UCF Las Vegas: LastManStanding PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Montoya
vs
Jacobson

183 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robby Jacobson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Montoya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacobson looks to land a combination. Montoya sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Matthew Montoya has been cut.
Jacobson scores with a jab. Montoya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson cracks a nice hook into Montoya's ribs.
Jacobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Montoya circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montoya.
Montoya tries for a takedown but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacobson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacobson lands a nice looking body shot.

Montoya is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jacobson's half guard.
Montoya is breathing heavily.

Jacobson pushes Montoya off and gets back to his feet.
Jacobson scores with a nice right hand.
Jacobson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Montoya is rocked!

Jacobson moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Montoya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jacobson breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Montoya walks straight into a right hand from Jacobson - that's dropped him! Jacobson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Montoya from any more punishment! Montoya complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robby Jacobson!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Duper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Super Duper has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Duper
vs
Wayne

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Duper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duper tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
Wayne motions for Duper to come forward. Wayne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duper doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.

Duper has Wayne up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne can't get the takedown.
Duper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Duper landing knees to the head.

It looks like Bruce Wayne has been cut.
Wayne looks gassed!
Duper trying to land knees to the body.
Duper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wayne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wayne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duper lands a damaging elbow.
Duper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duper lands a damaging elbow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wayne has eaten all the pies!
Duper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wayne's defenses.
Duper lands an elbow inside that Wayne shrugs off.
Duper crunches a lovely knee into Wayne's ribcage.
Wayne takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wayne avoids it.
Duper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duper obliges.
Duper lands a knee to the body.
Duper lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.
Wayne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Duper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Duper lands an elbow just above Wayne 's eye.
Duper lands a nice knee to the body.
Duper working Wayne over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Duper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Duper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wayne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duper working Wayne over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Duper.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Duper manages to get underhooks.
Super Duper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Wayne.
Duper crunches a lovely knee into Wayne's ribcage.
Wayne managing to block the knees to the body from Duper.
Wayne wants to stall.
Duper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wayne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Duper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wayne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wayne managing to block the knees to the body from Duper.
Duper avoids a wild elbow strike from Wayne.
Duper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Duper tries to land knees in the clinch but Wayne avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wayne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duper prevents Wayne from breaking the clinch.
Duper connects with a knee to the head.
Duper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Wayne pulls guard effortlessly.
Wayne tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Wayne has his foot on Duper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duper works his way back into a safe position though.
Wayne trying to control the position here.
Duper controlling from the top position.
Duper is looking to advance position but Wayne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duper wants to hold on but Wayne pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wayne working the ground and pound effectively.
Duper wants to control but Wayne is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Duper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wayne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wayne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayne tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Duper counters by moving into the clinch.
Duper lands a damaging elbow.
Duper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duper lands a knee to the body.
Duper lands a nice knee to the body.
Wayne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duper scores a nice knee to the body.
Duper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duper lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wayne tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Duper.
Duper lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.
Duper with a knee to the head.
Duper lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duper.
Duper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Super Duper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wayne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Super Duper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Wayne.
Wayne avoiding damage as Duper throws knees to the body.
Duper lands an elbow inside that Wayne shrugs off.
Wayne avoiding damage as Duper throws knees to the body.
Duper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wayne wants to get back to striking at distance but Duper won't allow it.
Wayne tries to score a body lock takedown but Duper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duper scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Duper.
Duper trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Duper won't allow it.
Wayne taking a breather.
Duper lands a knee to the body.
Wayne avoiding damage as Duper throws knees to the body.
Duper lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.
Wayne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duper tries to clinch there but Wayne circles away.
A low kick from Duper misses

and Wayne counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Duper!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duper is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duper blocking the ground and pound.
Duper wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wayne.
Duper can't escape the position.
Wayne trying to control but Duper is having none of it.
Wayne dominating with strikes here.

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.
Duper is looking to get to half guard.
Wayne avoids the attempt from Duper to control.
Wayne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duper is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Duper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wayne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wayne clinches up with Duper and pushes him back against the ropes.
Duper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wayne takes an elbow to the temple.
Duper lands a damaging elbow.
Duper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duper.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duper.
Duper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?
Duper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Duper crunches a lovely knee into Wayne's ribcage.
Duper lands an elbow just above Wayne 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duper obliges.
Duper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wayne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Duper lands an elbow that stopped Wayne in his tracks for a moment.
Duper pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duper lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duper scores a nice knee to the body.
Duper landing knees to the body.
Duper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wayne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Duper crunches a lovely knee into Wayne's ribcage.
Duper working Wayne over with knees to the body.
Wayne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duper lands a damaging elbow.
Duper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Duper scores a nice knee to the body.
Duper lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Duper.
Wayne jumps guard but Duper stands there with Wayne around his waist. Wayne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Duper.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Duper won't allow it.
Wayne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wayne avoids it.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Duper won't allow it.
Super Duper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Wayne.
Duper lands an elbow inside.
Wayne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Duper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wayne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duper lands a nice knee to the body.
Duper lands a nice knee to the body.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike.
Duper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wayne is defending well for now.
Wayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duper prevents it.
Duper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Duper has Wayne pressed against the ropes, preventing Wayne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duper scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wayne's defenses.
Wayne is working for takedown but Duper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Duper lands a damaging elbow.
Duper lands a nice knee to the body.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Duper holds him up against the ropes and eventually Wayne drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Duper.
Duper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duper lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.
Duper lands an elbow that stopped Wayne in his tracks for a moment.
Wayne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duper walks away with a smile on his face. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Duper has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Duper.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Duper won't allow it.
Duper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duper lands an elbow that stopped Wayne in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Duper.
Duper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duper lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.
Duper landing knees to the body.
Duper crunches a lovely knee into Wayne's ribcage.
Duper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Duper scores a nice knee to the body.
Duper lands an elbow just above Wayne 's eye.
Wayne is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wayne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Duper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duper with a knee to the head.
Duper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wayne avoids it.
Wayne avoids a wild elbow strike from Duper.
Bruce Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Duper's head.
Duper missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Duper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duper, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Duper!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between manny pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pacquiao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ready for war. Colt Westbrook struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. manny pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

pacquiao
vs
Westbrook

184 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
202 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Bushido Clothing

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, manny pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colt Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from pacquiao as Westbrook shoots in.
pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westbrook misses with a head kick.
Westbrook on the wrong end of a nice jab.
pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
pacquiao scores with a hook to the body. Westbrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Colt Westbrook has been cut.
pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westbrook moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by pacquiao.
pacquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Westbrook walks into a left hand.
pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
pacquiao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Westbrook clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Westbrook has picked pacquiao up - he's going for a ride! Westbrook dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
pacquiao tries to get to full guard but Westbrook has control of the leg.
Westbrook trying to control the pace.
pacquiao is looking to control Westbrook's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can pacquiao avoid being mounted?
Westbrook lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westbrook lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pacquiao is looking to escape.
Westbrook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed pacquiao's head.
pacquiao is trying to stand back up but Westbrook is controlling him
Westbrook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed pacquiao's head.
Westbrook wants to take a breather but pacquiao is having none of it.
pacquiao tries to kick Westbrook off but Westbrook keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Westbrook scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Westbrook throwing shots but pacquiao is blocking nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Westbrook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westbrook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
manny pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Westbrook looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No joy there for pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
pacquiao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Westbrook is looking to clinch.
pacquiao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
pacquiao connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

manny pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Westbrook's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Westbrook walks into a straight right hand from pacquiao.
pacquiao scores with a nice right hand.
pacquiao lunges at Westbrook with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Westbrook's hand.
pacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and pacquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
pacquiao throws a series of punches but Westbrook moves out of range.
pacquiao throws out a powerful jab.
manny pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Westbrook closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. pacquiao did well to prevent Westbrook getting side control.
Westbrook is thwarting pacquiao's attempts to control the position.
pacquiao is not content to let Westbrook control the position.
pacquiao is trying to control but can't.
pacquiao trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Westbrook is landing with some decent strikes but pacquiao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poor strikes thrown by Westbrook there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Westbrook lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish pacquiao?
pacquiao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Westbrook.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
pacquiao is desperately trying to improve his position but Westbrook has a good base and remains in mount.
Westbrook scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish pacquiao?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westbrook working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Westbrook throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Westbrook thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
pacquiao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Westbrook.
pacquiao wants to hold on but Westbrook pushes him away.
Westbrook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pacquiao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
pacquiao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Westbrook looking to control but pacquiao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
pacquiao is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
pacquiao is trying desperately to improve position.
Westbrook working pacquiao over with strikes here.
Westbrook looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook lands a big shot there that rocks pacquiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Westbrook scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Westbrook landing punches.
Westbrook scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish pacquiao?
Westbrook raining down shots from the mount!
Westbrook is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. pacquiao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
pacquiao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
pacquiao is in a horrible position here. Westbrook smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Westbrook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colt Westbrook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but pacquiao pushes him off.
pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
pacquiao lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westbrook.
pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Westbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
pacquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
manny pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.

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.
pacquiao scores with a hook.
A punch combination from pacquiao misses.
pacquiao swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
Westbrook fails in his attempt to clinch.
pacquiao throws a right hand that Westbrook ducks under and follows up with a left that Westbrook also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from pacquiao. Westbrook does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pacquiao moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Westbrook.
Westbrook looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
manny pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Westbrook.
Westbrook takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Westbrook fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
manny pacquiao is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from pacquiao misses its intended target.
Westbrook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from pacquiao.
pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
pacquiao swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colt Westbrook.
I think Westbrook has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Colt Westbrook!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Cardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Szmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Cardon
vs
Szmidt

185 cm
19
207 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
203 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Cardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Szmidt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szmidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardon circles away.
Szmidt tries to clinch up but Cardon circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Szmidt avoids it really well and circles away.

Cardon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cardon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cardon tries to move to full mount but Szmidt actually manages to regain half guard.
Szmidt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cardon.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Cardon stands up out of the half guard.
Cardon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Cardon gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cardon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Szmidt keeping moving, preventing Cardon from controlling successfully.
Cardon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Szmidt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cardon preventing the sweep.
Cardon tries to free his leg and advance position but Szmidt is retaining full guard.
Cardon trying to control the position from guard on top but Szmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardon cracks Szmidt with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szmidt is keeping the position for now.
Cardon connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Szmidt keeping moving, preventing Cardon from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szmidt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardon is one step ahead there.
Cardon sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardon throwing strikes from guard but Szmidt blocks nicely.
Cardon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Szmidt wants to clinch

and Cardon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cardon is looking to stall here but Szmidt recovers full guard.
Szmidt pulls Cardon in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Szmidt wants to sweep here but Cardon controlling him for the moment.
Szmidt keeping full guard, as Cardon tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Cardon 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.

Szmidt clinches but Cardon breaks the clinch
and Cardon counters with a left and a right that stings Szmidt.
Szmidt wants to clinch but Cardon slips to the side

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

Cardon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szmidt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Cardon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Szmidt has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Cardon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cardon 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.
Cardon working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szmidt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Szmidt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cardon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cardon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cardon lands strikes from half guard.
Cardon wants to pass the guard but Szmidt is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardon wants to get back to his feet.
Cardon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szmidt's head.
Cardon is pressing down on Szmidt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szmidt is holding on for now.
Cardon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cardon thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Szmidt to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardon trying to control the position from guard on top but Szmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Szmidt tries to clinch but Cardon moves away

and Cardon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szmidt's guard.
Szmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Szmidt is breathing heavily.
Cardon wants to control from the top but Szmidt keeps moving.
Szmidt keeping full guard, as Cardon tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cardon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Szmidt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cardon has Szmidt in his guard.
Cardon controls Szmidt momentarily but Szmidt frees himself.
Szmidt thows a big elbow that misses.
Szmidt is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardon has wrist control.
Cardon wants to stand but Szmidt is controlling the position.
Francis Cardon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Cardon.
Szmidt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Cardon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cardon throws a nice looking combination but Szmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szmidt tries to clinch

and Cardon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Szmidt won't be happy with that.
Cardon wants to control but Szmidt is keeping him busy.
Cardon cracks Szmidt with a big elbow.
Cardon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cardon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Szmidt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cardon wants to control but Szmidt is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardon scoring with punches from side control.

Cardon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Szmidt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Szmidt wants to control but Cardon postures up.
Szmidt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cardon.

Cardon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Szmidt, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Szmidt is trying to escape the position but Cardon is controlling the position.
Cardon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Szmidt tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cardon easily slips into full mount!
Cardon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Szmidt because Cardon loaded up on that one.
Cardon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cardon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cardon tries to control but Szmidt wriggling away.
Szmidt tries to reverse the position but Cardon maintains control.
The referee warns Szmidt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Szmidt tries to lock up and control but Cardon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cardon trying to control but Szmidt is having none of it.
Francis Cardon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardon lands a heavy elbow.
Cardon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rudy Szmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Cardon has hold of Szmidt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Szmidt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cardon looking to finish Szmidt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Szmidt!

And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Cardon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cardon 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Cardon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ribero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ribero
vs
Jackson

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Ribero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Jackson decides to pull guard.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ribero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribero wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ribero from controlling successfully.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribero trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ribero throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ribero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Ribero.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Ribero circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribero tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribero misses the jab.
Ribero avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Ribero moves out of range.
Ribero shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ribero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ribero scores with a nice right hand.
Ribero tries to clinch but Jackson moves away

and Jackson counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ribero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribero can't get the takedown.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ribero.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribero won't allow it.
Jackson tries to break free but Ribero pushes him back against the ropes.
Ribero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like James Jackson has been cut.
Ribero tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson tries to stall but Ribero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ribero is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribero won't allow it.
Ribero gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Ribero wants a takedown but no success here.
Ribero can't get the takedown.
Ribero is breathing heavily.
Ribero wants a takedown but no success here.
Ribero is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Jackson pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Ribero is having none of it.

Jackson uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Ribero throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Ribero closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the ropes.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Ribero keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribero won't allow it.
Ribero prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Ribero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ribero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ribero lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ribero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribero throws a head kick that misses.
Ribero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribero missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Ribero finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ribero tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribero looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Ribero throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Ribero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribero somewhat.
Ribero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Ribero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.

Ribero has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Ribero tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Ribero stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Ribero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ribero tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Ribero circles away.
Ribero misses the jab.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Ribero pushes him off.
Ribero falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ribero is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ribero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ribero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alex Ribero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribero is looking to clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Ribero keeps it at a distance.
Ribero lands an overhand right.
Ribero doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ribero rather than just go for the knockout.
Ribero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribero. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribero manages to avoid it.
Ribero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribero swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Ribero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Ribero backing up. Ribero nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ribero.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ribero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ribero wants a takedown but no success here.
Ribero wants a takedown but no success here.
Ribero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ribero wants a takedown but no success here.
Ribero lands a nice knee to the body.
Ribero wants a takedown.
Ribero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ribero won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Ribero's takedown attempt.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Ribero.
Ribero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ribero is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Ribero is controlling the position.
Ribero blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ribero.
Ribero is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.

Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
Ribero can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Ribero is having none of it.
Jackson is thwarting Ribero's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Ribero is defending the position.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ribero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson blocks the strikes from Ribero.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ribero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ribero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ribero has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ribero tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Ribero wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ribero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ribero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ribero tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Ribero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Ribero looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Ribero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Ribero is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to circle away but Ribero has him pinned against the ropes.
Ribero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribero won't allow it.
Ribero tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.

Ribero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jackson regains guard.
Ribero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ribero tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Ribero with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ribero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ribero won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Ribero is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ribero swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Ribero doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Ribero misses with the combination.
Ribero darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson slips a jab from Ribero.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Ribero tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ribero misses.
Ribero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribero.
Jackson tries to clinch but Ribero moves out of range.
Ribero throws a combination that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Ribero knows he should have avoided that one.
Ribero misses the jab.
Ribero takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ribero.
A cross from Ribero lands.
Ribero shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ribero.
A cross from Ribero lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribero.
Alex Ribero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribero tries to clinch up.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribero cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Ribero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ribero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson tries to clinch but Ribero is having none of it.
Ribero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alex Ribero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to move into range but Ribero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribero looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ribero stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribero wants to clinch.
Ribero lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Ribero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Arnould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Arnould
vs
Sparrow

185 cm
24
244 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Arnould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colby Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sparrow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arnould is looking to break free of the clinch but Sparrow has double underhooks.

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

Sparrow takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparrow controlling the action here for a moment.
Arnould changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sparrow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arnould could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sparrow slaps away a takedown attempt from Arnould, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arnould shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sparrow as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Arnould. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sparrow pushes Arnould up against the ropes in a clinch.
Arnould drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sparrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sparrow. No joy for Arnould on that attempt.
Arnould tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Sparrow counters with a head kick that drops Arnould to the mat! Arnould scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sparrow rushes Arnould and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sparrow stalls.
Sparrow continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

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

Sparrow lands a big head kick that sends Arnould tumbling to the mat! Sparrow takes a step backwards and waves Arnould back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Arnould is rocked!

It looks like Kane Arnould has been cut.

Sparrow drives through and clinches with Arnould against the ropes.
Arnould working hard to break the clinch.
Sparrow avoiding damage as Arnould throws knees to the body.

Sparrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arnould darts in trying to clinch

and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sparrow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow is struggling to control the position.
Arnould fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Sparrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Arnould circles away.
Sparrow throws a head kick but Arnould moves out of range.
Sparrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arnould.
Arnould fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arnould on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sparrow. Sparrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Arnould is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Sparrow.
Sparrow throws a sloppy head kick and Arnould moves out of range easily.

Sparrow gets a clinch.

Sparrow breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sparrow closes the distance and pushes Arnould back into the ropes.
Sparrow tries to land a knee to the head but Arnould blocks with his arms.
Sparrow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arnould up against the ropes.

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

Sparrow gets a clinch.
Arnould tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sparrow avoids it.
Arnould looking for a takedown.

Sparrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparrow throws a nice looking combination but Arnould bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arnould closes the distance but Sparrow moves to the side

and Sparrow counters by clinching up.

Sparrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arnould swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sparrow gets a clinch.

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

Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Arnould tries to stall but Sparrow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Sparrow breaks the clinch.
Sparrow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparrow fakes the leg kick and cracks Arnould in the body.

Sparrow clinches up against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sparrow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sparrow tries a knee to the head but Arnould blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparrow has Arnould pressed against the ropes.

Sparrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnould has his takedown stuffed
and Sparrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Sparrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kane Arnould's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Arnould dives in and grabs Sparrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparrow pushes down on Arnould's head and hops out.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Arnould. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Arnould tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparrow swivels and escapes.

Sparrow closes the distance and clinches.

Sparrow breaks the clinch.
Sparrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Arnould. Arnould gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Arnould. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparrow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sparrow thumps Arnould with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sparrow!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sparrow moves into range and clinches up with Arnould.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sparrow breaks the clinch.
Arnould throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparrow's waist but Sparrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arnould off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow throws a series of punches but Arnould avoids them all with ease.
Sparrow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arnould.
Sparrow throws a series of punches but Arnould avoids them all with ease.
Sparrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arnould circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparrow wants it to stay on the feet.

Sparrow rushes Arnould and presses him up against the ropes.
Sparrow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arnould taking a breather.
Sparrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arnould's efforts to push away.
Sparrow pushes off an throws an elbow but Arnould leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sparrow is pressed up against the ropes. Arnould has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparrow down to the mat. Sparrow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arnould walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnould tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparrow swivels and escapes.
Arnould with a poor takedown

and Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Sparrow misses with a knee strike.
Arnould wants to get back to striking at distance but Sparrow won't allow it.

Sparrow manages to break the clinch.
Arnould misses with a takedown

and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.

Sparrow breaks from the clinch.
Arnould is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sparrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arnould.
Sparrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnould tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sparrow counters with a nice body kick.
Arnould tries to clinch up.
Arnould tries for a takedown but Sparrow circles away easily
and Sparrow counters with a big head kick but Arnould shrugs it off.
Sparrow wants to clinch up but Arnould keeps it at a distance.
Sparrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparrow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arnould. Arnould obviously looking to wear him down.
Colby Sparrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnould shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparrow but Sparrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparrow tries to bum rush Arnould with a series of wild strikes but Arnould uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arnould tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sparrow counters with a three punch combo that has Arnould backing up. Arnould nods at Sparrow to acknowledge the strikes.
Arnould tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Arnould tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Sparrow breaks the clinch.
Sparrow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnould lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Sparrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kane Arnould's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.

Arnould shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sparrow's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnould pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparrow is keeping the position for now.

Arnould drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sparrow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arnould has Sparrow in his guard.
Sparrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnould. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Arnould is working an open guard so Sparrow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Sparrow has Arnould up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sparrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arnould wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arnould blocks it with crossed arms.
Arnould is trying to stall.

Sparrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colby Sparrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Sparrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Arnould has Sparrow pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sparrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Sparrow breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Sparrow misses
and Arnould makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch combination from Sparrow misses.
Arnould misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sparrow throws a combination that misses

and Arnould counters with a shoot takedown. Sparrow fights it but they end up in guard.
Arnould is looking to advance position but Sparrow has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Arnould wants to hold on but Sparrow pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow wants to get back to his feet but Arnould is holding on tight.
Arnould tries to reverse the position but Sparrow maintains control.
Sparrow wants to get back to his feet but Arnould is holding on tight.
Arnould tries to hold on but Sparrow pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sparrow is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Arnould thumps Sparrow with a low kick.
Sparrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arnould.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Arnould. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnould shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparrow tries to sprawl out of it but Arnould keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sparrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Sparrow has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow is trying to break free.
Arnould prevents Sparrow from breaking the clinch.
Sparrow stops a takedown attempt from Arnould.
Arnould tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sparrow just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Sparrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arnould will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colby Sparrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnould fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kane Arnould has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnould tries to clinch

and Sparrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sparrow misses with a knee strike.
Arnould jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sparrow walks away with a smile on his face. Arnould gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arnould throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Colby Sparrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arnould avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colby Sparrow.
I've got Sparrow 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Sparrow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghost Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirco Crokopovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Buster
vs
Crokopovich

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghost Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirco Crokopovich!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crokopovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Buster wants to clinch up but Crokopovich keeps it at a distance.
Buster throws a combination that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crokopovich misses with a wild combination.
Buster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

A jab-cross combination lands for Crokopovich and sends Buster crashing to the mat! Crokopovich follows him down to the mat - Buster regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Buster is rocked!

It looks like Ghost Buster has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Crokopovich stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Buster to get to his feet.
Buster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crokopovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Buster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buster is breathing heavily.

Crokopovich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Crokopovich misses with a double jab

and Buster counters with a takedown into side control.
Crokopovich tries to escape but Buster is in control.

Buster is trying to get an arm triangle but Crokopovich is defending well.

Crokopovich sneaks out the side door and pushes Buster away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crokopovich's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crokopovich duly obliges.
Crokopovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Buster backing up. Buster nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.

A jab-cross combination lands for Crokopovich and sends Buster crashing to the mat! Crokopovich follows him down to the mat - Buster regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Buster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buster is looking to control Crokopovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buster avoid being mounted?
Buster seems to have got his legs back now.
Crokopovich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crokopovich trying to control from half guard but Buster is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich is controlling the pace.
Crokopovich working over Buster with some ground and pound. Buster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crokopovich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crokopovich moves nicely into side control.
Crokopovich scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich scores with punches from side control.
Crokopovich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Buster some visible discomfort.
Crokopovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crokopovich slows the pace down.
Crokopovich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Crokopovich working the head with strikes.
Buster taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Buster is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crokopovich connects with a decent elbow.
Crokopovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buster keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Buster some visible discomfort.
Buster is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crokopovich connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Crokopovich decides to stand up, so the ref orders Buster to his feet.
Buster throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crokopovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crokopovich misses with a two punch combination.
Crokopovich blocks a head kick by Buster.
Crokopovich throws a series of punches but Buster avoids them all with ease.
Crokopovich misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirco Crokopovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghost Buster's cut.
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.

Crokopovich throws a right and a left that Buster avoids nicely.
Buster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Crokopovich counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Buster!
Crokopovich is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Buster is hurt! He's hurt bad - Crokopovich fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Buster from any more punishment! Congratulations to Crokopovich! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirco Crokopovich!

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 Walter Sobchek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Tribbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Sobchek
vs
Tribbett

192 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Sobchek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sherman Tribbett!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobchek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sobchek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sobchek throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sobchek.
A head kick misses from Tribbett.
Sobchek slaps away a takedown attempt from Tribbett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobchek throws a nice outside leg kick.

Sobchek instigates a clinch.
Sobchek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Sherman Tribbett has been cut.
Sobchek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sobchek.
Tribbett looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobchek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sobchek.
Sobchek holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Sobchek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sobchek working Tribbett over with knees to the body.
Sobchek lands an elbow inside.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sobchek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tribbett's face.

That has opened up Sherman Tribbett's cut even more.
Sobchek working Tribbett over with knees to the body.
Sobchek stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribbett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sobchek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sobchek obliges.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tribbett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tribbett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sobchek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sobchek lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobchek lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Sherman Tribbett's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tribbett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sobchek landing knees to the body.
Sobchek landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sobchek obliges.
Sobchek prevents Tribbett from breaking the clinch.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sobchek with a knee to the head.
Sobchek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tribbett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sobchek scores a nice knee to the body.
Sobchek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sobchek crunches a lovely knee into Tribbett's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchek lands a damaging elbow.
Sobchek is stalling here.

Sobchek manages to break the clinch.
Tribbett misses with a leg kick
and Sobchek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Sobchek clinches up with Tribbett and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sobchek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sobchek lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Sobchek.
Sobchek lands a knee to the body.
Tribbett tries to pull guard but Sobchek won't allow it.
Sobchek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sobchek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tribbett tries to pull guard but Sobchek won't allow it.
Walter Sobchek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherman Tribbett.
Sobchek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tribbett up against the ropes.
Sobchek working Tribbett over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchek scores a nice knee to the body.
Sobchek scores with a knee to the head.
Sobchek scores with a knee to the head.
Sobchek lands a nice knee to the body.
Tribbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sobchek landing knees to the body.
Tribbett takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sobchek obliges.
Sobchek lands a damaging elbow.
Sobchek controlling the action here for a moment.
Sobchek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sobchek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sobchek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sobchek prevents the takedown attempt.
Sobchek landing knees to the body.
Sobchek stops a takedown attempt from Tribbett.
Sobchek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tribbett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobchek lands a good knee to the midsection. Tribbett won't want to take too many of those.
Sobchek lands an elbow inside that Tribbett shrugs off.
Tribbett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sobchek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Sobchek.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sobchek obliges.
Sobchek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sobchek working Tribbett over with knees to the body.
Sobchek leaning against his opponent.
Sobchek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tribbett is trying to force a seperation but Sobchek has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobchek lands a knee to the head.
Tribbett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sobchek scores a nice knee to the body.
Tribbett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sobchek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Sobchek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sherman Tribbett's cut.
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.

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sobchek, right into the meat.
A head kick by Tribbett misses
and Sobchek counters with a left to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tribbett.
Sobchek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sobchek avoids the head kick by Tribbett.

Sobchek closes the distance and pushes Tribbett back into the ropes.
Sobchek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tribbett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Sobchek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tribbett tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Sobchek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sobchek with a knee to the head.
Sobchek stalls.
Sobchek crunches a lovely knee into Tribbett's ribcage.
Sobchek lands a damaging elbow.
Tribbett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sobchek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tribbett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sobchek.
Sobchek lands an elbow that stopped Tribbett in his tracks for a moment.
Sobchek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tribbett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Sobchek.
A bit of stalling here from Sobchek.
Tribbett tries to pull guard but Sobchek won't allow it.
Tribbett takes an elbow to the temple.
Tribbett misses with a punch to the body.
Sobchek controlling the action here for a moment.
Sobchek scores a nice knee to the body.

Sobchek breaks from the clinch.
Sobchek connects with a high kick.
Tribbett wants to clinch
and Sobchek counters with a low kick, right behind Tribbett 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tribbett missing with a left hand there. Sobchek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Sobchek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sobchek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tribbett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sobchek lands a good knee to the midsection. Tribbett won't want to take too many of those.
Sobchek lands a damaging elbow.
Sobchek lands an elbow inside that Tribbett shrugs off.
Sobchek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tribbett's face.
Sobchek landing knees to the body.
Tribbett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tribbett has Sobchek pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sobchek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walter Sobchek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherman Tribbett.
Tribbett is trying to stall.
Sobchek working Tribbett over with knees to the body.
Sobchek scores a nice knee to the body.
Sobchek effectively controlling the action here.
Sobchek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tribbett.
Tribbett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sobchek prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tribbett letting Sobchek take a breather here.
Sobchek with a knee to the head.
Tribbett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sobchek effectively controlling the action here.
Tribbett looking to throw knees to the head but Sobchek is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sobchek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sobchek for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sobchek landing knees to the body.
Tribbett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tribbett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sobchek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tribbett has Sobchek pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sobchek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tribbett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sobchek slows down the pace here.

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.
Sobchek lands a damaging elbow.
Tribbett has had enough of the clinch but Sobchek keeps him there for the moment.
Tribbett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sobchek.
Sobchek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sobchek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tribbett tries to break the clinch but Sobchek is controlling the position.
Walter Sobchek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tribbett takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

Sobchek clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Sobchek.
Tribbett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sobchek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sobchek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sobchek pressing his opponent against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Sobchek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sherman Tribbett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sobchek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tribbett.
Tribbett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sobchek counters with a leg kick.

Sobchek closes the distance and clinches.
Tribbett tries for a takedown but Sobchek manages to get underhooks.
Tribbett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sobchek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sobchek lands an elbow just above Tribbett 's eye.
Tribbett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sobchek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sobchek lands a knee to the head.

Sobchek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sobchek connects with a solid leg kick.
Walter Sobchek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobchek clobbers Tribbett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sobchek lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sobchek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobchek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sobchek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sobchek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tribbett.
Walter Sobchek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherman Tribbett.
Sobchek with a knee to the head.
Sobchek with a knee to the head.
Sobchek scores a nice knee to the body.
Sobchek lands an elbow that stopped Tribbett in his tracks for a moment.
Sobchek landing knees to the body.
Sobchek controlling the action here for a moment.
Sobchek crunches a lovely knee into Tribbett's ribcage.
Sobchek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sobchek landing knees to the body.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribbett jumps guard but Sobchek stands there with Tribbett around his waist. Tribbett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sobchek landing knees to the head.
Sobchek lands a nice knee to the body.
Sobchek landing knees to the body.
Tribbett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sobchek smiles and moves away.

Sobchek drives through and clinches with Tribbett against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Sobchek.
Tribbett can't get the takedown.
Sobchek landing knees to the head.
Tribbett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tribbett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sobchek obliges.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sobchek has Tribbett pressed against the ropes.
Tribbett misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tribbett jumps guard but Sobchek stands there with Tribbett around his waist. Tribbett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sobchek scores a nice knee to the body.
Tribbett is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobchek has double underhooks.
Sobchek has Tribbett pushed against the ropes.
Sobchek tries to land knees in the clinch but Tribbett avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sobchek landing knees to the head.
Tribbett looking to stall.
Sobchek stalling against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sobchek.

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.
Sobchek lands a knee to the body.
Tribbett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sobchek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tribbett's defenses.
Sobchek has Tribbett pressed against the ropes.
Sobchek seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tribbett tries to pull guard but Sobchek holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tribbett drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sobchek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

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

Sobchek has managed to clinch.
Tribbett jumps guard but Sobchek stands there with Tribbett around his waist. Tribbett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sobchek just leaning against Tribbett, taking a breather.
Sobchek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sherman Tribbett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobchek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sobchek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribbett can do to turn this around?
Tribbett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sobchek is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Sobchek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sobchek 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Sobchek!

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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jahlil Muntu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nilo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Muntu
vs
Da Silva

188 cm
18
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ruuddawg Clothing Inc.

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 Las Vegas, Jahlil Muntu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nilo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Silva.

Muntu moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Da Silva fails to pull guard.

Da Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Muntu uses from the top position.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Muntu defends easily.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Muntu from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva controlling the position.

Da Silva has his foot on Muntu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muntu works his way back into a safe position though.
Muntu thows a big elbow that misses.
Da Silva trying to control the position.

Da Silva is working an open guard so Muntu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntu throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
Muntu scores with a one two! Da Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jahlil Muntu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nilo Da Silva.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Silva.
Muntu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Muntu. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muntu defends it nicely.
Da Silva looks gassed!

Muntu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Muntu tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Muntu won't allow it.

Da Silva decides to pull guard.
Muntu looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muntu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Da Silva trying to control but Muntu is working from the bottom.
Da Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Muntu looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
Muntu keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Muntu's brow.
Da Silva postures up in Muntu's guard and throws a big left but Muntu blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Muntu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva advances position into side control!
Da Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.

Da Silva is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Muntu is trying to escape and Da Silva transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Muntu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Da Silva! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nilo Da Silva!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dexter Morgan's chin.

Johnson
vs
Morgan

188 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Johnson's back. He's all about the action.
Morgan wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson is trying to stand.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morgan prevents Johnson from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morgan content to control rather than advance.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Morgan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working the head and body with strikes.
Morgan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Morgan.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Morgan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan controlling from the full mount.
Morgan tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the head.
Morgan trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Morgan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Morgan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Morgan's body position as best he can.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily

and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Morgan trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Morgan controls the position.
Morgan trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dexter Morgan.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Morgan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Morgan tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morgan looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dexter Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morgan trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.

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.
Morgan scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Johnson bucks up and throws Morgan to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Morgan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morgan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morgan looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morgan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Morgan's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dexter Morgan.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed

and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dexter Morgan.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morgan trying to control here.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Johnson's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan 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.

Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morgan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Morgan is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Morgan is controlling him well.
Morgan wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dexter Morgan.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan fails with the takedown

and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morgan's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan gets back to half guard.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.

Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson preventing the sweep.

Morgan has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Johnson feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Morgan off looking to stand but Morgan dives back in and keeps control.
Morgan controlling the pace.
Morgan winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to kick Morgan off but Morgan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson pushes Morgan off looking to stand but Morgan dives back in and keeps control.
Morgan controlling the action here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily

and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.

Morgan 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.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Morgan throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson is wriggling around but Morgan manages to pass to half guard.
Morgan content to control rather than advance.

Morgan is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is not content to let Morgan control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily

and Morgan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Morgan passes into half guard.
Johnson is in trouble now - Morgan has advanced to mount!
Morgan controlling his opponent.
Morgan landing shots from mount.
Morgan won't let Johnson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Morgan controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morgan 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.
Morgan trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Morgan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily

and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Morgan is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Morgan.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Morgan working Johnson over with strikes.
Morgan content to control rather than advance.
Morgan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Johnson's thigh. Johnson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
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.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morgan stops Johnson from standing up.
Morgan 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.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Morgan lands a couple of digs.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morgan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morgan.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt

so Morgan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.
Morgan slows the pace down in half guard.
Morgan wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dexter Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan works his way into full mount!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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