ESFC 1: The Dawn of a New Era PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raymond (ranked 5322 p4p, 551 weight class) and Conner Valenzuela (ranked 5112 p4p, 542 weight class). Raymond comes to the cage accompanied by Scream. The crowd seem to be enjoying Valenzuela's choice of entrance music: Swan Dive. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Raymond
vs
Valenzuela

190 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Urban Fighter

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Conner Valenzuela!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenzuela connects with a crisp jab.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Valenzuela and Raymond goes tumbling to the canvas! Valenzuela follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Raymond controlling the position well.
Raymond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raymond tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Valenzuela there.
Valenzuela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Raymond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valenzuela.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raymond gets back to full guard.

Raymond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valenzuela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raymond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valenzuela manages to get himself to full guard.

Raymond content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond prevents Valenzuela from getting back to his feet.
Valenzuela controlling the position.
Raymond's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raymond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raymond wants to pass the guard but Valenzuela is keeping the position.
Raymond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raymond tries to free his leg and advance position but Valenzuela is retaining full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raymond moves forwards but Valenzuela connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Raymond scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raymond sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raymond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valenzuela is just riding it out for now. Raymond eventually gives up the hold.
Raymond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raymond passes to full mount!
Raymond landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Raymond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Raymond controlling the pace for now.
Raymond is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conner Valenzuela will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Raymond scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raymond keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raymond seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valenzuela for as long as he can get away with.
Valenzuela trying to hold on to Raymond's head to control him but Raymond postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond trying to pass the guard but Valenzuela defending well.
Valenzuela is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valenzuela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raymond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raymond looks for a takedown but Valenzuela sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raymond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valenzuela swivels and escapes.
Valenzuela goes for a double leg but Raymond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raymond continues to drive forward.
Valenzuela lands with a nice combination. Raymond backs away looking to recover.
Kevin Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valenzuela jabs Raymond right on the nose. Raymond blinks but takes it well.
Raymond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Raymond darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raymond trying to control the pace.

Raymond seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Valenzuela is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Raymond!
An out of breath Kevin Raymond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Milane (ranked 4917 p4p, 432 weight class) and Luke Thompson (ranked 6073 p4p, 482 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Milane
vs
Thompson

185 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Milane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milane misses with a wild combination.

Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Milane defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Milane won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thompson in particular looking to stall.

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

Thompson is working for a kimura but Milane is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Milane!
Milane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Milane is breathing heavily.
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Thompson fails to move to back control.
Thompson with a couple of short strikes.

Milane is rocked!

Thompson looking to isolate an arm here. Milane doesn't see it coming and as Thompson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Thompson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Thompson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Mccrack (ranked 6072 p4p, 480 weight class) and Ryker Gordon (ranked 5812 p4p, 469 weight class). Phil Mccrack could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryker Gordon's chin.

Mccrack
vs
Gordon

196 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

The Thrift Shop -

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Mccrack!
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, Ryker Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mccrack closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gordon's guard.

Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gordon has eaten all the pies!

Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mccrack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mccrack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gordon has his feet on Mccrack's thighs here. He's pushed Mccrack off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mccrack screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryker Gordon!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Lawchlam (ranked 4905 p4p, 532 weight class) and Alec Baldlose (ranked 5111 p4p, 543 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lawchlam
vs
Baldlose

200 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Lawchlam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alec Baldlose!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldlose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawchlam.
Lawchlam looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Baldlose scores with a three punch combo!

Baldlose gets a double leg takedown into Lawchlam's guard.
Baldlose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lawchlam throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldlose is stalling in the full guard.
Baldlose scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldlose is pushing down on Lawchlam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawchlam is fighting to maintain full guard but Baldlose has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawchlam wants to get back to his feet.
Baldlose trying to control the pace.
Baldlose passes the guard and advances to mount!
Baldlose controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawchlam taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldlose controlling from mount.
Baldlose landing strikes, looking to finish!
Baldlose controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baldlose jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lawchlam manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Baldlose gets to mount! Lawchlam was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lawchlam wants to control but Baldlose is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldlose controlling his opponent.
Lawchlam taking shots to the head.
Baldlose with shots to the head and body - Lawchlam looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baldlose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Baldlose 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Baldlose 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.

Baldlose has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawchlam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Baldlose successfully pulls guard.

Baldlose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawchlam is aware though and is defending well.
Baldlose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawchlam manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baldlose stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Baldlose dives in and scores a takedown into Lawchlam's guard.

Baldlose stands up from Lawchlam's guard - Baldlose perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Baldlose.

Baldlose throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lawchlam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baldlose is in Lawchlam's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lawchlam manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldlose wants to break the clinch but can't.

Baldlose tightens his grip and picks Lawchlam up, before dumping him to the ground. Lawchlam manages to land in guard.
Baldlose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawchlam looking to control.

Baldlose drops back looking for a leg! Lawchlam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawchlam manages to kick Baldlose off! Baldlose jumps back into Lawchlam's guard.
Baldlose sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lawchlam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldlose stopping the sweep attempt from Lawchlam.
Baldlose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lawchlam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baldlose wants to pass the guard but Lawchlam is keeping the position.

Lawchlam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baldlose controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.
Baldlose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lawchlam's guard.
Baldlose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lawchlam trying to control but Baldlose postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawchlam taking some punishment here, with Baldlose in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Baldlose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Baldlose moves into the clinch.

Baldlose breaks from the clinch.

Baldlose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baldlose - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lawchlam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baldlose avoids it.
Baldlose holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baldlose lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baldlose gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lawchlam wants to control but Baldlose passes into side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawchlam wants to control but Baldlose postures up.

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

Baldlose closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lawchlam is looking to get back to is feet but Baldlose passes into side control.
Lawchlam can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawchlam is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawchlam is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baldlose is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Baldlose works his way to his opponent's back.
Baldlose controlling well, preventing Lawchlam from escaping the position.
Baldlose keeps control of the position easily here as Lawchlam tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldlose punishes Lawchlam with strikes from the back mount.

Baldlose working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Lawchlam is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Baldlose has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Lawchlam taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alec Baldlose!
Alec Baldlose is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timmy DoYa (ranked 5061 p4p, 525 weight class) and Umar Nazzir (ranked 6070 p4p, 562 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

DoYa
vs
Nazzir

174 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmy DoYa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Umar Nazzir!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazzir looks to score with a jab to the body but DoYa is just out of range.
It looked like DoYa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nazzir is looking to clinch but DoYa is avoiding it.
As Nazzir looks to move away, DoYa throws a big counter combo but Nazzir just gets out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Nazzir.
Nazzir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for DoYa with that takedown attempt.
Nazzir lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

DoYa gets tackled into the cage by Nazzir. Nazzir maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nazzir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazzir tries to pull guard but DoYa holds him up against the cage and eventually Nazzir drops back down to his feet.

DoYa breaks from the clinch.
Nazzir moves in looking to clinch but DoYa pushes him off.
DoYa tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazzir avoided it.
Nazzir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazzir fails in his attempt to clinch.
DoYa blocks a head kick by Nazzir.
DoYa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nazzir defends it nicely.
DoYa swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazzir.

Nazzir rushes DoYa and presses him up against the cage.
DoYa can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy DoYa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DoYa is breathing heavily.
Nazzir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DoYa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

DoYa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
DoYa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DoYa tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nazzir stands up from DoYa's guard - Nazzir perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nazzir throws a leg kick that misses.

Nazzir closes the distance and clinches.
DoYa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Nazzir's face as he tries to break the clinch.

DoYa manages to break the clinch.

Nazzir moves into the clinch.
DoYa scores with a shoulder strike.
DoYa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazzir tries to pull guard but DoYa won't allow it.
DoYa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Nazzir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

DoYa manages to break the clinch.

DoYa tries to keep at a distance but Nazzir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nazzir wants to get back to striking at distance but DoYa won't allow it.
Nazzir tries to land knees in the clinch but DoYa avoids the damage to the body.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DoYa shoots in and drives through. Nazzir sprawls well.
Nazzir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nazzir fails with an attempt to clinch.
DoYa throws a big counter combination but Nazzir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nazzir works over DoYa's head and body with a nice combination.
Nazzir tries to close the distance and clinch up but DoYa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nazzir tries to clinch but DoYa is having none of it.
Nazzir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DoYa paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Nazzir clinches.

Nazzir decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazzir wants to get back to his feet but DoYa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DoYa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Nazzir scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nazzir tries to clinch up but DoYa circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazzir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazzir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DoYa shoots in but no luck this time.
DoYa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nazzir as he avoids it easily.
Umar Nazzir seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Nazzir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nazzir misses with a knee to the head.
Nazzir fails to pull guard.
Nazzir is trying to force a seperation but DoYa has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DoYa is trying to drag Nazzir to the mat but Nazzir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy DoYa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Nazzir.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DoYa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nazzir to keep the fight standing.
Nazzir is trying to break free.
DoYa tries to pull guard but Nazzir holds him up against the cage and eventually DoYa drops back down to his feet.
DoYa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nazzir.
The referee calls for Nazzir to work.

DoYa manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nazzir gets to his feet. DoYa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Nazzir instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DoYa looking to slow down the pace here.
DoYa wants to take the fight to the mat but Nazzir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nazzir is trying to pull guard but DoYa has him pressed against the cage.
Nazzir trying to stall but DoYa improves his position.
Nazzir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Nazzir pulls guard successfully.
DoYa looking to sit in guard and control but Nazzir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Nazzir stands and steps away. DoYa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nazzir tries for a takedown but DoYa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazzir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazzir fails with an attempt to clinch.
DoYa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good shot there by Nazzir.
DoYa keeps the fight on the outside.

DoYa has closed the distance and engaged Nazzir in a clinch.
Nazzir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DoYa just stands there and leans against the cage.
DoYa prevents Nazzir from breaking the clinch.
Nazzir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nazzir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DoYa just stands there and leans against the cage.

DoYa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DoYa misses with a hook to the body
and Nazzir counters with a series of strikes. DoYa will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazzir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DoYa is out of range.

DoYa clinches.
DoYa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nazzir up against the cage.
Nazzir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DoYa to keep the fight standing.
Nazzir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DoYa walks away with a smile on his face. Nazzir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nazzir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DoYa swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazzir.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazzir doesn't manage to clinch there - DoYa circles away.
DoYa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nazzir dodges the punch combination from DoYa.

DoYa takes the fight into the clinch.
Nazzir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nazzir fails to pull guard.
DoYa stops a takedown attempt from Nazzir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DoYa taking a breather.

DoYa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DoYa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nazzir pinned against the cage. Nazzir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nazzir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DoYa digs a right hand underneath Nazzir's ribcage. Nazzir let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Nazzir successfully pulls guard.
DoYa is looking to advance position but Nazzir has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nazzir is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Nazzir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DoYa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nazzir doesn't manage to clinch there - DoYa circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DoYa stuffs the takedown.
Timmy DoYa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Nazzir.
Nazzir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazzir throws a head kick but DoYa moves out of range.
DoYa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nazzir closes the distance but DoYa moves to the side

and DoYa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nazzir!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazzir is trying to buck DoYa off.
DoYa is looking to take a break and control but Nazzir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nazzir explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Timmy DoYa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazzir throws a push kick but DoYa slaps the foot to one side.
Nazzir throws a sloppy head kick and DoYa moves out of range easily.
Nazzir doesn't manage to clinch there - DoYa circles away.
DoYa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nazzir as he jumps to the side.
Nazzir swinging wildly here.
As Nazzir backs away, DoYa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DoYa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nazzir is looking to clinch.
DoYa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nazzir to score with a decent uppercut.
Nazzir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by DoYa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nazzir clinches up against the cage.
Nazzir is trying to break free.
DoYa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umar Nazzir 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.

DoYa drives through and clinches with Nazzir against the cage.
Nazzir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazzir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DoYa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Umar Nazzir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

DoYa manages to pull guard.
Umar Nazzir has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nazzir decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DoYa, up you get!
Nazzir is looking to clinch.
Nazzir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazzir throws a head kick that misses.

DoYa tries to keep at a distance but Nazzir has taken the fight into the clinch.
DoYa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazzir has had enough of the clinch but DoYa keeps him there for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

DoYa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DoYa circles away from the clinch attempt.
DoYa swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazzir.
Nazzir goes for a double leg but DoYa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DoYa continues to drive forward.
DoYa tries to counter by clinching up but Nazzir breaks away and moves out of range.
DoYa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazzir tries to clinch there but DoYa circles away.
Nazzir pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazzir fails to land the takedown.
Timmy DoYa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Nazzir.

DoYa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nazzir to the ground. DoYa is now in Nazzir's guard.
DoYa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nazzir is looking to stand up but DoYa isn't so interested in that idea.
DoYa is in close to Nazzir's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazzir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DoYa pushes down on Nazzir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nazzir is trying to stand up here but DoYa is controlling him well.
DoYa works his foot free and advances to mount.
DoYa trying to control but Nazzir is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DoYa working for a guillotine from mount but Nazzir is in no mood to give up.
DoYa lands a nice shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nazzir wants to get back to his feet.

DoYa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nazzir turns into him and now he's in DoYa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy DoYa had his way with Umar Nazzir in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

DoYa keeps the fight on the outside.
DoYa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from DoYa does no damage.
Nazzir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DoYa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DoYa tries to counter by clinching up but Nazzir breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nazzir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DoYa is looking to counter the offense by Nazzir and move into the clinch.
Nazzir checks a low kick from DoYa.
Nazzir connects with a body shot.
Nazzir connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazzir shoots and misses
and Nazzir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazzir is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
DoYa tries to clinch up
and Nazzir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DoYa slips a jab and a cross from Nazzir.
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.
DoYa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Nazzir drives through and clinches with DoYa against the cage.

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

DoYa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nazzir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazzir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazzir.

DoYa looking to score a takedown here. Nazzir is defending well but DoYa drives through and ends up in Nazzir's guard.

Nazzir wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazzir fails with an attempt to clinch.
DoYa misses with a body kick.

DoYa forces Nazzir back against the cage and clinches.
DoYa tries to pull guard but Nazzir holds him up against the cage and eventually DoYa drops back down to his feet.
Nazzir goes for a takedown in the clinch but DoYa prevents it.
Timmy DoYa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Nazzir.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazzir misses with a head kick.
Nazzir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DoYa lands with a slapping head kick.
Nazzir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Nazzir looks to move away, DoYa throws a big counter combo but Nazzir just gets out of the way.

Nazzir rushes DoYa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DoYa jumps guard but Nazzir stands there with DoYa around his waist. DoYa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nazzir wants to stall.
Nazzir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DoYa breaks from the clinch.
Nazzir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nazzir tries to clinch but DoYa moves out of range.

DoYa rushes Nazzir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

DoYa wants the takedown. Nazzir is fighting it off but DoYa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nazzir's guard against the cage.

Nazzir has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. DoYa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazzir tries to break the clinch but DoYa is controlling the position.
DoYa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nazzir prevents it.
Timmy DoYa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umar Nazzir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DoYa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Umar Nazzir.
Well Nazzir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umar Nazzir!
Umar Nazzir is the new middleweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Invisible Stan (ranked 5321 p4p, 446 weight class) and Orival Dalton (ranked 4916 p4p, 430 weight class). Stan's entrance music is Somebody's Watching Me . A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stan
vs
Dalton

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Invisible Stan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orival Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dalton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stan cracks Dalton with a big right hand but Dalton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet but Stan drags him back down.

Stan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stan tries to clinch up.
Stan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Stan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stan wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Stan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Stan from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Stan tries to pass.
Stan distracts Dalton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Dalton has his foot on Stan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stan works his way back into a safe position though.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Stan tries to pass.
Stan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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.
Stan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dalton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stan sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Stan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dalton is trying to defend but Stan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stan is pressing down on Dalton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dalton is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan is nestled in close to Dalton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stan sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Stan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stan stalling.

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.
Stan is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Stan trying to mount his opponent but Dalton defends it.
Dalton is pressing down on Stan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dalton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dalton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dalton avoids the head kick by Stan.
Stan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stan somewhat.
Stan throws a head kick but Dalton moves out of range.
Invisible Stan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Stan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton swats away the attempt to clinch by Stan.
Dalton is breathing heavily.

Stan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dalton!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan wants to stand but Dalton is controlling his arm.
Stan trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Stan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dalton to his feet.

Stan gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Stan has control of the leg.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Stan sits in half guard.
Dalton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Dalton actively working from the bottom here.

Stan is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan working the head and body with strikes.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet.
Stan wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.

Stan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dalton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dalton wants to control but Stan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

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.
Stan connects with a jab.

Stan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Stan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dalton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Invisible Stan 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.

Stan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stan throwing strikes from guard but Dalton blocks nicely.
Stan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing Stan from standing up.
Stan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalton can do to turn this around?
Stan trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Stan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stan stands up and waves to Dalton to follow him.

Stan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dalton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stan is in Dalton's guard.
Stan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Stan from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stan postures up.
Dalton 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.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Stan tries to pass.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalton tries to sprawl out of it but Stan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stan tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stan.
Stan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.

Dalton shoots in and bounces Stan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

Stan looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stan working a defensive guard but Dalton passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Invisible Stan clearly takes 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.

Stan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Stan is going to stand back up.
Stan trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.

Stan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stan is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Stan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dalton on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stan wants to stand but Dalton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dalton is controlling Stan's trapped leg to prevent Stan from advancing to side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Stan pushes Dalton up against the cage in a clinch.

Dalton jumps guard.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stan is looking to stand up but Dalton won't let him.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stan's guard.

Stan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dalton 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stan seems keen to control Dalton's posture.
Stan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stan.

Stan rushes Dalton and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dalton as Stan tries to tie him up.
Stan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dalton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stan somewhat.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Orival Dalton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dalton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stan, pushing him back against the cage.
Stan stalling in the clinch but Dalton improves position.
Dalton wants a takedown.

Stan breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stan.
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.
Stan tries to clinch there but Dalton circles away.
Dalton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dalton to the mat! Dalton manages to get full guard.
Stan scoring with some ground and pound.
Dalton 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.
Stan wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Stan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Invisible Stan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Stan tries to pass.
Stan stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stan goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dalton continues to drive forward.
Stan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalton sprawls well. Dalton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Invisible Stan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stan drops his hands momentarily and Dalton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dalton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Stan darts in and clinches Dalton up against the cage.
Stan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dalton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dalton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stan walks away with a smile on his face. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

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

Dalton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dalton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stan gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dalton prevents it.
Dalton goes for a takedown attempt but Stan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stan is looking to clinch but Dalton is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalton defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orival Dalton.
Well Stan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Invisible Stan!
Invisible Stan is the new lightweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Momma (ranked 5105 p4p, 447 weight class) and Issac Mathers (ranked 4915 p4p, 442 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Momma
vs
Mathers

200 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Momma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Issac Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mathers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Momma throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers moves out of range easily.
Momma throws a head kick but Mathers moves out of range.
Momma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mathers.
Momma misses with a low kick.

Momma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mathers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Momma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mathers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mathers keeping full guard, as Momma tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mathers keeping moving, preventing Momma from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Momma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mathers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Momma advances to half guard.
Momma slows the pace down in half guard.
Momma is trying to control the action in half guard but Mathers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Momma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mathers's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momma stays in close to Mathers's body and controls the position.
Mathers trying to keep a closed guard but Momma is proving a slippery customer.
Momma wants to pass the guard but Mathers is keeping the position.

Momma stands and steps away. Mathers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Momma moves into the clinch.
Momma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mathers up against the cage.

Momma manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Momma wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathers is looking to pass into half guard but Momma pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Momma is in guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mathers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Momma is one step ahead there.

Mathers is working an open guard so Momma takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Momma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Momma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Momma throwing shots but Mathers is blocking nicely.
Momma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mathers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Momma trying to pass the guard but Mathers defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathers is refusing to be controlled, as Momma sits in half guard.
Mathers is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Momma jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Momma.
Mathers is being controlled here.

Momma decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Momma tries a head kick but it misses.

Momma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Momma trying to control the action but Mathers is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathers defending against the ground and pound.
Mathers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Momma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mathers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Momma working the head and body with strikes.

Momma tries for a kimura but Mathers is defending well.
Momma working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Momma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathers keeps working.
Momma moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mathers is looking to regain half guard here but Momma keeps moving and retains side control.
Momma working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers is trying to escape the position but Momma is controlling the position.
Momma works to advance to full mount. Mathers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Momma is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mathers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mathers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Momma drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mathers! More shots from Momma and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Momma!
Joe Momma is the new heavyweight champion!