WFC-11 Extreme Fights PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between aj styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Here the Comes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. aj styles is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

styles
vs
Lesnar

190 cm
20
245 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

191 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, aj styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

styles gets the takedown into side control.
styles is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

styles tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Lesnar holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
styles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lesnar is avoiding damage well.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but styles drags him back down.

styles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesnar, who protects the arm well.
Lesnar strikes from the bottom but styles takes advantage and advances to full mount!
styles looking to control but Lesnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
styles prevents Lesnar from getting the reversal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
styles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lesnar tries to hold on but styles pushes him away.
styles landing strikes from the mount and Lesnar is in trouble!
Lesnar wants to control but styles is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
styles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
styles could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lesnar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
styles prevents Lesnar from getting the reversal.
styles trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Lesnar taking shots to the head.
Lesnar working to try and regain half guard.
styles controlling the pace for now.
Lesnar is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lesnar is desperately trying to improve his position but styles has a good base and remains in mount.
styles wants to control the pace but Lesnar is squirming around nicely.
styles prevents Lesnar from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding styles's attempts to control the action.
styles controlling from mount.
Lesnar is trying to escape the mount.
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Lesnar tries to buck styles off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
styles prevents Lesnar from getting the reversal.
styles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
styles wants to control the pace but Lesnar is squirming around nicely.
styles controlling his opponent.
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding styles's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar tries to control styles's body but styles pushes him off. Lesnar squirms to his side and now styles has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
styles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Lesnar with a poor takedown

so styles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
styles controlling from the top position.
styles pushes down on Lesnar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
styles passes into side control, despite Lesnar's attempt to control the position.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.

styles stands up and beckons Lesnar to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
styles misses with a double jab.

styles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lesnar did well to prevent styles getting side control.
styles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar is trying to control but styles manages to pass to mount!
Lesnar can't escape the position.
styles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding styles's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to improve his position but instead styles has taken his back!
styles cracks Lesnar with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lesnar from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
styles is riding his opponent, not letting Lesnar buck him off.
Lesnar looking very determined here, making life difficult for styles.

Lesnar fending off the submission attempt from styles.
Lesnar is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from styles.
Lesnar looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with styles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
styles missing with strikes from the back.
Lesnar trying to control but not successfully.
Lesnar is trying to stand back up.
styles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

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

Lesnar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if styles gets his way!
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.

styles is persistently looking for the submission but Lesnar is defending it well.
Lesnar has hold of styles's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

aj styles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lesnar throws a half hearted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lesnar.
styles tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.

Lesnar clinches with his opponent.
Lesnar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but styles has him pressed against the ropes.

Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but styles is avoiding it.
styles throws a nice head kick!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but styles prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for styles.

styles manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
styles trying to control the position.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but styles keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.
styles controlling Lesnar's posture.
Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar postures up.
styles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
styles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing styles off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from styles.
Lesnar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
styles tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar misses with a combination

and styles counters with a single leg into guard. Lesnar didn't expect that.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing styles from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but styles postures up.
Lesnar striking off his back but it's not causing styles any problems.
styles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing styles from controlling successfully.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
styles wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Lesnar blocks the leg kick.
Lesnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
styles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lesnar but Lesnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aj styles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar scores with a three punch combo!
Lesnar is trying hard to land a takedown here. styles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

styles moves into the clinch.
styles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesnar or not.

Lesnar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but styles regains guard immediately.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
styles is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
aj styles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
styles has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Lesnar.
I think styles 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... aj styles!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between john sterns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

sterns
vs
Emperor

225 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
245 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 Los Angeles, john sterns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Emperor !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sterns shoots in but Emperor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
sterns looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Emperor throws a head kick that misses.

Emperor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. sterns is trying to defend but Emperor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Emperor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed sterns's head.
Emperor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
sterns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
sterns is refusing to be controlled, as Emperor sits in half guard.
Emperor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor is trying to control the action in half guard but sterns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emperor throwing shots but sterns is blocking nicely.
Emperor thows a huge punch but sterns dodges it nicely.
sterns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
sterns taking some punishment here, with Emperor in his half guard.
sterns won't allow Emperor to pass to mount.
Emperor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Emperor thows a huge punch but sterns dodges it nicely.
sterns taking some punishment here, with Emperor in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emperor passes to side control.
Emperor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused sterns some visible discomfort.

Emperor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Emperor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused sterns some visible discomfort.
Emperor trying to control the position but sterns is working away.
Emperor is trying to ground and pound but sterns uses the momentary lack of control by Emperor to regain half guard.

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

Emperor seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emperor working sterns over with strikes.
Emperor not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
sterns taking some punishment here, with Emperor in his half guard.
Emperor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Emperor working the head and body with strikes.
Emperor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emperor is keen to just control but sterns is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emperor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Emperor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Emperor is trying to control. sterns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Emperor working over sterns with some ground and pound. sterns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Emperor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but sterns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emperor wants to pass the guard but sterns is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emperor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. sterns defending well though.
Emperor is looking to take a break and control but sterns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emperor slips a nice elbow through sterns's hands, connecting with sterns's forehead.

sterns is rocked!
Emperor is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, sterns is hurt! He's hurt bad - Emperor fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save sterns from any more punishment! Congratulations to Emperor ! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emperor !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo da Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Cunha comes to the ring accompanied by Racionais MC's - Negro Drama. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

da Cunha
vs
Mars

170 cm
18
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo da Cunha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Mars!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from da Cunha.
Mars doesn't manage to clinch there - da Cunha circles away.
da Cunha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mars as he jumps to the side.
Mars circles away from the clinch attempt.
da Cunha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

da Cunha closes the distance and pushes Mars back into the ropes.
da Cunha is trying to drag Mars to the mat but Mars just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo da Cunha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
da Cunha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mars's efforts to push away.

da Cunha turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mars is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
da Cunha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mars keeps working.
da Cunha is really struggling to control Mars but he's trying to hold on to the position.
da Cunha prevents Mars from improving his position.
Mars is not content to let da Cunha control the position.

da Cunha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
da Cunha is looking to clinch.

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.
da Cunha tries for a takedown but Mars sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Mars has closed the distance and engaged da Cunha in a clinch.
da Cunha wants a takedown but no success here.
Mars tries to stall but da Cunha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
da Cunha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
da Cunha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mars fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mars closes the distance but da Cunha moves to the side
and da Cunha counters with a series of strikes. Mars will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Cunha shoots for a takedown but Mars saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mars doesn't manage to clinch there - da Cunha circles away.
Rodrigo da Cunha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mars stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mars wants it to stay on the feet.
Mars tries to close the distance and clinch but da Cunha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mars moves in looking to clinch but da Cunha pushes him off.
da Cunha keeps the fight on the outside.
Mars tries to clinch up.

Mars has taken the fight to the clinch.
da Cunha wants a takedown.

Mars pulls guard effortlessly.
Mars looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
da Cunha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mars is keeping the position for now.
Mars is trying to keep da Cunha in close.
Mars manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

Mars tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mars has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Mars dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

da Cunha misses with a body kick.
Mars keeps the fight on the outside.
Mars fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mars tries to clinch up but da Cunha circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mars displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from da Cunha.
da Cunha shoots in looking for a takedown. Mars tries to sprawl out of it but da Cunha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mars manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mars gets the takedown into side control.

Mars wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by da Cunha, who protects the arm well.
da Cunha is looking for a sweep.
da Cunha struggling a bit here.

Mars is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but da Cunha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mars is looking to take a break and control but da Cunha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Cunha can't do much from the bottom here.
da Cunha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mars wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mars misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
I wouldn't like to be where da Cunha is right now.
da Cunha is looking to reverse the position.
da Cunha sneaks back into half guard.
Mars wants to pass the guard but da Cunha is defending well.
da Cunha wants to control the action here but instead Mars manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
da Cunha is squirming around, avoiding Mars's attempts to control the action.
da Cunha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars throwing strikes here but da Cunha is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Mars looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mars tries to control but da Cunha wriggling away.
da Cunha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mars misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mars avoids the attempt from da Cunha to control.
da Cunha is trying to escape the mount.
da Cunha has given up his back.

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.
Mars missing with strikes.

da Cunha defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
da Cunha tries to break free.

Mars tightening his grip on da Cunha, looking for the choke.
Mars is breathing heavily.
da Cunha tries to escape but Mars has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
da Cunha looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mars.

Mars is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
da Cunha trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Mars showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mars gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows da Cunha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mars is on top in guard.
da Cunha controls Mars momentarily but Mars frees himself.

da Cunha has his foot on Mars's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mars works his way back into a safe position though.
Mars pushing down on da Cunha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mars is thwarting da Cunha's attempts to control the position.

Mars maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! da Cunha could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mars has cracked it and da Cunha is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mars!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Mars!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Dogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Cop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cop
vs
Dogers

188 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 Los Angeles, Mirko Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Dogers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogers lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cop crumples to the floor! Dogers milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brett Dogers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Mesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emelianenko Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Mesnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mesnar
vs
Fedor

191 cm
23
279 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
233 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Mesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emelianenko Fedor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mesnar swivels and escapes.
Fedor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fedor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelianenko Fedor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mesnar has Fedor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mesnar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Emelianenko Fedor has been cut.
Mesnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fedor gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Mesnar has clasped his hands together around Fedor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesnar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fedor!
Mesnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesnar loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Fedor scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Mesnar land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Mesnar stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Mesnar!

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Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston comes to the ring accompanied by Sean Kingston- Fire Burning. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rogers's choice of entrance music: Slayer - Angel of Death. This should be a great matchup!

Kingston
vs
Rogers

189 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Kingston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kingston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kingston.
Kingston tries to break free but Rogers pushes him back against the ropes.
Rogers fails to pull guard.
Kingston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rogers prevents it.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Kingston won't allow it.
Rogers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kingston avoids it.
Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kingston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sean Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Rogers.
Kingston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers is trying to drag Kingston to the mat but Kingston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

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

Rogers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rogers throws an elbow but Kingston slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kingston is pushing Rogers's head away, looking to escape. Rogers manages to hold on to the position though.
Kingston tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kingston to see if he's OK.
Rogers cracks Kingston with a big elbow.
Rogers tries to score with some ground and pound. Kingston controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rogers throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kingston works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rogers stops Kingston from getting back to his feet.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a head shot. Kingston uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Kingston is looking to stand up but Rogers isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers postures up.
Kingston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kingston is trying to keep Rogers in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kingston leaves Rogers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rogers looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Kingston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kingston throws a combination. Rogers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Dean Rogers has been cut.
Dean Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.

Kingston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rogers was covering up waiting for the punch and Kingston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kingston is working Rogers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kingston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kingston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rogers has momentary wrist control but Kingston slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Rogers wants to stand and escape but Kingston is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rogers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kingston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Kingston gets to his feet - Rogers follows without any prompting.
Kingston wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers cracks the inside of Kingston's front leg.

Rogers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rogers cracks Kingston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Kingston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Rogers'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.

Kingston gets the takedown into side control.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Kingston is controlling him

Kingston seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kingston prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Kingston is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Kingston is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kingston counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kingston shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers with the ground and pound but Kingston uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Kingston's legs - danger averted.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingston scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rogers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kingston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kingston hang on?
Kingston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kingston is controlling him.
Kingston with a nice head shot there.
Rogers wants to stand but Kingston is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is in close to Rogers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kingston throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers wants to stand and escape but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Kingston or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers which made him look bad.
Sean Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston moves forwards but Rogers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rogers tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Rogers tries to clinch up.

Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Kingston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rogers digs a right hand into Kingston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kingston's gas tank.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Kingston holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rogers drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kingston just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Sean Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Rogers.

Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Kingston moves out of range easily.
Rogers shoots and misses

and Kingston counters with a shoot takedown. Rogers fights it but they end up in guard.
Sean Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingston prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Kingston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kingston scoring with some ground and pound.
Kingston is working Rogers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kingston is controlling him.

Kingston 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rogers uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Kingston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Rogers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rogers lunges at Kingston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kingston's hand.
Rogers shoots and misses

and Kingston counters with a single leg into guard. Rogers didn't expect that.
Kingston works over Rogers with some ground and pound from guard.
Kingston trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Kingston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kingston prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Kingston works over Rogers with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kingston stops Rogers from standing up.
Kingston postures up and lands a big shot to Rogers's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kingston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rogers, up you get!
Kingston tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.

Rogers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston trying to control here.
Rogers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kingston defending well though.
Rogers throws a strike but Kingston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kingston is on top in guard.
Kingston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kingston trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Rogers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Rogers wants to stand up but Kingston is controlling him.
Kingston cracks Rogers with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kingston is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Kingston or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers which made him look bad.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Kingston wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Rogers scores with a nice strike.
Rogers shoots and misses

and Kingston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kingston won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Kingston 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.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Kingston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rogers kicks Kingston off and gets back to his feet.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kingston takes the fight into the clinch.
Kingston blocks the elbow strike.
Rogers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kingston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sean Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Rogers.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kingston is trying to break the clinch but Rogers has him pressed against the ropes.

Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Rogers avoids it.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Rogers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Kingston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Kingston clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Rogers'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.

Kingston is looking to clinch.
Rogers clinches but Kingston breaks the clinch

and Kingston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kingston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston is fighting to break Rogers's control of his arms but Rogers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Rogers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rogers wants to clinch but Kingston slips to the side
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Kingston counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kingston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kingston is trying to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling him.
Rogers lands a body punch.
Kingston taking a breather.

Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kingston pinned against the cage. Kingston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sean Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Rogers.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kingston is defended easily by Rogers.
Rogers lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingston counters with a one-two to the body.

That has opened up Dean Rogers's cut even more.
Rogers darts in trying to clinch
and Kingston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kingston punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
Kingston is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kingston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kingston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kingston is pushing down on Rogers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rogers is fighting to maintain full guard but Kingston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kingston prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Rogers tries to roll over but Kingston keeps him under control.
Rogers tries to kick Kingston off but Kingston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingston thuds his right hand into Rogers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kingston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but Kingston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kingston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers distracts Kingston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Kingston wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling him.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Kingston had his way with Dean Rogers in that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Rogers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kingston off to one side.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt

and Kingston counters by clinching up.

Rogers jumps guard and drags Kingston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kingston won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Kingston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kingston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rogers is wriggling around but Kingston manages to pass to half guard.
Kingston scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.

Rogers manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Kingston wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.

Kingston forces Rogers back against the ropes and clinches.
Rogers has Kingston pressed against the ropes, preventing Kingston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt

and Kingston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sean Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Rogers.
Kingston won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Rogers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kingston scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Kingston isn't so interested in that idea.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kingston is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.

Kingston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kingston lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers wants to stand up but Kingston is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston works over Rogers with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kingston is controlling him.
Dean Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kingston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kingston tries to clinch but Rogers 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.
Kingston shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Rogers or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingston which made him look bad.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it.

Kingston darts in and clinches Rogers up against the ropes.
Kingston jumps guard but Rogers stands there with Kingston around his waist. Kingston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kingston managing to block the knees to the body from Rogers.
Kingston wants to stall.
Kingston is trying to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling him.

Kingston successfully pulls guard.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Sean Kingston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kingston is looking to stand up but Rogers isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Kingston!
Sean Kingston retains his heavyweight title!