LTSD 6 Bad intentions! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mardy Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Trig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bum
vs
Trig

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mardy Bum!
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, Frank Trig!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Trig as he connects with a hook.

Trig rushes Bum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Trig pulls Bum into guard.
Trig keeping moving, preventing Bum from controlling successfully.
Trig trying to control the position.
Bum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trig is keeping the position for now.
Bum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trig is proving hard to escape from.
Bum tries to free his leg and advance position but Trig is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trig pulls Bum in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Trig was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bum misses with a takedown attempt - Trig sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Trig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Bum breaks the clinch.
Trig misses with the combination.
Bum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Trig looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Trig decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Trig drives through and clinches with Bum against the cage.
Bum has Trig pushed against the cage.

Trig has Bum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trig pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bum tumbling to the mat - Trig dives into Bum's guard.
Trig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trig passes Bum's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Trig stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bum to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trig fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bum to the ground. Trig is now in Bum's guard.
Trig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bum is breathing heavily.
Bum struggling a bit here.
Trig content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trig stands up and beckons Bum to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trig moves into the clinch successfully.
Trig taking a breather.

Trig successfully pulls guard.
Trig wants to improve his position but instead Bum has moved into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bum's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bum's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Bum right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trig shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bum manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trig wants to get back to full guard.
Trig trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

Bum is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Trig has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Trig!

Trig stands up and waves to Bum to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trig.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bum misses with a takedown attempt
and Trig counters with a three punch combo that has Bum backing up. Bum nods at Trig to acknowledge the strikes.

Trig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trig lands a few punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Trig hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for Bum with that takedown attempt.

Trig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trig controlling from the top position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trig cracks Bum with a solid left hand.
Trig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trig is one step ahead there.

Trig stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trig moves into range and clinches up with Bum.
Bum wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mardy Bum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trig has Bum pressed against the cage.

Trig has clasped his hands together around Bum's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Frank Trig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trig controlling from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trig working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Trig 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. This is the final round!

Trig pushes Bum away with a front kick.
Bum shoots in but Trig avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mardy Bum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Trig.

Trig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bum being controlled for a moment.
Trig lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bum down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trig is staying tight to Bum's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trig grinds an elbow into Bum's temple.
Bum is letting Trig control him for a moment.
Trig has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Trig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trig connects with a bit shot that sees Bum covering up! More strikes from Trig and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Trig is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Trig!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santino Marella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Beavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Marella
vs
Beavis

182 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santino Marella!
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, Kevin Beavis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beavis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beavis throws a sloppy head kick and Marella moves out of range easily.
Beavis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beavis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marella pinned against the cage. Marella gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beavis stuffs the takedown.

Marella bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beavis is letting Marella control him for a moment.

Marella stands up and beckons Beavis to his feet.
Beavis has his takedown stuffed

and Marella counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marella.
Santino Marella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Beavis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beavis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beavis looking to control but Marella passes into half guard.
Beavis strikes from the bottom but Marella uses the opportunity to move to side control.

Marella wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beavis, who protects the arm well.
Beavis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marella off and has taken his back!
Marella trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Beavis controlling well, preventing Marella from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marella rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Beavis prevents Marella from improving his position.
Beavis wants to control but Marella is keeping him busy.
Marella keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Beavis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marella keeps working.
Marella wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marella is looking to control Beavis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marella avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Beavis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Beavis misses with a head kick.
Beavis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Marella scores a takedown into full mount!
Beavis has given up his back here.

Marella is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Beavis has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Marella has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Beavis taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Marella doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santino Marella!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Krzepicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marciano
vs
Krzepicki

185 cm
25
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

194 cm
26
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonardo Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Krzepicki !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Krzepicki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Krzepicki .
Krzepicki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marciano scores with a body shot.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Krzepicki slips the punch.

Krzepicki moves into range and clinches up with Marciano.

Marciano breaks from the clinch.
Krzepicki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Krzepicki forces Marciano back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
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!
Marciano wants a takedown but no success here.
Marciano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krzepicki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marciano is trying to break the clinch but Krzepicki is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is leaning against Krzepicki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krzepicki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano works Krzepicki 's body with a nice hook.

Marciano scores with a takedown into Krzepicki 's guard.
Marciano throws a big right hand that misses.
Marciano 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.
Marciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Krzepicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano wants to pass the guard but Krzepicki is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krzepicki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marciano.
Marciano landing some decent shots from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano advances to half guard.
Marciano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krzepicki is trying to control but can't.
Marciano controlling the action here.
Marciano throws a strike but Krzepicki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marciano postures up in Krzepicki 's guard and throws a big left but Krzepicki blocks it.
Marciano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marciano wants to pass the guard but Krzepicki is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krzepicki looking to control.
Marciano stopping the sweep attempt from Krzepicki .
Marciano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marciano cracks the inside of Krzepicki 's front leg.
A head kick misses from Krzepicki .
Krzepicki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marciano.
Leonardo Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body.
Marciano staying out of range there.
Krzepicki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krzepicki throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.

Marciano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krzepicki can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzepicki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marciano looks to land a strike but Krzepicki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marciano postures up and lands a big shot to Krzepicki 's brow.
Krzepicki trying to keep a closed guard but Marciano is proving a slippery customer.
Marciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Krzepicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marciano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marciano scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krzepicki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krzepicki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzepicki controlling the position.

Mark Krzepicki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Marciano throws a low kick, looking for Krzepicki 's leg but Krzepicki calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krzepicki . Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marciano connects with a right hand. Krzepicki shakes it off.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Krzepicki moved away.
Krzepicki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krzepicki misses with a wild body shot.
Krzepicki throws a push kick but Marciano slaps the foot to one side.
Krzepicki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Krzepicki .
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Krzepicki takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Mark Krzepicki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krzepicki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Marciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Krzepicki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marciano, pushing him back against the cage.
Krzepicki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marciano presses Krzepicki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krzepicki lands a head kick!
Krzepicki throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano thows a body shot but no joy.
Marciano is looking to wear down Krzepicki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krzepicki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krzepicki wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
A big left from Marciano misses.
Krzepicki throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Krzepicki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krzepicki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Krzepicki .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzepicki throws a head kick that misses.
Krzepicki avoids a kick to the body.
Krzepicki tries to clinch there but Marciano circles away.
Marciano thuds his right hand into Krzepicki 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krzepicki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano cracks Krzepicki with a right hand to the side of the head.

Krzepicki is rocked!
Krzepicki walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Marciano swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonardo Marciano!
Leonardo Marciano is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Washington Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Batista could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Washington Moses's chin.

Batista
vs
Moses

193 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Washington Moses!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Batista gets caught flat footed, as Moses shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moses throwing strikes but missing.
Moses won't allow Batista to sweep him here.
Moses looking to pass the guard.

Moses avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully.

Batista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moses can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Moses postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Batista is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moses, into his guard.
Moses wants to get back to his feet but Batista is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista postures up in Moses's guard and throws a big left but Moses blocks it.
Batista trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom.
Moses working a defensive guard here.
Batista trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batista looks for a takedown but Moses sprawls well.
Moses keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batista misses with the combination.
Batista shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moses eats them both and turns towards Batista to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Batista swats away the attempt to clinch by Moses.
Batista tries to bum rush Moses with a series of wild strikes but Moses uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Moses shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista wants to control but Moses is having none of it.
Moses trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moses working the ground and pound effectively.

It looks like Dave Batista has been cut.
Moses lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses won't let Batista get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Batista trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Batista can't escape the position.
Moses has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moses looking to control and managing it successfully.

Moses looking to secure an arm triangle but Batista defends it well.
Batista takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Dave Batista's cut is getting worse.
Moses working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Dave Batista's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect 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!
Batista takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Batista is rocked!

Jeez, Dave Batista's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Washington Moses!
An out of breath Washington Moses thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

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

Jones
vs
Bum

191 cm
25
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jones!
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, Utter Bum!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bum tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones prevents Bum from improving his position.
Jones throwing shots but Bum is blocking nicely.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Bum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bum.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Bum is trying to stand up.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum is trying desperately to improve position.
Bum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Bum is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Bum is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bum is out cold! Jones jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curt Leocadio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leocadio
vs
Hamfist

180 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt Leocadio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mookie Hamfist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamfist shoots in looking for a takedown. Leocadio tries to sprawl out of it but Hamfist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leocadio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamfist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leocadio lunges at Hamfist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamfist's hand.
Leocadio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamfist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leocadio tries to avoid it but Hamfist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leocadio to the ground. Leocadio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leocadio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leocadio.
Leocadio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamfist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamfist blocks a jab.

Hamfist gets a takedown into half guard.
Hamfist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist slips a nice elbow through Leocadio's hands, connecting with Leocadio's forehead.
Hamfist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamfist trying to control the action but Leocadio is working from the bottom.
Hamfist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamfist wants to pass the guard but Leocadio is defending well.

Hamfist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leocadio tries to kick Hamfist off but Hamfist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hamfist looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leocadio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hamfist passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leocadio!
Hamfist is landing with some decent strikes but Leocadio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamfist postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Leocadio out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hamfist goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mookie Hamfist!
A less than humble Mookie Hamfist misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

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

Abott
vs
Blaszczyk

185 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
260 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tank Abott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Blaszczyk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaszczyk connects with a solid leg kick.
Blaszczyk looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Blaszczyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abott circles away quickly and effectively.

Abott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blaszczyk was covering up waiting for the punch and Abott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abott postures up in Blaszczyk's guard and throws a big left but Blaszczyk blocks it.

Abott gets to his feet - Blaszczyk follows without any prompting.
Blaszczyk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abott scores with a spinning back kick!
Tank Abott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abott scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abott fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abott controlling the action here.
Abott seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blaszczyk for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abott decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Abott looks to land a combination but Blaszczyk avoids it well.
Abott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaszczyk pinned against the cage. Blaszczyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Abott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abott staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Abott.
Abott scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blaszczyk wants to get back to his feet but Abott drags him back down.
Abott lands a decent elbow from side control.

Abott decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blaszczyk to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abott slips nicely into half guard.

Abott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abott is trying to control. Blaszczyk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blaszczyk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Damian Blaszczyk has been cut.

Abott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

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

Abott postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Blaszczyk to stand up.
Abott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaszczyk blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abott tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaszczyk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Abott.
Sloppy strikes from Abott. Those never looked like landing.

Abott clinches up against the cage.

Abott manages to break the clinch.

Abott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blaszczyk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Abott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Abott 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaszczyk is pushing Abott's head away, looking to escape. Abott manages to hold on to the position though.
Abott has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Blaszczyk!
Abott controlling from the full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaszczyk tries to hold on but Abott pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abott controlling from the full mount.

Abott is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blaszczyk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Abott content just to control the position here.
Abott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaszczyk can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaszczyk is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Blaszczyk is trying to stand but he's just given Abott his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is taking a good look at Blaszczyk as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Abott!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Abott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Blaszczyk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Abott scores with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Blaszczyk as Abott shoots in.

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

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

Abott escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaszczyk blocks a head kick by Abott.
Abott keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaszczyk misses with a hook

and Abott counters with a single leg into guard. Blaszczyk didn't expect that.
Abott trying to control but Blaszczyk is working from the bottom.
Abott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abott stops Blaszczyk from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tank Abott wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abott. Blaszczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaszczyk cracks Abott with an open hand slap.
Blaszczyk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abott.

Abott tries to keep at a distance but Blaszczyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Abott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abott dives in and grabs Blaszczyk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaszczyk pushes down on Abott's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Abott. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Abott gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abott stands up and beckons Blaszczyk to his feet.
Abott tries to clinch up.
Tank Abott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abott throws a head kick that misses.
Abott lands with a slapping head kick.
Tank Abott is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaszczyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abott throws a front kick that sends Blaszczyk stumbling back into the cage.
Abott staying out of range there.
Abott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blaszczyk in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaszczyk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blaszczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abott fails with the takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abott crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blaszczyk - the referee stops the clock and Abott gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blaszczyk. Abott manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Abott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaszczyk defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abott throws a series of strikes that have Blaszczyk backpedaling.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Abott!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cantwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Whales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Cantwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cantwell
vs
Whales

187 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Cantwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Whales!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantwell misses with an uppercut.
Whales lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cantwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Whales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cantwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Cantwell.
Whales connects with a looping right hand.
Cantwell misses with a takedown attempt - Whales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cantwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Cantwell gets tackled into the cage by Whales. Whales maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whales pushes Cantwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cantwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cantwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Whales.
Whales lands a hook that snaps the head of Cantwell backwards.
Whales digs a right hand underneath Cantwell's ribcage. Cantwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whales stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Whales is leaning against Cantwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cantwell tries to pull guard but Whales holds him up against the cage and eventually Cantwell drops back down to his feet.
Cantwell is trying to pull guard but Whales turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cantwell is breathing heavily.
Cantwell tries to circle away but Whales has him pinned against the cage.
Whales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Whales prevents Cantwell from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Whales.
Cantwell tries to pull guard but Whales holds him up against the cage and eventually Cantwell drops back down to his feet.
Cantwell is trying to break the clinch but Whales is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cantwell up against the cage.
Whales throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Cantwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whales walks away with a smile on his face. Cantwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Cantwell with that takedown attempt.

Whales moves into the clinch successfully.
Whales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Whales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Whales throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cantwells head.
A shot in the inside from Whales.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cantwell backwards.
Whales is working Cantwell over against the cage.
Whales lands an uppercut.
Cantwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whales smiles and moves away.
Whales connects with a right hand. Cantwell shakes it off.
Cantwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cantwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whales lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Whales throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cantwell on the side of the head.
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!
Cantwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Whales finds it's target.

Cantwell is rocked!
Nice cross by Whales.
Oh Cantwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cantwell walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Cantwell limp body while Whales jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Whales!
Patrick Whales is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Patrick Whales made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herman Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimbo Slice will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Willis
vs
Slice

150 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herman Willis!
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, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
Willis swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.
Slice tries to clinch up but Willis circles away and keeps his distance.
Willis fails with the takedown

so Slice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Willis pushes Slice off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Slice with that takedown attempt.
Slice looks to clinch
and Willis counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Willis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Willis pinned against the cage. Willis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Willis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slice backs up against the cage.
Willis leaves Slice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
Slice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Willis tries to avoid it but Slice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Willis to the ground. Willis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Willis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slice.
Slice looks gassed!
Slice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Willis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slice somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.

Slice gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Willis walks away with a smile on his face. Slice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Willis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Willis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Willis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slice sprawls well initially but Willis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slice is looking to improve his position.

Willis decides to stand and escape the position.
Willis tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Willis shoots in but no luck this time.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Willis pinned against the cage. Willis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Willis on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Willis misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Willis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Willis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slice back to the cage. Willis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Willis shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slice throws a right hand that Willis ducks under and follows up with a left that Willis also avoids with ease.
Slice wants to clinch up but Willis keeps it at a distance.
Willis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Willis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Willis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Willis as he jumps to the side.
Willis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Willis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Willis shoots in.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Slice gets a clinch.
Willis wants a takedown.
Slice misses with some punches.
Willis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Willis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slice after a bit of a struggle.

Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slice.
Willis swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Willis shoots in.
Willis throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Willis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slice.
Willis stuffs the takedown.

Slice closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Willis's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Slice stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking to clinch but Willis is avoiding it.
Willis tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willis but Willis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Willis pinned against the cage. Willis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Willis shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slice dodges the punch combination from Willis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slice looking to score a takedown here. Willis is defending well but Slice drives through and ends up in Willis's guard.
Slice throwing strikes from guard but Willis blocks nicely.
Slice prevents Willis from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice wants to pass the guard but Willis is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slice wants it to stay on the feet.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
Willis shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slice dodges the punch combination from Willis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice blocks a head kick by Willis.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slice wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slice.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
Willis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Willis as Slice shoots in.
Willis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slice moves forwards but Willis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Willis feints a jab promting Slice to slip. Willis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Willis.

Slice closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Willis's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Kimbo Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slice stops Willis from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kimbo Slice has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Slice shoots in and gets a takedown into Willis's guard.
Slice trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kimbo Slice.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Willis.
Slice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Willis's sensitive parts.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Willis defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice really dominated that round.
That's time! Willis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Willis misses with a two punch combination.
Slice tries for a takedown but Willis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slice closes the distance and clinches up with Willis, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes Willis against the cage but Willis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Willis closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. Willis pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Willis finds it's way round the side to connect with Slice's head.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slice wants it to stay on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown but Slice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Willis.

Slice has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice tries for a takedown but Willis manages to get underhooks.
Slice prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slice is looking for a takedown.

Slice gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willis keeps working.
Willis is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kimbo Slice.
Willis with a jab.
Slice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Willis defends it nicely.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
Willis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Willis moves out of range as Slice throws a body kick.

Slice changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Willis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice laying and praying for a moment but Willis takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slice is looking to advance position but Willis won't allow it.
Willis looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kimbo Slice hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Slice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willis as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Willis throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Willis shoots and misses

and Slice counters by clinching up.

Slice pulls guard.
Slice is trying to control the position but Willis postures up.
Willis wanted to stand there but Slice had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slice is on top in guard.
Slice wants to stand and escape but instead Willis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Willis wants to stand and escape but instead Slice has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Willis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kimbo Slice hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Slice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Willis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Willis scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Willis as he jumps to the side.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Willis slaps away a takedown attempt from Slice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herman Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slice.
Willis misses with a body kick.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
Willis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice lands with a slapping head kick.
Herman Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Willis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Willis shoots in but no luck this time.
Willis shoots and misses

and Slice counters with a single leg into guard. Willis didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice tries to stand but Willis is controlling from the bottom.
Slice prevents Willis from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kimbo Slice wasn't active enough on the ground.
Willis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Willis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Slice feints and as Willis raises his hands in defense, Slice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice wants to stand but Willis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Willis keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slice 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice is the new heavyweight champion!
Kimbo Slice 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.