WCF 6: Grievance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Woodward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Shut em Down as his entrance music. Edward Woodward is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Woodward
vs
Walker

170 cm
21
148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Woodward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Walker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodward defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Woodward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Woodward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Walker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walker lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker wanted to stand there but Woodward had control of the position.
Woodward keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Woodward is controlling Walker's posture.
Woodward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Woodward is proving hard to escape from.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Walker rushes Woodward and presses him up against the cage.
Walker is trying to break free.

Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker is looking to clinch but Woodward is avoiding it.
Woodward fails with the takedown

and Walker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woodward won't be happy with that.
Walker is staying tight to Woodward's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodward keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it.
Woodward takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Woodward tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.

Walker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Woodward circles away.
Woodward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Walker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Woodward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodward is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
Walker pulls Woodward in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woodward is working away from the top position though.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woodward wants to take a breather but Walker is having none of it.
Walker has his hands clasped together around Woodward's back. He's all about the action.
Woodward wants to pass to mount but Walker is defending the 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woodward fails with the takedown

and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woodward's guard.

Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Woodward's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Walker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Woodward counters with a shoot takedown. Walker fights it but they end up in guard.
Woodward trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker trying to control the position.

Walker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Woodward passes into half guard.
Woodward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Woodward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woodward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woodward is tying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woodward is working away from the top position though.
Walker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Walker wants to control but Woodward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker pushes Woodward off looking to stand but Woodward dives back in and keeps control.
Walker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Woodward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.

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

and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woodward's guard.
Woodward keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.

Walker gets to his feet. Woodward looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A nice combination there by Walker.

Walker forces Woodward back against the cage and clinches.
Woodward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Woodward tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Woodward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Woodward stops a takedown attempt from Walker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woodward has him pressed against the cage.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Woodward uses good head movement to avoid it.

Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt

and Woodward counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Woodward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Woodward is proving a slippery customer.
Walker wants to stand and escape but Woodward is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woodward preventing the sweep.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Woodward circles away from the clinch attempt

and Woodward counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Woodward.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Woodward from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woodward is controlling him.
Walker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Woodward dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Walker shoots in and bounces Woodward off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Woodward trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker wants to stand but Woodward is controlling his posture from full guard.

Walker wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Woodward's closed guard. He's half up but Woodward has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Woodward pivots and extends the arm, Walker falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Woodward! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Woodward!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between punch master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Leng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

master
vs
Leng

175 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

169 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

BC FightWear
JOKER FIGHTGEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, punch master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thai Leng!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from master does no damage.
master lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leng circles away quickly and effectively.
Leng looks for a takedown but master sprawls well.

master darts in and clinches Leng up against the cage.
master lands an uppercut.
master goes for a takedown attempt but Leng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from master misses.
Leng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by master.

It looks like punch master has been cut.
The fighters circle, before Leng throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into master's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Leng lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Thai Leng!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Peck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peck
vs
Gray

180 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

BC FightWear
JOKER FIGHTGEAR

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Peck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Gray!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peck fails with the takedown.
Peck tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.

Peck feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gray wants to sweep here but Peck controlling him for the moment.
Peck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray controlling Peck's posture.
Peck is breathing heavily.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but Peck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peck trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peck fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray wants to clinch.

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.
Gray tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Peck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peck.
Peck tries to pull guard but Gray won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Peck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peck's face.

Gray breaks the clinch.
Gray tries to clinch up.
Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray lands a nice hook to Peck's body. Peck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray is looking to clinch.
Gray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray moves in looking to clinch but Peck pushes him off.
Peck has a takedown stuffed.
Peck swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.

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.
Peck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peck, pushing him back against the cage.
Peck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gray has him pressed against the cage.

Gray is trying to trip Peck. He has hold of a leg but Peck is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gray persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Peck keeping full guard, as Gray tries to pass.
Peck being controlled here, momentarily.
Peck trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Gray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peck as he jumps to the side.
Peck wants to clinch
and Gray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peck's knee momentarily.
Peck circles away from the clinch attempt

and Peck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gray wants to sweep here but Peck controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peck prevents Gray from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is pulling down on Peck's head to control his posture.

Gray pushes Peck off and gets back to his feet.
Gray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peck tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Peck fails to land the takedown.

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.
Gray looks to land a combination but Peck avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Peck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gray throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gray swats away the attempt to clinch by Peck.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peck.
Gray tries to clinch up.
Peck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gray counters with a one-two to the body.
Scott Peck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peck shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Peck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peck throws a body kick the misses

and Gray counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peck wants to improve his position but instead Gray has moved into half guard.
Peck trying to hold on to Gray's head to control him but Gray postures up.
Gray trying to control the action but Peck is working from the bottom.
Gray content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gray tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peck counters with a left and a right that stings Gray.
Peck tries to clinch there but Gray circles away.
A combination from Gray does no damage.
Gray wants to clinch.
Gray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peck throws a combination that misses

so Gray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gray prevents Peck from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peck looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray wanted to stand there but Peck had control of the position.

Peck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peck is looking to stand up but Gray isn't so interested in that idea.
Gray wants to get up but he can't break Peck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sam Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peck wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peck tries to clinch up.
Gray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gray looks to land a combination. Peck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Peck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gray clinches but Peck breaks the clinch
and Peck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peck slips a jab and a cross from Gray.
Peck is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Gray wants to clinch.
Peck misses with a straight left.
Gray looks to land a combination. Peck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Peck tries to clinch there but Gray circles away.
Gray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peck momentarily.
Scott Peck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peck avoids a punch combination nicely.

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.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peck tries to avoid it but Gray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peck to the ground. Peck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Peck.
Gray wants to clinch up but Peck keeps it at a distance.
Gray is looking to clinch.
Peck tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott Peck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gray wants to clinch up but Peck keeps it at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Gray!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Montabon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Stax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montabon comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Montabon
vs
Stax

185 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

JOKER FIGHTGEAR

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Montabon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Stax!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stax avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stax falls off balance throwing a combination

and Montabon counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Stax!

Stax is rocked!

Montabon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stax to get to his feet.
Stax is still on wobbly legs! Can Montabon finish him?
Stax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stax seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montabon throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Stax stumbling backwards into the cage! Stax bounces back off the cage towards Montabon, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Montabon lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Montabon celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricardo Montabon!

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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 Oleg Dorosklov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Slayer struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.0lbs 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. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Dorosklov
vs
Slayer

194 cm
18
269 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Dorosklov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer slips a straight right by Dorosklov.
Slayer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dorosklov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dorosklov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dorosklov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slayer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dorosklov finds it's way round the side to connect with Slayer's head.
Dorosklov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slayer's head backwards.
Slayer looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Dorosklov pushes Slayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Dorosklov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dorosklov landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorosklov is working Slayer over against the cage.
Dorosklov scores with a hook to the body.
Dorosklov crunches a lovely knee into Slayer's ribcage.

Dorosklov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dorosklov clinches.
Dorosklov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Dorosklov.
Dorosklov lands a body shot.
Dorosklov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slayer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Dorosklov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorosklov scores with a push kick.
Dorosklov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Dorosklov has Slayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Dorosklov lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorosklov landing knees to the body.
Dorosklov lands a nice knee to the body.
Dorosklov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slayer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dorosklov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dorosklov scores a nice knee to the body.

Dorosklov breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Dorosklov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dorosklov.
Dorosklov lands a head kick. Slayer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorosklov throws a series of punches but Slayer moves out of range.
Slayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorosklov swivels and escapes.
Dorosklov lunges at Slayer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slayer's hand.
Dorosklov throws a nice looking combination but Slayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Dorosklov has Slayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Dorosklov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Dorosklov tightens his grip and picks Slayer up, before dumping him to the ground. Slayer manages to land in guard.
Slayer wants to sweep here but Dorosklov controlling him for the moment.
Dorosklov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dorosklov won't allow Slayer to sweep him here.
Dorosklov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dorosklov content to stall in guard here.
Slayer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dorosklov wants to pass the guard but Slayer is keeping the position.
Slayer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slayer scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dorosklov because Slayer loaded up on that one.
Slayer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dorosklov blocking the ground and pound.
Dorosklov wants to control but Slayer is having none of it.
Slayer landing shots from mount.
Dorosklov blocking the ground and pound.
Slayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slayer unloads with some shots from mount but Dorosklov bucks and avoids them well.
Slayer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Slayer thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dorosklov is desperately trying to improve his position but Slayer has a good base and remains in mount.
Dorosklov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slayer working the head and body with strikes.
Slayer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Slayer is working for an americana but Dorosklov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Slayer was thinking about the submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorosklov is retaining full guard.
Slayer stops Dorosklov from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Dorosklov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Slayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Dorosklov clinches.
Slayer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dorosklov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dorosklov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Dorosklov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Slayer tries to keep at a distance but Dorosklov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Dorosklov.
Dorosklov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dorosklov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dorosklov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayer can do to turn this around?
Dorosklov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slayer or not.

Dorosklov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dorosklov wants to get up but he can't break Slayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slayer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slayer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dorosklov stopping the sweep attempt from Slayer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Slayer, not yet.
Slayer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Slayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Slayer, not yet.
Dorosklov controlling from the top position.
Dorosklov won't allow Slayer to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slayer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Slayer wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Dorosklov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dorosklov scores with a hook to the body.
Dorosklov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slayer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorosklov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slayer.
A right hook to the body lands for Dorosklov.
Slayer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dorosklov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oleg Dorosklov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Slayer.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dorosklov.

Dorosklov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dorosklov manages to end up in side control.
Slayer tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slayer is not content to let Dorosklov control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is trying to get back to half guard.
Slayer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Slayer is looking for a kimura here.

Slayer 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.
Dorosklov is trying to stand up here but Slayer is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dorosklov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slayer throwing shots but Dorosklov is blocking nicely.

Slayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dorosklov sees it coming and defends easily.
Dorosklov trying to control but Slayer postures up.
Slayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorosklov's head.

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

Dorosklov moves into range and clinches up with Slayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Dorosklov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Dorosklov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slayer moves away from the strike by Dorosklov.
Dorosklov blocks the body kick.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from Dorosklov.

Dorosklov pushes Slayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Dorosklov.
Dorosklov scores with a hook to the body.
Oleg Dorosklov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dorosklov lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dorosklov.

Dorosklov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slayer is trying to keep an underhook but Dorosklov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Slayer wants to get back to full guard.
Slayer is in trouble now - Dorosklov has advanced to mount!
Slayer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slayer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorosklov content just to control the position here.
Slayer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dorosklov controlling from mount.
Slayer is looking to improve his position but Dorosklov isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Dorosklov looking to finish Slayer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Slayer!
Slayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Dorosklov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slayer is looking to improve his position but Dorosklov isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dorosklov. What's that going to do exactly?
Slayer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorosklov controlling from the full mount.
Slayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oleg Dorosklov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dorosklov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dorosklov controlling the pace for now.
Slayer is working to get back to half guard.
Dorosklov controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fedor Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorosklov controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Dorosklov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dorosklov 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Dorosklov!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
Williams

165 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Williams taking a breather.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Williams gets full guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
Williams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scoring with punches from side control.

Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Williams connects with a decent elbow.
Williams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Williams connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams working away.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams scoring with punches and elbows.

Williams has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.

Johnson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Ryan Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Williams shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Johnson is backing up but Williams catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Johnson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Williams Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Williams!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos Aguayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aguayo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Colegiada by Alex Bueno. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Carlos Aguayo
vs
Cack

188 cm
20
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Carlos Aguayo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Cack!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cack feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aguayo wants to sweep but no luck.
Aguayo trying to keep a closed guard but Cack is proving a slippery customer.
Aguayo wants to sweep here but Cack controlling him for the moment.
Aguayo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cack trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Aguayo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cack is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aguayo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cack's back instead.
Aguayo controlling well, preventing Cack from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguayo tries to keep control of the position but Cack is staying busy.
Aguayo misses with a punch to the head.

Aguayo working for a choke but Cack is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguayo punches the canvas rather than the man.
A lull in the action here.
Aguayo is not going to allow Cack to sit and survive in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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

Aguayo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cack has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Aguayo is trying to control but Cack is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Aguayo unloads with some shots from mount but Cack bucks and avoids them well.

Aguayo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cack is now in Aguayo's guard. A big mistake from Aguayo there, giving up the dominant position!
Cack trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguayo controls Cack momentarily but Cack frees himself.
Aguayo is really struggling to control Cack but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cack stopping the sweep attempt from Aguayo.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aguayo is on top in guard.
Cack is trying to control the position but Aguayo postures up.

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.
Aguayo looking to pass the guard.
Aguayo throwing strikes but missing.
Aguayo wants to pass the guard but Cack is keeping the position.
Cack is pulling down on Aguayo's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cack looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aguayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cack is trying to keep Aguayo in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Aguayo. No joy for Cack on that attempt.
Aguayo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cack paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cack fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aguayo sprawls well initially but Cack persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Aguayo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aguayo manages to get to full guard.
Aguayo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Aguayo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cack is breathing heavily.
Aguayo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aguayo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aguayo looking to control but Cack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aguayo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cack?
BOOM! Aguayo connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguayo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cack is wriggling around trying to escape.

Aguayo has hold of Cack's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cack manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
A nice elbow there by Aguayo.
Aguayo lands with some strikes.
Aguayo dominating with strikes here.
Aguayo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cack?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguayo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aguayo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aguayo tries to control but Cack wriggling away.
Aguayo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aguayo controlling from the full mount.

Cack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Aguayo.
Aguayo trying to control but Cack is having none of it.
Cack should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Carlos Aguayo!
Juan Carlos Aguayo retains his light heavyweight title!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael comes to the cage accompanied by Tuvalu. Jackson Michael has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Michael
vs
Norris

192 cm
23
230 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Michael!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norris pinned against the cage. Norris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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

Michael is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Norris pulls his head out easily.
Michael tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg.
Norris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Michael moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris chips away with some ground and pound.
Norris controlling from the top position.
Michael looking for a sweep. Not yet Michael, not yet.
Norris tries to free his leg and advance position but Michael is retaining full guard.
Norris wants to control from the top but Michael keeps moving.

Michael is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Norris working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris forces his way into half guard.
Norris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michael is staying active underneath Norris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Michael is breathing heavily.
Norris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Norris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Michael is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norris content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Michael taking some punishment here, with Norris in his half guard.
Norris drops an elbow to the side of Michael's head.
Norris slips a nice elbow through Michael's hands, connecting with Michael's forehead.
Norris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Norris connects with a nice short shot to Michael's temple.
Norris is taking a breather. Michael says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Michael looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Michael with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Norris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Norris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Despite being in the dominant position, Chuck Norris just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Norris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Michael looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Norris has picked Michael up and slammed him! Michael can't keep hold of the triangle and Norris manages to pass to side control!
Michael takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Michael tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michael stops Norris from passing to mount.
Norris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Michael to see if he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michael tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Norris working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Norris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Norris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Michael taking punishment in the form of punches.
Norris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Norris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michael keeps working.
Norris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael is trying to get back to half guard.
Norris wants to control but Michael is keeping him busy.
Norris works to advance to full mount. Michael defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Norris lands with some strikes.
Norris with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Norris.
Norris scoring with strikes but Michael is staying in there.
Norris raining down shots from the mount!
Michael tries to reverse the position but Norris maintains control.
Norris trying to control but Michael is having none of it.
Norris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Norris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Michael hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norris looking to finish Michael with some ground and pound. This is bad for Michael!
Norris with good strikes from the mount here!
Norris controlling from mount.
Michael working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Michael shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Norris scores a takedown into full mount!
Norris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Norris looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Norris with the ground and pound from mount.
Norris looking to finish Michael with some ground and pound. This is bad for Michael!
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris trying to control but Michael is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Michael hang on?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Michael?
Norris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Norris landing shots from mount.
Michael is desperately trying to improve his position but Norris has a good base and remains in mount.
Norris trying to control but Michael is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Norris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris landing punches.
Norris controlling from mount.
Norris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Michael regains half guard.
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!
Norris stalling.
Norris prevents Michael from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Norris controlling the action here.
Norris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Norris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Norris with shots to the head and body - Michael looks very uncomfortable down there.
Norris scoring with strikes but Michael is staying in there.
Michael is wriggling around trying to escape.
Norris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michael is looking to escape.
Norris landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Michael gets caught flat footed, as Norris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michael bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norris's guard.
Norris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Michael drops back, looking for a kneebar! Norris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Norris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Norris!
Norris trying to control the action but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael is trying to improve his position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Norris just content to control the position.
Michael prevents Norris from improving position.
Norris lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norris trying to control the action but Michael is working from the bottom.
Norris controls the position from side control.
Michael is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris moves into full mount!
Norris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Norris content just to control the position here.
Norris looking to control but Michael is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.
Norris content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Chuck Norris just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Norris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Michael slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Michael on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michael is looking for a sweep. Norris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Norris in particular looking to stall.
Norris passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Michael!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Norris scores a takedown into full mount!
Michael tries to reverse the position but Norris maintains control.
Norris landing strikes from the mount and Michael is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Norris.
Michael is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norris controlling the pace for now.
Norris trying to control but Michael is having none of it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Michael tries to reverse the position but Norris maintains control.
Norris controlling the pace for now.
Michael really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Norris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Michael is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norris controlling the position easily from mount.
Norris breaks from Michael's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Michael can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Michael is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Norris.
Norris content just to control the position here.
Norris looking to control but Michael is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.
A nice elbow there by Norris.
Michael working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 43:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 43:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris!
Chuck Norris is the new heavyweight champion!