Ueda which made him look bad.
Angelo shoots in looking for a takedown. Ueda tries to sprawl out of it but Angelo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ueda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ueda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ueda tries a head kick but it misses.

Ueda pushes Angelo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ueda prevents a takedown attempt there.

Angelo pulls guard.
Ueda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ueda wants to pass the guard but Angelo is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Angelo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ueda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Angelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda lands a couple of elbows.
Ueda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ueda working some strikes from top position.
Angelo keeping moving, preventing Ueda from controlling successfully.

Angelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ueda is aware though and is defending well.
Ueda scoring with punches to the head and body.

Ueda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ueda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ueda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ueda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ueda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Angelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Angelo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ueda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ueda lands a couple of digs.

Angelo looking for a guillotine here but Ueda defends easily.
Ueda wants to control from the top but Angelo keeps moving.
Ueda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Angelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ueda defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda looking to pass the guard.

Angelo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ueda defends well.
Ueda lands a couple of digs.
Ueda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Angelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ueda trying to control but Angelo is working from the bottom.
Masakatsu Ueda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ueda connects with a couple of short punches.
Ueda postures up in Angelo's guard and throws a big left but Angelo blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ueda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Angelo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angelo keeping full guard, as Ueda tries to pass.
Ueda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

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

Angelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ueda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ueda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Angelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Angelo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angelo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Mike Angelo 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.

Angelo blocks a head kick by Ueda.
Angelo fails with a takedown attempt.

Ueda closes the distance and clinches.
Angelo takes an elbow to the temple.
Angelo has Ueda pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ueda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ueda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Angelo's brow.
Ueda gets underhooks to prevent Angelo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
Ueda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ueda lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Ueda.

Ueda has clasped his hands together around Angelo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ueda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Angelo tries to reverse the position but Ueda maintains control.
Ueda has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Angelo's face.
Angelo gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angelo won't allow Ueda to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Angelo actively working from the bottom here.
Ueda wants to control but Angelo is keeping him busy.
Angelo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ueda.
Angelo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Angelo looking for submissions off his back.
Angelo is pressing down on Ueda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Angelo working for a triangle but Ueda defends it easily.

Angelo working for a triangle but Ueda defends it easily.
Ueda scoring with punches to the head and body.

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.
Ueda trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ueda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ueda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ueda trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ueda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angelo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ueda has managed to get both his arms back between Angelo's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda looking to pass the guard.

Angelo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ueda is defending well. Angelo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ueda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Angelo celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Angelo!
Mike Angelo retains his featherweight title!