G.I. MMA - 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and alain pinanonang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pinanonang has chosen adios as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fields
vs
pinanonang

200 cm
23
230 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

225 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronson Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, alain pinanonang!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
pinanonang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
pinanonang circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Fields drops to the canvas, hurt badly! pinanonang follows Fields to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). alain pinanonang!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davis Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christipher Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erickson comes to the cage accompanied by You're the best around - Joe Esposito. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Erickson
vs
Armstrong

180 cm
23
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

PWNAGE $19.50 Clothing NY - Over 250 Designs

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davis Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christipher Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Erickson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Erickson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson works his way into side control.
Erickson landing a few strikes.

It looks like Christipher Armstrong has been cut.

Erickson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!

Erickson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Erickson slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.

That has opened up Christipher Armstrong's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Erickson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

The cut above Christipher Armstrong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Erickson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Erickson cracks Armstrong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Christipher Armstrong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Christipher Armstrong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Davis Erickson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bunson Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Chico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Turner
vs
Chico

179 cm
23
190 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

187 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bunson Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Chico!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chico is looking to clinch.
Chico throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Chico is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Bunson Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner is looking to slow Chico down with leg kicks.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chico takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Chico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Turner 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.
Chico looks gassed!
Turner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chico works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bunson Turner.

Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chico looks to move to half guard but instead Turner has passed into mount! Damn!
Turner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner with a couple of short strikes.
Turner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chico is bucking up trying to escape but Turner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Turner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Turner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chico squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Turner content just to control the position here.
Turner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turner with a couple of short strikes.
Turner controlling from the full mount.
Chico is desperately trying to improve his position but Turner has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner content just to control the position here.
Chico tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turner working Chico over with strikes here.
Turner raining down shots from the mount!
Turner dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Turner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunson Turner 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.

Turner dips to his left and cracks Chico with an uppercut!
Turner throws an overhand right that has Chico reeling! Turner follows up with more punches and Chico is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bunson Turner!

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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 Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by We Steady Mobbin!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drago
vs
Elliot

193 cm
26
205 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
204 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Elliot!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elliot somewhat.
Drago throws a right and a left that Elliot avoids nicely.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elliot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago is looking to clinch.
A big right from Elliot misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drago wants to clinch.
Drago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elliot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.

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.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drago tries to clinch but Elliot is having none of it.
Elliot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khal Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Elliot misses.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elliot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Drago tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago wants to clinch up but Elliot keeps it at a distance.
Elliot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elliot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drago tries to avoid it but Elliot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drago to the ground. Drago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four 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.
Drago scores with a three punch combo!
Elliot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elliot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Khal Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago misses with a few strikes there.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elliot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drago wants to clinch.
Elliot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drago avoids it really well and circles away.
Drago is looking to clinch but Elliot is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wants to clinch.
Elliot throws a combination that misses
and Drago counters with a left and a right that stings Elliot.
Elliot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elliot is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Elliot swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago.
Nice cross by Drago.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago tries to clinch there but Elliot circles away.
Elliot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drago wants to clinch up but Elliot keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Drago.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elliot keeps the fight on the outside.
Elliot swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago.
Elliot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elliot walks into a straight right hand from Drago.

That's four 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.
Drago tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elliot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elliot misses with a double jab
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drago dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Elliot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elliot misses the jab.
Elliot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elliot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elliot circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago scores with a one two! Elliot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elliot paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elliot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drago throws a one two combo.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elliot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elliot's hands.
A nice combination there by Drago.
Drago tries to clinch there but Elliot circles away.
Drago misses with the combination.
Jab from Drago.
A telegraphed right hand from Elliot misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Drago finds it's way through Elliot's defenses.
Drago throws a combination that misses
and Elliot counters with a two punch combo.
Elliot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drago.
Khal Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drago darts in trying to clinch
and Elliot counters with a series of strikes. Drago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drago wants to clinch up but Elliot keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
Elliot circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Elliot counter with a right hand.
Ray Elliot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drago scores with a jab to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal Drago!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
15%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Agosto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bader comes into the arena with "Darth Bader" blaring out of the sound system. Ryan Bader has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bader
vs
Agosto

188 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

177 cm
23
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryan Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nico Agosto!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agosto throws a leg kick but Bader checks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bader.
Some wild striking there from Agosto.
Agosto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bader wants to clinch up but Agosto keeps it at a distance.
Agosto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bader with a poor takedown

and Agosto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bader's guard now.
Agosto cracks Bader with a solid left hand.
Agosto stopping the sweep attempt from Bader.
Agosto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Agosto throwing strikes from guard but Bader blocks nicely.
Agosto wants to control from the top but Bader keeps moving.

Agosto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bader manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agosto throws a series of punches but Bader avoids them all with ease.
Bader looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agosto throws a series of punches but Bader moves out of range.
Bader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Agosto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bader fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bader.
Bader tries to clinch there but Agosto circles away.
Bader misses with a takedown attempt

and Agosto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Agosto not doing much here.

Agosto decides to stand and escape the position.
Agosto swats away the attempt to clinch by Bader.
Agosto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Agosto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bader gets back to full guard.
Bader wants to stand but Agosto is controlling the position.

Bader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bader is breathing heavily.
Bader not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bader pushes Agosto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bader misses with a takedown
and Agosto counters with a three punch combo that has Bader backing up. Bader nods at Agosto to acknowledge the strikes.
Agosto misses with the combination.
Agosto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bader as he jumps to the side.
Bader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agosto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bader closes the distance but Agosto moves to the side

and Agosto counters with a takedown into side control.
Agosto is looking to take a break and control but Bader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Agosto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bader is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Agosto off and has taken his back!

Bader is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Agosto is defending well though. Bader let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bader missing with strikes from the back.

Bader has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Even with his hooks in, Bader manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Agosto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bader.

Agosto showing good submission defense here.
Bader thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Agosto looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bader is looking for the choke from the back position but Agosto is controlling his hands well.
Bader throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Agosto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bader misses with a takedown

and Agosto counters with a single leg into guard. Bader didn't expect that.

Bader kicks Agosto off and gets to his feet.
Bader looks to clinch

and Agosto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bader won't be happy with that.
Bader gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Agosto tries to stand and escape but Bader is controlling the position.
Bader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Agosto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Agosto's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agosto is trying to get back to his feet but Bader has full control of the position and if anything, Agosto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bader throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Agosto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bader is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Agosto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Agosto covering up well under a series of strikes from Bader.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bader working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agosto controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Bader patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Agosto trying to get back to his feet but Bader is in full control for now.

Bader working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bader misses with a punch to the head.

Agosto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agosto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Bader is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Agosto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Bader tightening his grip on Agosto, looking for the choke.
Agosto trying to get back to his feet but Bader is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agosto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Bader is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Agosto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Agosto covering up well under a series of strikes from Bader.

Agosto fending off the submission attempt from Bader.

Bader is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Agosto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bader working for a choke but Agosto is defending well.

Agosto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bader's arms.
Agosto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Bader has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bader throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bader wants to control but Agosto manages to buck him off and is now in Bader's guard! Nice work there by Agosto!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Bader dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A bone on bone clash there as Bader blocks the leg kick.

Bader closes the distance and clinches.
Bader lands a nice elbow.
Bader changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Agosto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bader misses with a takedown
and Agosto counters with a series of strikes. Bader will be more careful next time no doubt.
Agosto tries to work over Bader's front leg with a kick but Bader checks it.
Ryan Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Agosto.
Agosto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Agosto tries a low kick but Bader avoids it.
Agosto shoots in for a double leg but Bader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bader with a lazy takedown attempt

and Agosto counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bader is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Agosto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bader pushes Agosto off and gets back to his feet.
Bader moves out of range of the leg kick from Agosto.
Some wild striking there from Agosto.
Bader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bader moves in looking to clinch but Agosto pushes him off.

Bader clinches up with Agosto and pushes him back against the cage.
Bader creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Agosto's defenses.
Bader lands a hook that snaps the head of Agosto backwards.
Agosto takes a shot to the head.
Bader lands a left hand.
Agosto is trying to break free.
Bader is trying to drag Agosto to the mat but Agosto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bader is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agosto tries to break free but Bader pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bader.
Bader lands with a left to the head.
Bader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Agosto.
Nice body punch from Bader.
Bader goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agosto prevents it.
Bader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Bader breaks from the clinch.
Bader tries to clinch but Agosto moves out of range.
Bader checks a leg kick.
Agosto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bader throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Agosto was covering up waiting for the punch and Bader finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agosto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Agosto can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader tries to free his leg and advance position but Agosto is retaining full guard.
Bader prevents Agosto from getting back to his feet.
Agosto keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader stops Agosto from standing up.
Bader landing some decent shots from guard.
Bader won't allow Agosto to get back to his feet.
Bader is looking to work some ground and pound but Agosto has wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bader slips a jab and a cross from Agosto.
Bader tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agosto swivels and escapes.
Ryan Bader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bader fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Agosto avoids it really well and circles away.

Agosto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to control but Agosto postures up.
Nico Agosto has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bader throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Agosto misses with a low kick.
Bader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Agosto slips under a jab.
Agosto throws a leg kick

and Bader counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Agosto!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bader working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bader is working for a guillotine from mount but Agosto frees his head quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bader showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bader has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bader!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alvarez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Enemy by Godsmack. Josh Alvarez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alvarez
vs
Flair

180 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

150 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Flair!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Flair scores a takedown into full mount!
Alvarez is trying desperately to improve position.

Flair moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alvarez has worked his arm free - good work by Alvarez!

Flair is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvarez has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control but Flair postures up.
Alvarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flair off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Flair defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alvarez's arms.
Flair trying to control the action but Alvarez just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alvarez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Flair is trying to defend against the choke here but Alvarez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Alvarez Tightens the hold and Flair taps out furiously! Alvarez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Alvarez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randsome Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale comes to the cage accompanied by Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here. Randsome Gracie has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Drysdale
vs
Gracie

192 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Drysdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randsome Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drysdale defends well.
Drysdale stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Drysdale trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drysdale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Drysdale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drysdale stops Gracie from passing to mount.

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.
Drysdale manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Drysdale dodges it nicely.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Drysdale gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drysdale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Drysdale's legs - danger averted.
Drysdale keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Drysdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Drysdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four 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.

Drysdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Drysdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is pushing down on Drysdale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drysdale is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Robert Drysdale will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Drysdale shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie is looking to control Drysdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Drysdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
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.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.

Drysdale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drysdale is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Drysdale keeps him under control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Drysdale counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drysdale drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drysdale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Drysdale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drysdale manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Drysdale's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drysdale is keeping the position for now.

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.

Drysdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drysdale keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Drysdale dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Drysdale gets the takedown into side control.

Drysdale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is trying to control Drysdale's posture but Drysdale avoids it.

Drysdale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.

Drysdale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drysdale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

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.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drysdale pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Drysdale is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Drysdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Drysdale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Drysdale getting side control.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drysdale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Randsome Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is trying to control the position but Drysdale postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Drysdale!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Serrano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aaron Moore's chin.

Moore
vs
Serrano

185 cm
26
209 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
209 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Moore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Serrano!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Serrano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Serrano fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Serrano throws a strike aimed at the side of Moore's head but Moore avoids it well.
Serrano throws an elbow but Moore slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Serrano crashes against the mat.
Serrano lands an elbow.
Serrano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Moore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Serrano asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Moore bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Moore stuffs the takedown.
Serrano slips a jab from Moore.
Moore throws the left hand but Serrano avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown by Serrano or perhaps it was just good defense by Moore which made him look bad.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serrano shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aaron Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Serrano.
Serrano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serrano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serrano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brian Serrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serrano doesn't seem bothered though.
Moore throws a hook but Serrano avoids it easily.

Serrano gets a takedown into half guard.
Serrano thows a huge punch but Moore dodges it nicely.
Serrano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Serrano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Serrano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Moore pushes Serrano off and gets back to his feet.

Serrano pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Serrano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serrano has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Serrano manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Moore does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Serrano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Serrano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Serrano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serrano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Serrano closes the distance and clinches up with Moore, looking for a takedown. Serrano pushes Moore against the cage but Moore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moore misses with a wild combination.

Serrano gets a clinch.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serrano moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Serrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serrano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serrano gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Serrano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Serrano misses with a few strikes there.
Serrano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serrano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Serrano's shoulder, as Serrano tries to avoid the shot.
Serrano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serrano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serrano.
Moore lands with a nice combination. Serrano backs away looking to recover.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serrano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Serrano is out of range.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Serrano takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Serrano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore is trying to break free.

Serrano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Serrano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moore is trying to stand back up but Serrano is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano drops an elbow to the side of Moore's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serrano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Serrano will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Serrano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Serrano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Serrano fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Moore pushes Serrano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Serrano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Serrano working the ground and pound but Moore is defending the strikes.
Serrano scoring with punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Serrano.
Moore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Serrano.
Serrano throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Moore works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Serrano 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.
Moore is looking to stand up but Serrano isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serrano advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Serrano wants to free his trapped foot but Moore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serrano stops Moore from getting back to his feet.
Serrano tries to stand but can't do so whilst Moore controls his leg.
Serrano stops Moore from getting back to his feet.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moore is looking to escape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Serrano rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.

Serrano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serrano shoots in and drives through. Moore sprawls well.

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.

Serrano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moore tries to kick Serrano off but Serrano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Serrano connects with a nice short shot to Moore's temple.
Serrano prevents Moore from standing back up.
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Serrano.
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Serrano.
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moore tries to kick Serrano off but Serrano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore stuffs the takedown.
Aaron Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Serrano.
Serrano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serrano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Serrano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moore tries to break free but Serrano pushes him back against the cage.
Serrano lands an uppercut.

Serrano breaks from the clinch.

Serrano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Serrano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Serrano is nestled in close to Moore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Serrano with the ground and pound but Moore uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Moore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Serrano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A left and a right from Serrano both land. Nice combination.

Serrano has taken the fight to the clinch.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Serrano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moore to the mat! Moore manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano wanted to stand there but Moore had control of the position.

Moore pushes Serrano off and scrambles back to his feet.
Serrano dives in and grabs Moore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes down on Serrano's head and hops out.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serrano.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Serrano 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!
Serrano prevents Moore from getting back to his feet.
Serrano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Serrano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Serrano is controlling him.
Serrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Serrano 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!

Serrano fails to land the takedown.
Serrano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Serrano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aaron Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Serrano.
Serrano dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Serrano fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore tries to bum rush Serrano with a series of wild strikes but Serrano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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

Serrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Moore duly obliges.

Serrano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Serrano connects with a decent elbow.
Serrano prevents Moore from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano working the head with strikes.
Moore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Serrano fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Moore is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Serrano is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Serrano's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Moore is pushing Serrano's head away, looking to escape. Serrano manages to hold on to the position though.
Serrano looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Moore is avoiding damage well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Serrano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Serrano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moore tries to avoid it but Serrano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moore to the ground. Moore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Serrano slips under a jab from Moore.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Serrano moved out of range nicely.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense.
Moore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

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.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serrano.

Serrano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moore was covering up waiting for the punch and Serrano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brian Serrano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serrano thows a big elbow that misses.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moore wants to stand up but Serrano is controlling him.
Serrano throwing strikes but missing.
Moore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moore wants to stand but Serrano is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Serrano moves into the clinch successfully.

Serrano breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Serrano shoots in.
Serrano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Serrano on that attempt.
Serrano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serrano.
Serrano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Serrano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serrano somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serrano.
Moore misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore throws a right hand that Serrano ducks under and follows up with a left that Serrano also avoids with ease.

Serrano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Serrano scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moore to see if he's OK.
Serrano tries to stand but Moore is controlling his head.
Moore regains half guard, as Serrano was trying to land strikes.
Serrano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Serrano throws a strike but Moore avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Serrano really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Serrano shoots in looking for a takedown. Moore tries to sprawl out of it but Serrano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.

Moore pushes Serrano off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Serrano avoids a punch combination nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Serrano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moore circles away.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aaron Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Serrano.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Serrano saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Serrano.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Serrano is out of range.
Aaron Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore throws a series of punches but Serrano avoids them all with ease.
Serrano staying out of range there.
Moore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Serrano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serrano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Serrano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Serrano shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore leaves Serrano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moore stuffs the takedown.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Moore stuffs the takedown attempt from Serrano. Serrano gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Moore throws a series of punches but Serrano moves out of range.
Serrano fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serrano.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Serrano.

Moore bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Moore looks to throw the jab but Serrano is out of range.

Serrano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Moore pushes Serrano off and gets back to his feet.

Serrano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moore's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is looking to stand up but Serrano isn't so interested in that idea.

Moore pushes Serrano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Serrano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Serrano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moore circles away.
Serrano dodges the punch combination from Moore.

Serrano closes the distance and clinches.

Serrano breaks from the clinch.
Serrano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Serrano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Serrano moves away and avoids it.
Serrano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.

Serrano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Moore bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Serrano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Serrano showed some decent athleticism there.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serrano working the head and body with strikes.
Serrano winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Brian Serrano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Serrano on that attempt.

Serrano 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.
Serrano is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Serrano won't allow Moore to get back to his feet.
Serrano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moore's head.
Moore wants to get back to his feet but Serrano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Moore blocks nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moore wants it to stay on the feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aaron Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Serrano.
Serrano wants to clinch.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serrano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Serrano drives through and clinches with Moore against the cage.

Serrano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serrano slips a straight right by Moore.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore throws a right and a left that Serrano avoids nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Serrano breaks the clinch.

Serrano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moore's guard.
Serrano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Serrano throws and elbow that misses. Moore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Serrano's guard. Nice move by Moore!
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Serrano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to stand but Serrano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Serrano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Serrano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Serrano rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Serrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Serrano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Serrano's shoulder, as Serrano tries to avoid the shot.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serrano gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Serrano or perhaps it was just good defense by Moore which made him look bad.
Aaron Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore scores with a jab. Serrano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Moore does no damage.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Moore misses.
Serrano fails with a takedown attempt.
Serrano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Serrano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aaron Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Serrano slips a straight right by Moore.
Serrano shoots in but no luck this time.
Serrano has a takedown stuffed.
Serrano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Serrano.
I've got Serrano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Serrano!
Brian Serrano is the new light heavyweight champion!