XAC 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camron Heyward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Camron Heyward was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Killsbrough
vs
Heyward

182 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Sublime Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Camron Heyward!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsbrough shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heyward but Heyward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heyward lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Tyler Killsbrough has been cut.
Killsbrough misses with a jab, cross combination.

Heyward rushes Killsbrough and presses him up against the cage.
Heyward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killsbrough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heyward misses with a knee to the head.
Killsbrough being controlled against the cage.
Killsbrough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Killsbrough manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Killsbrough there.
Killsbrough showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heyward.
Killsbrough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killsbrough throws a head kick that misses.
Killsbrough looks to clinch

and Heyward counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heyward is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killsbrough is trying to stand back up but Heyward is controlling him
Heyward not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heyward is nestled in close to Killsbrough, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Killsbrough wants to get back to his feet.
Heyward is thwarting Killsbrough's attempts to control the position.
Killsbrough is looking to escape.
Killsbrough blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heyward.
Heyward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heyward thows a huge punch but Killsbrough dodges it nicely.
Heyward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heyward content to control rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heyward misses with a double jab
and Killsbrough counters with a straight right hand.
Killsbrough closes the distance looking to clinch

and Heyward counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heyward.
Heyward controlling the action here for a moment.
Killsbrough with a knee to the head.
Killsbrough is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Killsbrough misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heyward.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heyward tries a knee to the head but Killsbrough blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough has had enough of the clinch but Heyward keeps him there for the moment.
Killsbrough wants to break free but Heyward has control.
Heyward trying to land knees to the body.
Heyward manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Killsbrough.
Heyward keeps control of Killsbrough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Killsbrough managing to block the knees to the body from Heyward.
Heyward has Killsbrough pushed against the cage.
Heyward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Heyward looks gassed!
Killsbrough being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Heyward.
Heyward prevents Killsbrough from breaking the clinch.
Heyward slowing the pace effectively.
Heyward tries to land a knee to the head but Killsbrough blocks with his arms.
Killsbrough scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough is trying to break the clinch but Heyward has him pressed against the cage.
Killsbrough tries to break the clinch but Heyward is controlling the position.
Killsbrough unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heyward lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Killsbrough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killsbrough lands with a thumping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Killsbrough.

It looks like Camron Heyward has been cut.
Heyward takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killsbrough connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killsbrough throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Killsbrough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killsbrough's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Killsbrough duly obliges.
Killsbrough throws a right and a left that Heyward avoids nicely.
Killsbrough doesn't manage to clinch there - Heyward circles away.
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 Tyler Killsbrough will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Killsbrough misses with a two punch combination.
Heyward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heyward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killsbrough manages to avoid it.
Heyward moves forwards but Killsbrough connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Heyward lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Killsbrough misses.
Killsbrough darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Heyward counters with a nice uppercut.
Killsbrough throws a good cross that connects.
Killsbrough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killsbrough stalks Heyward and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Heyward's face. Heyward staggers backwards, shaken.

Heyward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
You can see the frustration on Killsbrough's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killsbrough is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Heyward asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Heyward trying to control the action but Killsbrough is working from the bottom.
Killsbrough is pushing Heyward's head away, looking to escape. Heyward manages to hold on to the position though.

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.
Heyward sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Killsbrough is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Killsbrough is not content to let Heyward control the position.
Heyward prevents Killsbrough from escaping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killsbrough has his takedown stuffed

and Heyward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Killsbrough won't be happy with that.
Killsbrough is trying to control Heyward's posture but Heyward avoids it.
Killsbrough is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heyward is trying to control the action in half guard but Killsbrough is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Killsbrough is looking to improve his position.
Heyward is thwarting Killsbrough's attempts to control the position.
Heyward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heyward controlling the pace.
Heyward drops an elbow to the side of Killsbrough's head.

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.
Still in half guard, Heyward seems content to control.
Heyward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heyward is nestled in close to Killsbrough, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Heyward thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Killsbrough wants to get back to his feet.
Heyward wants to take a breather but Killsbrough is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camron Heyward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Killsbrough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heyward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyler Killsbrough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Killsbrough does no damage.
Heyward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyler Killsbrough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killsbrough displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Killsbrough does no damage.
Heyward wants to clinch up but Killsbrough keeps it at a distance.
Killsbrough misses with a two punch combination.
Killsbrough lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heyward at a distance.
Killsbrough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Killsbrough tries to keep at a distance but Heyward has taken the fight into the clinch.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killsbrough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heyward has him pressed against the cage.
Heyward prevents Killsbrough from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heyward trying to land knees to the body.
Killsbrough avoiding damage as Heyward throws knees to the body.
Heyward leaning his opponent against the cage.
Heyward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heyward slowing the pace effectively.
Killsbrough is trying to break the clinch but Heyward has him pressed against the cage.
Heyward keeps control of Killsbrough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Killsbrough tries to break the clinch but Heyward is controlling the position.
Killsbrough wants to get back to striking at distance but Heyward won't allow it.
Killsbrough is trying to break the clinch but Heyward has him pressed against the cage.
Killsbrough can't break the clinch.
Heyward keeps control of Killsbrough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heyward stalling.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killsbrough is trying to break the clinch but Heyward has him pressed against the cage.
Killsbrough misses with a knee strike.
Heyward misses with a knee strike.

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.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killsbrough wants to get back to striking at distance but Heyward won't allow it.
Killsbrough wants to break free but Heyward has control.
Heyward holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Killsbrough is trying to break the clinch but Heyward has him pressed against the cage.
Killsbrough tries to break the clinch but Heyward is controlling the position.
Heyward stalling in the clinch.
Killsbrough managing to block the knees to the body from Heyward.
Heyward keeps control of Killsbrough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heyward prevents a takedown attempt there.
Killsbrough wants to get back to striking at distance but Heyward won't allow it.
Heyward is struggling to control the position.
Killsbrough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heyward avoiding damage.
Heyward misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heyward has him pressed against the cage.
Heyward is struggling to control the position.
Killsbrough is trying to break the clinch but Heyward has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Killsbrough manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Killsbrough is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heyward is controlling him.
Killsbrough keeping moving, preventing Heyward from controlling successfully.
Killsbrough trying to keep a closed guard but Heyward is proving a slippery customer.
Killsbrough preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Heyward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killsbrough avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Killsbrough is looking for a triangle but Heyward pushes his legs off easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killsbrough bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heyward's head backwards.
Killsbrough lands with an overhand left.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Heyward moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heyward is looking to clinch but Killsbrough is avoiding it.
Heyward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Killsbrough tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Killsbrough clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Killsbrough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heyward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killsbrough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Heyward has managed to clinch.
Heyward throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killsbrough blocks it with crossed arms.
Heyward misses with a knee to the head.
Heyward just leaning against Killsbrough, taking a breather.
Killsbrough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heyward has him pressed against the cage.

Killsbrough manages to break the clinch.
Killsbrough misses with a few strikes there.
Killsbrough throws a combination. Heyward tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Killsbrough shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heyward misses with an uppercut.
Heyward lands a jab to the head.
Killsbrough misses with a takedown
and Heyward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heyward connects with a looping right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Heyward has managed to clinch.
Heyward slows down the pace here.
Heyward prevents Killsbrough from breaking the clinch.
Killsbrough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heyward has him pressed against the cage.
Killsbrough wants to get back to striking at distance but Heyward won't allow it.
Heyward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killsbrough is looking to break free of the clinch but Heyward has double underhooks.
Heyward trying to land knees to the body.
Heyward has Killsbrough pushed against the cage.
Heyward is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Killsbrough is looking to break free of the clinch but Heyward has double underhooks.
Killsbrough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heyward has him pressed against the cage.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heyward misses with a knee strike.
Killsbrough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heyward has Killsbrough pushed against the cage.
Heyward keeps control of Killsbrough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heyward is trying to maintain a safe position but Killsbrough gets an underhook and turns Heyward into the cage.
Killsbrough jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heyward walks away with a smile on his face. Killsbrough gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Killsbrough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough scores with a hook to the body. Heyward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Killsbrough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Heyward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heyward stopping the sweep attempt from Killsbrough.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough is trying to keep Heyward in close.
Heyward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Killsbrough controls Heyward momentarily but Heyward frees himself.
Killsbrough wants to stand but Heyward is controlling the position.
Heyward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Heyward controlling from the top position.
Heyward is looking to work some ground and pound but Killsbrough has wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Heyward is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heyward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heyward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killsbrough misses with a double jab.
Heyward misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camron Heyward dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Heyward shoots in looking for a takedown. Killsbrough tries to sprawl out of it but Heyward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killsbrough manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killsbrough displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Heyward closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heyward lands in his opponent's guard.

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

Killsbrough pushes Heyward off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killsbrough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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.

Heyward fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killsbrough, pushing him back against the cage.
Heyward takes a knee right on the jaw!

Killsbrough breaks from the clinch.
Killsbrough throws a shot from downtown. Heyward moves away and avoids it.
Heyward throws a series of punches but Killsbrough moves out of range.
Killsbrough doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Heyward counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heyward is looking to take a break and control but Killsbrough is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heyward is pressing down on Killsbrough's thigh, looking to free his foot. Killsbrough is holding on for now.
Killsbrough moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heyward stays in close to Killsbrough's body and controls the position.
Killsbrough trying to keep a closed guard but Heyward is proving a slippery customer.
Killsbrough looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heyward is one step ahead there.
Heyward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough wants to stand and escape but Heyward is having none of it.
Camron Heyward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killsbrough trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Heyward trying to control the position from guard on top but Killsbrough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killsbrough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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.
Killsbrough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heyward fails to land with a series of punches.
Killsbrough misses with a double jab
and Heyward counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killsbrough thinking.

Heyward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Heyward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heyward slips a nice elbow through Killsbrough's hands, connecting with Killsbrough's forehead.
Heyward misses with a head shot. Killsbrough uses the momentum to regain guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camron Heyward!
Camron Heyward is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avi Agababa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Agababa
vs
Lee Paris

160 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Biobonds Supplements

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avi Agababa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Lee Paris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris takes a swing at Agababa's ribcage but misses.
Agababa misses with a takedown attempt - Paris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paris misses with a few strikes there.
Agababa fails with an attempt to clinch.

Paris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Agababa really is a fat lump.
Paris tries to strike from the bottom.
Paris controlling Agababa's posture.
Agababa won't allow Paris to sweep him here.
Paris has control of Agababa's left arm, preventing Agababa from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris wants to get back to his feet but Agababa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paris has control of Agababa's left arm, preventing Agababa from doing any damage.
Paris trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Paris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agababa.

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.
Agababa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paris is proving hard to escape from.
Paris is controlling Agababa's posture.
Agababa preventing the sweep.
Agababa wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
Agababa is breathing heavily.
Agababa postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Agababa shoots for a double leg takedown but Paris sprawls well. He's pushed Agababa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Agababa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris misses with a takedown

and Agababa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Paris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Agababa prevents Paris from improving his position.
Paris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris is pulling down on Agababa's head to control his posture.
Paris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Paris pulls Agababa in close to prevent any damage.
Agababa wants to stand but Paris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Paris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avi Agababa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Paris misses with the combination.

Paris gets a takedown into half guard.
Paris stalling.
Agababa is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Agababa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paris.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Lee Paris just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Agababa has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris with a poor takedown

and Agababa counters by moving into the clinch.
Paris tries to pull guard but Agababa won't allow it.
Paris wants to break free but Agababa has control.
Agababa jumps guard but Paris stands there with Agababa around his waist. Agababa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Agababa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Avi Agababa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lee Paris.
Paris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Agababa taking a breather.
Agababa has had enough of the clinch but Paris keeps him there for the moment.
Paris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Agababa tries to score a body lock takedown but Paris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Agababa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Paris is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Agababa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Paris's back instead.
Agababa doesn't have the hooks in and Paris manages to turn into his guard.
Agababa being controlled here, momentarily.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Agababa's brow.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Agababa has wrist control.
Paris controls from within his opponent's guard.

Agababa working for submissions but it's allowed Paris to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lee Paris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Paris fails with the takedown.

Paris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Agababa's brow.
Paris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paris wants to control from the top but Agababa keeps moving.
Agababa wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Paris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paris lands a nice forearm strike.
Paris content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris lands some shots froms side control.
Paris landing strikes.
Paris takes a little break here. Agababa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Paris lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris controlling the position from side mount.
Agababa taking a bit of punishment here - Paris scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Paris stalls from top position.
Agababa tries to bench press Paris off him but Paris keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lee Paris really 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.

Paris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Agababa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Agababa shoots and misses
and Paris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Paris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Lee Paris just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Agababa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Agababa circles away quickly and effectively.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Paris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paris lands a jab to Agababa's midsection.
Avi Agababa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Avi Agababa has been cut.
Paris shoots and misses

and Agababa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agababa is pressing down on Paris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paris is holding on for now.
Agababa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris trying to control from the bottom.
Paris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Agababa looking to pass the guard.
Paris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Paris managing to control the position.
Paris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris seems keen to control Agababa's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paris can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Agababa tries to hold on but Paris postures up.
Agababa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lee Paris dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Avi Agababa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Paris stuns Agababa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paris drops Agababa with a beautiful combination! Agababa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paris is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Agababa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Avi Agababa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agababa tries to clinch up.
Oooh a lovely combination from Paris sends Agababa down but not out. Paris dives into side control looking to finish.

Agababa is rocked!
Paris working the ground and pound.
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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Check out the look on Paris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Paris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Paris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris lands a nice shot to the body.
Paris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Agababa rather than just go for the knockout.
Paris digs a good body shot into Agababa's ribs.
Paris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paris lands a jab-cross combination.
Paris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paris.
Paris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agababa manages to avoid it.
Agababa misses with a takedown attempt
and Paris counters with a straight right hand.
Paris throws and low kick but Agababa moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris misses with a body kick.
Paris fails with the takedown.
Paris stuffs the takedown attempt from Agababa. Agababa gets slowly back to his feet.
Paris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agababa doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Paris.
Paris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Agababa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris connects with a body shot.
Paris lands a slapping body shot.
Agababa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avi Agababa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agababa tries a head kick but it misses.
Paris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paris keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Paris misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris misses with a wild combination.
A shot to de liver by Paris. Beautiful body shot.
Agababa drops his hands momentarily and Paris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Paris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paris.

Paris scores a takedown into full mount!
Agababa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Avi Agababa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Lee Paris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lee Paris!
Johnny Lee Paris is the new heavyweight champion!

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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlitos Onar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Healy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Onar
vs
Healy

180 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Mundo Green - World Verde

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlitos Onar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Healy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Healy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Onar fails to land the takedown.
Healy moves out of range as Onar throws a body kick.
Healy tries to clinch there but Onar circles away.
Healy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Onar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Healy fails with the takedown

and Onar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Healy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Healy wants to hold on but Onar pushes him away.

Onar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Healy is now in Onar's guard. A big mistake from Onar there, giving up the dominant position!
Healy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Onar wants to get back to full guard.
Healy is controlling the pace.
Onar is looking for a sweep. Healy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Healy trying to control the action but Onar is working from the bottom.
Healy is taking a breather. Onar 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.

Onar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Healy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Healy clinches with his opponent.

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.
Healy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Onar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Healy lands a nice knee to the body.
Come on Healy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Onar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Healy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Onar is staying active underneath Healy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Onar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Onar has his hands on Healy's head, controlling the position.
Onar is breathing heavily.
Healy content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Healy passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Healy in particular looking to stall.
Onar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Onar wants to control the position but Healy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Healy content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Healy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Onar to stand up.
Onar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Healy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Healy misses with a takedown

and Onar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Healy!
Carlitos Onar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Healy.

Onar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Healy turns into him and now he's in Onar's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Healy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Onar, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Travis Healy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Onar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Healy misses with a head kick.
Healy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Onar connects with a high kick.
Onar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Healy has taken the fight to the clinch.

Healy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Onar regains guard.
Healy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Onar working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Healy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Onar has his foot on Healy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Healy works his way back into a safe position though.
Healy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Onar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Onar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Healy has passed into half guard!
Healy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Onar wants to get back to full guard but Healy has mounted him!
Healy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Healy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Travis Healy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Onar is trying desperately to improve position.
Healy 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Healy prevents Onar from getting the reversal.
Healy controlling the position easily from mount.
Onar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Healy lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Healy lands a big elbow.
Healy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Healy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Onar is bucking up trying to escape but Healy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Healy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Onar tries to hold on but Healy pushes him away.
Onar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Onar has given up his back here.
Healy biding his time, controlling Onar.
Healy avoiding Onar 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Healy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Healy shoots in and drives through. Onar sprawls well.
Onar lands with a right hand.
Travis Healy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Healy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Onar momentarily.
Healy closes the distance but Onar moves to the side
and Onar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Healy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Healy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Healy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Onar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Onar misses with a takedown
and Healy counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlitos Onar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Healy as he jumps to the side.
Healy tries a head kick but it misses.
Onar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Onar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Healy counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlitos Onar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Healy looks to land a combination. Onar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Healy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Healy misses with a two punch combination.
Healy wants to clinch

and Onar counters with a single leg into guard. Healy didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Healy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Healy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Onar looking for submissions off his back.

Onar actively working from the bottom here.

Healy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Onar sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onar is staying active underneath Healy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Onar is trying to control but can't.
Healy slows the pace down in half guard.
Healy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Onar trying to control but Healy postures up.

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.
Healy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Healy misses the shot to the body.
Onar misses with a takedown attempt

and Healy counters with a takedown into side control.
Onar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Healy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Onar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Healy really dominated that round.
That's time! Onar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Healy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Healy 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.
Healy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Healy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Healy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Onar trying to hold on to Healy's head to control him but Healy postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Onar wants to improve his position but Healy is controlling well.
Onar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Healy manages to pass to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onar tries to lock up and control but Healy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Healy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Healy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Healy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Healy looking to control but Onar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Onar wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

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.

Healy working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Onar is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Healy has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Onar taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Healy!

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