Bellum 44: Maddox Vs Megani PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obahdaya Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carnivore Carcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carcus has chosen Enter the grave by GRAVE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Obahdaya Stalin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Stalin
vs
Carcus

200 cm
25
295 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

205 cm
20
286 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obahdaya Stalin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carnivore Carcus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carcus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carcus throws a shot to the body.
Stalin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carcus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalin doesn't seem bothered though.
Carcus connects with a body shot.
Stalin connects with an inside leg kick.
Carcus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carcus punishes Stalin's body with a nice straight punch.
Stalin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stalin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stalin misses with a straight right.
Carcus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalin moves in looking to clinch but Carcus pushes him off.
Stalin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carcus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalin.
Stalin moves forwards but Carcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carcus stuns Stalin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stalin is breathing heavily.
Stalin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carcus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carcus lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Carcus - just one landing.
Stalin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carcus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carcus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carcus looks to land a combination but Stalin avoids it well.
Stalin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carcus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stalin on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carcus.

It looks like Obahdaya Stalin has been cut.
Carcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Stalin tries a low kick but Carcus avoids it.
Carcus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carcus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalin doesn't seem bothered though.
Carcus lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Carcus.
Stalin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carcus lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carcus tests Stalin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stalin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carcus lands a nice shot that snaps Stalin's head back.
Stalin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carcus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carcus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stalin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Carcus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carcus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carcus scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stalin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carcus scores with the left hand. Stalin knows he should have avoided that one.
Carcus lands with a right hand.
Stalin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Stalin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Carcus scores with a four punch combination!
A lazy left from Carcus finds it's target.

Stalin is rocked!
Stalin takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Stalin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carcus punishes Stalin's body with a nice straight punch.
Stalin seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Carcus there.

Obahdaya Stalin's cut is getting worse.
Nice shot lands for Carcus.
Carcus jabs Stalin right on the nose. Stalin blinks but takes it well.
Carcus staying out of range there.
Stalin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Carcus drops Stalin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stalin looks back up at him and smiles so Carcus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Carcus lands a nice looking body shot.
Carcus connects with a right that clearly hurt Stalin. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Carcus proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Stalin collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carnivore Carcus!
During a confident post fight interview, Carnivore Carcus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

James
vs
Bubba

187 cm
29
265 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

196 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Bubba!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bubba with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Big Bubba has been cut.

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

Bubba is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bubba's waist but Bubba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Bubba.
Bubba misses with a head kick.
Bubba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a huge left! Bubba is in big trouble! He's backing up but James isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bubba from any more damage. A dominating finish by James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith James!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Didzis Verbickis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omi Shuai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai has chosen Xiaolin Showdown as his entrance music. Didzis Verbickis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Verbickis
vs
Shuai

180 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Didzis Verbickis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omi Shuai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verbickis shoots in but Shuai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shuai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shuai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shuai throws a sloppy head kick and Verbickis moves out of range easily.
Shuai shoots for a double leg takedown but Verbickis sprawls well. He's pushed Shuai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Didzis Verbickis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omi Shuai.
Shuai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Verbickis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shuai, pushing him back against the cage.
Shuai is trying to pull guard but Verbickis has him pressed against the cage.
Verbickis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Verbickis controlling the action here for a moment.

Verbickis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shuai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai keeping moving, preventing Verbickis from controlling successfully.
Verbickis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shuai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Verbickis trying to control but Shuai is working from the bottom.
Shuai wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Didzis Verbickis.
Verbickis looks to throw a body kick

and Shuai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Verbickis's guard.
Shuai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Verbickis is proving hard to escape from.

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

Verbickis scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shuai is looking to clinch.

Verbickis moves into range and clinches up with Shuai.
Verbickis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shuai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Verbickis is trying to break the clinch but Shuai is controlling him.
Shuai tries to pull guard but Verbickis won't allow it.

Verbickis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shuai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shuai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Verbickis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Verbickis misses with punches from the back.
Shuai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Verbickis's guard. Nice work there by Shuai.
Shuai trying to control the position from guard on top but Verbickis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shuai 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.
Verbickis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Verbickis working for a triangle but Shuai defends it easily.
Shuai stands up over Verbickis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shuai works over Verbickis with some ground and pound from guard.

Verbickis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Verbickis 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.

Verbickis is looking for a triangle but Shuai pushes his legs off easily.
Verbickis is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Verbickis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shuai defends it easily.

Shuai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Verbickis, up you get!
Verbickis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Verbickis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shuai counters with a big head kick but Verbickis shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verbickis is fending him off so far but Shuai persists. Nope, Verbickis circles away and we're back to standing.

Shuai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shuai trying to control the position from guard on top but Verbickis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shuai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shuai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Verbickis trying to land knees to the body.
Verbickis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shuai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Verbickis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Didzis Verbickis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shuai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Verbickis misses with a takedown attempt
and Shuai counters with a straight right hand.
Shuai misses with a takedown attempt - Verbickis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Verbickis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didzis Verbickis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verbickis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Shuai gets a clinch.
Shuai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Verbickis after a bit of a struggle.

Verbickis pulls Shuai into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Verbickis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Verbickis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shuai throws a big right hand that misses.
Shuai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verbickis trying to control the position.

Shuai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shuai is in close to Verbickis's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuai wants to stand but Verbickis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shuai trying to control but Verbickis is working from the bottom.
Verbickis working a defensive guard here.
Shuai wants to control from the top but Verbickis keeps moving.

Shuai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shuai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verbickis trying to keep a closed guard but Shuai is proving a slippery customer.
Shuai trying to control but Verbickis is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbickis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Verbickis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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

and Verbickis counters with a shoot takedown. Shuai fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shuai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Verbickis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shuai wants to sweep here but Verbickis controlling him for the moment.
Verbickis wants to control from the top but Shuai keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuai wants to stand and escape but Verbickis is having none of it.
Shuai 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.
Verbickis trying to control the position from guard on top but Shuai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Didzis Verbickis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shuai moves in looking to clinch but Verbickis pushes him off.
Didzis Verbickis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shuai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Verbickis is not content to let Shuai control the position.
Verbickis wants to control but Shuai is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Omi Shuai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A slapping body kick lands there for Shuai.

Verbickis moves into the clinch.
Verbickis wants to take the fight to the mat but Shuai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Verbickis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shuai is pressed up against the cage. Verbickis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shuai down to the mat. Shuai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Shuai takes the fight into the clinch.
Shuai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Verbickis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shuai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Verbickis tightening his grip on Shuai, looking for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shuai tries to roll but Verbickis sticks to his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Verbickis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shuai is defending well though. Verbickis let's go of the attempt for now.
Shuai tries to escape but Verbickis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Verbickis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Verbickis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Didzis Verbickis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verbickis lands strikes to the head.
Shuai wants to control his opponent's hands but Verbickis gets his hands free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbickis missing with strikes.

Verbickis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Verbickis missing with strikes.
Shuai tries to escape the position.

Verbickis has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shuai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Verbickis misses with an elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbickis avoiding Shuai 's attempts to control his hands.
Verbickis misses with an elbow to the head.
Shuai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Verbickis's guard. Nice work there by Shuai.
Verbickis keeping moving, preventing Shuai from controlling successfully.
Shuai postures up.
Shuai trying to control the position from guard on top but Verbickis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shuai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Verbickis is proving hard to escape from.
Shuai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shuai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuai wants to control from the top but Verbickis keeps moving.
Shuai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Verbickis kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Verbickis is trying to keep Shuai in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shuai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Didzis Verbickis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omi Shuai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Omi Shuai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shuai lands a jab-cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Didzis Verbickis.
I think Shuai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omi Shuai!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Red. Reilly has chosen Trouble Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Reilly

198 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
24
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones darts in and clinches Reilly up against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Reilly jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reilly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jones rushes Reilly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reilly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mike Jones has been cut.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Reilly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mike Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Reilly.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reilly breaks from the clinch.

Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reilly has his back to the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to break free but Reilly pushes him back against the cage.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Reilly breaks from the clinch.
Reilly throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reilly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with the combination.
Reilly misses with a double jab.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reilly, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones stalling against the cage.
A short right from Jones.
Jones can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Reilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Reilly's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reilly lands a left and a right that sends Jones crashing to the canvas! Reilly dives into mount looking to finish!

Jones is rocked!

Mike Jones's cut is getting worse.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reilly trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reilly is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Reilly's body position as best he can.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Reilly'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!
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Reilly content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reilly tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones wants to break free but Reilly has control.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reilly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.

Jones moves into the clinch.

Reilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reilly gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Reilly's leg but Reilly calmly moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reilly wants to clinch.

Reilly gets a takedown into half guard.
Reilly trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking to improve his position.

Reilly postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jones to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones forces Reilly back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reilly shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Reilly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Reilly.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Reilly throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly misses with the combination.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reilly.
Bobby Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Reilly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling him.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Reilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Mike Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Reilly fails with the takedown.
Jones throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones is looking to wear down Reilly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reilly shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reilly takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reilly throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
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 Mike Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Reilly has the dominant position.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.

Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Reilly scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones jabs Reilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Mike Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Reilly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reilly passes to full mount!
Jones can't escape the position.
Reilly controlling from the full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Reilly's attempts to control the action.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Reilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones is trying to stand up.
Reilly throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Reilly loaded up on that one.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Reilly looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reilly.
Reilly lands with some strikes.
Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reilly avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Reilly controlling from the full mount.
Reilly looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reilly breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reilly on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly dominating with strikes here.
Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to hold on but Reilly pushes him away.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Bobby Reilly has got the better of the ground game so far.

Reilly is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Reilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reilly trying to control but Jones is having none of 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Reilly!
Bobby Reilly decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zek Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Fausu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fausu's choice of entrance music: Manu Samoa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gomez
vs
Fausu

205 cm
26
263 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
267 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zek Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Fausu!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fausu throws a series of strikes that have Gomez backpedaling.
Fausu lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomez off the cage and back into range.
Fausu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Tommy Fausu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez moves to clinch but Fausu breaks away
and Fausu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomez misses with a straight right.

Gomez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fausu, pushing him back against the cage.

Fausu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gomez uses from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gomez trying to control but Fausu is working from the bottom.
Gomez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fausu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fausu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fausu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fausu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fausu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gomez looks a forlorn figure.
Gomez taking shots to the head.
Fausu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fausu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fausu lands with some strikes.
Gomez tries to reverse the position but Fausu maintains control.

Fausu working for a submission but Gomez is keeping him at bay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fausu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gomez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fausu on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez can't escape the position.
Fausu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fausu looking to control but Gomez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fausu prevents Gomez from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Fausu.

Fausu wants to finish this one by submission but Gomez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fausu.
Fausu controlling from mount.
BOOM! Fausu connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Fausu's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Fausu!
A very excited looking Tommy Fausu 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
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Mister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Woodley's choice of entrance music: Seek & Destroy - Metallica. Mister Mister had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mister
vs
Woodley

180 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mister Mister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyron Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woodley, pushing him back against the cage.
Mister tries a body shot but Woodley blocks it.
Woodley misses with an elbow strike.
Mister works on Woodley's body with a couple of short punches.
Mister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Woodley lands an elbow that stopped Mister in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Mister Mister has been cut.
Woodley prevents the takedown attempt.

Woodley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mister uses from the top position.
Mister throwing strikes but missing.
Woodley keeping moving, preventing Mister from controlling successfully.
Mister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woodley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mister looking to pass the guard.
Mister postures up in Woodley's guard and throws a big left but Woodley blocks it.
Woodley wants to stand but Mister is controlling the position.

Woodley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tyron Woodley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woodley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mister throws a right hand that misses

so Woodley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Woodley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woodley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woodley working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodley trying to control but Mister is working from the bottom.
Mister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woodley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woodley is looking to work some ground and pound but Mister has wrist control.
Woodley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mister working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodley preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woodley trying to control but Mister is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woodley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mister has his hands on Woodley's head, controlling the position.
Woodley landing with the ground and pound.
Woodley throws a big elbow that misses.
Mister lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Woodley!
Mister throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Woodley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mister trying to control but Woodley is having none of it.
Mister breaks from Woodley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Mister there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woodley is looking to escape.
Mister landing strikes from the mount and Woodley is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyron Woodley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mister Mister's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Woodley swinging wildly here.

Mister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Woodley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Woodley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mister throws a nice looking combination but Woodley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Mister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woodley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mister but Mister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mister throws the left hand but Woodley avoids the punch easily.
Woodley throws a head kick but Mister moves out of range.
Woodley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mister on the side of the head.
Woodley loads up on a big right hand but Mister slips the punch.
Woodley misses with a head kick.
Woodley lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woodley.

Mister rushes Woodley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Woodley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mister gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mister tries to work over Woodley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Woodley breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woodley.
Mister Mister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Woodley.
A punch combination from Mister misses.
Mister misses with a body shot.
Mister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woodley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mister lands an overhand right.
Woodley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mister looks to land a left hand but Woodley moved out of range nicely.
Woodley swings widly with a right hand
and Mister counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mister lands a nice shot that snaps Woodley's head back.
A punch combination from Mister misses.
Woodley misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mister misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Mister. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woodley thows a body kick. Mister tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Woodley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Woodley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mister misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Woodley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Woodley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mister under the eye.
Mister misses the jab.
Mister tries to bum rush Woodley with a series of wild strikes but Woodley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mister moves out of range as Woodley strikes.
Woodley with a hook.
Mister Mister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Woodley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mister!
Woodley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mister is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Woodley.
Woodley lands a big elbow - Mister is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mister is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
After winning the bout, Tyron Woodley 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
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by I Hate You Guys - Eric Cartman. Tyson has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Davis
vs
Tyson

173 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

KINGDOM

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 Los Angeles, Liam Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Davis misses.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Davis misses
and Tyson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Davis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Liam Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Tyson.
Tyson checks a low kick from Davis.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.

Davis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyson sprawls well initially but Davis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davis is looking to pass Tyson's guard but actually Tyson recovers to full guard.
Davis passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Tyson defends it.
Davis controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyson wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.

Liam Davis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Davis thows a leg kick but Tyson checks it

and Tyson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davis's guard.
Tyson advances to half guard.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tyson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tyson trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Davis holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Davis throws a leg kick

and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davis won't be happy with that.
Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tyson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis is trying to control Tyson's posture but Tyson avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Orlando Tyson 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.

Tyson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Davis throws a chopping leg kick but Tyson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyson misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a good low kick that Tyson was not able to check.
Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liam Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Tyson.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis throws a low kick, looking for Tyson's leg but Tyson calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Davis thows a leg kick but Tyson checks it

and Tyson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davis!
Tyson wants to stand but Davis is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tyson trying to control but Davis is having none of it.
Tyson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Tyson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Davis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Davis shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Tyson has control of Davis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Davis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis is squirming around, avoiding Tyson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control but Davis is having none of it.
Tyson looking to ground and pound but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis tries to hold on but Tyson postures up.

Tyson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Davis is on top in guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Liam Davis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson fails with the takedown

and Davis counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee asks Davis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Davis prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
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 Liam Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Davis misses with a right hand

and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch.

Davis pulls guard.
Tyson stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
Davis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyson!
Davis looking to control but Tyson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tyson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Davis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Tyson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Davis prevents Tyson from getting the reversal.
Tyson wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
Tyson is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to control but Tyson wriggling away.
Davis landing strikes from the mount.
Tyson wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
Orlando Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tyson because Davis loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is stalling here but it's allowed Tyson to get half guard.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyson is trying to control but can't.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davis slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Liam Davis just wasn't active enough.

Tyson dives in and scores a takedown into Davis's guard.
Davis seems keen to control Tyson's posture.
Davis is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Liam Davis.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Liam Davis!
A relieved looking Liam Davis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcomn Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanson has chosen Until The End as his entrance music. Malcomn Brown has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Brown
vs
Stanson

190 cm
25
181 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Real Fighters Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcomn Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Stanson.
Stanson misses with a straight left.
Stanson with a jab.
Stanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanson misses with a head kick.
Brown misses with a hook to the body
letting Stanson counter with a right hand.
Brown shoots in but Stanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanson throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Stanson misses with a body kick.
Stanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stanson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Stanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stanson misses with a low kick.
Stanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Stanson lands a jab to the nose.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcomn Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanson throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brown. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Stanson's shoulder, as Stanson tries to avoid the shot.
Stanson throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Stanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanson with a hook.

Brown is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown drops his hands momentarily. Stanson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Brown staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Brown doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Stanson!
Brian Stanson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilford Pure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amnuay Saenpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amnuay Saenpong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pure
vs
Saenpong

186 cm
22
262 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

223 cm
20
245 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilford Pure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amnuay Saenpong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Saenpong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saenpong delivers a nice body kick.
Saenpong ducks under a wild hook from Pure.
Saenpong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pure will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pure walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Wilford Pure has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saenpong sizes up Pure with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saenpong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pure is breathing heavily.
Saenpong lands with a nice body punch.
Pure drops his hands momentarily and Saenpong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saenpong works the jab nicely.

Wilford Pure's cut is getting worse.

Saenpong cracks Pure with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saenpong has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pure to stand back up!

Pure is rocked!

Wilford Pure's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Saenpong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pure is holding his hands too far apart here. Saenpong throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Pure is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amnuay Saenpong!
During a confident post fight interview, Amnuay Saenpong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Megani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maddox
vs
Megani

194 cm
27
273 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
280 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

REAL LIFE CLOTHING LINE - 90% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Maddox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luigi Megani!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maddox.
Maddox slips under a jab.
Megani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maddox has a takedown stuffed.
Megani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maddox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Megani. No joy for Maddox on that attempt.

Megani dives in and scores a takedown into Maddox's guard.
Maddox 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.
Maddox keeping full guard, as Megani tries to pass.
Megani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maddox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Megani controls the pace.
Megani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maddox is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Megani lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Megani from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Megani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maddox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Megani has managed to get both his arms back between Maddox's legs - danger averted.
Megani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Megani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maddox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Megani looking to pass the guard.

Maddox is looking for a triangle but Megani pushes his legs off easily.
Megani connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megani is looking to work some ground and pound but Maddox has wrist control.
Megani sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Megani from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maddox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Megani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Megani wants to pass the guard but Maddox is keeping the position.
Maddox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Megani landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Megani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Megani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Megani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Megani stands up over Maddox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maddox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Megani landing with the ground and pound.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Megani from controlling successfully.
Maddox trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maddox manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maddox prevents Megani from getting the reversal.
Maddox looking to ground and pound but Megani is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megani sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maddox is trying to control the action in half guard but Megani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maddox trying to pass the guard but Megani defending well.
Maddox trying to control the action but Megani is working from the bottom.
Megani is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Megani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Megani wants it to stay on the feet.
Maddox shoots for a double leg takedown but Megani sprawls well. He's pushed Maddox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Megani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Megani pulls Maddox in close to prevent any damage.
Maddox throws a big elbow that misses.
Maddox slips nicely into half guard.
Maddox moves nicely into side control.
Maddox throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Maddox landing strikes from the mount and Megani is in trouble!
Megani wants to control but Maddox is having none of it.
Maddox manages to capitalize on a mistake by Megani to take his back!
Megani is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maddox off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Maddox is throwing shots to the body but Megani manages to wriggle free. Maddox pounces on him again and ends up in Megani's guard.
Maddox advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox wants to pass the guard but Megani is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maddox works his way into side control.
Megani seems a little lost for a moment, as Maddox dominates the positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Megani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Megani is not content to let Maddox control the position.
Megani is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is putting a hurting on Megani here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maddox looks up at the clock and then as Megani takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maddox smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brad Maddox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maddox throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maddox tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Megani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maddox with the ground and pound but Megani regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Maddox trying to control from half guard but Megani is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Maddox seems to be working for a kimura but Megani defends the submission attempt.

Maddox is working for a kimura but Megani is defending it quite comfortably.
Megani looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Maddox dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Megani misses with a hook.
Maddox slips a jab from Megani.
Maddox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megani.
Maddox staying out of range there.
Maddox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Megani throws a hook but Maddox blocks it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Megani enables Maddox to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Megani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maddox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maddox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maddox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Megani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Megani is controlling Maddox's posture.
Maddox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Megani wants to sweep here but Maddox controlling him for the moment.
Maddox controls from within his opponent's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Megani looks to land a left hand but Maddox moved out of range nicely.
Megani loads up on a big right hand but Maddox slips the punch.
Maddox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maddox.
Nice defenses there by Maddox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megani throws a right hand that misses

and Maddox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Megani's guard now.
Maddox tries to free his leg and advance position but Megani is retaining full guard.
Maddox lands a couple of digs.
Maddox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Megani's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Megani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Megani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maddox is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megani is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maddox tries to roll over but Megani keeps him under control.
Maddox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Megani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Megani's back!

Maddox looking for the choke from the back.
Maddox is striking from the back but Megani escapes and manages to recover to half guard.

Maddox is looking for a kimura but Megani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maddox to get the leverage.

Maddox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Megani sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maddox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Megani defending well though.
Megani trying to control from the bottom.
Maddox is pressing down on Megani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Megani is holding on for now.
Megani tries to roll over but Maddox keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maddox trying to control from half guard but Megani is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Maddox clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Megani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Megani.
A big right from Megani misses.
Megani throws an overhand right that lands on Maddox's shoulder, as Maddox tries to avoid the shot.
Megani throws a hook but Maddox avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Maddox enables Megani to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maddox manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Maddox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Megani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maddox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Megani manages to get himself to full guard.
Megani looking to control.
Maddox wants to pass the guard but Megani is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox won't allow Megani to sweep him here.
Maddox wants to pass the guard but Megani is keeping the position.
Maddox throwing strikes from guard but Megani blocks nicely.
Megani trying to control the position here.
Maddox advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Megani!
A nice elbow there by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a head shot.
Megani blocking the ground and pound.
Megani in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megani tries to reverse the position but Maddox maintains control.
Maddox throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Maddox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Maddox goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Megani turns into him and now he's in Maddox's guard.
Maddox looking for a sweep. Not yet Maddox, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Megani from controlling successfully.
Maddox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Megani manages to get himself to full guard.
Maddox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Maddox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Megani dives on top into guard.
Maddox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Megani works over Maddox with some ground and pound from guard.
Maddox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maddox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Megani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megani throwing strikes from guard but Maddox blocks nicely.
Megani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Megani.

Maddox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maddox controls Megani momentarily but Megani frees himself.
Maddox 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Megani trying to control but Maddox is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maddox is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Maddox had his way with Luigi Megani in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Megani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a takedown attempt - Megani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Megani looks to throw the jab but Maddox is out of range.
Maddox fails with the takedown

and Megani counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maddox!
Megani looking to finish Maddox with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maddox!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megani wants to control the pace but Maddox is squirming around nicely.
Megani landing strikes from the mount and Maddox is in trouble!

It looks like Brad Maddox has been cut.
Megani looking to control but Maddox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Megani lands a big shot to the head and Maddox winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luigi Megani!
Luigi Megani is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Luigi Megani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.