LA Combat 5: 185 lb Title PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Lepeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Borkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lepeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Brains - Attitude. Borkowski has chosen Bosski Roman - uliczne pięści as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lepeaux
vs
Borkowski

191 cm
25
223 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Lepeaux!
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, Krzysztof Borkowski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lepeaux connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Krzysztof Borkowski has been cut.

Borkowski gets a clinch.
Lepeaux scores with a shoulder strike.

Borkowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lepeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lepeaux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lepeaux holds on and takes a little breather.
Lepeaux keeping moving, preventing Borkowski from controlling successfully.
Lepeaux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lepeaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borkowski defending well though.
Lepeaux 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.
Borkowski trying to control here.
Lepeaux content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepeaux is thwarting Borkowski's attempts to control the position.

Borkowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lepeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borkowski's head.
Lepeaux is trying to control the action in half guard but Borkowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lepeaux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lepeaux trying to mount his opponent but Borkowski defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borkowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Borkowski wants to improve his position but Lepeaux is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepeaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Roman Lepeaux has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lepeaux lands a nice hook to Borkowski's body. Borkowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krzysztof Borkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borkowski looks gassed!
Lepeaux lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lepeaux lands a jab.
Lepeaux lands a nice shot to the body.

Oooooh!!! Lepeaux has knocked Borkowski down with a huge combo! Lepeaux steps away and waves a wobbly Borkowski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Borkowski is rocked!
Lepeaux lands a big right hook! Borkowski looks hurt but is still standing! Lepeaux lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Borkowski falls down and Lepeaux dives in with a huge hammer fist! Borkowski's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Lepeaux runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roman Lepeaux!
Roman Lepeaux tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Noles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Larry and His Flask - Beggers will Ride. Nick Noles has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenneth Wayne's chin.

Wayne
vs
Noles

191 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenneth Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Noles!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noles avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Noles shoots in looking for a takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl out of it but Noles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Noles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wayne as he jumps to the side.
Wayne stuffs the takedown.
Kenneth Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Noles.
Wayne lands a jab to the head.
Noles shoots in and drives through. Wayne sprawls well.
Wayne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne scores with a jab. Noles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Wayne.
Noles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Noles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wayne on his heels. He'll look to pass Wayne's guard now, I'm sure.
Noles wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne has his hands on Noles's head, controlling the position.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Noles isn't so interested in that idea.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne is controlling Noles's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Kenneth Wayne wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wayne is pawing at Noles, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Noles's nose. Noles is badly hurt! Wayne pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Noles tries desperately to hold on but Wayne is relentless in his assault! As Noles receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Wayne away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Wayne!
A very excited looking Kenneth Wayne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Bogdanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jelek Anjing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdanov comes to the cage accompanied by Fukkk Offf - Im a Freak. This should be fireworks!

Bogdanov
vs
Anjing

170 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Real Fighters Nutrition

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Bogdanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jelek Anjing!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Anjing instigates a clinch.
Anjing lands a nice elbow.
Anjing lands with a right to the head.
Anjing crunches a lovely knee into Bogdanov's ribcage.
Anjing prevents Bogdanov from breaking the clinch.

Anjing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anjing scores with a one two! Bogdanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bogdanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bogdanov shoots for a takedown but Anjing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Bogdanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anjing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anjing missing with knees to the body.
Bogdanov being controlled against the cage.

Anjing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jelek Anjing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Anjing.
Anjing feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bogdanov's calf.
Anjing with a nice cross.
Anjing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Anjing tries to sprawl out of it but Bogdanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anjing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Anjing.
Anjing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogdanov fails with the takedown
and Anjing counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bogdanov's knee momentarily.
Bogdanov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anjing counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Anjing finds it's way through Bogdanov's defenses.
Anjing plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogdanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Anjing drives through and clinches with Bogdanov against the cage.
Anjing works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anjing utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anjing crunches a lovely knee into Bogdanov's ribcage.
Anjing scores a nice knee to the body.
Anjing crunches a lovely knee into Bogdanov's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anjing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bogdanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anjing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anjing.
Bogdanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anjing connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bogdanov scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Anjing.
Anjing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogdanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bogdanov moves forwards but Anjing connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anjing clobbers Bogdanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anjing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bogdanov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bogdanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anjing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjing connects with the punch.
Anjing scores with a one two! Bogdanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anjing dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bogdanov. That did some damage!
Anjing's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bogdanov under the eye.

Anjing closes the distance and clinches.
Bogdanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A body shot lands from Anjing.
Anjing unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Anjing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anjing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bogdanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anjing lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bogdanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anjing can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Anjing.
Anjing scores with a spinning back kick!
Anjing scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bogdanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Anjing looks to land a combination but Bogdanov avoids it well.
Anjing scores with a hook.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anjing but Anjing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anjing scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anjing lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Anjing rushes Bogdanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anjing landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anjing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anjing working Bogdanov over with knees to the body.

Anjing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bogdanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bogdanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anjing lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anjing.
Anjing tests Bogdanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anjing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogdanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anjing. That one must have hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anjing with a nice cross.
Bogdanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Anjing counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bogdanov's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Bogdanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogdanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogdanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anjing throws a head kick that Bogdanov semi-blocks.
Anjing connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anjing lands with a cross.
Bogdanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bogdanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anjing feints and then cracks Bogdanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bogdanov down.
Bogdanov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Anjing.
Anjing lands a jab to the head.
Anjing lands with a good body shot.
Anjing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Anjing there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anjing. That's going to slow Bogdanov down.
Bogdanov shoots and misses
and Anjing counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Anjing has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anjing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjing stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anjing scores a nice knee to the body.
Anjing gets through Bogdanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjing utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jelek Anjing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anjing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anjing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Anjing manages to break the clinch.
Anjing scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjing connects with a solid leg kick.
Anjing scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anjing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anjing lands a glancing blow to the side of Bogdanov's head.
Anjing connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jelek Anjing 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!

Anjing scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anjing thuds his right hand into Bogdanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anjing, right into the meat.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogdanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bogdanov trying to control the position but Anjing is working away.
Anjing is trying to improve his position.
Anjing holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bogdanov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Anjing works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Anjing wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bogdanov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anjing lands a leg kick that knocks Bogdanov off balance momentarily.
Bogdanov misses with a left hand
and Anjing counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogdanov has his takedown stuffed
and Anjing makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bogdanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Anjing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bogdanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Anjing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anjing.

Anjing breaks from the clinch.
Anjing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Anjing.
Anjing punishes Bogdanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bogdanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anjing fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bogdanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anjing.
Anjing cracks the inside of Bogdanov's front leg.
A right-left combo lands from Anjing.
A lazy left from Anjing finds it's target.
Anjing plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anjing scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anjing lands with a straight right. Bogdanov didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anjing.
Anjing scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bogdanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anjing.
Anjing moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anjing lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anjing throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogdanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anjing throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bogdanov's head.
Anjing connects with a body shot.
Anjing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bogdanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anjing.
Anton Bogdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Anjing as Bogdanov shoots in.
Anjing connects with a leg kick. Bogdanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bogdanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anton Bogdanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjing connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bogdanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anjing connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jelek Anjing!
After winning the bout, Jelek Anjing thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gino Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Belyankin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belyankin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Titiyo - Come Along. Gino Arcinas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Belyankin's chin.

Arcinas
vs
Belyankin

170 cm
28
169 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

201 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Real Fighters Nutrition

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Arcinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Belyankin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyankin shoots in but no luck this time.

Arcinas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Belyankin is trying to defend but Arcinas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Arcinas wants to work for an arm triangle but Belyankin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Arcinas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Belyankin defend it? Arcinas steps over the head and cranks it - Belyankin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Arcinas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gino Arcinas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Marino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marino is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Most Exalted Potentate of Love-QOTSA. Dennis Marino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Complex
vs
Marino

163 cm
19
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
138 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
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, Dennis Marino!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marino as he jumps to the side.
Marino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Complex slips a jab and a cross from Marino.
Complex looks to throw the jab but Marino is out of range.
Complex misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Marino. Those never looked like landing.
Complex tries for a takedown but Marino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Complex shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marino is trying to defend but Complex finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Complex performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Complex is keen to just control but Marino is a slippery customer.
Complex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marino wants to get back to his feet.
Marino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Complex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Complex perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Complex trying to control from half guard but Marino is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Napoleon Complex.
Complex throws a big shot that misses.
Marino walks into a left hand.
Complex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marino as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Complex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complex swings widly with a right hand
and Marino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Complex works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Marino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marino duly obliges.
Dennis Marino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Complex misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marino swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
Complex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marino connects with a single shot there.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marino. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dennis Marino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Complex. Marino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marino checks a leg kick.
A jab from Complex does it's job there.
Complex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Complex catches Marino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Dennis Marino has been cut.
Marino darts in trying to clinch
and Complex makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex loads up on a big right hand but Marino slips the punch.
Marino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Complex.

Marino gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Marino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Complex's elbow.
Complex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marino changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Complex fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marino duly obliges.
Marino slaps away a takedown attempt from Complex, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Complex paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex slips a jab and a cross from Marino.
Complex scores with the left hand. Marino knows he should have avoided that one.
Complex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marino looks to land a combination but Complex avoids it well.
Complex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Complex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marino.
A nice combination there by Marino.
Complex swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marino counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Complex misses with an uppercut.
Marino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Complex looks to land a left hand but Marino moved out of range nicely.
Marino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Complex manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Complex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Marino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Complex misses the shot to the body.
Complex fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Complex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Complex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marino avoids the body shot from Complex.
Complex misses the shot to the body.
Marino throws a series of punches but Complex moves out of range.
Complex misses with a looping right.
Complex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marino is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Complex misses its intended target.
Marino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Complex.
Complex takes a swing at Marino's ribcage but misses.
Dennis Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Complex fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Complex shoots for a takedown but Marino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marino throws a combination that misses

and Complex counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marino!
Complex raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Complex controlling from the full mount.
Marino is bucking up trying to escape but Complex cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Complex takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Complex scoring with strikes but Marino is staying in there.
BOOM! Complex connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Complex controlling the pace for now.
Complex pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Marino is in a horrible position here. Complex smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Complex connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Marino is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Complex! Marino is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Napoleon Complex!
Napoleon Complex decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Liddell
vs
Bastos

192 cm
23
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
222 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Bastos!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liddell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bastos checks it well.
The fighters circling - Bastos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liddell connects with a leg kick. Bastos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Liddell's corner calls for a 1-2. Liddell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liddell slips under a jab from Bastos.
Liddell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell slips under a jab from Bastos.
Bastos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liddell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Liddell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Bastos misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liddell.
Liddell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bastos.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Bastos lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Liddell.
Bastos looks gassed!
Liddell cracks Bastos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liddell delivers a nice body kick.
Bastos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liddell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Liddell.
Liddell thumps Bastos with a low kick.
Liddell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liddell. Liddell obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bastos checks a leg kick.
Bastos looks for a takedown but Liddell sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bastos takes a swing at Liddell's ribcage but misses.
Liddell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Liddell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liddell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liddell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liddell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liddell.
Liddell throws a leg kick but Bastos checks it.
Liddell delivers a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liddell, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
Liddell is looking to chop away at Bastos's legs.
Liddell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liddell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell is looking to slow Bastos down with leg kicks.
Liddell lands with a nice body kick.
Liddell misses with a straight right.
Liddell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell scores with a jab. Bastos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liddell.
Bastos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastos checks a leg kick nicely.
Liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Liddell.

Bastos is rocked!
Liddell circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bastos drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Liddell follows Bastos to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gendut Babi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Johnson
vs
Babi

167 cm
21
134 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gendut Babi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Babi.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Babi tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.
Babi just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Babi manages to turn into his guard.
Babi lands a couple of elbows.
Babi throwing strikes but missing.

Babi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babi can't do much from the bottom here.
Babi tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working away.
Babi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Babi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Babi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babi trying to control the position.
Babi keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Babi is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Babi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Babi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Babi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson trying to control but Babi is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Babi looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.

Babi has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Babi has an active guard here but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Babi is blocking nicely.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Babi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Babi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Babi is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Babi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Johnson 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.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Babi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babi really wants to buck Johnson off and get back to his feet.
Babi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Babi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Babi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson blocks Babi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Babi to control.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson cracks Babi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Babi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Babi is squirming around nicely.
Babi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson prevents Babi from getting the reversal.

Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Babi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Babi is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Gendut Babi has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babi tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Babi really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Babi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Babi is trying to escape the mount.
Babi wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.

Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Babi is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babi is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Babi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Babi can't escape the position.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Babi to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babi is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Babi regains half guard.
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 Tom Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Babi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babi shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Babi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Babi misses with a body shot.
Babi tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Babi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tom Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Babi's guard.
Babi 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.

Babi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.

Babi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Babi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babi's head.

Babi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Babi up and slammed him! Babi can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Babi is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Babi is working from the bottom.
Babi tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Babi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Babi tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Babi.
Babi postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.

Johnson pushes a forearm under Babi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Babi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al an (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Stock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

an
vs
Stock

185 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Whip and Wills Custom Clothing Outlet

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al an!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brayden Stock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stock is looking to chop away at an's legs.
an does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
an bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stock's head backwards.
Stock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but an was well out of range. Poor timing from Stock.
Stock throws a shot from downtown. an moves away and avoids it.
an misses with a hook. Stock ducked under it nicely.
Al an seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

an closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from an crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
an trying to control the position but Stock is working away.
an misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
an is putting a hurting on Stock here, landing some big shots from side control.
an in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stock taking punishment in the form of punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked an off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
an trying to get back to his feet but Stock is in full control for now.
an tries to escape but Stock has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
an just trying to survive but Stock is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stock struggling to land strikes to the head as an covers up.
an is covering up but some of the strikes from Stock are getting through and doing damage.
Stock softening up his opponent with strikes here.
an trying to control the hands but Stock won't let him.
Stock controls the action.
Stock scores with punches from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stock has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of an's body.
an is trying to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I would not like to be an right now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stock trying to control momentarily.
an can't escape the position.
Stock softening up his opponent with strikes here.
an staying busy and making it hard for Stock to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
an tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
an really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stock avoids the attempt from an to control.
an is in all sorts of trouble here.
an wants to control but Stock is having none of it.
Stock misses with a head shot.
Stock controlling the position easily from mount.
an is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stock throwing strikes here but an is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as an is looking to escape.
an tries to hold on but Stock pushes him away.
Stock punching from mount but an doing a good job of avoiding damage.
an keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stock trying to control but an is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
an is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Al an 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.

an looks to land a left hand but Stock moved out of range nicely.
Al an is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
an shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stock sprawls well. Stock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. an gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from an misses.
an changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stock tries to avoid it but an manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stock to the ground. Stock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

an throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. an is in Stock's guard.
an trying to control the position from guard on top but Stock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stock pulls an in close to his closed guard and prevents an from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stock 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.
Stock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for an!

That's one minute gone in the round.
an is working to get back to half guard.
Stock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish an?
an is desperately trying to improve his position but Stock has a good base and remains in mount.
Stock throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
an throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stock controlling the position easily from mount.
an is looking to improve his position but Stock isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stock throwing strikes here but an is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stock controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
an in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stock with good strikes from the mount here!
an is squirming around, avoiding Stock's attempts to control the action.
Stock throws some wild stikes that an manages to avoid easily.
an is looking to improve his position but Stock isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stock controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stock with good strikes from the mount here!
Stock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. an can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
an is desperately trying to improve his position but Stock has a good base and remains in mount.
Stock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of an's face.
an is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brayden Stock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stock 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
an is wriggling around trying to escape.
an is working hard here to advance position.
Stock 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.
an is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stock controlling from the full mount.
Stock landing strikes from the mount and an is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
an really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stock avoids the attempt from an to control.
an is squirming around, avoiding Stock's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stock controlling the position easily from mount.
Stock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Stock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

an throws a nice looking combination but Stock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
an tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten an somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stock. an does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from an is defended easily by Stock.

Stock shoots in and bounces an off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stock throwing strikes but missing.
Stock trying to control but an is working from the bottom.
an 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stock trying to control the position from guard on top but an is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Brayden Stock has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
an wants to land a leg kick but Stock is out of range.
an avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stock tries to close the distance and clinch but an swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Stock or perhaps it was just good defense by an which made him look bad.
Stock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from an.

Stock closes the distance and pushes an back into the cage.
Stock stops a takedown attempt from an.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al an. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stock blocks a body shot from an.
an goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stock trying to control the position but instead, an has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stock into the cage.
an swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stock blocks a body shot from an.
Stock blocks a body shot from an.
an has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stock after a bit of a struggle.
Stock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with an's elbow.

Stock breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as an blocks the low kick.
an misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stock misses with a straight left.
an fails with a takedown attempt.

an tries to sprawl but Stock drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stock is keen to just control but an is a slippery customer.
Stock working over an with some ground and pound. an looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stock is trying to control the action in half guard but an is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
an is trying to get back to full guard.
Stock is trying to control the action in half guard but an is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brayden Stock.
Stock slips under a jab.
Stock slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stock drives through with a takedown into an's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stock trying to control but an is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
an looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

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

Stock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by an.
an throws a hook to the side of Stock's head but Stock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice combination there by an.
an fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
an shoots in and drives through. Stock sprawls well.
an throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
an throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stock moves into range and connects with a jab.
an throws a front kick aimed at Stock's knee but Stock avoids it well.
Stock misses with a hook.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

an looking to score a takedown here. Stock is defending well but an drives through and ends up in Stock's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
an stopping the sweep attempt from Stock.
Stock working a defensive guard here.
Stock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
an won't allow Stock to sweep him here.
an wants to control from the top but Stock keeps moving.
Stock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
an keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
an flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
an is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stock lands a nice shot to the head.
an is trying to escape the mount.
Stock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
an keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stock breaks from an's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
an is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
an can't escape the position.
an tries to hold on but Stock postures up.
Stock pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. an can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

an is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stock connects with a bit shot that sees an covering up! More strikes from Stock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stock is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brayden Stock!
Brayden Stock is the new middleweight champion!