XCCX 6: WAR! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between mark strike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Reed will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

strike
vs
Reed

221 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

195 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mark strike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reed!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

strike closes the distance and pushes Reed back into the cage.

strike manages to pull guard.

Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and strike has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between strike's legs - danger averted.
Reed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reed trying to control but strike is working from the bottom.

strike working for submissions but it's allowed Reed to get to half guard.
strike is looking to improve his position.
Reed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with strike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reed is keen to just control but strike is a slippery customer.
Reed wants to stand up but strike is controlling the position.
strike punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
strike is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
strike fails with a takedown attempt.

Reed clinches up against the cage.
strike fails to pull the fight into his guard.
strike has Reed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mark strike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
strike jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reed walks away with a smile on his face. strike gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reed throws a shot to the body.
strike is breathing heavily.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but strike circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reed!

It looks like mark strike has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around strike's waist but strike gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reed off to one side.
strike stuffs the takedown.
strike circles away from the clinch attempt.
strike closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? strike is fending him off so far but Reed persists. Nope, strike circles away and we're back to standing.

Reed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reed trying to control the position but instead, strike has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reed into the cage.
Reed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. strike is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
strike blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
strike tries to pull guard but Reed holds him up against the cage and eventually strike drops back down to his feet.
strike jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reed walks away with a smile on his face. strike gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

strike tries to keep at a distance but Reed has taken the fight into the clinch.
strike tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reed smiles and moves away.
strike closes the distance but Reed moves to the side
and Reed counters with a three punch combo that has strike backing up. strike nods at Reed to acknowledge the strikes.
Reed lands a nice looking kick to the body. strike takes a step back to recover.
Reed throws a head kick that strike semi-blocks.

mark strike's cut is getting worse.
No luck for Reed with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from strike.

strike tries to keep at a distance but Reed has taken the fight into the clinch.

strike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Reed rushes strike and presses him up against the cage.
strike gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt.
strike jumps guard but Reed stands there with strike around his waist. strike gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
strike has Reed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
strike fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. strike fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Reed closes the distance and pushes strike back into the cage.

Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
strike tries to clinch up

and Reed moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

strike pulls Reed into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed content to stall in guard here.
strike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
strike is striking from the bottom but Reed uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
strike throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Reed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
strike wants to get back to full guard.
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reed is keen to just control but strike is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on mark strike's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

strike tries to clinch
and Reed counters with a left and a right that stings strike.
The crowd cheers as Reed lands an impressive looking overhand right. strike doesn't seem phased though.

mark strike's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Reed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has strike pinned against the cage. strike gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
strike shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense.
strike throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
strike takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
mark strike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Reed.
Reed tries to clinch but strike is having none of it.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
strike stuffs the takedown attempt from Reed. Reed gets slowly back to his feet.
strike wants to clinch but Reed slips to the side

so Reed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but strike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
strike wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reed must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
strike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Reed is pushing down on strike's leg trying to pass to half guard. strike is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
strike punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
strike slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reed wants to control from the top but strike keeps moving.
Reed trying to stand up but can't free himself from strike's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
strike trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

strike looking for a guillotine here but Reed defends easily.
strike doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
strike tries to strike from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
strike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Reed takes the fight into the clinch.
strike is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reed stalling in the clinch but strike improves position.

Reed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts strike as he jumps to the side.

Reed has managed to clinch.

strike jumps into guard, dragging Reed to the mat.
strike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
strike striking off his back but it's not causing Reed any problems.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but strike has wrist control.
strike will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
strike throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
strike throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. strike swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck strike on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reed moves into range and clinches up with strike.
Reed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
strike fails to pull guard.
Reed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but strike has him pressed against the cage.
strike is pressed up against the cage. Reed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag strike down to the mat. strike avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
strike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

strike feints and as Reed raises his hands in defense, strike changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
strike throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Reed trying to control the position.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
strike thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on mark strike's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Reed is trying hard to land a takedown here. strike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
strike swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
strike darts in trying to clinch
and Reed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
strike wants to clinch

and Reed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. strike smiles and moves away.
strike stuffs the takedown attempt from Reed. Reed gets slowly back to his feet.
mark strike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Reed.
Reed misses with a head kick.
strike closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reed counters with a nice body shot.

strike clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
strike tries to pull guard but Reed holds him up against the cage and eventually strike drops back down to his feet.
Reed goes for a takedown attempt but strike pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
strike tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reed is looking to clinch.
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has strike pinned against the cage. strike gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by strike or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed which made him look bad.
strike looks to clinch

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

strike working for a triangle but Reed defends it easily.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
strike doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Reed won't allow strike to sweep him here.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
strike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed postures up in strike's guard and throws a big left but strike blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
strike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reed tries to avoid it but strike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reed to the ground. Reed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
strike takes a shot right to the bread basket.
strike blocks a head kick by Reed.
strike darts in trying to clinch

and Reed counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
strike keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.

strike escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
mark strike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
strike is looking to stand up but Reed isn't so interested in that idea.
strike throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
strike throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Reed gets to his feet. strike looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down strike rather than just go for the knockout.
strike looks to clinch
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
strike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
strike closes the distance but Reed moves to the side
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.

strike shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

strike decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
strike misses with a body shot.

Reed pushes strike up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
strike tries to pull guard but Reed holds him up against the cage and eventually strike drops back down to his feet.
Reed can't break the clinch.
strike jumps guard but Reed stands there with strike around his waist. strike gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
strike tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Reed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bronson
vs
Batista

190 cm
21
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
277 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Batista!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronson doesn't seem bothered though.
Batista dives in and grabs Bronson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bronson pushes down on Batista's head and hops out.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Batista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronson misses the body punch
letting Batista counter with a right hand.
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!
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batista moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a wild combination.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Batista moves into the clinch.
Batista stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bronson stops a takedown attempt from Batista.
Bronson is looking to break free of the clinch but Batista has double underhooks.
Batista tries to pull guard but Bronson won't allow it.
Charlie Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Batista.
Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Batista has him pressed against the cage.
Batista drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bronson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.

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.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Batista moved out of range.
Batista scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charlie Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batista lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bronson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batista closes the distance and clinches up with Bronson, looking for a takedown. Batista pushes Bronson against the cage but Bronson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bronson swats away the attempt to clinch by Batista.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batista shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronson swats away the attempt to clinch by Batista.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batista moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batista throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Batista's head but Batista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batista is looking to clinch but Bronson is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batista is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Batista.
Batista looks gassed!
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bronson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
Batista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bronson defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Batista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bronson as he avoids it easily.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but Bronson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batista moves out of range of the strikes.
Batista clinches but Bronson breaks the clinch

and Bronson counters with a crisp one two that drops Batista! Bronson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Batista to his feet! Batista is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista walks straight into a right hand from Bronson - that's dropped him! Bronson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Batista from any more punishment! Batista complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Bronson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between joe cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly has chosen Senses Fail - Bonecrusher as his entrance music. Kristian Kelly will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

cook
vs
Kelly

180 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, joe cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cook avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

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

Kelly 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.
cook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly passes cook's left leg - he's now in half guard.

cook is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelly.

Kelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but cook sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cook wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly works his foot free and advances to mount.
cook is looking to improve his position but Kelly isn't that keen on the idea.

Kelly is working for a guillotine from mount but cook frees his head quite easily.

Kelly working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. cook turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kelly off and cradles cook's limp body as Kelly celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kristian Kelly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Isom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Isom
vs
Smith

177 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Isom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isom dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Isom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matt Isom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Isom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Smith moves into the clinch.

Isom has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Isom is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Isom blocks nicely.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith postures up in Isom's guard and throws a big left but Isom blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isom is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Isom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Isom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch but Isom moves out of range.
Isom fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Isom doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isom is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Isom tries to improve position but can't.
Isom is breathing heavily.
Isom tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isom is trying to get back to half guard.
Isom on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith cracks Isom with a big elbow.
Smith grinds an elbow into Isom's temple.
Isom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Isom takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isom struggling a bit here.
Isom is looking to reverse the position.
Smith cracks Isom with a big elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith working away.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith working the ground and pound.

Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Isom has escaped the position, nice work there.
Isom is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing strikes.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Isom is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Isom tries to improve position but can't.
Isom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Isom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Isom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Isom is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Isom parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Isom to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Isom clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Isom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith is trying to drag Isom to the mat but Isom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Isom.
Isom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Isom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Isom instigates a clinch.
Isom landing knees to the body.

Isom manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is working Isom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Isom throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is in close to Isom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith cracks Isom with a solid left hand.
Isom trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Isom controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith throws and elbow that misses. Isom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Isom!
Isom trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Isom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Isom looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Isom.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Isom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Isom is proving a slippery customer.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Isom from controlling successfully.
Isom wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.

Smith has his foot on Isom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Isom works his way back into a safe position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Isom digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Isom has his takedown stuffed

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Isom is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Isom has wrist control.
Isom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Isom's guard and throws a big left but Isom blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Isom is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Isom pushes his legs off easily.
Smith working a defensive guard here.

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Isom defends easily.
Isom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Isom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith stuffs the takedown.
Isom shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Isom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Isom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Isom circles away quickly and effectively.
Isom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isom misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Isom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith landing strikes.
Smith trying to control the action but Isom is working from the bottom.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith cracks Isom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Isom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Isom is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Isom misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Isom takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Isom regains half guard.
Smith is nestled in close to Isom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Isom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Isom defending well though.
Isom trying to control from the bottom.
Isom punching from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Isom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Isom circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isom scores with a head kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Isom avoids it well.
Isom misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Isom goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Smith instigates a clinch.
Winston Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Smith pulls guard.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Isom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Isom thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Isom looking to pass the guard.
Isom wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Isom tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Isom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matt Isom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Langston Deevers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Deevers
vs
Sosa

189 cm
22
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
269 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Langston Deevers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deevers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sosa.

Sosa rushes Deevers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deevers tries to break free but Sosa pushes him back against the cage.
Deevers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Sosa.

It looks like Langston Deevers has been cut.

Sosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deevers scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deevers keeps the fight on the outside.
Deevers misses with a few strikes there.
Sosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deevers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sosa's head backwards.
Deevers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deevers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sosa needs to keep his hands up - Deevers had a free shot at his head there.
Deevers throws a right hand that Sosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sosa also avoids with ease.
Deevers throws a wild body kick that Sosa sees coming a mile off.
Sosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deevers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deevers misses with the combination.
Deevers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deevers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Sosa has closed the distance and engaged Deevers in a clinch.
Sosa stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Sosa.

Langston Deevers's cut is getting worse.

Sosa jumps guard.
Sosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sosa has a closed guard, preventing Deevers from standing up.

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.
Sosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sosa has a closed guard, preventing Deevers from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deevers's corner calls for a 1-2. Deevers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sosa wants to clinch.
Sosa walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deevers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deevers.
Deevers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deevers fails to land with a series of punches.

Sosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deevers is defending well for now.
Deevers tries to break the clinch but Sosa is controlling the position.
Sosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deevers backwards.
Sosa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deevers's efforts to push away.
Sosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deevers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Deevers is trying to force a seperation but Sosa has the dominant position.
Deevers has had enough of the clinch but Sosa keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deevers is trying to break free.
Sosa misses with an elbow strike.
Sosa throws an elbow but it misses.
Deevers blocks an elbow strike.
Sosa is working for takedown but Deevers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deevers wants to get back to striking at distance but Sosa won't allow it.
Sosa misses with an elbow over the top.
Deevers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sosa has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Langston Deevers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Langston Deevers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Deevers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deevers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Deevers stuns Sosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deevers punishes Sosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Sosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deevers lands a slapping body shot.
Sosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deevers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Deevers misses with a series of wild punches.
Sosa is breathing heavily.
Deevers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Deevers lands a left and a right that send Sosa crashing to the mat, dazed. Deevers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Deevers lands a jab to Sosa's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deevers tries a head kick but it misses.
Deevers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Deevers misses with a wild combination.
Deevers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Langston Deevers is winning the standup battle so far.
Deevers throws a nice looking combination but Sosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deevers missing with a left hand there. Sosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deevers scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Deevers!
Sosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Deevers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deevers misses with a body kick.

Sosa closes the distance and clinches.
Deevers is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deevers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sosa has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Deevers is looking to break free of the clinch but Sosa has double underhooks.
Sosa keeps control of Deevers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deevers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Deevers holds him up against the cage and eventually Sosa drops back down to his feet.
Sosa keeps control of Deevers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deevers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sosa misses with an elbow strike.
Deevers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deevers blocks an elbow strike.
Deevers tries to break the clinch but Sosa is controlling the position.
Deevers blocks an elbow strike from Sosa.
Deevers wants to get back to striking at distance but Sosa won't allow it.
Sosa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deevers's defenses.
Sosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deevers's efforts to push away.
Sosa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sosa has Deevers pressed against the cage, preventing Deevers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deevers is trying to break the clinch but Sosa is controlling him.
Sosa jumps guard but Deevers stands there with Sosa around his waist. Sosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deevers dodges an elbow strike from Sosa.
Sosa misses with an elbow strike.
Deevers avoids a wild elbow strike from Sosa.
Sosa lands a damaging elbow.

Langston Deevers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sosa throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa has Deevers pressed against the cage, preventing Deevers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sosa lands an elbow inside.
Deevers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
Deevers tries to circle away but Sosa has him pinned against the cage.
Sosa misses with a knee strike.
Sosa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deevers blocks it with crossed arms.
Sosa keeps control of Deevers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deevers tries to break the clinch but Sosa is controlling the position.
Sosa keeps control of Deevers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Sosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deevers lands a with a good body shot.
Sosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deevers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Langston Deevers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deevers throws a nice looking combination but Sosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deevers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deevers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Deevers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deevers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deevers working hard to break the clinch.
Sosa stalling.
Deevers working hard to break the clinch.
Sosa looking to throw knees to the head but Deevers is blocking nicely.
Deevers tries to break free but Sosa pushes him back against the cage.
Deevers can't break the clinch.
Deevers tries to break the clinch but Sosa is controlling the position.
Sosa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sosa lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Sosa.
Deevers tries to break the clinch but Sosa is controlling the position.
Deevers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deevers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Deevers.
Sosa prevents Deevers from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Deevers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deevers tries to circle away but Sosa has him pinned against the cage.
Sosa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deevers tries to break the clinch but Sosa is controlling the position.
Sosa misses with a knee to the head.
Deevers is trying to break the clinch but Sosa has him pressed against the cage.
Sosa keeps control of Deevers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deevers blocks an elbow strike from Sosa.
Deevers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Deevers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Langston Deevers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Langston Deevers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deevers tries to break free but Sosa pushes him back against the cage.
Sosa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Deevers blocks the elbow strike.
Sosa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deevers avoids a wild elbow strike from Sosa.
Sosa lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Sosa.

Deevers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deevers connects with a body shot.
Deevers is looking to score with low kicks.
Deevers connects with a body shot.
Sosa walks into a straight right hand from Deevers.
Deevers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deevers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Deevers lands a jab.
Deevers tries to score with a low kick but Sosa moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deevers lands a nice looking body shot.
Deevers lands a lovely overhand right.
Deevers digs a good hook to Sosa's body.
Deevers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Deevers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Deevers there.
Langston Deevers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deevers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deevers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deevers throws a series of punches but Sosa avoids them all with ease.
Sosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deevers.
Sosa walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deevers throws a one two combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Deevers.
Deevers throws a one two 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!
Deevers misses with a two punch combination.
Deevers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosa.
Deevers misses with a looping left.
Deevers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deevers throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.
Deevers throws a series of punches but Sosa moves out of range.
Deevers misses with a series of wild punches.

Sosa rushes Deevers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deevers's defenses.

Sosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deevers throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.

Sosa has managed to clinch.
Deevers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sosa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Jeez, Langston Deevers's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sosa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlos Sosa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Chevarie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaston Chevarie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Ward's chin.

Chevarie
vs
Ward

190 cm
22
208 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

191 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Chevarie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Ward!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chevarie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ward checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Ward moved away.
Ward blocks a low kick nicely.
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward checks a leg kick.
Ward avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ward throws a one two combo.

It looks like Gaston Chevarie has been cut.
Chevarie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Chevarie sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chevarie tries to work over Ward's front leg with a kick but Ward checks it.
An inside leg kick from Chevarie misses.
Chevarie is looking to score with low kicks.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chevarie.
An inside leg kick from Chevarie misses.
Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chevarie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ward checks a low kick from Chevarie.
Good work by Ward as he checks the leg kick.
Chevarie shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chevarie is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Chevarie circles away and we're back to standing.
Chevarie throws and low kick but Ward moves out of range easily.
Chevarie misses with a low kick as Ward jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chevarie is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Chevarie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaston Chevarie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Ward.
Ward checks the leg kick.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
Ward wants to clinch up but Chevarie keeps it at a distance.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Ward checks it.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
Chevarie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chevarie avoids it really well and circles away.
Chevarie throws and low kick but Ward moves out of range easily.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
Chevarie avoids the head kick by Ward.
Gaston Chevarie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chevarie tries to land a leg kick but Ward saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chevarie.
Ward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chevarie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chevarie misses with a low kick as Ward jumps back.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ward tries to clinch but Chevarie is having none of it.

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.
Chevarie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ward is out of range and Chevarie settles back down.
Chevarie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chevarie is looking to chop away at Ward's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Ward checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chevarie throws a low kick, looking for Ward's leg but Ward calmly moves out of range.
Ward checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chevarie throws out a leg kick but Ward moves out of range and Chevarie only half commits.
Chevarie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ward's calf.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Ward moves out of range of the leg kick from Chevarie.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Ward checks it.
Gaston Chevarie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward blocks a leg kick.
Ward checks a low kick from Chevarie.
Ward does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chevarie tried to score with a low kick but Ward checks it.
Chevarie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Chevarie throws and low kick but Ward moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevarie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chevarie blocks a head kick by Ward.
Chevarie cracks the inside of Ward's front leg.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Chevarie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Chevarie throws a leg kick

and Ward counters by clinching up.
Chevarie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chevarie tries a body shot but Ward blocks it.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Chevarie is controlling the position.
Chevarie misses with a punch to the body.
Chevarie struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Chevarie misses with a body punch.
Chevarie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Chevarie.
Ward looks gassed!
Chevarie is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ward prevents a body shot from Chevarie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chevarie. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chevarie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ward blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ward checks a leg kick.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
Chevarie blocks a head kick by Ward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chevarie tries a low kick but Ward avoids it.

Chevarie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Chevarie stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chevarie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ward is out of range.
Chevarie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
Chevarie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chevarie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Ward blocks the low kick.
Chevarie misses with a low kick as Ward jumps back.
Chevarie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ward blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaston Chevarie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaston Chevarie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chevarie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ward blocks the low kick.
Chevarie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ward is out of range and Chevarie settles back down.
Gaston Chevarie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chevarie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chevarie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Chevarie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chevarie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chevarie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Ward checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ward blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Ward checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Chevarie.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Chevarie wants to land a leg kick but Ward is out of range.
Ward tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chevarie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevarie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chevarie wants to slow Ward down by chopping away at his legs.
Chevarie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chevarie throws a low kick, looking for Ward's leg but Ward calmly moves out of range.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Chevarie is predictable there

and Ward counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chevarie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chevarie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chevarie can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Chevarie misses with a body punch.
Ward fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gaston Chevarie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Ward.
Nice body punch from Chevarie.
Chevarie misses with a punch to the body.

Ward jumps guard.

Chevarie stands up and waves to Ward to follow him.
Chevarie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chevarie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward checks a leg kick.
Chevarie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Ward checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chevarie defends it nicely.
Chevarie moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
Chevarie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chevarie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ward checks a low kick from Chevarie.
Ward blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chevarie.
Ward blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Ward blocks the leg kick.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chevarie circles away.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chevarie as he avoids it easily.
Chevarie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chevarie.
Ward blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Chevarie misses
and Ward counters with a left to the body.
Chevarie throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chevarie.
Ward blocks a low kick nicely.
Ward checks a leg kick nicely.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chevarie.
Chevarie misses with a low kick as Ward jumps back.
Chevarie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts.
Chevarie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ward is out of range and Chevarie settles back down.
Chevarie tries to land a leg kick but Ward saw it coming and moves away.
Ward checks a leg kick nicely.
Chevarie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Chevarie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ward tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ward blocks a leg kick.
Ward moves out of range of the leg kick from Chevarie.
Ward checks a low kick from Chevarie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chevarie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chevarie throws out a leg kick but Ward moves out of range and Chevarie only half commits.
Chevarie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gaston Chevarie is winning the standup battle so far.
Chevarie throws a low kick, looking for Ward's leg but Ward calmly moves out of range.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chevarie as he avoids it easily.
Chevarie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chevarie throws and low kick but Ward moves out of range easily.
Chevarie is looking to chop away at Ward's legs.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
Chevarie throws a low kick but Ward avoids it.
Ward throws a head kick but Chevarie moves out of range.
Chevarie tried to score with a low kick but Ward checks it.
Chevarie is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ward.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Ward checks it.
Chevarie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Chevarie tries a low kick but Ward avoids it.
Chevarie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chevarie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaston Chevarie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gaston Chevarie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chevarie tries to score with a low kick but Ward moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Chevarie misses.
Chevarie motions for Ward to come forward. Chevarie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Ward checks it.
Chevarie throws a front kick aimed at Ward's knee but Ward avoids it well.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ward is looking to clinch.
Chevarie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chevarie wants to land a leg kick but Ward is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ward blocks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ward checks a leg kick.
Chevarie is looking to chop away at Ward's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Chevarie motions for Ward to come forward. Chevarie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chevarie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Chevarie misses.
Chevarie wants to slow Ward down by chopping away at his legs.
Chevarie throws a low kick but Ward avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chevarie was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Ward checks a low kick from Chevarie.
Ward checks the leg kick.
Chevarie is looking to score with low kicks.
Chevarie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
Ward checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chevarie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Chevarie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ward checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chevarie tries to land a leg kick but Ward saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Chevarie misses.
Chevarie feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Chevarie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ward checks it well.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
Ward blocks a leg kick.
Chevarie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chevarie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gaston Chevarie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Ward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chevarie misses with a low kick as Ward jumps back.
Chevarie throws a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Ward checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chevarie tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chevarie to the ground. Chevarie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chevarie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chevarie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chevarie throws a low kick but Ward avoids it.
Chevarie keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward tries to clinch up but Chevarie circles away and keeps his distance.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Ward moved away.
Chevarie tries to score with a low kick but Ward moves his leg out of the way.
Chevarie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ward checks a leg kick nicely.
Ward blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevarie throws out a leg kick but Ward moves out of range and Chevarie only half commits.
Ward checks a leg kick.
Chevarie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chevarie.
An inside leg kick from Chevarie misses.
Chevarie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chevarie misses with a low kick.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Ward moved away.
A clash of legs there as Ward blocks the low kick.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Ward moved away.
Chevarie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chevarie tries to work over Ward's front leg with a kick but Ward checks it.
Chevarie throws a leg kick that misses.
Chevarie wants to land a leg kick but Ward is out of range.
Chevarie misses with a leg kick.
Chevarie throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chevarie.
Chevarie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ward is out of range.
Ward checks a leg kick.

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.
Chevarie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chevarie is looking to score with low kicks.
Chevarie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chevarie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ward checks a leg kick.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chevarie throws a low kick but Ward avoids it.
Ward checks a leg kick nicely.
Chevarie throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chevarie. That's going to slow Ward down.

Ward has closed the distance and engaged Chevarie in a clinch.
Chevarie misses with a punch to the body.
Chevarie misses with a punch to the body.
Chevarie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chevarie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ward.
Chevarie can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ben Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chevarie digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
Good body shot from Chevarie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaston Chevarie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chevarie 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaston Chevarie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melly Manpoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne comes to the cage accompanied by Adema- everyone . Manpoof has chosen You gonna get knocked out by Me as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Payne
vs
Manpoof

180 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Attraction Clothing

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melly Manpoof!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Payne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Manpoof's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payne looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Manpoof is avoiding damage well.
Manpoof defending against the ground and pound.
Manpoof dodges the ground and pound from Payne.
Manpoof is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Payne trying to control the position but Manpoof is working away.
Manpoof gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Manpoof works his way to full guard. Good work.
Payne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Payne's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

Payne 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.
Manpoof avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manpoof pulls Payne in close to prevent any damage.
Payne trying to control but Manpoof is working from the bottom.
Payne throws and elbow that misses. Manpoof uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Payne's guard. Nice move by Manpoof!
Manpoof looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manpoof trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne being controlled here, momentarily.

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.
Payne working a defensive guard here.
Manpoof showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manpoof postures up.
Manpoof stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne trying to keep a closed guard but Manpoof is proving a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manpoof avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Manpoof drops Payne with a beautiful combination! Payne stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Manpoof is looking for the KO!

Payne is rocked!

It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Manpoof feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Payne crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Melly Manpoof!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between johnny Cashier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stink Wrestlehard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stink Wrestlehard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cashier
vs
Wrestlehard

225 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight 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 Las Vegas, johnny Cashier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stink Wrestlehard!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cashier fails with the takedown.
Wrestlehard stuffs the takedown attempt from Cashier. Cashier gets slowly back to his feet.

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

Wrestlehard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Wrestlehard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Wrestlehard goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cashier is on top in guard.
Wrestlehard wants to stand up but Cashier is controlling him.

Cashier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cashier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wrestlehard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cashier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestlehard wants to stand but Cashier is controlling the position.
Cashier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cashier trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestlehard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cashier stops Wrestlehard from standing up.
Cashier is working Wrestlehard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestlehard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wrestlehard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cashier won't allow Wrestlehard to get back to his feet.

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.
Wrestlehard looks gassed!
Cashier lands a couple of digs.
Cashier distracts Wrestlehard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cashier wants to control from the top but Wrestlehard keeps moving.
Wrestlehard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

and Wrestlehard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for johnny Cashier. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wrestlehard is looking for a kimura but Cashier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wrestlehard to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestlehard is keen to just control but Cashier is a slippery customer.
Cashier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cashier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wrestlehard wants to control from the top but Cashier keeps moving.

Wrestlehard has gone for a leg lock! Cashier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wrestlehard's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cashier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cashier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wrestlehard is looking to stand up but Cashier isn't so interested in that idea.

Wrestlehard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cashier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wrestlehard smiles and moves away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cashier is working Wrestlehard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cashier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Wrestlehard kicks Cashier off and gets to his feet.

Wrestlehard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Wrestlehard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cashier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wrestlehard off and has taken his back!
Cashier is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wrestlehard up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cashier gets caught flat footed, as Wrestlehard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cashier is trying to keep Wrestlehard in close.

Cashier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wrestlehard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wrestlehard trying to control but Cashier is working from the bottom.

Wrestlehard 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.

Wrestlehard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cashier dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cashier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wrestlehard wants to get back to his feet but Cashier passes into half guard.
Cashier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cashier is taking a breather. Wrestlehard 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestlehard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cashier is looking to take a break and control but Wrestlehard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stink Wrestlehard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wrestlehard is looking to escape.
Wrestlehard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

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.
Cashier lands with a punch from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Wrestlehard shoots in and bounces Cashier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wrestlehard trying to control but Cashier is working from the bottom.
Wrestlehard wants to pass the guard but Cashier is keeping the position.

Cashier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wrestlehard defends it easily.
Wrestlehard forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wrestlehard wants to work for an arm triangle but Cashier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cashier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

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.
Cashier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wrestlehard's head.
Cashier works over Wrestlehard with some ground and pound from guard.
Cashier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrestlehard wants to stand but Cashier is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrestlehard with a poor takedown

and Cashier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cashier.
Wrestlehard wants to stand and escape but Cashier is having none of it.
Cashier landing with the ground and pound.
Cashier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wrestlehard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cashier!

Wrestlehard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cashier is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cashier and Wrestlehard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Wrestlehard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cashier has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wrestlehard but great work by Cashier.
Cashier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wrestlehard some visible discomfort.
Wrestlehard wants to get back to his feet.
Cashier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wrestlehard keeps working.
Wrestlehard tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee warns Wrestlehard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestlehard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cashier won't let Wrestlehard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cashier lands a big elbow.

Wrestlehard bucks Cashier off and manages to get back to his feet!

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

Wrestlehard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cashier dives on top into guard.
Cashier wants to control from the top but Wrestlehard keeps moving.
Cashier is really struggling to control Wrestlehard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wrestlehard wants to stand but Cashier is controlling the position.
Cashier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wrestlehard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cashier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

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

Wrestlehard seems to be looking for submissions.

Wrestlehard seems to be looking for submissions.
Cashier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Wrestlehard has gone for a leg lock! Cashier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wrestlehard's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cashier won't allow Wrestlehard to get back to his feet.
Cashier controlling from the top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stink Wrestlehard! Stink Wrestlehard retains his super heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CAIN Valezquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lesnar
vs
Valezquez

225 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fight For Real MMA Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CAIN Valezquez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Valezquez wants to land a leg kick but Lesnar is out of range.
Valezquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valezquez.

Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar is thwarting Valezquez's attempts to control the position.
Lesnar controlling the pace.
Valezquez controlling the position for now.
Valezquez is trying to stand.
Lesnar is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Valezquez is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valezquez is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valezquez avoid being mounted?
Valezquez is looking to get back to is feet but Lesnar passes into side control.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Valezquez is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar drops his hands momentarily and Valezquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Valezquez has Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Valezquez gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valezquez's efforts to push away.
Valezquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valezquez can't break the clinch.
Valezquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valezquez is trying to break free.

Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Lesnar delivers a nice body kick.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar swings for the body but Valezquez moves out of range.
Valezquez misses with a hook. Lesnar ducked under it nicely.
Valezquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Valezquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lesnar darts in and clinches Valezquez up against the cage.
Lesnar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valezquez smiles and moves away.
Lesnar throws a hook but Valezquez avoids it easily.
Valezquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
CAIN Valezquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valezquez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valezquez misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valezquez lands a jab to the head.
Valezquez lands a nice hook to Lesnar's body. Lesnar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valezquez tries to clinch

and Lesnar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lesnar.
Valezquez is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
Valezquez misses with the head strike.
Valezquez tries to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling the position.

Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Valezquez.
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from Valezquez.
Lesnar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valezquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valezquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valezquez tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Valezquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valezquez lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valezquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valezquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lesnar backs up against the cage.
Valezquez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Lesnar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lesnar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valezquez struggling a bit here.

Lesnar stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by Valezquez.
Valezquez blocks a head kick by Lesnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CAIN Valezquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Valezquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Valezquez jabs Lesnar right on the nose. Lesnar blinks but takes it well.
Valezquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valezquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
CAIN Valezquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valezquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!

Valezquez lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lesnar sprawling to the canvas. Valezquez follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lesnar hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Valezquez.
Valezquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valezquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesnar tries to roll over but Valezquez keeps him under control.
Valezquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar trying to control but Valezquez postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valezquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Valezquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valezquez 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.
Valezquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valezquez working the head and body with strikes.
Valezquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnar defending well though.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position.
Valezquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lesnar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valezquez thows a huge punch but Lesnar dodges it nicely.
Lesnar gets full guard.

Lesnar kicks Valezquez off and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valezquez looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.

Lesnar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valezquez is trying to defend but Lesnar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lesnar works his way into full mount!
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lesnar avoids the attempt from Valezquez to control.
Valezquez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lesnar is staying active.
Valezquez gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valezquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valezquez is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valezquez avoid being mounted?
Valezquez controlling the position well.
Valezquez wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Valezquez is concentrating on defense, preventing Lesnar from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valezquez tries to kick Lesnar off but Lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Valezquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valezquez trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valezquez tries to clinch up.
Lesnar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CAIN Valezquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valezquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valezquez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like CAIN Valezquez has been cut.
Valezquez throws a head kick that misses

and Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Lesnar has Valezquez pressed against the cage.
Valezquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lesnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valezquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valezquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesnar won't allow it.
Valezquez wants to break free but Lesnar has control.
Valezquez can't break the clinch.
Valezquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valezquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valezquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valezquez as Lesnar tries to tie him up.
Lesnar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valezquez smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valezquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lesnar has time to react.
Good shot there by Valezquez.
Valezquez misses with a leg kick

and Lesnar counters by clinching up.

Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Valezquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valezquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Valezquez thuds his right hand into Lesnar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valezquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Valezquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Valezquez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves forwards but Valezquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valezquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Valezquez didn't expect that.
Valezquez pulls Lesnar in close to his closed guard and prevents Lesnar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lesnar trying to control but Valezquez is working from the bottom.
Valezquez is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Valezquez has control of Lesnar's left arm, preventing Lesnar from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Valezquez has his feet on Lesnar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Valezquez sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valezquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valezquez wants to clinch
and Lesnar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Valezquez tries a head kick but it misses.

Lesnar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valezquez sprawls well initially but Lesnar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Valezquez trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Valezquez is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valezquez wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Valezquez is working from the bottom.
Valezquez keeping control of the position.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Valezquez is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valezquez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar 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!

Valezquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Valezquez misses
and Lesnar counters with a leg kick.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Valezquez shows good takedown defense.
Valezquez throws a head kick that misses
and Lesnar counters with a good, hard body kick but Valezquez shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Valezquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valezquez.
Valezquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lesnar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valezquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valezquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valezquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnar is controlling him.
Valezquez is pulling down on Lesnar's head. It's preventing any offense from Lesnar, at least for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Valezquez controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valezquez wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Valezquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Valezquez is keeping the position.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Valezquez keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valezquez trying to control the position.
Valezquez wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesnar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Valezquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valezquez.
Lesnar drops his hands momentarily and Valezquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valezquez lands with a nice body punch.
Lesnar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valezquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valezquez.
Valezquez throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valezquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnar.
Valezquez misses the shot to the body.
Valezquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Valezquez looks to land a combination but Lesnar avoids it well.
Valezquez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Lesnar is trying to drag Valezquez to the mat but Valezquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Valezquez holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesnar drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Valezquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lesnar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valezquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesnar won't allow it.
Lesnar keeps control of Valezquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valezquez tries to circle away but Lesnar has him pinned against the cage.
Valezquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.

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.
Lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valezquez's efforts to push away.

Lesnar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Valezquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lesnar is chipping away with strikes.
Valezquez wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lesnar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Valezquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Valezquez is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brock Lesnar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Valezquez throws a sloppy head kick

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

Lesnar stands up and beckons Valezquez to his feet.
A shot to de liver by Valezquez. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Valezquez. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.
Valezquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valezquez misses with a combination

and Lesnar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Valezquez!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Valezquez wants to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Valezquez tries to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lesnar is looking to work his way around to Valezquez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Valezquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Lesnar has a good base and remains in mount.
Valezquez wants to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
Lesnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lesnar avoids the attempt from Valezquez to control.
Lesnar punishing his opponent with strikes.

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.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lesnar throws some wild stikes that Valezquez manages to avoid easily.
Lesnar thowing shots but they're missing.
Valezquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lesnar wants to control the pace but Valezquez is squirming around nicely.
Valezquez tries to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
Valezquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lesnar trying to control but Valezquez is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valezquez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Valezquez wants to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
Lesnar tries to control but Valezquez wriggling away.
Valezquez tries to hold on but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
Lesnar wants to control the pace but Valezquez is squirming around nicely.
Valezquez wants to control but Lesnar is having none of it.

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.
Lesnar unloads with some shots from mount but Valezquez bucks and avoids them well.
Valezquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lesnar controlling the pace for now.
Valezquez prevents any damage by holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between hakazi yakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). yakamoto's entrance music is peace of mind. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown's choice of entrance music: With the Punches - Thrill Your Idols. hakazi yakamoto has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

yakamoto
vs
Brown

225 cm
24
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, hakazi yakamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Brown!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks to land a combination but yakamoto avoids it well.
yakamoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
yakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to de liver by yakamoto. Beautiful body shot.
yakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Brown gets a clinch.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has yakamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and yakamoto avoids it.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to yakamoto's face.
A frustrated look appears on yakamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Brown.
yakamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through yakamoto's defenses.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
yakamoto is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
yakamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
yakamoto is breathing heavily.
yakamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but yakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing yakamoto up against the cage.
yakamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but yakamoto is blocking nicely.
Brown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brown working yakamoto over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and yakamoto avoids it.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into yakamoto's ribcage.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but yakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brown receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but yakamoto blocks with his arms.
yakamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but yakamoto blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Brown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but yakamoto is blocking nicely.
yakamoto is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown tries a knee to the head but yakamoto blocks it.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped yakamoto in his tracks for a moment.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to yakamoto's face.
Brown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but yakamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but yakamoto is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown tries a knee to the head but yakamoto blocks it.
yakamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown working yakamoto over with knees to the body.
yakamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but yakamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
yakamoto tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but yakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

yakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from yakamoto.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from yakamoto.
yakamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
yakamoto misses with a wild body shot.

Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. yakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to yakamoto's face.
Brown slows down the pace here.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has yakamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but yakamoto is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
yakamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. yakamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
yakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Brown cracks the inside of yakamoto's front leg.
Brown lands a head kick!
Mark Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown throws a body punch but yakamoto moves out of range.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as yakamoto throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
yakamoto works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
yakamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown stalling the fight.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
yakamoto avoids the head kick by Brown.
yakamoto misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a good low kick that yakamoto was not able to check.
yakamoto staying out of range there.
yakamoto blocks a head kick by Brown.
yakamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
yakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown throws a body punch but yakamoto moves out of range.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Brown rushes yakamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but yakamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
yakamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
yakamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
yakamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Brown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. yakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
yakamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
yakamoto tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
yakamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

A low kick from yakamoto misses
and Brown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown staying out of range there.
hakazi yakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown thumps yakamoto with a low kick.
Brown misses with a head kick.
yakamoto throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
yakamoto misses with a leg kick

and Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has yakamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite yakamoto's efforts to push away.
Brown keeps control of yakamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Brown.
Mark Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
yakamoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
yakamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
yakamoto tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but yakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
yakamoto wants a takedown.
Brown tries a knee to the head but yakamoto blocks it.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from yakamoto.
Brown keeps control of yakamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
yakamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hakazi yakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from yakamoto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
yakamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite yakamoto's efforts to push away.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. yakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Brown.
yakamoto tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown tries a knee to the head but yakamoto blocks it.
yakamoto jumps guard but Brown stands there with yakamoto around his waist. yakamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
yakamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown leaning against his opponent.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but yakamoto is blocking nicely.
yakamoto is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
yakamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
yakamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but yakamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Brown 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.

Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Brown misses.
yakamoto throws a lazy head kick

and Brown counters by clinching up.
Brown stalls.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but yakamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but yakamoto avoids the damage to the body.
yakamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but yakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
yakamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
yakamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
yakamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Brown tries a knee to the head but yakamoto blocks it.
yakamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
yakamoto managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown slows down the pace here.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. yakamoto is defending well for now.
yakamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown prevents yakamoto from breaking the clinch.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
yakamoto tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
yakamoto can't break the clinch.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
yakamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
yakamoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
yakamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
yakamoto is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown stalling against the cage.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but yakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
yakamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
yakamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown tries a knee to the head but yakamoto blocks it.
yakamoto can't break the clinch.
yakamoto jumps guard but Brown stands there with yakamoto around his waist. yakamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hakazi yakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but yakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. yakamoto is defending well for now.
yakamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but yakamoto is blocking nicely.
yakamoto avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
yakamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
yakamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
yakamoto tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
yakamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
yakamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
yakamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but yakamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite yakamoto's efforts to push away.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
yakamoto is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
yakamoto pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
yakamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown keeps control of yakamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Brown dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
yakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
yakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Brown slips a jab from yakamoto.
yakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
yakamoto thows a body shot but no joy.
yakamoto throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.

Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
yakamoto is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Brown.
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.
Brown avoiding damage.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but yakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
yakamoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown prevents yakamoto from breaking the clinch.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but yakamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
yakamoto jumps guard but Brown stands there with yakamoto around his waist. yakamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
yakamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but yakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
yakamoto wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown landing knees to the head.

yakamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for yakamoto.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
yakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
yakamoto punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Brown.
A big right from yakamoto misses.
yakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!

Brown gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into yakamoto's ribcage.
yakamoto is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from yakamoto.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but yakamoto blocks with his arms.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
hakazi yakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but yakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but yakamoto is blocking nicely.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
yakamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hakazi yakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brown prevents yakamoto from breaking the clinch.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from yakamoto.
A frustrated look appears on yakamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Brown has yakamoto pressed against the cage, preventing yakamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from yakamoto.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Brown.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
yakamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 43:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Brown! Mark Brown retains his middleweight title!

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