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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Champ Lesnar (ranked 3515 p4p, 354 weight class) and Vladimir Magosharipov (ranked 3990 p4p, 391 weight class). Magosharipov has chosen Jalandhar as his entrance music. Lesnar is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The key to victory for Champ Lesnar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lesnar
vs
Magosharipov

188 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladimir Magosharipov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magosharipov has Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.

Magosharipov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Magosharipov tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magosharipov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lesnar enables Magosharipov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lesnar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magosharipov stays in close to Lesnar's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magosharipov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Magosharipov pushes Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.

Magosharipov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Magosharipov manages to end up in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magosharipov controls the position from side control.

Magosharipov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lesnar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Magosharipov yanks on the arm and Lesnar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Magosharipov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Magosharipov!
Vladimir Magosharipov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'First of all i wanna say thank you for god god is number one all the things is nothing allhamdullilah'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 20486 p4p, 468 weight class) and Justin Clinton (ranked 5968 p4p, 415 weight class). Petr Kotrc has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kotrc
vs
Clinton

178 cm
29
134 lbs
5 - 16 - 0

188 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petr Kotrc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kotrc scores with a takedown into Clinton's guard.
Kotrc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kotrc landing some decent shots from guard.
Kotrc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kotrc stays in close to Clinton's body and controls the position.
Clinton has momentary wrist control but Kotrc slips an elbow through the middle.
Kotrc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kotrc sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clinton's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kotrc stands up and beckons Clinton to join him on the feet.

Kotrc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clinton looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kotrc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clinton has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotrc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kotrc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clinton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kotrc scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kotrc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Kotrc decides to stand and escape the position.
Kotrc fails to land the takedown.

Kotrc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clinton wants to get back to his feet but Kotrc passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kotrc has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kotrc slows the pace down in half guard.
Kotrc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clinton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Kotrc.
Kotrc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kotrc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clinton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotrc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotrc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Kotrc seems to be looking for submissions.
Kotrc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clinton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton taking some punishment here, with Kotrc in his half guard.

Kotrc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kotrc is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kotrc lands with a punch from half guard.
Kotrc working Clinton over with strikes.
Kotrc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kotrc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clinton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc is looking to take a break and control but Clinton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kotrc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clinton is staying active underneath Kotrc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kotrc looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Kotrc there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Kotrc there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kotrc dives in for a single leg takedown but Clinton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Clinton misses.

Kotrc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clinton to the ground. Kotrc is now in Clinton's guard.
Clinton can't keep his opponent in guard - Kotrc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kotrc is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Kotrc is looking for a kimura here.
Kotrc 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Kotrc.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinton is breathing heavily.
Kotrc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton trying to hold on to Kotrc's head to control him but Kotrc postures up.
Ground and pound from Kotrc.
Kotrc is taking a breather. Clinton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kotrc winds up and cracks Clinton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotrc working the head and body with strikes.
Kotrc drops an elbow to the side of Clinton's head.
Kotrc is looking to take a break and control but Clinton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kotrc slips a nice elbow through Clinton's hands, connecting with Clinton's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kotrc trying to control the pace.
Clinton is not content to let Kotrc control the position.
Kotrc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kotrc lands strikes from half guard.
Kotrc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petr Kotrc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kotrc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is looking for a sweep. Kotrc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kotrc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Kotrc there.

Kotrc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kotrc is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kotrc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kotrc is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Kotrc has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Clinton defend it? Kotrc steps over the head and cranks it - Clinton is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kotrc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Petr Kotrc!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Williams (ranked 2876 p4p, 338 weight class) and Sakuraba Kagawa (ranked 3666 p4p, 404 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Kagawa

180 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakuraba Kagawa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagawa misses with a takedown attempt

and Williams counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kagawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kagawa is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Williams pulls guard successfully.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kagawa's guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kagawa is on top in guard.

Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Williams 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kagawa wants to sweep but Williams has passed to side control!
Kagawa tries to improve position but can't.

Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kagawa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Williams presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Kagawa can't escape the position.
Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Williams breaks from Kagawa's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Williams get's back to his feet.

Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Kagawa's takedown attempt.
William Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakuraba Kagawa.
Kagawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Kagawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Kagawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kagawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kagawa is trying to escape back to his feet but Williams uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Williams stands up.
Kagawa tries to clinch up

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kagawa is looking to get back to is feet but Williams passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Williams has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kagawa throws a lazy head kick

and Williams moves into the clinch.

Williams lands a takedown into guard.
Kagawa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Williams dives into side control.

Williams lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is staying tight to Kagawa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Williams grinds an elbow into Kagawa's temple.
Williams controlling the position from side mount.

Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Williams tries for a kimura but Kagawa is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Williams 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.

Kagawa tries to clinch up

and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Kagawa didn't expect that.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagawa taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount!
Williams controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Williams.
Kagawa is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams works his way to his opponent's back.
Kagawa tries to escape but Williams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the back.

Williams has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kagawa is in real trouble here. Williams gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kagawa is tapping out! Williams wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Williams!

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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Engelmann (ranked 22663 p4p, 253 weight class) and Kim Il Sung (ranked 5964 p4p, 222 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Engelmann
vs
Il Sung

165 cm
19
130 lbs
2 - 9 - 1

170 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Engelmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Il Sung!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Engelmann clinches.
Il Sung fails to pull guard.

Engelmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Il Sung throws a head kick that misses.

Engelmann moves into the clinch.
Il Sung tries to stall but Engelmann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Il Sung trying to control the position but instead, Engelmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Il Sung into the cage.
Il Sung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Engelmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Il Sung lands a slapping body shot.

Engelmann pushes Il Sung up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelmann scores with a hook to the body.
Il Sung trying to control the position but instead, Engelmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Il Sung into the cage.
Il Sung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Engelmann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Engelmann.
Engelmann lands a body punch.
Il Sung trying to control the position but instead, Engelmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Il Sung into the cage.

Engelmann breaks from the clinch.

Engelmann forces Il Sung back against the cage and clinches.

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

Engelmann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Il Sung, pushing him back against the cage.
Il Sung is trying to stall.
Engelmann landing knees to the head.
Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Engelmann is keeping busy.
Il Sung wants to stall.
Il Sung seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kim Il Sung.
Il Sung shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Engelmann eats them both and turns towards Il Sung to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engelmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Engelmann looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Il Sung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Il Sung looks to move away, Engelmann throws a big counter combo but Il Sung just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Engelmann closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Engelmann has managed to clinch.

Engelmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Il Sung tries to bum rush Engelmann with a series of wild strikes but Engelmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Engelmann rushes Il Sung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Il Sung takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Engelmann clinches with his opponent.
Engelmann lands a nice knee to the body.
Il Sung jumps guard but Engelmann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Engelmann scores with a knee to the head.
Engelmann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Il Sung trying to stall but Engelmann improves his position.
Il Sung looking to slow down the pace here.
Engelmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelmann blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Engelmann - that landed with a thud.
Il Sung stalling in the clinch but Engelmann improves position.
Il Sung looking to stall.
Il Sung stalling in the clinch but Engelmann improves position.

Engelmann lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Il Sung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Engelmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Engelmann's back!

Il Sung sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Engelmann taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kim Il Sung!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Castro (ranked 3909 p4p, 383 weight class) and Rodrygo Da Silva (ranked 1556 p4p, 184 weight class). Castro's entrance music is Win. A fine choice. Rodrygo Da Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Castro
vs
Da Silva

175 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
159 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrygo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Castro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Castro throws a big right hand that misses.
Castro wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro looking to pass the guard.
Castro trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Da Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
Da Silva wants to stand and escape but Castro is having none of it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Castro clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.

Castro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Da Silva can't fight it off and eventually Castro manages to take the fight to the floor. Da Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castro trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Castro has his hands on Da Silva's head, controlling the position.
Castro controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Castro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castro keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Da Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castro is proving hard to escape from.
Castro has Da Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Castro wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Castro looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.

Castro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Da Silva escapes and throws Castro's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castro gets back to half guard.
Castro trying to control but Da Silva postures up.
Castro is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva passes to full mount!
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 Joe Castro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Castro closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Castro missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Castro as the two fighters clinch.

Castro lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Da Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Castro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Castro is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is looking to escape.
Joe Castro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Castro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Castro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Silva's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Castro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Silva defending well though.
Castro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Castro is working for a kimura but Da Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Da Silva tries to get to full guard but Castro has control of the leg.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Castro controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro is looking to advance position but Da Silva won't allow it.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.
Da Silva trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Castro gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Joe Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrygo Da Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Castro clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Castro.
Stalling in the clinch from Castro.
Da Silva looking for a takedown.
Da Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Silva avoids it.
A hook to the body from Castro.
Castro misses with an elbow over the top.
Da Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castro after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Castro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Castro for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Castro tightens his grip and picks Da Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Da Silva manages to land in guard.
Da Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Castro trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking to control.
Castro throwing strikes but missing.
Castro passes Da Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva 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.

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

Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Castro. Castro maintains the clinch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike.

Castro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Da Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Castro avoiding Da Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Castro struggling to keep hold of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Castro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Castro tightening his grip on Da Silva, looking for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro controlling well, preventing Da Silva from escaping the position.
Da Silva just trying to survive but Castro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Da Silva fending off the submission attempt from Castro.
Da Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Da Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Da Silva covering up well and avoiding damage.

Castro working for the choke.

Castro is persistently looking for the submission but Da Silva is defending it well.
Castro keeps control of the position as Da Silva tries to break free.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Castro just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Da Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Da Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Castro working for the choke.

Da Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Castro is throwing strikes but Da Silva counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Da Silva regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castro.
Castro is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Castro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro stops Da Silva from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Castro is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro, which made it look bad.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Castro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Castro moves out of range.
Castro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Castro drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Da Silva kicks Castro off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Da Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to control.
Castro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Castro preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castro throws a nice inside leg kick.

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.
Da Silva with a hook.
Castro throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt

and Castro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Da Silva!
Castro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Da Silva to see if he's OK.
Castro wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Castro taking a breather here.

Castro tries for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
Castro trying to control the position but Da Silva is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to control but Castro postures up.
Castro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Da Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Castro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Da Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Castro throwing shots but missing, from 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.
Da Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Da Silva struggling a bit here.
Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard.

Castro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Castro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Da Silva tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Castro had his way with Rodrygo Da Silva in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.

Castro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Castro has Da Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Da Silva tumbling to the mat - Castro dives into Da Silva's guard.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro won't allow Da Silva to get back to his feet.
Castro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Castro clinches.
Da Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

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

Castro darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
Da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Castro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully.

Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
Castro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Castro slips an elbow through the middle.
Castro trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.

Da Silva has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Silva wants to stand and escape but Castro is having none of it.
Castro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Castro passes Da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Castro is controlling the pace.
Castro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joe Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.

Castro wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castro passes to full mount!
Da Silva is squirming around, avoiding Castro's attempts to control the action.

Castro is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Da Silva is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Da Silva flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Castro anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Da Silva and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Castro slips an arm under Da Silva chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Castro has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Castro is squeezing on Da Silva like an anaconda would it's prey. Da Silva fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Castro!
Joe Castro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Miguel Rose Garces (ranked 6000 p4p, 487 weight class) and Sabre Sloane (ranked 5321 p4p, 456 weight class). Luis Miguel Rose Garces could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sabre Sloane's chin.

Miguel Rose Garces
vs
Sloane

180 cm
20
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Miguel Rose Garces!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabre Sloane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose Garces misses with a takedown

and Sloane counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rose Garces! Sloane lets Rose Garces back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

It looks like Luis Miguel Rose Garces has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sloane! Rose Garces is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabre Sloane!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Diaz (ranked 4775 p4p, 474 weight class) and Donald McCalister (ranked 7048 p4p, 581 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
McCalister

185 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Hellraiser FightGear

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donald McCalister!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCalister.
McCalister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
McCalister throws a nice head kick!
Diaz tries to bum rush McCalister with a series of wild strikes but McCalister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

McCalister moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but McCalister avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
McCalister can't get the takedown.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.
McCalister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but McCalister has him pressed against the cage.

McCalister decides to pull guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCalister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCalister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.

McCalister controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCalister told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCalister slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCalister in particular looking to stall.

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.
Diaz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCalister has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCalister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that McCalister has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McCalister with shots to the head and body - Diaz looks very uncomfortable down there.
McCalister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCalister looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McCalister controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like McCalister might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald McCalister 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.

McCalister pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
McCalister tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.

McCalister pulls guard successfully.
Donald McCalister has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCalister pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.

Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz sets himself, and McCalister steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.

McCalister takes the fight into the clinch.
McCalister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

McCalister is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCalister persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McCalister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
McCalister controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz won't allow McCalister to pass to mount.
McCalister sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz pushes McCalister off looking to stand but McCalister dives back in and keeps control.
McCalister perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but McCalister has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCalister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCalister seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but McCalister is controlling him well.
McCalister takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And McCalister tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCalister goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCalister.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.

McCalister clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.

McCalister jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from McCalister.
McCalister is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCalister is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
McCalister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCalister tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCalister slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
McCalister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCalister has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz tries to bum rush McCalister with a series of wild strikes but McCalister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCalister needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
McCalister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Diaz gets tackled into the cage by McCalister. McCalister maintains the clinch.

McCalister pulls guard effortlessly.

Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCalister, up you get!
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCalister moves away.

Diaz gets caught flat footed, as McCalister shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCalister is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but McCalister dives into side control.

McCalister moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McCalister is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from McCalister, before circling back to the center of the mat.

McCalister clinches up against the cage.
McCalister is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.

McCalister has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.

Diaz stands up from McCalister's guard - Diaz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diaz throws a series of punches but McCalister moves out of range.
McCalister is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

McCalister closes the distance and clinches.
McCalister is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCalister has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but McCalister keeps him there for the moment.
McCalister tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but McCalister keeps him there for the moment.
McCalister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCalister has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCalister tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCalister has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCalister looking for a takedown.
McCalister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz tries to circle away but McCalister has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz tries to break free but McCalister pushes him back against the cage.
McCalister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

McCalister turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McCalister manages to end up in side control.
McCalister happy to just control the position for now.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McCalister is controlling him well.
McCalister working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McCalister is controlling him well.
McCalister controlling the position.
McCalister's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from McCalister.
McCalister works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McCalister controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCalister with more of the same as he continues to hold on.

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.
Diaz can't escape the position.
McCalister scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diaz?
McCalister looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCalister landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCalister controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

McCalister shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCalister was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCalister taking a breather here.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The adventures of McCalister the control monster continue. Boring.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alex Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.

McCalister has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but McCalister has the dominant position.
McCalister has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Alex Diaz has been cut.
McCalister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as McCalister shoots in.

McCalister gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCalister pulls Diaz into guard.
McCalister is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McCalister pulls Diaz in to control the position.
McCalister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCalister is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCalister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCalister wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Diaz gets to his feet. McCalister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCalister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by McCalister.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
McCalister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCalister moves into the clinch.
McCalister unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCalister using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

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

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCalister sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald McCalister dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alex Diaz'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCalister.
McCalister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCalister off to one side.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
McCalister shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCalister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but McCalister persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
McCalister dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for McCalister on that attempt.
McCalister takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alex Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCalister avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCalister wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

McCalister feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, McCalister changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCalister controlling from the top position.
McCalister is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCalister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McCalister.

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

McCalister has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.

McCalister ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCalister no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Donald McCalister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Diaz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCalister.
McCalister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alex Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.

Diaz tries to keep at a distance but McCalister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donald McCalister seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but McCalister has him pressed against the cage.

McCalister gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diaz regains guard.
McCalister tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
McCalister slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but McCalister is having none of it.
Diaz looking to control.
McCalister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.

McCalister decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.

Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCalister to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
McCalister forces his way into half guard.
McCalister is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!

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 Alex Diaz.
I think McCalister 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald McCalister!
An out of breath and clearly excited Donald McCalister thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Alex Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'we just have to evaluate our game plan and see what we did wrong and come back even better than before this wont be the end for me'.