FC2 Cage vs Harris PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Jones (ranked 4219 p4p, 422 weight class) and Jack Holloway (ranked 4697 p4p, 443 weight class). Jack Holloway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Holloway

199 cm
24
214 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Hot Spunk

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Holloway, which made it look bad.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Holloway moves into the clinch.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holloway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Holloway ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holloway no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Holloway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway pushing down on Jones 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holloway is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holloway looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Holloway decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jones thumps Holloway with a low kick.

Holloway scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holloway not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones pushes Holloway off looking to stand but Holloway dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Holloway is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Holloway is very close to passing his half guard.
Holloway landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holloway is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holloway scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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. Holloway connects with a nice short shot to Jones 's temple.
Jones wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones wants to improve his position but Holloway is controlling well.
Holloway controlling the pace.

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.
Holloway's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Holloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Holloway.
Holloway with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holloway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Holloway.
Jones shoots and misses
and Holloway counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones . Holloway shrugs it off though.
Holloway stuffs the takedown.
Holloway tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holloway darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Holloway into the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Holloway circles away easily
and Holloway counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Holloway closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Holloway misses

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holloway won't be happy with that.

Holloway explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jones shoots for a takedown but Holloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Holloway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Holloway manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Holloway not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holloway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holloway working the head and body with strikes.

Holloway decides to stand and escape the position.

Jones tries to sprawl but Holloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Jones kicks Holloway off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.

Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Holloway can't get the takedown.

Holloway has picked Jones up - he's going for a ride! Holloway dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones pushes Holloway off but Holloway dives into side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Holloway has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Holloway closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Holloway getting side control.
Holloway keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holloway with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones wants to sweep here but Holloway controlling him for the moment.

Holloway gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Holloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Holloway shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holloway slows the pace down.
Holloway is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holloway lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.

Jones is rocked!
Holloway content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Holloway stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.

Holloway shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Jones is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jack Holloway!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Baker (ranked 22990 p4p, 321 weight class) and Lance King (ranked 3578 p4p, 201 weight class). Lance King looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Baker
vs
King

150 cm
21
138 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

162 cm
20
137 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Hot Spunk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance King!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King throws a counter combo.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Baker goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.

King moves into the clinch.
King tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
King moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Baker has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Baker has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King can't get the takedown.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King fails to land the takedown.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
King shoots for a takedown but Baker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
Baker is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King leaves Baker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and King ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
King clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Baker throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by King.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lance King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
King fails with the takedown.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King scores with a head kick. Baker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for King on that attempt.
Lance King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Baker leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Baker is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baker's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
King working hard to break the clinch.
King is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baker as King tries to tie him up.

Baker pulls King into guard.
King is looking to stand up but Baker won't let him.
Baker has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looking to pass the guard.
Baker has King pulled in close to control his posture.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now.

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

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.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Baker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker is controlling him.

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

Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King stands up over Baker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker stuffs the takedown.

King closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the cage.
King tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.

Baker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
King lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.
King chips away with some ground and pound.
King wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King looks to clinch
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tom Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance King.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King tries to clinch but Baker moves away
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baker goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. King pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
Baker goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
King is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King feints the counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Baker down.
Baker dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.

King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
King passes Baker's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance King!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lance King made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Tom Baker had this to say: 'Actors are able to trick themselves into treating anything as fantastic. It's a kind of madness, really.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 24887 p4p, 414 weight class) and Connor Rollins (ranked 24823 p4p, 415 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Burns
vs
Rollins

168 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

VENUM MMA WEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
Burns avoids the head kick by Rollins.

Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Burns breaks the clinch.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins.
Rollins is looking for the big counter here.

Burns has managed to clinch.
Rollins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rollins. Burns shrugs it off though.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Rollins's belly button to the back.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Rollins is looking for the big counter here.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.
Burns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Burns darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage.
Burns tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Burns shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rollins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins jumps guard but Burns stands there with Rollins around his waist. Rollins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rollins wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Burns looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burns pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Rollins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Rollins to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Rollins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rollins lands a slapping body shot.

Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns prevents Rollins from breaking the clinch.
Burns slowing the pace effectively.
Rollins is trying to break free.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Rollins scores with a three punch combo!
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Rollins settles back down.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rollins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns defends it well.

Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
Rollins working hard to break the clinch.
Burns is trying to stall.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Rollins in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Burns dominated 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.

Burns wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance.
Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Burns clinches.
Rollins looking to slow down the pace here.
Burns is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rollins looks to clinch
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Burns rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage.

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

Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rollins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Rollins blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Rollins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
Rollins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Rollins.
Rollins tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Rollins wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.

Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Burns has closed the distance and engaged Rollins in a clinch.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rollins after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rollins shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins lands with a cross.
Burns blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Rollins wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Rollins goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rollins breaks the clinch.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Burns clinches.

Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
Connor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rollins throws a sloppy head kick
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns misses with the combination.

Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Rollins shoots in.
Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rollins tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Burns rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage.
Rollins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burns seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rollins can turn it around.
Rollins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Burns dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Rollins avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollins unleashes a big counter combination but Burns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burns tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Rollins.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rollins pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.

Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Burns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
Burns postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollins circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Rollins thuds a left hand into Burns's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rollins as Burns tries to tie him up.
Rollins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alec Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Rollins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rollins tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rollins is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.

Burns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rollins sprawls well initially but Burns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burns is controlling the pace.
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rollins for as long as he can get away with.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
Connor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alec Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Burns!
After winning the bout, Alec Burns thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiro Kirov (ranked 3408 p4p, 311 weight class) and Bobby Hickson (ranked 22875 p4p, 466 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kirov
vs
Hickson

205 cm
26
270 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

190 cm
29
250 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiro Kirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Hickson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kirov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Hickson pushes Kirov off and scrambles back to his feet.

Kirov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hickson is looking to stand up but Kirov isn't so interested in that idea.
Hickson pulls Kirov in close to prevent any damage.
Hickson keeping moving, preventing Kirov from controlling successfully.
Hickson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kirov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hickson is keeping the position for now.
Hickson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirov manages to get himself to full guard.

Kirov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hickson wants to stand but Kirov is controlling the position.
Hickson controls Kirov momentarily but Kirov frees himself.
Hickson keeping moving, preventing Kirov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kirov actively working from the bottom here.
Kirov wants to control but Hickson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kirov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hickson pulls his head out easily.
Kirov controlling the position for now.
Kirov trying to control from the bottom.
Hickson lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirov wants to control but Hickson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kirov moves into full guard.
Hickson chips away with some ground and pound.
Kirov has momentary wrist control but Hickson slips an elbow through the middle.
Kirov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kirov working for a triangle but Hickson defends it easily.
Hickson forces his way into half guard.
Kirov is looking to control Hickson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirov avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirov tries to get to full guard but Hickson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kirov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirov is trying to control but can't.
Kirov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hickson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hickson trying to control from half guard but Kirov is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirov wants to improve his position but Hickson is controlling well.
Hickson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kirov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hickson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kirov easily slips into full mount!

Kirov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hickson is surviving well by controlling Kirov's body position as best he can.
Kirov looking to finish with strikes here!
Hickson is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirov looking to control but Hickson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kirov trying to control but Hickson is having none of it.
Hickson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kirov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kiro Kirov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kirov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hickson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

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.
Hickson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Bobby Hickson has been cut.
Kirov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hickson is looking to escape.

Kirov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kirov throwing strikes here but Hickson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Kirov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hickson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hickson!
Hickson stands up over Kirov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kirov trying to control the position here.
Kirov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Kirov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hickson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirov is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hickson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hickson has managed to get both his arms back between Kirov's legs - danger averted.
Kirov working a defensive guard here.
Hickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kirov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hickson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kirov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kirov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hickson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hickson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiro Kirov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Hickson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kirov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hickson is looking to get back to his feet here but Kirov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hickson's back.
Kirov tries to keep control of the position but Hickson is staying busy.

Kirov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hickson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirov tries to keep control of the position but Hickson is staying busy.
Hickson is really stuck here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hickson showing good submission defense here.

Kirov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hickson trying to control but not successfully.
Hickson tries to escape the position.
Hickson wants to control his opponent's hands but Kirov gets his hands free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kirov is keen to just control but Hickson is a slippery customer.

Kirov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hickson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirov is trying to control. Hickson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kirov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirov wants to take a breather but Hickson is having none of it.
Hickson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Hickson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kirov stacks Hickson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kirov!
Hickson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirov wants to control but Hickson is keeping him busy.
Hickson is looking to regain half guard here but Kirov keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kirov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hickson parries the strikes from Kirov easily there. Kirov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hickson to escape.

Kirov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hickson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hickson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirov trying to control from half guard but Hickson is working away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiro Kirov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Leaf (ranked 5726 p4p, 497 weight class) and Aaron Pico (ranked 5686 p4p, 493 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Leaf
vs
Pico

184 cm
24
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Hot Spunk

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leaf gets caught napping as Pico dives in and scores a takedown. Leaf manages to retain guard.
Pico throwing strikes but missing.
Pico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leaf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Leaf working for a triangle but Pico defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pico wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
Leaf pulls Pico in close to prevent any damage.

Leaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
Pico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pico working some strikes from top position.
Pico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pico chips away with some ground and pound.
Pico is in close to Leaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leaf keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leaf has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.
Pico working some strikes from top position.
Leaf is trying to keep Pico in close.
Leaf has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.
Pico trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom.

Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Leaf's legs - danger averted.
Pico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico throwing strikes but missing.
Pico connects with a couple of short punches.
Leaf trying to keep a closed guard but Pico is proving a slippery customer.
Pico has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leaf is proving hard to escape from.
Pico stands up over Leaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

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

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.

Leaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leaf controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself.
Pico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pico distracts Leaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leaf's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leaf is trying to control the position but Pico postures up.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Leaf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pico defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leaf tries to clinch but Pico moves out of range.
Leaf blocks a head kick by Pico.
Leaf moves out of range of the body kick.
Leaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pico feints the counter takedown.
Pico misses with a takedown attempt
and Leaf counters with a big head kick but Pico shrugs it off.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pico sprawls well. Pico wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet.
Pico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leaf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf shoots for a double leg takedown but Pico sprawls well. He's pushed Leaf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Leaf backs off Pico throws a huge counter combo but Leaf manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Leaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Leaf tries to sprawl but Pico drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pico wants to take a breather but Leaf is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Pico.
Aaron Pico has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pico landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leaf is looking to improve his position.
Leaf manages to get to full guard.
Pico lands a couple of digs.
Pico works over Leaf with some ground and pound from guard.
Pico throws a strike but Leaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Leaf stopping the sweep attempt from Pico.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leaf trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.

Leaf stands up from Pico's guard - Leaf perhaps looking for a knockout.
Leaf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pico pinned against the cage. Pico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pico looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Leaf manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to clinch up but Leaf keeps it at a distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Leaf enables Pico to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leaf manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pico throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leaf is on top in guard.

Pico wants to stand up but Leaf is controlling him.
Leaf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pico's head.
Leaf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leaf is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pico wants to hit a switch here but Leaf passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pico there!
Pico tries to lock up and control but Leaf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leaf throws some wild stikes that Pico manages to avoid easily.
Leaf controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Leaf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pico wants it to stay on the feet.

Pico closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leaf did well to prevent Pico getting side control.
Pico is pressing down on Leaf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leaf is holding on for now.
Leaf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leaf.
Pico stays in close to Leaf's body and controls the position.
Pico wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf wants to control but Pico passes easily into half guard.
Pico lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf is trying is best to control the position here.
Leaf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leaf looking to control.
Pico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leaf is keeping the position for now.
Leaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pico postures up.

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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leaf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pico postures up and lands a big shot to Leaf's brow.
Pico won't allow Leaf to sweep him here.
Pico trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aaron Pico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pico darts in looking for a takedown but Leaf gets double underhooks and turns Pico into the cage.
Pico tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leaf defends well and Pico ends up having to push Leaf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Don Leaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Pico.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf throws a right hand that Pico ducks under and follows up with a left that Pico also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leaf.
Leaf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leaf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pico shapes to counter with a head kick.
Don Leaf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pico misses with a takedown attempt - Leaf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leaf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pico.
Leaf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pico's waist but Pico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leaf off to one side.
Leaf has his takedown stuffed
and Pico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Leaf gets caught napping as Pico dives in and scores a takedown. Leaf manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pico scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pico must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leaf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leaf keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Leaf, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leaf is pulling down on Pico's head. It's preventing any offense from Pico, at least for the moment.
Pico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Pico!
Aaron Pico took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hot Spunk for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergi Artisan (ranked 5469 p4p, 500 weight class) and Jonny Dash (ranked 3834 p4p, 407 weight class). Jonny Dash has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Artisan
vs
Dash

193 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergi Artisan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Dash!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dash moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dash throws an elbow but misses.
Dash has Artisan pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dash.
Artisan avoids the elbow strike from Dash, against the cage.
Artisan dodges an elbow strike from Dash.
Dash is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artisan is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Dash.

It looks like Sergi Artisan has been cut.
Dash misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Artisan's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dash connects with a nasty looking knee right to Artisan's face.
Dash throws an elbow that misses.
Dash creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dash looking to throw knees to the head but Artisan is blocking nicely.
Dash has Artisan pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artisan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dash stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Artisan's brow.
Dash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Artisan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Artisan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dash obliges.
Artisan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dash.
Dash misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dash throws an elbow but misses.
Artisan tries to circle away but Dash has him pinned against the cage.
Dash landing knees to the body.
Dash lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artisan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dash comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artisan avoids it.
Dash throws an elbow that misses.
Dash utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dash landing knees to the body.
Artisan is breathing heavily.
Dash lands a good knee to the midsection. Artisan won't want to take too many of those.
Dash lands a knee to the body.
Dash throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dash throws an elbow but misses.
Dash stalls.
Dash landing knees to the body.
Artisan takes an elbow to the temple.
We've been informed that Dash has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dash throws an elbow that misses.
Dash landing knees to the body.
Dash stalling in the clinch.
Artisan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dash utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Artisan's defenses.
Artisan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dash slowing the pace effectively.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dash.
Artisan takes an elbow to the temple.
Dash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dash lands a damaging elbow.
Dash looking to throw knees to the head but Artisan is blocking nicely.
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!
Dash putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Artisan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artisan avoids it.
Artisan dodges an elbow strike from Dash.
Dash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artisan avoids it.
Artisan blocks an elbow strike from Dash.
Dash lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Dash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergi Artisan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dash closes the distance and pushes Artisan back into the cage.
Dash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dash lands an elbow that stopped Artisan in his tracks for a moment.
Dash comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dash.
Stalling in the clinch from Dash.
Jonny Dash seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dash lands an elbow that stopped Artisan in his tracks for a moment.
Artisan is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artisan being controlled against the cage.
Dash landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dash has Artisan pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dash.
Dash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dash.
Dash lands a damaging elbow.
Dash using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Artisan avoiding damage as Dash throws knees to the body.
Dash lands an elbow inside that Artisan shrugs off.
Dash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Artisan blocks it with crossed arms.
Dash stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dash missing with knees to the body.
Dash lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Artisan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dash.
Dash lands a nice elbow.
Dash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dash tries to land knees in the clinch but Artisan avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dash working Artisan over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dash.
Dash tries to land knees in the clinch but Artisan avoids the damage to the body.
Artisan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dash lands an elbow inside that Artisan shrugs off.
Dash lands a nice elbow.
Artisan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dash lands an elbow that stopped Artisan in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dash manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Artisan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dash.
Dash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Artisan's efforts to push away.
Artisan is looking to break free of the clinch but Dash has double underhooks.
Artisan avoiding damage as Dash throws knees to the body.
Artisan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dash keeps control of Artisan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dash lands a nice elbow.
Dash is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Artisan is trying to force a seperation but Dash has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dash obliges.
I was talking to Artisan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dash lands an elbow inside.
Dash throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dash - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dash.
Dash gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Dash.
Dash landing knees to the body.
Dash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dash is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artisan is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Dash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergi Artisan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dash moves into the clinch.
Dash misses with an elbow strike.
Dash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artisan.
Artisan wants a takedown but no success here.
Dash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artisan.
Dash looking to throw knees to the head but Artisan is blocking nicely.
Dash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dash comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dash throws an elbow that misses.
Dash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Artisan's defenses.
Dash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Artisan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Artisan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dash missing with knees to the body.
Artisan avoids the elbow strike from Dash, against the cage.
Dash is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dash lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dash.
Dash lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Artisan's defenses.
Dash tries a knee to the head but Artisan blocks it.
Artisan blocks an elbow strike.
Dash keeps control of Artisan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artisan is trying to break the clinch but Dash is controlling him.
Dash trying to land knees to the body.
Dash landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Artisan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dash lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dash tries a knee to the head but Artisan blocks it.
Artisan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dash lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dash.
Dash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artisan.
Stalling in the clinch from Dash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Artisan's brow.
Dash lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dash misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dash throws an elbow but misses.
Dash misses with an elbow strike.
Dash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artisan avoids it.
Artisan avoiding damage as Dash throws knees to the body.
Dash is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artisan is defending well for now.
Artisan dodges an elbow strike from Dash.
Artisan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dash.
Dash missing with knees to the body.
Sergi Artisan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dash comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artisan wants to get back to striking at distance but Dash won't allow it.
Artisan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dash holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Artisan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artisan scores with a hook.

Dash moves into the clinch.
Artisan dodges an elbow strike from Dash.
Dash looking to throw knees to the head but Artisan is blocking nicely.
Dash creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Artisan blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jonny Dash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dash blocks an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Dash!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Finch (ranked 3358 p4p, 358 weight class) and Duke Johnson (ranked 3117 p4p, 344 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Finch
vs
Johnson

180 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hot Spunk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Finch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Finch.
Finch in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.

Finch goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Finch but great work by Johnson.
Finch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Finch is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finch is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch is trying to escape the mount.

Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Finch tries to improve his position but instead Johnson has taken his back!
Finch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch is working hard here to advance position.
Finch wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
Finch is keeping busy.
Finch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Finch fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Finch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Johnson working for the choke.
Johnson looks winded!
Finch tries to break free.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Finch manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Finch any problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Finch stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Finch closes the distance and clinches.

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

Finch closes the distance and clinches.

Finch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Finch controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Duke Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finch has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch 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 one minute gone in the round.
Finch controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.

Finch is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Finch tries to improve position but can't.
Finch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Johnson is looking to pass Finch's guard but actually Finch recovers to full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.

Finch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.

Finch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finch has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.

Finch is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Finch counters by clinching up.
Finch has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Finch manages to get underhooks.
Tristan Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Johnson.
Finch controlling the action here for a moment.
Finch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tristan Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Finch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finch somewhat.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Finch darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Finch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Finch dominated that second 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.

Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finch fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.

Finch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Finch as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Finch jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Finch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Finch managing to control the position.
Finch wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Finch is controlling Johnson's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finch is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Tristan Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Johnson.

Finch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in trouble now - Finch has advanced to mount!
Finch throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Finch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Finch's body position as best he can.

Finch looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Finch controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch throwing strikes but Johnson recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finch 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson moves to clinch but Finch breaks away
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Finch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Finch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Finch shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Finch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Finch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finch trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Finch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully.

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.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Finch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Finch content to control rather than advance.
Finch wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Finch is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson has Finch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch is working Johnson over against the cage.

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

Finch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Finch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Finch throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Finch wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finch looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finch sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finch is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Finch had his way with Duke Johnson in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Finch looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Finch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Finch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Finch drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Finch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Finch jumps guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson works over Finch with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.

Finch looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Finch trying to control the position here.

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.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finch is keeping the position for now.
Finch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Finch tries to get out of the position.

Finch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Finch is trying to improve his position.
Johnson wants to control for a moment but Finch uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control. Finch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finch wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finch tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Finch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is trying to control. Finch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Finch moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Finch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Finch shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finch.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Finch and move into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Duke Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tristan Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Finch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke Johnson.
I think Finch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan Finch!
Tristan Finch is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tristan Finch made sure to mention his sponsor, Hot Spunk in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slash Slingin (ranked 4806 p4p, 467 weight class) and Chance Shamrock (ranked 2951 p4p, 341 weight class). Slingin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drop The World. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Slingin
vs
Shamrock

173 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Hot Spunk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slash Slingin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chance Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slingin takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Shamrock instigates a clinch.

Slingin gets control of Shamrock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slingin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shamrock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slingin trying to control the position.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slingin looking for a sweep. Not yet Slingin, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Slingin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Slingin is trying to control the position but Shamrock postures up.

Slingin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slingin has momentary wrist control but Shamrock slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slingin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Slingin is looking for a triangle but Shamrock pushes his legs off easily.
Shamrock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shamrock trying to control but Slingin is working from the bottom.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Slash Slingin!
Slash Slingin is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Slash Slingin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connar Cage (ranked 2867 p4p, 312 weight class) and Marcus Harris (ranked 22716 p4p, 552 weight class). Connar Cage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cage
vs
Harris

176 cm
25
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
162 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Hot Spunk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connar Cage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Harris!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris throws a counter combo.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
Connar Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage dives in for a single leg takedown but Harris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harris with the counter takedown but Cage avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cage lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris 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.
Cage throws a big elbow that misses.
Cage trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Cage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cage 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.

Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cage wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Cage with that takedown attempt.

Cage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cage wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.

Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cage pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Cage sits in half guard.
Cage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Harris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cage prevents Harris from improving his position.
Harris taking some punishment here, with Cage in his half guard.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage blocks the strikes from Harris.
Cage working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 Connar Cage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cage misses with a combination
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cage looks to clinch
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris drops his hands momentarily and Cage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage fails with the takedown
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Cage shoots in.
We've been informed that Harris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris leaves Cage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cage shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cage with a poor takedown
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Cage wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cage shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Harris darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage.

Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Cage is looking to clinch.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horrible takedown attempt by Cage or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris, which made it look bad.
Cage swinging wildly here.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Harris pushes Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cage tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Cage's head back.

Harris darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage.

Harris manages to break the clinch.

Cage takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harris is trying to trip Cage. He has hold of a leg but Cage is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Cage has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harris off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

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

Harris drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Cage tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Harris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris throws a counter combo.
Cage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cage off to one side.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cage tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Connar Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cage gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Harris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cage up against the cage.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Cage fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Harris gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cage scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Harris manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage wants to control but Harris is having none of it.
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!
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cage with a jab.
Harris blocks a leg kick.

Harris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Cage but he's now mounted!
Cage manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Cage is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Harris stands and steps away. Cage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcus Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Harris clinches up against the cage.
Cage tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage is working for takedown but Harris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harris just leaning against Cage, taking a breather.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Cage wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Cage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cage working hard to break the clinch.
Cage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Cage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cage 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.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Cage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Cage is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Harris dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Harris instigates a clinch.
Cage gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.

Harris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cage can't fight it off and eventually Harris manages to take the fight to the floor. Cage looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harris postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cage 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 one minute gone in the round.
Cage working a defensive guard here.
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Cage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Cage looking to score a takedown here. Harris is defending well but Cage drives through and ends up in Harris's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Harris striking off his back but it's not causing Cage any problems.

Harris has his foot on Cage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cage works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris punching from the bottom - just letting Cage know he's still in a fight.
Cage stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Cage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cage scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cage escapes and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cage wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Connar Cage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cage trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.

Cage stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Cage drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Connar Cage.
I think Harris 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Harris!
Marcus Harris is the new lightweight champion!
Marcus Harris was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.