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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Murray (ranked 2759 p4p, 24527 weight class) and Jimmy Newtron (ranked 377 p4p, 793 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murray
vs
Newtron

185 cm
18
188
3 - 2 - 0

205 cm
27
200
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Newtron!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Murray.
Newtron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Newtron ducks down to avoid it.
Murray is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Newtron.
Newtron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newtron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newtron manages to avoid it.
Murray walks into a straight right hand from Newtron.
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Newtron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray.
Newtron swinging wildly here.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Newtron checks a leg kick nicely.
Newtron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newtron lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newtron throws a right and a left that Murray avoids nicely.
A big right from Murray misses.
Newtron slips a straight right by Murray.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray throws a leg kick
and Newtron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Newtron.
Murray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Newtron's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Newtron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newtron misses with a two punch combination.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Newtron lunges at Murray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murray's hand.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newtron moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.
Newtron is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newtron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murray throws a hook but Newtron avoids it easily.
Jimmy Newtron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newtron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newtron just manages to avoid it.
Newtron throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newtron is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Newtron moves away and avoids it.
Newtron is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newtron looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Newtron scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Newtron. Those never looked like landing.
Newtron defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray throws a jab when Newtron was well out of range.
Newtron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newtron looks winded!
Newtron slips a straight right by Murray.
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Murray pushes Newtron up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newtron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murray.
Newtron trying to control the position but instead, Murray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newtron into the cage.
Murray is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murray looking for a takedown.
Newtron is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newtron is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newtron prevents the takedown attempt.
Murray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Newtron gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newtron backwards.
Newtron is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray prevents Newtron from breaking the clinch.
Murray is trying to drag Newtron to the mat but Newtron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newtron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newtron has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newtron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
Murray prevents Newtron from breaking the clinch.
Murray has Newtron pressed against the cage, preventing Newtron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newtron takes a shot to the head.
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!

Murray gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Newtron regains guard.
Murray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murray is looking to work some ground and pound but Newtron has wrist control.
Murray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Murray will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newtron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murray misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newtron! But no joy.
No joy there for Newtron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray looking for a takedown.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Newtron stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Murray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newtron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newtron trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newtron misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Murray.
Murray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newtron's efforts to push away.
Murray gets through Newtron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newtron is breathing heavily.
Murray stalling in the clinch.
Newtron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newtron is looking to break free of the clinch but Murray has double underhooks.
Murray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newtron missing with knees to the body.
Murray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newtron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newtron as he avoids it easily.

Murray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Murray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Murray lands an elbow.
Murray advances nicely into full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Murray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Murray thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray working Newtron over with strikes here.
Murray working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
James Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Murray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Murray throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Murray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murray misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray throws some wild stikes that Newtron manages to avoid easily.
Murray controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Newtron for as long as he can get away with.
Murray misses with a head shot.
Murray controlling the pace for now.
Murray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murray thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Murray looking to ground and pound but Newtron is blocking nicely.
Murray controlling the position easily from mount.
Murray throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Murray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murray thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Murray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Murray dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Newtron walks into a jab.
Newtron slaps away a takedown attempt from Murray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newtron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Newtron lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Murray misses.
Newtron fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Newtron.
Murray lands with a right hand.
Newtron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Newtron does it's job there.
Newtron throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Newtron is just out of range.
Newtron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newtron feints a jab promting Murray to slip. Newtron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray misses with a looping right.
Newtron moves forwards but Murray connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray lands with a hook. Newtron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Newtron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jimmy Newtron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newtron.
Jimmy Newtron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newtron throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Newtron cracks Murray with a good jab.
Murray throws a series of punches but Newtron avoids them all with ease.
Newtron fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Newtron.
Murray cracks Newtron with a good jab.

Murray instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newtron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newtron is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray presses Newtron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newtron backwards.
A right hand to the body from Murray.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newtron backwards.
Murray is working Newtron over against the cage.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Newtron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Murray tries to score a body lock takedown but Newtron shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Murray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murray controlling the action here.
Murray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Murray'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.
Murray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray throws a hook but Newtron blocks it.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Newtron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Newtron moved out of range.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newtron.
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newtron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Newtron seems unphased.
Newtron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newtron can do to turn this around?
Newtron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Jimmy Newtron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newtron moves out of range as Murray strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Murray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gorgee Umbrella (ranked 24227 p4p, 24508 weight class) and Alak Mouskal (ranked 675 p4p, 656 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Umbrella
vs
Mouskal

175 cm
26
145
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
150
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gorgee Umbrella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alak Mouskal!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Umbrella gets caught flat footed, as Mouskal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mouskal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mouskal wants to stand but Umbrella has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Umbrella might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Umbrella is trying to keep Mouskal in close.
Mouskal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mouskal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Umbrella is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mouskal is looking to pass into half guard but Umbrella pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Umbrella is in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbrella trying to control but Mouskal is working from the bottom.
Mouskal is pulling down on Umbrella's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouskal wants to improve his position but instead Umbrella has moved into half guard.
Mouskal is trying to get back to full guard.
Umbrella wants to control but Mouskal is keeping him busy.
Mouskal is trying to stand back up but Umbrella is controlling him
Mouskal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouskal is controlling Umbrella's trapped leg to prevent Umbrella from advancing to side control.
Mouskal is trying to stand.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mouskal is positioning himself well to prevent Umbrella advancing to mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umbrella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umbrella doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouskal circles away.

Mouskal drives through with a takedown into Umbrella's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mouskal wants to get up but he can't break Umbrella's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mouskal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Umbrella is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mouskal is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal is staying active underneath Umbrella, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mouskal tries to kick Umbrella off but Umbrella keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mouskal is looking for a sweep. Umbrella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Umbrella is trying to control. Mouskal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mouskal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mouskal is looking to get back to full guard here but Umbrella has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mouskal is not content to let Umbrella control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umbrella is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mouskal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mouskal is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alak Mouskal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Umbrella tries to clinch there but Mouskal circles away.

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

Mouskal stands up from Umbrella's guard - Mouskal perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mouskal gets the takedown into side control.

Mouskal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mouskal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbrella wants to control but Mouskal postures up.
Mouskal slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Mouskal.
Umbrella is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mouskal off and has taken his back!
Mouskal rolls, trying to escape but Umbrella keeps control of the position.
Mouskal is trying to stand back up.
Umbrella trying to control momentarily.
Mouskal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Umbrella is trying to stick to Mouskal's back but Mouskal is turning into Umbrella. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Umbrella's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mouskal.
Umbrella is trying to keep Mouskal in close.
Mouskal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alak Mouskal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Umbrella keeping full guard, as Mouskal tries to pass.
Mouskal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umbrella is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mouskal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mouskal is pushing down on Umbrella's leg trying to pass to half guard. Umbrella is fighting to maintain full guard but Mouskal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mouskal wants to stand up but Umbrella has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mouskal controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Umbrella manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.
Umbrella not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Umbrella manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mouskal manages to get himself to full guard.

Mouskal pulls Umbrella in close to prevent any damage.
Mouskal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umbrella engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umbrella wants to control from the top but Mouskal keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alak Mouskal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Umbrella tries to clinch up but Mouskal circles away and keeps his distance.
Mouskal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mouskal throws a solid leg kick but Umbrella takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mouskal.
Umbrella wants to clinch up but Mouskal keeps it at a distance.

Umbrella closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Umbrella just leaning against Mouskal, taking a breather.
Umbrella looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Mouskal.

Mouskal has clasped his hands together around Umbrella's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mouskal takes a little break here. Umbrella wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouskal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Umbrella sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Mouskal gets a clinch.

Mouskal manages to pull guard.
Mouskal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mouskal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mouskal has an active guard here but Umbrella has managed to pass into half guard.
Mouskal is not content to let Umbrella control the position.

Mouskal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Umbrella pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal keeping control of the position.
Umbrella wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mouskal keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Umbrella fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mouskal gets a clinch.
Umbrella avoids a wild elbow strike from Mouskal.

Mouskal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Umbrella uses from the top position.
Mouskal pulls Umbrella in close to prevent any damage.
More stalling from Mouskal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mouskal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Umbrella trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouskal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alak Mouskal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mouskal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alak Mouskal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hajimaro Fujinuma (ranked 6887 p4p, 5631 weight class) and Mr Mangan (ranked 630 p4p, 569 weight class). Fujinuma comes to the cage accompanied by Yooooooooo. Mangan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Xie hua piao piao kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hajimaro Fujinuma had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fujinuma
vs
Mangan

185 cm
29
140
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
140
4 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajimaro Fujinuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Mangan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mangan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fujinuma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mangan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Fujinuma is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mangan frees his head nicely. Oh but Fujinuma has switched to an armbar! Mangan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hajimaro Fujinuma!
Mr Mangan spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah thats hot, thats hot'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Dent (ranked 6224 p4p, 3278 weight class) and Hinski Grang (ranked 690 p4p, 441 weight class). Dent kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dr. Feelgood. Grang has chosen JID - Ed, Edd & Eddy as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dent
vs
Grang

190 cm
25
201
8 - 7 - 0

186 cm
27
222
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

PWNAGE

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hinski Grang!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent dives in and grabs Grang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grang pushes down on Dent's head and hops out.
Bobby Dent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent throws a right hand that misses
and Grang counters with a left to the body.
Dent fails to land the takedown.
Grang unleashes a big counter combination but Dent bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dent with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Dent. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dent to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grang is looking to stand up but Dent isn't so interested in that idea.
Grang told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dent has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grang kicks Dent off and gets to his feet.
Dent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dent misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent misses with a hook
and Grang counters with a stiff right hand.
Dent shoots and misses
and Grang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dent is breathing heavily.
Dent with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a nice body shot.
Dent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grang counters with a stiff right hand.
Dent misses with a lunging right hand
and Grang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Dent is rocked!
Dent misses with a takedown attempt
and Grang counters with a nice body shot.
Dent tries for a takedown but Grang circles away easily
and Grang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent fails with the takedown
and Grang counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grang counters with a big right hand! Oh Dent is in trouble here! Grang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hinski Grang!
Hinski Grang was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Bobby Dent had this to say: 'Someone must of spiked my tea because I should of won this fight.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rylee Mannion (ranked 3403 p4p, 4551 weight class) and Lester Neich (ranked 422 p4p, 516 weight class). Lester Neich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mannion
vs
Neich

171 cm
24
150
8 - 9 - 0

168 cm
21
168
10 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rylee Mannion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lester Neich!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannion slips a straight right by Neich.
Neich misses with a straight left.
Mannion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neich sprawls and moves away.
Mannion shoots in looking for a takedown but Neich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mannion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mannion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mannion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mannion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neich connects with a looping right hand.
Neich dips to his left and cracks Mannion with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Mannion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Neich tests Mannion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mannion moves away.
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Mannion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mannion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mannion doesn't manage to clinch there - Neich circles away.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mannion tries a head kick but it misses.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mannion is looking to clinch.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mannion slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
Mannion moves in looking to clinch but Neich pushes him off.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Neich.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannion lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mannion or perhaps it was just good defense by Neich, which made it look bad.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mannion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neich tries to avoid it but Mannion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neich to the ground. Neich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mannion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich avoids the head kick by Mannion.
Neich checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Neich.
Mannion wants to clinch
letting Neich counter with a right hand.

Mannion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Neich's half guard.
Neich tries to get to full guard but Mannion has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neich controlling the position well.
Neich is trying to maintain the position but Mannion is very close to passing his half guard.
Neich is concentrating on defense, preventing Mannion from advancing position.
Neich is looking to improve his position.
Mannion is looking to take a break and control but Neich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neich trying to control from the bottom.
Neich is looking to improve his position.
Neich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neich wants to get back to full guard.
Neich is trying to escape back to his feet but Mannion uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mannion taking a breather here.
Neich is trying to get back to half guard.
Neich struggling a bit here.
Neich is looking to regain half guard here but Mannion keeps moving and retains side control.
Neich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mannion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mannion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mannion passes the guard and advances to mount!
Neich gets back to half guard.
Neich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mannion is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neich is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neich trying to control but Mannion postures up.
Neich pushes Mannion off looking to stand but Mannion dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mannion not doing much here.
Mannion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neich is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Neich is looking to improve his position.
Mannion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neich wants to sweep but Mannion has passed to side control!
Neich seems a little lost for a moment, as Mannion dominates the positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mannion stands up and beckons Neich to his feet.
Neich throws a shot from downtown. Mannion moves away and avoids it.
Rylee Mannion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Neich scores with a sloppy right hand. Mannion should have avoided that one.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mannion.

Mannion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Neich is trying to defend but Mannion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mannion tries to pass to full mount but Neich defends it.
Mannion is thwarting Neich's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neich tries to get to full guard but Mannion has control of the leg.

Neich pushes Mannion off and gets back to his feet.
Nice cross by Neich.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Mannion saw that one coming.
Mannion misses with a takedown attempt - Neich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neich stuffs the takedown attempt from Mannion. Mannion gets slowly back to his feet.
Neich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neich takes a swing at Mannion's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Neich misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mannion.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mannion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mannion.
Neich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neich swings for the body but Mannion moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Neich. No joy for Mannion on that attempt.
Neich throws a poor cross that misses

and Mannion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Neich lands with a right to the head.
Neich throws a head punch that misses.

Mannion drags the fight down to the ground.
Neich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mannion looking for a sweep. Not yet Mannion, not yet.
Neich wants to control from the top but Mannion keeps moving.
Mannion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neich looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion is trying to keep Neich in close.
Neich preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mannion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neich wants to control from the top but Mannion keeps moving.
Neich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mannion manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neich is trying to hold Mannion in close to prevent damage but Mannion has managed to pass into half guard.
Mannion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mannion is trying to control. Neich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neich wants to get back to full guard.
Rylee Mannion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neich wants to control but Mannion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mannion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mannion lands with a punch from half guard.
Neich is not content to let Mannion control the position.
Neich is pressing down on Mannion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neich looking to control.
Neich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mannion is one step ahead there.
Mannion 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.
Mannion stopping the sweep attempt from Neich.
Mannion trying to control but Neich is working from the bottom.
Neich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mannion stopping the sweep attempt from Neich.
Neich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mannion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mannion shoots in for a double leg but Neich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannion has a takedown stuffed.
Mannion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mannion's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neich scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neich.
Mannion darts in looking for a takedown but Neich gets double underhooks and turns Mannion into the cage.

Neich manages to break the clinch.
Mannion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neich tests Mannion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich throws a right and a left that Mannion avoids nicely.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Mannion's shoulder, as Mannion tries to avoid the shot.
Mannion moves out of range as Neich strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mannion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Neich avoids it really well and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
Lester Neich took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keizo Kasai (ranked 1156 p4p, 2454 weight class) and Alec Harvey (ranked 152 p4p, 306 weight class). Harvey has chosen Lemonade - Yungblud & Denzel Curry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kasai
vs
Harvey

175 cm
29
158
11 - 9 - 0

178 cm
21
155
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Keizo Kasai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alec Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kasai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kasai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Harvey misses.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches.
Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harvey throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Kasai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harvey.
Kasai lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Harvey misses.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
Harvey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harvey misses with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harvey thinking.
Kasai feints a jab promting Harvey to slip. Kasai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harvey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kasai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harvey with the counter takedown but Kasai avoids it easily.
Kasai checks a leg kick nicely.
Kasai throws out a powerful jab.
Harvey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harvey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kasai checks a low kick from Harvey.
A little feinted left hand from Kasai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harvey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasai.

Kasai clinches.
Harvey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kasai to keep the fight standing.
Kasai lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kasai to keep the fight standing.
Kasai lands a hook that snaps the head of Harvey backwards.

Harvey is rocked!
Harvey taking a breather.
Harvey is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Harvey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keizo Kasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Harvey.
Harvey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Harvey.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Harvey blocks an uppercut.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Harvey.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harvey.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Harvey.
Harvey seems to have recovered his senses.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but Kasai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harvey blocking some punches.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but Kasai has him pressed against the cage.
Kasai lands a nice uppercut.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Harvey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasai.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Kasai won't allow it.
Harvey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasai walks away with a smile on his face. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kasai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Harvey to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Harvey looks to clinch but Kasai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Harvey taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
A very excited looking Keizo Kasai rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliz Gracie (ranked 1218 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Fits Miz (ranked 186 p4p, 363 weight class). Miz has chosen Uka Uka - Trippie Redd as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fits Miz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracie
vs
Miz

180 cm
34
190
12 - 2 - 0

195 cm
32
209
11 - 11 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliz Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fits Miz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Miz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miz closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Miz pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miz is trying to get back to half guard.
Miz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Miz.
The ground and pound from Miz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miz pulls his head out easily.
Miz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Miz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miz postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Miz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Miz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass.

Gracie has his foot on Miz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miz works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Miz from controlling successfully.
Miz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass.
Miz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

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.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Miz pushes his legs off easily.

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

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miz is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Miz pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Miz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Miz in his half guard.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

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

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miz drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Miz.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

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

Miz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miz's back!
Miz trying to control but not successfully.

Miz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way!
Miz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Miz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Miz wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eliz Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miz quickly recovers to half guard.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miz is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miz manages to get to full guard.
Miz 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.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz looking to control.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miz is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miz is looking to reverse the position.

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

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie showing good submission defense here.

Miz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miz prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Miz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Miz controlling his opponent.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Miz wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

Gracie 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.
Miz wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Miz.

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

Miz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eliz Gracie 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.

Miz misses with a looping left.

Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miz is looking to improve his position.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie prevents Miz from improving his position.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miz defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miz is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miz works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Miz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.

Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Miz from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miz passes into half guard.
Miz moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.

Miz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Miz controlling his opponent.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Miz.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miz works his way into side control.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Miz is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.

Miz tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

Miz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Miz scoring with strikes.
Miz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to buck Miz off but Miz is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miz wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Miz can't do much from the bottom here.

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miz moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Miz trying to control the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Miz.
Miz can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miz tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Miz is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miz is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miz is trying to get back to half guard.
Miz wants to control but Gracie postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Miz is defending well.
Miz sneaks back into half guard.

Gracie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Miz as he works his way to full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Miz in his guard.

Miz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Miz defends easily.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Miz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Miz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eliz Gracie had his way with Fits Miz in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miz did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Miz is trying to control but can't.
Miz gets full guard.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Miz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miz manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Miz's guard.
Gracie postures up.
Miz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miz cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
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.

Gracie working for a triangle but Miz defends it easily.
Miz pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Miz sits in half guard.

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.
Miz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Miz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie moves into full guard.

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

Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Miz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Miz keeps moving and retains side control.
Miz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Miz cracks Gracie with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to half guard.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Miz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is not content to let Miz control the position.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Miz drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Miz off! Miz jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass.
Eliz Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fits Miz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to keep Miz in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eliz Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eliz Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Eliz Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'I want my rematch with Person Woman Man Camera Tv! I wasn't prepared for the first fight and I will have a much more dominate performance this time!'.