Bloodsport 6 - Beast's Return PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Wynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ely GCz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wynn comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. The key to victory for Willie Wynn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wynn
vs
GCz

187 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

191 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

CBK MMA Nutrition
Koffin Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Wynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ely GCz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GCz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wynn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Ely GCz has been cut.
Wynn stuffs the takedown.
GCz wants to clinch up but Wynn keeps it at a distance.
Wynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
GCz throws a push kick but Wynn slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wynn.
GCz looks gassed!
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!
Wynn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from GCz.
Willie Wynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely GCz.
Wynn shoots for a takedown but GCz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wynn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wynn closes the distance and clinches up with GCz, looking for a takedown. Wynn pushes GCz against the cage but GCz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wynn.
GCz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn lands with a right and another and another! GCz is in big trouble! Wynn lands again and this time it's lights out for GCz! A quality knockout there for Wynn.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Willie Wynn!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Zabitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Zabitz
vs
Irish

225 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Zabitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Irish!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irish fails to land the takedown.
Zabitz slaps away a takedown attempt from Irish, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zabitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Irish. Irish gets slowly back to his feet.
Eli Zabitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Irish.
Irish shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zabitz as he jumps to the side.
Irish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irish closes the distance and clinches up with Zabitz, looking for a takedown. Irish pushes Zabitz against the cage but Zabitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irish looks gassed!
Irish shoots in for a takedown but Zabitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Irish changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zabitz tries to avoid it but Irish manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zabitz to the ground. Zabitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zabitz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irish is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zabitz.
Zabitz scores with a three punch combo!

Irish is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to de liver by Zabitz. Beautiful body shot.
Zabitz lands a nice shot that snaps Irish's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zabitz, right into the meat.
Irish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irish is still on wobbly legs! Can Zabitz finish him?
Zabitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irish seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zabitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zabitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Zabitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irish. That did some damage!
Irish is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zabitz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Irish.
Zabitz feints and then cracks Irish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irish down.
Zabitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Zabitz is looking to slow Irish down with leg kicks.
Zabitz throws a leg kick which misses Irish's front leg but catches the back leg as Irish tries to avoid it.
Zabitz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zabitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paddy Irish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Zabitz.
Zabitz is looking to slow Irish down with leg kicks.
A cross from Zabitz lands.
Irish shoots in for a takedown but Zabitz shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Zabitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zabitz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Zabitz stuffs the takedown.
Zabitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Irish.
Irish's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Irish tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zabitz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Irish somewhat.
Danga de danga de dang - Zabitz scores with a four punch combination!
Zabitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Irish looks for a takedown but Zabitz sprawls well.
Zabitz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irish at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz scores with a three punch combo!
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!
A good leg kick by Zabitz.
Zabitz scores with a three punch combo!
Zabitz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Irish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zabitz's waist but Zabitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irish off to one side.
Irish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irish tries to clinch there but Zabitz circles away.
Zabitz throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zabitz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zabitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Irish chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zabitz can pounce on him.
Eli Zabitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zabitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Irish.
Zabitz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zabitz feints and then cracks Irish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irish down.
Zabitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zabitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zabitz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zabitz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zabitz scoring well with a low kick there.
A left and a right from Zabitz both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabitz lands a nice shot that snaps Irish's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zabitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irish tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zabitz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zabitz feints and then cracks Irish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irish down.
Zabitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zabitz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zabitz.
Irish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zabitz. Zabitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Zabitz throws a series of strikes that have Irish backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zabitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Irish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zabitz pinned against the cage. Zabitz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eli Zabitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Irish.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zabitz. That's going to slow Irish down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zabitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zabitz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zabitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zabitz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zabitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irish. That did some damage!
Zabitz jabs at Irish's body.
Zabitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irish shoots in but Zabitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zabitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Irish is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zabitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zabitz is looking to slow Irish down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zabitz.
Irish shoots in for a takedown but Zabitz shows good takedown defense.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zabitz.
A good leg kick by Zabitz.
Irish tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zabitz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zabitz.
Zabitz scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irish has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zabitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zabitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Zabitz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Irish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zabitz is looking to slow Irish down with leg kicks.
Zabitz looks to land a combination. Irish sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zabitz connects with a jab.
Zabitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Zabitz.
Zabitz connects with a body shot.
Zabitz works over Irish's head and body with a nice combination.
Zabitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zabitz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zabitz.
Zabitz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Irish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irish has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zabitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Irish's head.
Zabitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eli Zabitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zabitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zabitz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zabitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eli Zabitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irish shoots in but no luck this time.
Eli Zabitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Irish.
Irish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zabitz scores with a three punch combo!
Irish has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zabitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zabitz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zabitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zabitz throws a one two combo.
Irish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zabitz. Zabitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Zabitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zabitz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zabitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zabitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zabitz looks to land a combination. Irish sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zabitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zabitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Irish fails with a takedown attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Irish might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zabitz has got the better of the exchanges.
Irish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zabitz's waist but Zabitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irish off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Zabitz both land. Nice combination.
Zabitz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zabitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zabitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Zabitz lands with a nice combination. Irish backs away looking to recover.
Zabitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irish.
Zabitz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zabitz.
Zabitz works over Irish's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zabitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paddy Irish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Zabitz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Zabitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zabitz 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Zabitz!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between mc mcdonalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Yamamoto (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.

mcdonalds
vs
Yamamoto

201 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mc mcdonalds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrique Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcdonalds misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with mcdonalds but mcdonalds pushes him off and we're back to square one.

mcdonalds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yamamoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yamamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

mcdonalds stands up and beckons Yamamoto to his feet.
Yamamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Yamamoto.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Yamamoto.
mcdonalds is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
mcdonalds wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control but mcdonalds is keeping him busy.
Yamamoto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Yamamoto stands up.

Yamamoto moves into range and clinches up with mcdonalds.

Yamamoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
mcdonalds is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
mcdonalds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
mcdonalds is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
mcdonalds trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.

mcdonalds stands up from Yamamoto's guard - mcdonalds perhaps looking for a knockout.

Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged mcdonalds in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto jumps guard but mcdonalds stands there with Yamamoto around his waist. Yamamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yamamoto can't get the takedown.
mc mcdonalds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Yamamoto.
Yamamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
mcdonalds tries for a takedown. No joy.

mcdonalds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

mcdonalds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
mcdonalds is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but mcdonalds is having none of it.
Yamamoto looking to control.
mcdonalds trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mcdonalds with a nice head shot there.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but mcdonalds is one step ahead there.
Yamamoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
mcdonalds trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yamamoto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

mcdonalds with a lazy takedown attempt

and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yamamoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto won't allow mcdonalds to sweep him here.
Yamamoto wants to get up but he can't break mcdonalds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
mcdonalds is adopting a defensive guard.
mcdonalds looking for a sweep. Not yet mcdonalds, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Yamamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mcdonalds is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling him.
Yamamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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

Yamamoto has mcdonalds up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Yamamoto.
mcdonalds just leaning against Yamamoto, taking a breather.

Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but mcdonalds swivels and escapes.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt

and mcdonalds counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to break free but mcdonalds pushes him back against the cage.

Yamamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
mc mcdonalds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Yamamoto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcdonalds throws a one two combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from mcdonalds.
mcdonalds shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamamoto tries to sprawl out of it but mcdonalds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
mcdonalds fails with an attempt to clinch.
mcdonalds tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and mcdonalds counters with a takedown into side control.
Yamamoto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yamamoto being controlled for a moment.
mc mcdonalds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control but mcdonalds postures up.
Yamamoto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yamamoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
mcdonalds is looking to take a break and control but Yamamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
mcdonalds lands a nice forearm strike.
mcdonalds working the ground and pound.
mcdonalds is looking to take a break and control but Yamamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamamoto wants to control but mcdonalds postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mc mcdonalds dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

mcdonalds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. mcdonalds showed some decent athleticism there.
mcdonalds is trying to control the action in half guard but Yamamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto is trying to maintain the position but mcdonalds is very close to passing his half guard.
mcdonalds wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
mcdonalds could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yamamoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from mcdonalds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mcdonalds wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. mcdonalds sprawls well.
mcdonalds tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown

and mcdonalds counters with a single leg into guard. Yamamoto didn't expect that.
mcdonalds trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
mcdonalds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
mcdonalds forces his way into half guard.
mcdonalds is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep. mcdonalds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcdonalds is thwarting Yamamoto's attempts to control the position.

mcdonalds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamamoto defends it well.
mcdonalds is looking to take a break and control but Yamamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
mcdonalds tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yamamoto controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamamoto pushes mcdonalds off looking to stand but mcdonalds dives back in and keeps control.
Yamamoto moves into full guard.
Yamamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. mcdonalds manages to get himself to full guard.
mcdonalds looking to control.
mcdonalds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mc mcdonalds clearly takes that round.
That's time! mcdonalds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

mcdonalds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
mcdonalds moves in looking to clinch but Yamamoto pushes him off.
mcdonalds tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves away

and Yamamoto counters with a shoot takedown. mcdonalds fights it but they end up in guard.

Yamamoto stands up and waves to mcdonalds to follow him.
Henrique Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mcdonalds throws a leg kick

and Yamamoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
mcdonalds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
mcdonalds tries to circle away but Yamamoto has him pinned against the cage.
mcdonalds is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yamamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but mcdonalds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
mcdonalds is looking to control Yamamoto's arms but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now mcdonalds has his back to the cage.

Yamamoto pulls guard successfully.
mcdonalds looking to pass the guard.
mcdonalds trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
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.
mcdonalds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
mcdonalds trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto is pulling down on mcdonalds's head to control his posture.
mcdonalds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto pulls mcdonalds in to control the position.

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.
mcdonalds stops Yamamoto from standing up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from mcdonalds - that will leave a mark!

Yamamoto pushes mcdonalds up against the cage in a clinch.
mcdonalds is pressed up against the cage. Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag mcdonalds down to the mat. mcdonalds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

mcdonalds closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yamamoto to the mat! Yamamoto manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as mcdonalds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Yamamoto pushes mcdonalds off and gets back to his feet.
mcdonalds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mc mcdonalds. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Yamamoto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. mcdonalds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on mcdonalds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
mcdonalds tries to buck Yamamoto off but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but mcdonalds keeps working.
mcdonalds is being controlled here.

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.
Yamamoto tries to stand but mcdonalds is controlling his head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

mcdonalds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto is trying to maintain the position but mcdonalds is very close to passing his half guard.

Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.

mcdonalds stands up and beckons Yamamoto to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Yamamoto dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

mcdonalds is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yamamoto.
mcdonalds misses with a takedown attempt

and Yamamoto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
mcdonalds is controlling Yamamoto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
mcdonalds is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamamoto is pressing down on mcdonalds's thigh, looking to free his foot. mcdonalds is holding on for now.
Yamamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
mcdonalds trying to control but Yamamoto postures up.
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.
Yamamoto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yamamoto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yamamoto cracks mcdonalds with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yamamoto controlling from mount.
mcdonalds tries to hold on but Yamamoto postures up.
mcdonalds is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamamoto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
mcdonalds wants to control but Yamamoto is having none of it.
mcdonalds squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Yamamoto controlling from mount.
Yamamoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as mcdonalds is looking to escape.
Yamamoto avoids the attempt from mcdonalds to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcdonalds can't escape the position.
Yamamoto breaks from mcdonalds's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Yamamoto is going olschool here, as he tries to force mcdonalds to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so mcdonalds shrugs it off.
mcdonalds is trying to escape the mount.
Yamamoto tries to control but mcdonalds wriggling away.
mcdonalds manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mcdonalds wants to get back to full guard but Yamamoto has passed into side control.
Yamamoto prevents mcdonalds from getting the reversal.
mcdonalds sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Yamamoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yamamoto trying to control from half guard but mcdonalds is working away.
mcdonalds pushes Yamamoto off looking to stand but Yamamoto dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamamoto 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Henrique Yamamoto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mando Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shaw
vs
Max

180 cm
25
240 lbs
5 - 2 - 2

186 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue 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 5 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Steven Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mando Max!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max is looking to clinch.

Shaw shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Max is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max wants to get back to full guard.

Shaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shaw controlling the pace.

Shaw is looking for a kimura here.

Shaw is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Max to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Max looking to control.
Max wants to stand but Shaw is controlling the position.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Max is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Max had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.
Shaw really is a fat lump.

Shaw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shaw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shaw works over Max with some ground and pound from guard.

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.
Shaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Max works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaw is pushing down on Max's leg trying to pass to half guard. Max is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaw has managed to sneak the leg through.

Shaw seems to be working for a kimura but Max defends the submission attempt.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw prevents Max from improving his position.

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

Shaw is working for a kimura but Max is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Max is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Max avoid being mounted?
Shaw wants to take a breather but Max is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Max lands with a nice body kick.

Max shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaw's guard.
Max trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Max controls Shaw momentarily but Shaw frees himself.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 Steven Shaw will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A punch combination from Max misses.
Max misses with a takedown

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

Shaw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Max manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shaw has Max in his guard.
Max missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Max is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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

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.

Shaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Max doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shaw.
Max wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.

Shaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Max wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to get back to full guard.

Shaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Max sees it coming and defends easily.
Max trying to control from the bottom.
Max misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Max shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Shaw counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

Shaw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Max manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shaw has Max in his guard.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Max is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shaw has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Shaw dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shaw drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving.

Shaw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Max misses with a takedown
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Max takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Max throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Shaw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Max turns into him and now he's in Shaw's guard.
Max has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shaw is proving hard to escape from.
Max wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaw advances position into side control!
Shaw lands some shots froms side control.

Shaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Max has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steven Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shaw stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Max wants to clinch

and Shaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Max's guard now.
Shaw trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.

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

Max working for a triangle but Shaw defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max tries to kick Shaw off but Shaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Max is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Shaw seems to be working for a kimura but Max defends the submission attempt.
Mando Max has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Shaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Max flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Shaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ben cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Palahares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cook comes to the cage accompanied by last man. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

cook
vs
Palahares

180 cm
20
198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, ben cook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rousimar Palahares!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

cook scores with a takedown into Palahares's guard.
cook postures up.

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

cook looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Palahares is defending well. cook quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Palahares has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! cook celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ben cook!
ben cook retains his middleweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silva Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva Dominguez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dominguez
vs
Stinson

170 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

CBK MMA Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Silva Dominguez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Stinson.
A slow jab from Dominguez misses its intended target.
A big left from Dominguez misses.
Dominguez throws a front kick aimed at Stinson's knee but Stinson avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Dominguez.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stinson manages to avoid it.
Dominguez throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez throws a lazy right hand but Stinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson checks a low kick from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a nice head kick!
Stinson slips a straight right by Dominguez.
Stinson shoots in but Dominguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dominguez misses with a leg kick.
Silva Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stinson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez cracks Stinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stinson needs to keep his hands up - Dominguez had a free shot at his head there.
Dominguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stinson checks a leg kick.
Dominguez throws a leg kick but Stinson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dominguez connects with a looping right hand.
Stinson shoots in but Dominguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dominguez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stinson checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a jab when Stinson was well out of range.
Stinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Dominguez.
Stinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dominguez lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez dances in with a quick combination. Stinson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dominguez snaps Stinson's head back. Stinson stumbles backwards against the cage. Dominguez steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Stinson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Stinson just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Silva Dominguez!
Silva Dominguez is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingadingading Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filho's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NAS - Hate Me Now. Dingadingading Dong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Filho
vs
Dong

173 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
146 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Filho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dingadingading Dong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Dong is working for a submission of some sort.

Dong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Filho tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg.
Filho tries to kick Dong off but Dong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Filho is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dong manages to move to mount!
Filho is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Dong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Filho has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Filho is looking to get to half guard.
Dong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Filho tries to hold on but Dong postures up.

Dong working for a submission but Filho is keeping him at bay.
Dong looks gassed!

Dong has control of Filho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Filho regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dong prevents Filho from getting the reversal.
Filho is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho regains half guard.
Filho wants to get back to full guard.

Filho actively working from the bottom here.

Filho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Filho sees it coming and defends easily.

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.
Filho 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.

Filho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dong defends it easily.
Filho wants to stand but Dong is controlling the position.

Filho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Filho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dingadingading Dong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Filho wants to stand up but Dong is controlling him.

Filho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dong has picked Filho up and slammed him! Filho can't keep hold of the triangle and Dong manages to pass to side control!

Dong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Filho wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Filho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily.
Filho tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.

Filho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filho has managed to free his arm - good work.

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.

Filho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filho.
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filho misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.
Filho misses with the combination.
Filho throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Filho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Filho throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong shoots in for a double leg but Filho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filho swivels and escapes.
Filho throws a nice looking combination but Dong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Filho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Filho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Filho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filho.

Filho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dong, pushing him back against the cage.
Dong wants a takedown.

Filho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filho moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filho.
Dong avoids the head kick by Filho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filho throws a series of punches but Dong moves out of range.
Filho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dong backs up against the cage.
Filho is looking to score with low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dong.
Filho stuffs the takedown attempt from Dong. Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
Paulo Filho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingadingading Dong.

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.
Dong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Filho.

Filho feints and as Dong raises his hands in defense, Filho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Filho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Dong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dong is looking to work some ground and pound but Filho has wrist control.
Filho is looking to stand up but Dong isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Filho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.

Filho has his foot on Dong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dong works his way back into a safe position though.
Filho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dong is controlling him.
Filho wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dong manages to pass to side control.
Filho tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dong manages to move to mount!
Filho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Filho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt

and Filho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dong's guard now.

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

Dong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filho is aware though and is defending well.

Filho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filho has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Filho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dong is proving hard to escape from.

Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.

Filho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Dong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paulo Filho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Filho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Filho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Filho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Filho, into his guard.

Filho has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dong doesn't defend quickly enough and Filho has managed to lock this one up! Can Dong escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Filho on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulo Filho!
Paulo Filho retains his featherweight title!

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