Honour FC 33: Drezner V Slider PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sang Suk Yong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araya has chosen Angel of Death as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Suk Yong
vs
Araya

176 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
23
157 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sang Suk Yong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Araya!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araya is defended easily by Suk Yong.
No joy there for Suk Yong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Araya throws a series of punches but Suk Yong moves out of range.
Araya is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Araya moves into the clinch successfully.
Suk Yong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Suk Yong tries to score a body lock takedown but Araya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suk Yong misses with some punches.
Araya is looking to break free of the clinch but Suk Yong has double underhooks.

Araya breaks the clinch.
Araya misses with a straight left.
Suk Yong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Araya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Araya.
Suk Yong working a defensive guard but Araya manages to pass into side control anyway.
Suk Yong is looking for a sweep.
Suk Yong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Suk Yong tries to roll over but Araya keeps him under control.
Suk Yong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Araya jumps into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suk Yong defending against the ground and pound.
Araya throwing strikes but Suk Yong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Suk Yong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araya keeps working.

Suk Yong swings around for an armbar but Araya sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Suk Yong's guard.
Araya chips away with some ground and pound.
Araya looking to pass the guard.
Araya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suk Yong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araya is one step ahead there.
Araya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suk Yong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Araya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suk Yong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suk Yong can't keep his opponent in guard - Araya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Araya not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suk Yong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Araya.

Araya is looking for a kimura here.
Suk Yong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suk Yong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Araya with a nice head shot there.
Araya trying to control but Suk Yong is working from the bottom.
Araya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Araya tries to free his leg and advance position but Suk Yong is retaining full guard.
Araya postures up and lands a big shot to Suk Yong's brow.
Araya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Araya preventing the sweep.
Suk Yong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suk Yong is breathing heavily.

Araya drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Araya as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Suk Yong screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Araya! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tom Araya!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between joe blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Edwards has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with joe blow's chin.

blow
vs
Edwards

180 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 10 - 1

175 cm
23
158 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, joe blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards defending well as blow loads up on a big left hand.

Edwards tries to sprawl but blow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Edwards trying to control here.
Edwards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edwards tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Edwards trying to control but blow postures up.
Edwards tries to roll over but blow keeps him under control.
blow not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards wants to control but blow is keeping busy.
Edwards is trying to control but blow manages to pass to mount!
Edwards manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edwards wants to control but blow is keeping busy.
Edwards gets back to full guard.
blow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Edwards's guard.

Edwards throws his legs up looking for a submission but blow uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to control but blow postures up.
Edwards might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control blow kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Edwards tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edwards is trying to improve his position.

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.
blow wants to stand but Edwards is controlling his arm.
Edwards wants to control but blow postures up.
Edwards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

blow keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but blow shows good takedown defense.
blow wants to clinch but Edwards slips to the side

and Edwards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
blow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwards smiles and moves away.
joe blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
blow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by blow which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
blow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
blow fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Edwards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with blow, pushing him back against the cage.
Edwards lands an elbow inside that blow shrugs off.
Edwards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Edwards digs a right hand into blow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on blow's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards leaning against his opponent.
Edwards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but blow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
joe blow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Edwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards has blow pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Edwards obliges.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Edwards successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edwards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwards, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Edwards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. blow defends it easily.
Edwards 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.
Edwards is adopting a defensive guard.

Edwards is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! blow rolls with it to try and escape but Edwards cranks on the arm and blow is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glenn Edwards!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuffs has chosen Korn Blind as his entrance music. Trevor Tuffs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Thompson
vs
Tuffs

190 cm
25
202 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

180 cm
28
190 lbs
12 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Tuffs!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuffs tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tuffs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Tuffs moves out of range easily.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Tuffs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Tuffs.
Tuffs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tuffs shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Tuffs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tuffs. Tuffs gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuffs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.

Thompson rushes Tuffs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tuffs tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Tuffs looks gassed!
Tuffs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuffs has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tuffs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Tuffs in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Trevor Tuffs has been cut.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.

Thompson drops Tuffs with a big knee straight up the middle! Tuffs is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Tuffs is rocked!

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Tuffs is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Thompson lands a big elbow that drops Tuffs! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Tuffs is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Thompson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lawerence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preuss Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawerence comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. On his way into the cage it seems that Johnny Lawerence has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johnny Lawerence seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lawerence
vs
Belfort

200 cm
24
300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

207 cm
23
290 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Lawerence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preuss Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawerence tries a low kick but Belfort avoids it.
Lawerence misses with a low kick.

Lawerence closes the distance and clinches.
Lawerence lands an elbow just above Belfort 's eye.

It looks like Preuss Belfort has been cut.
Lawerence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belfort wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawerence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawerence lands an elbow inside.
Lawerence lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lawerence lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belfort looks gassed!
Lawerence lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawerence lands an elbow inside.
Lawerence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lawerence creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belfort's defenses.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Preuss Belfort's cut even more.
Lawerence lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Belfort is rocked!
Lawerence leaning against his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawerence missing with knees to the body.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawerence lands an elbow inside.
Lawerence is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belfort is defending well for now.
Lawerence lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Lawerence.

The cut above Preuss Belfort's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lawerence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belfort is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawerence finish him?
Lawerence creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belfort's defenses.

Lawerence lands a big elbow that sends Belfort down! Belfort recovers to guard.

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

Lawerence decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Belfort, up you get!

Lawerence has closed the distance and engaged Belfort in a clinch.
Belfort seems to have recovered his senses.
Lawerence lands an elbow inside that Belfort shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawerence lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Lawerence!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroi Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Jurgen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Moore
vs
Jurgen

165 cm
25
250 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

210 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroi Moore!
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, Hans Jurgen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore stuffs the takedown attempt from Jurgen. Jurgen gets slowly back to his feet.

Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Moore.
Jurgen looks gassed!
Jurgen is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Jurgen's head.

It looks like Hans Jurgen has been cut.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jurgen backwards.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moore.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Jurgen backwards.
A hook to the body from Moore.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore digs a right hand into Jurgen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jurgen's gas tank.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore digs a right hand underneath Jurgen's ribcage. Jurgen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moore is working Jurgen over against the cage.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore digs a right hand underneath Jurgen's ribcage. Jurgen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
Jurgen takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Moore.
Moore pushes Jurgen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jurgen backwards.
Jurgen tries to break the clinch but Moore is controlling the position.
Moore pushes Jurgen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jurgen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Jurgen is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Jurgen is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jurgen seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Jurgen backwards.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jurgen to his knees! Moore keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroi Moore!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jose gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston Dean has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dean
vs
gomez

186 cm
24
180 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
175 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jose gomez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from gomez.
Dean throws a right and a left that gomez avoids nicely.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

gomez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dean did well to prevent gomez getting side control.
Dean is not content to let gomez control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gomez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

gomez stands up and beckons Dean to join him on the feet.
Dean throws a right hand that gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that gomez also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

gomez rushes Dean and presses him up against the cage.
Dean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of gomez backwards.

Dean manages to break the clinch.
gomez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dean avoids it really well and circles away.
gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dean but Dean pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
gomez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dean stuffs the takedown attempt from gomez. gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jose gomez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
gomez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dean at a distance.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
gomez is looking to clinch but Dean is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from gomez.

That's four 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.
gomez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
Dean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with gomez but gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Dean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dean showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
gomez has a hand on Dean's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dean takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dean throws a series of punches but gomez moves out of range.
Dean takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Dean.
Dean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dean throws a body punch but gomez moves out of range.
Dean throws the left hand but gomez avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
gomez fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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.
gomez fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a series of strikes. gomez will be more careful next time no doubt.
gomez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from gomez.
gomez misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jose gomez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dean scores with a body shot.
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.

gomez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dean keeping full guard, as gomez tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but gomez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
gomez looking to sit in guard and control but Dean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gomez working a defensive guard here.

gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boston Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean lands with a shot to the body.
gomez wants to clinch
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gomez fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a series of strikes. gomez will be more careful next time no doubt.
gomez tries to clinch but Dean moves away
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has gomez backing up. gomez nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Dean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gomez dodges the punch combination from Dean.
Dean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dean misses with a combination

and gomez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

gomez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now gomez has Dean in his guard.
Dean tries to stand but gomez is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

gomez is looking for a triangle but Dean pushes his legs off easily.

gomez is working an open guard so Dean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gomez throws a combination that misses
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
gomez tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a left and a right that stings gomez.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jose gomez.
gomez shoots and misses
and Dean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
jose gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jose gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has gomez backing up. gomez nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Dean misses with a body punch

and gomez counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

gomez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dean dives on top into guard.
gomez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
gomez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dean wants to get up but he can't break gomez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
gomez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

gomez has his foot on Dean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dean works his way back into a safe position though.
Dean wants to stand but gomez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boston Dean.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dean, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Dean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bassi Maestro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Tuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuna is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sharky + George. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Maestro
vs
Tuna

175 cm
20
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Violent Snake
Violent Snake

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bassi Maestro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Tuna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestro misses with a body shot.
Tuna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tuna.
Tuna tried to score with a low kick but Maestro checks it.
Bassi Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuna thows a body shot but no joy.
Tuna wants to slow Maestro down by chopping away at his legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tuna, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuna.
Maestro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tuna misses with a low kick.
Maestro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tuna throws a low kick but Maestro moves out of range easily.
Tuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestro misses the body punch
and Tuna counters with a body kick that stops Maestro in his tracks momentarily.
Tuna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maestro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tuna defends it nicely.
Tuna lands a leg kick that knocks Maestro off balance momentarily.
Maestro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tuna.
Maestro fails to land with a series of punches.
Maestro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuna takes one to the side of the head.
Tuna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestro's corner calls for a 1-2. Maestro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tuna slips a straight right by Maestro.

Tuna scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maestro is looking for a sweep.
Maestro trying to remain calm as Tuna controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro wants to control but Tuna postures up.
Tuna just content to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tuna grinds an elbow into Maestro's temple.
Tuna taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maestro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maestro is doing well to control the position and prevent Tuna from advancing to side control.
Maestro trying to control here.

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

Tuna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maestro is looking to control Tuna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maestro avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maestro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuna is working away from the top position though.
Tuna is trying to control. Maestro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maestro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tuna manages to pass to mount!
Maestro tries to reverse the position but Tuna maintains control.
Tuna controlling his opponent.
Maestro is in all sorts of trouble 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.
Maestro is working hard here to advance position.
The referee warns Maestro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maestro is in a horrible position here. Tuna smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maestro is squirming around, avoiding Tuna's attempts to control the action.
Tuna prevents Maestro from getting the reversal.
Maestro is squirming around, avoiding Tuna's attempts to control the action.
Tuna lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestro gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maestro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuna sprawls well. Tuna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maestro gets slowly back to his feet.
Maestro looks to land a combination but Tuna avoids it well.
Maestro misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuna.
Tuna misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuna. That's going to slow Maestro down.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuna.
Tuna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maestro is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tuna, right into the meat.
Tuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maestro, as that shot connected.

Tuna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maestro was covering up waiting for the punch and Tuna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maestro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tuna is controlling an arm, preventing Maestro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro prevents Tuna from getting the reversal.

Maestro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tuna turns into him and now he's in Maestro's guard.
Maestro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maestro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maestro working a defensive guard but Tuna manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maestro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tuna's best efforts.
Tuna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maestro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maestro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuna is working away from the top position though.
Maestro is refusing to be controlled, as Tuna sits in half guard.
Tuna drops an elbow to the side of Maestro's head.
Tuna is looking to take a break and control but Maestro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuna is stalling here. Maestro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tuna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maestro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro is looking to take a break and control but Tuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maestro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tuna has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maestro but great work by Tuna.
Maestro is looking to regain half guard here but Tuna keeps moving and retains side control.
Tuna controlling the position.
Maestro is trying to improve his position.

That's four 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.
Maestro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tuna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maestro wants to improve his position but Tuna is controlling well.
Tuna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maestro is looking to get back to full guard here but Tuna has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tuna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tuna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maestro is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Tuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Maestro looks to land a combination but Tuna avoids it well.
Tuna connects with an inside leg kick.
Tuna tries for a takedown but Maestro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tuna throws a leg kick but Maestro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maestro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maestro lands with a nice body punch.
Tuna throws a chopping leg kick but Maestro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bassi Maestro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maestro misses with the combination.
Maestro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maestro.
An inside leg kick from Tuna misses.
Tuna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maestro throws a hook but Tuna blocks it.
Tuna throws a solid leg kick but Maestro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuna.
Maestro looks to land a combination. Tuna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maestro fails to land with a series of punches.
Maestro blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tuna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maestro keeps working.
Tuna landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tuna just content to control the position.
Maestro is looking to regain half guard here but Tuna keeps moving and retains side control.
Maestro is not content to let Tuna control the position.
Maestro gets back to half guard.
Bassi Maestro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maestro.
Tuna trying to control but Maestro is working from the bottom.
Maestro 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.
Tuna looking to sit in guard and control but Maestro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maestro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tuna's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maestro.

Maestro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tuna trying to control here.
Maestro works his way into full mount!

Maestro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tuna is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maestro is keeping the position for now.
Maestro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tuna puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tuna stalling.
Maestro is looking for a sweep. Tuna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doug Tuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maestro looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bassi Maestro.
I think Tuna 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Tuna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Slider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Immortal Technique - The Rebel. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Drezner
vs
Slider

175 cm
22
162 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

190 cm
28
168 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Drezner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Slider!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slider digs a good hook to Drezner's body.
Slider tries to bum rush Drezner with a series of wild strikes but Drezner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slider swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drezner.
Slider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slider misses with the combination.
Slider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drezner moves away.
Drezner throws a leg kick but Slider sees it coming and moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drezner.
Slider looks gassed!
Drezner lands a leg kick that knocks Slider off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drezner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drezner.
Slider tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drezner slips a straight right by Slider.
Drezner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drezner cracks Slider with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slider moves out of range of the body kick from Drezner.
Zak Drezner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slider misses with a few strikes there.
Drezner lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drezner wants to clinch up but Slider keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Drezner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Drezner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drezner - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner scores with a nice strike.
Drezner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slider takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drezner throws a leg kick which misses Slider's front leg but catches the back leg as Slider tries to avoid it.
Drezner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drezner scores with a leg kick.
Drezner throws a front kick that sends Slider stumbling back into the cage.
Drezner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Drezner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slider moves away.
Slider has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slider there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drezner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Drezner finds it's target.
Slider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drezner can pounce on him.
Drezner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drezner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drezner.
Drezner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slider if he has to take too many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slider crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Drezner - the referee stops the clock and Slider gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Drezner. Slider manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drezner lands a leg kick that knocks Slider off balance momentarily.
Slider's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drezner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drezner throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Drezner. Slider shrugs it off though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slider's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drezner.
Drezner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slider counters with a one-two to the body.
Slider tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Drezner.
An inside leg kick lands from Drezner.
Slider has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drezner cracks the inside of Slider's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slider takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drezner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drezner is looking to clinch.
Drezner looks to land a body kick but Slider moved away.
Slider throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drezner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drezner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drezner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drezner. That's going to slow Slider down.
Drezner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Slider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drezner. Drezner obviously looking to wear him down.
Drezner scores with a push kick.
Drezner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slider crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Drezner - the referee stops the clock and Slider gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Drezner. Slider manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drezner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slider is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drezner throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Drezner.
Slider walks into a jab.
Drezner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slider can do to turn this around?

Drezner clinches.
Drezner lands a damaging elbow.
Slider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drezner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slider has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Drezner.
Slider takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slider has had enough of the clinch but Drezner keeps him there for the moment.
Drezner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drezner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Slider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drezner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Drezner lands with a light punch inside.
Drezner landing knees to the body.
Slider tries to throw a body punch but Drezner avoids it by throwing Slider back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner looking to throw knees to the head but Slider is blocking nicely.

Drezner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drezner lands a jab to Slider's midsection.
Drezner lands a nice looking body shot.
Slider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drezner can pounce on him.
Slider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drezner.
Slider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Drezner.
Drezner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slider.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slider misses with a combination
and Drezner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slider's knee momentarily.
Drezner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner doesn't manage to clinch there - Slider circles away.
Drezner sizes up Slider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slider has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Drezner.
Drezner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slider has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drezner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slider takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slider takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slider takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Slider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drezner counters with a good, hard body kick but Slider shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner connects with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drezner - that will leave a mark!
Drezner is looking to land body kicks.
Drezner is looking to wear down Slider with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slider tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drezner counters with a slapping leg kick.
William Slider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drezner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Drezner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slider throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drezner counters with a leg kick.
Drezner thumps Slider with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zak Drezner dominated that second 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.

Good leg kick by Drezner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zak Drezner is winning the standup battle so far.
Drezner throws a leg kick which misses Slider's front leg but catches the back leg as Slider tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Drezner.
Slider swats away the attempt to clinch by Drezner.
Drezner scores with a spinning back kick!
Drezner tries to clinch but Slider moves out of range.
Drezner lands a leg kick that knocks Slider off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Drezner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drezner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slider's calf.
Slider takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Slider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drezner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drezner.
Drezner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slider's calf.
Slider takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crunch! Drezner slams his shin into Slider's torso.
Drezner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slider has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Drezner.
Drezner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slider doesn't seem bothered though.
Slider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drezner.
Slider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drezner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drezner clinches.
Drezner has Slider pressed against the cage.
Slider swings wildly with an uppercut but Drezner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drezner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Drezner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slider is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drezner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drezner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Slider throws a punch but it's blocked by Drezner.
Drezner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Drezner.
Drezner is working Slider over against the cage.
Slider avoiding damage as Drezner throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Drezner.
Good body shot from Drezner.
Slider misses with a punch to the body.
Drezner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Drezner breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drezner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Drezner.
Drezner lands with a good body shot.
Drezner lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Drezner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drezner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drezner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drezner.
Drezner scores with a nice right hand.
Slider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drezner can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner scoring well with a low kick there.
Drezner delivers a nice body kick.
Slider takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Drezner.
Drezner lands with a slapping head kick.
Drezner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drezner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slider's head backwards.
Drezner with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drezner.
Drezner throws a head kick but Slider moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zak Drezner clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Slider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drezner. Drezner obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drezner, right into the meat.
Drezner tries to clinch but Slider moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Drezner.
Slider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drezner counters with a thumping low kick.
Drezner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slider takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Slider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drezner.
Slider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Drezner.
Slider is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drezner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slider on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner is looking to slow Slider down with leg kicks.
Drezner thumps Slider with a low kick.
Drezner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drezner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slider.
Slider avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Drezner.
Drezner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drezner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Drezner.
Drezner throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner cracks the inside of Slider's front leg.
Drezner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drezner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drezner scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drezner. Drezner obviously looking to wear him down.
Drezner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drezner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drezner lands a nice shot to the body.
Drezner scores with a hook to the body. Slider takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drezner lands a head kick!
Drezner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner connects with an inside leg kick.
Slider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drezner.
Drezner lands with a kick to the temple. Slider shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Drezner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drezner.
Drezner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drezner scores with a spinning back kick!
Drezner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drezner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner cracks a nice hook into Slider's ribs.
Drezner throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drezner scores with a kick to the body.
Slider blocks the body kick.
Drezner misses with a series of wild punches.
Drezner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drezner thumps Slider with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Drezner. That's going to slow Slider down.
Slider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zak Drezner had his way with William Slider in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice shot by Drezner.
Drezner scoring well with a low kick there.
Slider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drezner counters with a slapping leg kick.
That kick from Drezner tenderised Slider's leg. Slider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drezner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drezner throws a head kick that misses.
Drezner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Slider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drezner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slider's head.
Drezner cracks the inside of Slider's front leg.
Slider is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Drezner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner connects with a solid leg kick.
Slider takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Drezner.
Drezner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drezner.
Drezner lands a front kick.
Drezner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slider.
Slider avoids the body shot from Drezner.
A combination from Slider does no damage.
Slider walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slider has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slider walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drezner.
Drezner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slider will feel that in the morning.
Slider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drezner can pounce on him.
Drezner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slider. That did some damage!
Drezner connects with a solid leg kick.
Drezner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slider's calf.
Drezner connects with a solid leg kick.
Drezner scores with a leg kick.

Drezner clinches up with Slider and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Drezner as the two fighters clinch.
Drezner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slider.
Drezner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drezner looking to throw knees to the head but Slider is blocking nicely.
Drezner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Drezner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slider lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Drezner.
Drezner connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Drezner as the two fighters clinch.
Drezner lands a good knee to the midsection. Slider won't want to take too many of those.
Drezner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drezner stalling the fight.
Slider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drezner lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drezner obliges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drezner.
Drezner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slider's face.
Drezner lands a damaging elbow.
Slider avoiding damage as Drezner throws knees to the body.
Drezner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slider wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drezner.
A short body shot lands from Drezner as the two fighters clinch.
Zak Drezner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Drezner breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner scoring well with a low kick there.
Slider takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slider drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drezner throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slider looks to clinch
and Drezner counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Slider is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Drezner throws a nice head kick!
Slider throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drezner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Drezner tenderised Slider's leg. Slider is trying to keep his angry face on.
William Slider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drezner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slider.
Drezner misses the shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:40
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:40
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Drezner!
Zak Drezner retains his lightweight title!