MMAFC 19: Lee vs. Smith PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brik Holtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brik Holtik had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Holtik
vs
Utah

192 cm
31
192 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

180 cm
25
197 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brik Holtik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Utah!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Utah counters with a single leg into guard. Holtik didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holtik 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.

Holtik has an active guard here but Utah has managed to pass into half guard.
Utah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Utah prevents Holtik from improving his position.
Holtik is staying active underneath Utah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holtik is pressing down on Utah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Utah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Utah throwing strikes from guard but Holtik blocks nicely.
Utah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Utah won't allow Holtik to sweep him here.
Utah throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Holtik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holtik working a defensive guard here.
Utah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holtik's head.
Holtik keeping moving, preventing Utah from controlling successfully.

Holtik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Utah defends it easily.

Utah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Holtik throws his legs up looking for a submission but Utah uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtik struggling a bit here.
Utah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holtik keeps working.
Holtik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Utah off and has taken his back!
Utah looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Holtik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Holtik looking for the choke from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holtik throwing sloppy strikes.

Holtik working for the choke.
Utah is in bad spot here.

Holtik is looking for the choke from the back position but Utah is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtik missing with strikes from the back.

Holtik patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Utah tries to break free.
Utah is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holtik trying to control.

Holtik is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Utah knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Utah for a finish.
Utah wants to escape the position.

Holtik is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Utah looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Holtik has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Utah wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utah controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Holtik is hanging on to Utah's back as he tries to escape.
Utah trying to control but not successfully.

Holtik working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holtik missing with strikes.
Utah trying to control the action but Holtik just sinks the hooks in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Utah is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Holtik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brik Holtik will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Utah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holtik to the ground. Utah is now in Holtik's guard.
Holtik trying to keep a closed guard but Utah is proving a slippery customer.
Utah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Holtik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holtik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Utah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Utah works over Holtik with some ground and pound from guard.
Utah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holtik's guard.
Holtik trying to control the position.
Utah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holtik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Utah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Utah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Utah trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.
Holtik is trying to control the position but Utah postures up.
Holtik is looking to sweep but instead, Utah has passed into half guard.
Utah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holtik's head.
Utah wants to pass the guard but Holtik is defending well.

Holtik actively working from the bottom here.
Utah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Utah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Utah is working away from the top position though.
Utah trying to control from half guard but Holtik is working away.
Holtik is trying to maintain the position but Utah is very close to passing his half guard.
Holtik is trying to stand back up but Utah is controlling him
Holtik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Utah.

Holtik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Utah throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Holtik to regain full guard.
Utah wants to control from the top but Holtik keeps moving.
Utah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah wants to pass the guard but Holtik is keeping the position.

Holtik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Utah wants to control from the top but Holtik keeps moving.
Holtik being controlled here, momentarily.

Holtik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Utah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Utah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holtik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Utah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Holtik throws his legs up looking for a submission but Utah uses it to pass to side control.
Holtik is trying to control Utah's posture but Utah avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Holtik's face as Utah controls the position.
Utah is looking to take a break and control but Holtik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holtik wants to control but Utah postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Utah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Utah is putting a hurting on Holtik here, landing some big shots from side control.
Utah lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Utah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Holtik shoots in but no luck this time.
Holtik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Utah avoids it really well and circles away.
Holtik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Utah.
Utah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holtik.
Utah thows a body shot but no joy.
Utah throws a right and a left that Holtik avoids nicely.
Utah stuffs the takedown attempt from Holtik. Holtik gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brik Holtik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holtik misses with a takedown attempt
and Utah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Utah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Utah throws a big shot that misses.
Holtik tries for a takedown but Utah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Utah defends it nicely.

Utah drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Holtik looking for a guillotine here but Utah defends easily.
Holtik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holtik keeping moving, preventing Utah from controlling successfully.
Holtik throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Utah trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.
Utah landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holtik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Utah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Utah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Utah chips away with some ground and pound.

Holtik has his foot on Utah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Utah works his way back into a safe position though.
Utah trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.
Utah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Utah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holtik looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah throws a big right hand that misses.
Utah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Utah trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.
Utah preventing the sweep.
Utah trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonny Utah wasn't active enough on the ground.
Utah slaps away a takedown attempt from Holtik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Utah leaves Holtik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holtik shoots in looking for a takedown but Utah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holtik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brik Holtik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Holtik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Utah wants to stand but Holtik has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holtik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Utah throwing strikes from guard but Holtik blocks nicely.
Utah throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holtik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Holtik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Utah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holtik keeping moving, preventing Utah from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Utah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Utah 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Utah!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Rich
vs
Rua

176 cm
28
171 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

183 cm
22
174 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alberto Rua!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rua on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rua takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rich lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua is trying to get back to half guard.
Rua gets back to half guard.
Rua is staying active underneath Rich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua is trying to stand up here but Rich is controlling him well.
Rich winds up and cracks Rua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rich wants to pass the guard but Rua is defending well.
Rua wants to control but Rich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Rich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rich winds up and cracks Rua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Rua is rocked!
Rich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rua is still in real trouble! Can Rich finish him?
Rua wants to improve his position but Rich is controlling well.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
Rich working Rua over with strikes.

Rich decides to return to a standing position.

Rich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rua quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rich connects with a nice short shot to Rua's temple.
Rich 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.
Rich slows the pace down in half guard.
Rich 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.
Rich is nestled in close to Rua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rich lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rua quite badly. Rua pulls Rich in close trying to recover. Rich postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rua on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rua doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Rich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martell Hennessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hennessey comes into the arena with Oh My by: Roscoe Dash blaring out of the sound system. Reynolds has chosen Lights Out - Bobby Light as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hennessey
vs
Reynolds

195 cm
24
213 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

197 cm
28
224 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Beast Body

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 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martell Hennessey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds motions for Hennessey to come forward. Reynolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Hennessey misses.
Reynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Reynolds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reynolds trying to control the position but Hennessey is working away.
Reynolds tries to advance to mount but Hennessey denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds cracks Hennessey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hennessey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reynolds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds tries to score with some ground and pound. Hennessey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reynolds wants to control but Hennessey is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reynolds.
Hennessey tries to lock up and control but Reynolds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reynolds controlling his opponent.
Reynolds is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hennessey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hennessey holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reynolds tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reynolds lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Hennessey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hennessey is squirming around, avoiding Reynolds's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to finish Hennessey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hennessey!
Reynolds tries to control but Hennessey wriggling away.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hennessey tries to hold on but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds looking to finish Hennessey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hennessey!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hennessey throws a leg kick but Reynolds moved away.
Reynolds throws a solid leg kick but Hennessey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a series of strikes that have Hennessey backpedaling.
Hennessey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hennessey counters with a low kick, right behind Reynolds 's knee.
Hennessey throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Hennessey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reynolds swings for the body but Hennessey moves out of range.

Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds trying to stall but Hennessey improves his position.
Reynolds lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hennessey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Reynolds throws an elbow but misses.

Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessey lands a head kick. Reynolds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hennessey misses with a series of wild punches.
Martell Hennessey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Hennessey.
Reynolds thuds his right hand into Hennessey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reynolds fails with the takedown.
Reynolds digs a good hook to Hennessey's body.
Martell Hennessey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hennessey throws a leg kick that misses.

Reynolds closes the distance and pushes Hennessey back into the cage.

Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Hennessey shoots in looking for a takedown but Reynolds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hennessey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Reynolds clinches with his opponent.
Hennessey is trying to maintain a safe position but Reynolds gets an underhook and turns Hennessey into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hennessey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Hennessey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds cracks Hennessey with a nice body shot.
Hennessey is trying to push Reynolds away but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.

Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds throws a combination. Hennessey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Hennessey is rocked!
Reynolds walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hennessey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Reynolds swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hennessey's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Reynolds!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aldo
vs
Cruise

178 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

173 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Cruise!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aldo rushes Cruise and presses him up against the cage.
Cruise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Cruise holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
Cruise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruise looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aldo is trying to stall.
Cruise lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aldo tries to break free but Cruise pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Aldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Cruise gets an underhook and turns Aldo into the cage.
Cruise drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aldo pulls his leg out and moves away.

Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Cruise holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
Cruise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aldo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruise.

Aldo jumps guard and drags Cruise to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cruise stops Aldo from standing up.
Aldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruise controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dominick Cruise was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cruise throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.

Cruise closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo tries to stall but Cruise uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruise lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Aldo has Cruise pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but Cruise has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo slowing the pace effectively.
Cruise lands a left hand.
Cruise scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruise.

Aldo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Cruise wants to stand but Aldo is controlling his posture from full guard.

Cruise gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aldo moves into the clinch.
Cruise lands a right hand.
Cruise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldo letting Cruise take a breather here.
Aldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Aldo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruise's defenses.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruise to keep the fight standing.
Cruise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruise lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruise has Aldo pushed against the cage.
Cruise lands with a left to the head.

Aldo is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cruise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruise swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruise just leaning against Aldo, taking a breather.
Cruise throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Cruise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruise misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruise.
Cruise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruise is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruise swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Cruise has the dominant position.
Cruise throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cruise misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cruise - that landed with a thud.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Cruise has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Cruise misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruise looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruise misses with a short punch on the inside.

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

Cruise takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruise throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo jumps guard but Cruise turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruise throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruise.
Cruise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruise has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Cruise working aggressively here.
Aldo wants to stall.
Cruise has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Aldo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruise smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Cruise.

Cruise has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Cruise keeps him there for the moment.
Cruise avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Cruise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Aldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruise lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Cruise as Aldo shoots in.

Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruise tries to circle away but Aldo has him pinned against the cage.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but Cruise blocks with his arms.
Aldo is looking for a takedown.
Cruise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aldo stalling in the clinch but Cruise improves position.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Cruise holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cruise gets through Aldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aldo can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cruise pulls guard.
Aldo trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom.
Aldo wants to stand and escape but instead Cruise has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruise is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Cruise is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dominick Aldo just wasn't active enough.

Cruise has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruise avoids a wild elbow strike from Aldo.
Aldo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruise fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Aldo pushes Cruise up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cruise.
Cruise scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike.
Aldo is looking to control Cruise's arms but Cruise gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aldo has his back to the cage.
Cruise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but Cruise turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruise lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruise tries to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling the position.
Aldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Cruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.

Cruise jumps guard and drags Aldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruise avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aldo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aldo trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aldo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aldo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Aldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cruise tries to bench press Aldo off him but Aldo keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Aldo stands up.

Cruise clinches up with Aldo and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruise.
Cruise lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but Cruise blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cruise lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dominick Aldo will probably get the nod.
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!

Cruise with a poor takedown
and Aldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruise is working Aldo over against the cage.
Cruise avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Cruise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Cruise lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aldo.
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruise.
Aldo tries for a takedown. No joy.

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

Aldo has managed to clinch.
Cruise lands with a right to the head.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Cruise has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maybe Aldo would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Cruise keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo tries to stall but Cruise uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Aldo successfully pulls guard.

Cruise gets to his feet - Aldo follows without any prompting.
Cruise lands with a big left! Aldo is wobbled badly! Cruise comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Aldo to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dominick Cruise!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Sieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Sieve has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aldo
vs
Sieve

167 cm
25
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

160 cm
23
134 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Sieve!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a one two combo.

Aldo clinches.
Sieve tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aldo smiles and moves away.
Sieve wants to clinch but Aldo slips to the side

and Aldo counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Sieve!

Sieve is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aldo scores with a big shot! Sieve's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sieve! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greywar comes to the cage accompanied by Written in the stars. Sanchez has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music. Diago Sanchez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Greywar
vs
Sanchez

150 cm
31
152 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

180 cm
27
150 lbs
17 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, River Greywar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sanchez working the ground and pound.
Greywar is not content to let Sanchez control the position.

Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Greywar is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.

Sanchez swings around for an armbar but Greywar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sanchez's guard.
Greywar wants to stand and escape but instead Sanchez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sanchez advances to half guard.

Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar moves into full guard.
Sanchez pushing down on Greywar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greywar tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Greywar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Greywar dodges it nicely.
Sanchez is looking to pass Greywar's guard but actually Greywar recovers to full guard.

Greywar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Greywar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greywar off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
That kick from Greywar tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greywar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greywar throws a sloppy head kick

and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Greywar tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.

Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Greywar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Greywar.
River Greywar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diago Sanchez.
Sloppy strikes from Greywar. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez clobbers Greywar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greywar moves away.
Sanchez takes a swing at Greywar's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Greywar as Sanchez shoots in.
Greywar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez swings for the body but Greywar moves out of range.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Greywar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Greywar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez swings for the body but Greywar moves out of range.
Greywar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greywar scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables Greywar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Greywar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez looking to control.
Greywar throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Sanchez.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez working for a submission but Greywar is keeping him at bay.
Sanchez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Greywar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greywar is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez is landing with some decent strikes but Greywar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Greywar is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez lands a big elbow.
Greywar tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greywar is looking to escape.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greywar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a big elbow.
Greywar can't escape the position.
Greywar is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanchez lands a big shot there that rocks Greywar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanchez working Greywar over with strikes here.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Sanchez goes for an armbar but Greywar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Greywar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greywar throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greywar's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greywar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greywar wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greywar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez prevents Greywar from getting back to his feet.
Greywar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greywar tries to get out of the position.
Sanchez trying to control but Greywar is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diago Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sanchez takes a swing at Greywar's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greywar circles away.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Greywar lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanchez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Greywar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Greywar avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Greywar.

Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Greywar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Greywar wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Greywar is keeping the position.
Greywar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez cracks Greywar with a solid left hand.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Greywar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Greywar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Greywar lands a couple of digs.
Greywar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez is trying to control. Greywar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar is trying to get back to full guard.

Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greywar sees it coming and defends easily.
Diago Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez wants to control but Greywar is keeping him busy.
Greywar moves into full guard.
Greywar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Greywar keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Diago Sanchez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Greywar slips under a jab from Sanchez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diago Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diago Sanchez!
Diago Sanchez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Einar Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lee
vs
Smith

182 cm
31
182 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

185 cm
29
183 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Einar Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Lee lands but Smith takes it in his stride.

Smith gets the takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Lee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee regains half guard, as Smith was trying to land strikes.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Smith has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lee.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Even with his hooks in, Lee manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Smith is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Einar Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!

It looks like Einar Lee has been cut.

Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is not content to let Lee control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Einar Lee just wasn't active enough.
Smith takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Einar Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Einar Lee's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lee slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Marcus Smith has been cut.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.

Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Einar Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marcus Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Smith lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einar Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Marcus Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Marcus Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lee clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Lee manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Smith is now in Lee's guard.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Einar Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Lee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smith can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Lee throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lee looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lee misses with a head shot.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee can't control as he wanted to and Smith manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einar Lee clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lee wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee is taking a breather. Smith 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.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Einar Lee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.

Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lee content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lee working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Lee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lee's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Einar Lee just wasn't active enough.

Lee forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lee instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lee tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Lee lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Einar Lee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einar Lee had his way with Marcus Smith in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einar Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marcus Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Einar Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.

Lee drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.

Lee wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Einar Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Lee!
Einar Lee retains his welterweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Pac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jackson
vs
Pac

190 cm
29
245 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

225 cm
28
270 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biggie Pac!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pac misses with a low kick.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Pac.
Pac is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Pac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Pac just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Biggie Pac has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Pac throws a head kick that misses.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Jackson and Pac goes tumbling to the canvas! Jackson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Pac is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Pac blocks a jab.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Pac takes one on the button.

That has opened up Biggie Pac's cut even more.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Pac.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Pac goes down and covers up as Jackson starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Jackson!