CCF Midweek Mayhem 29 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bates
vs
Pain

187 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

180 cm
28
161 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Pain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bates's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Bates is defending against the submission attempts here by Pain.

Pain seems to be working for a kimura but Bates defends the submission attempt.
Pain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pain slips a nice elbow through Bates's hands, connecting with Bates's forehead.

Bates is defending against the submission attempts here by Pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is looking to pass Bates's guard but actually Bates recovers to full guard.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain content to stall in guard here.

Bates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bates!

Bates swings around for an armbar but Pain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bates's guard.
Pain looking to sit in guard and control but Bates gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bates won't allow Pain to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates prevents Pain from getting back to his feet.
Pain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bates wants to stand but Pain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pain wants to stand and escape but Bates is having none of it.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Bates is breathing heavily.

Pain pushes Bates off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up with Bates, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes Bates against the cage but Bates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Pain gets the takedown into side control.
Pain cracks Bates with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Pain is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Bates's face as Pain controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bates gets back to half guard.
Pain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bates's waist but Bates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.

Pain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bates sprawls well initially but Pain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pain stops Bates from getting back to his feet.
Pain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bates with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pain lands strikes from half guard.
Mark Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates tries to kick Pain off but Pain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bates is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold.
Pain winds up and cracks Bates with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Pain sits in half guard.
Pain tries to pass to full mount but Bates defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Pain working Bates over with strikes.

Pain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Bates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pain pulls his head out easily.

Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Bates is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pain is looking for a kimura here.
Pain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Pain is looking for a kimura but Bates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pain to get the leverage.
Pain drops an elbow to the side of Bates's head.

Bates actively working from the bottom here.
Pain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Pain is working for a kimura but Bates is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pain working the head and body with strikes.
Pain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pain working over Bates with some ground and pound. Bates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Pain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bates won't allow Pain to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.

Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bates defends it well.

Pain is working for a kimura but Bates is defending it quite comfortably.
Pain stops Bates from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain is trying to control the action in half guard but Bates is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Pain 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.
Pain is taking a breather. Bates says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bates throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bates wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Bates is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bates sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Bates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pain pulls his head out easily.

Pain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pain wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
Bates won't allow Pain to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bates is defending against the submission attempts here by Pain.
Pain lands strikes from half guard.
Pain wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
Bates wants to control but Pain passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Bates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bates is trying to get back to his feet.
Pain is working Bates over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pain landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pain is trying to get an arm triangle but Bates is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pain tries for a kimura but Bates is defending well.

Pain goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bates rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pain's guard! Nice work there by Bates!
Bates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bates is controlling him.
Bates throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain wants to get back to his feet but Bates is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bates is looking to stand up but Pain won't let him.

Pain pushes Bates off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Pain really 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.

Bates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pain as he jumps to the side.

Pain feints and as Bates raises his hands in defense, Pain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pain is in close to Bates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pain sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Pain hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bates wants it to stay on the feet.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown. Bates tries to sprawl out of it but Pain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bates tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pain swivels and escapes.
Bates lands a slapping body shot.

Pain manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bates on his heels. He'll look to pass Bates's guard now, I'm sure.
Pain is looking to advance position but Bates has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pain's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Bates with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pain is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain blocking the ground and pound.
Pain wants to get back to his feet.
Bates throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bates misses with a head shot.

Bates gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pain fails to land the takedown.
Ken Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Pain.
Bates shoots in looking for a takedown but Pain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bates's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bates duly obliges.

Pain manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bates on his heels. He'll look to pass Bates's guard now, I'm sure.
Pain scoring with some ground and pound.
Pain looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Bates has wrist control.
Pain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.

Bates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain moves nicely into side control.
Pain happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Pain dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pain shoots in but Bates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mark Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pain cracks Bates with a solid left hand.

Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain stands and throws Bates's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pain connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bates some visible discomfort.

Pain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bates knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bates is trying to improve his position.
Pain scores with a couple of short elbows.

Pain is trying to get an arm triangle but Bates is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bates is trying to buck Pain off.

Pain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bates, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bates to see if he's OK.
Bates manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pain wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
Pain trying to mount his opponent but Bates defends it.
Pain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bates is looking to escape.
Pain winds up and cracks Bates with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain stops Bates from getting back to his feet.
Bates taking some punishment here, with Pain in his half guard.
Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bates looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pain connects with a nice short shot to Bates's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pain connects with a nice short shot to Bates's temple.
Pain content to control rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates is not content to let Pain control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Bates is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Pain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mark Pain!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mark Pain!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mark Pain!

Mark Pain wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Mark Pain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 Tom Kazansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazansky's entrance music is Danger Zone. A fine choice. Tom Kazansky looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Kazansky
vs
Nickson

185 cm
30
185 lbs
13 - 35 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kazansky!
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, Johan Nickson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nickson has Kazansky up against the cage in a clinch.
Nickson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kazansky up against the cage.
Kazansky is trying to pull guard but Nickson has him pressed against the cage.
Kazansky takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Tom Kazansky has been cut.
Nickson tries to land a knee to the head but Kazansky blocks with his arms.
Nickson scores with a knee to the head.
Nickson dodges an elbow strike from Kazansky.

Nickson breaks the clinch.

Nickson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kazansky is trying to defend but Nickson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kazansky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kazansky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickson looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickson is looking to stand up but Kazansky won't let him.
Nickson stops Kazansky from standing up.
Nickson wants to stand but Kazansky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nickson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kazansky has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nickson doesn't defend quickly enough and Kazansky has managed to lock this one up! Can Nickson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kazansky on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Kazansky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Anaconda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vieira
vs
Anaconda

185 cm
24
183 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

175 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gennady Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silas Anaconda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anaconda checks a low kick from Vieira.
Anaconda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Anaconda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vieira connecting with a few gentle strikes.

Anaconda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anaconda wants to pass the guard but Vieira is defending well.
Vieira is looking to escape.
Anaconda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira is trying to stand up here but Anaconda is controlling him well.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Anaconda has control of the leg.
Anaconda is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anaconda seems to be looking for submissions.
Anaconda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Anaconda is working for a submission of some sort.
Anaconda blocks the strikes from Vieira.

Anaconda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anaconda.
Vieira wants to control but Anaconda is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anaconda drops an elbow to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Anaconda is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Anaconda is looking for a kimura here.
Vieira wants to control but Anaconda is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anaconda lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Anaconda avoids the attempt from Vieira to control.
Anaconda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vieira is trying to escape the mount.
Anaconda tries to control but Vieira wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anaconda swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vieira is now in Anaconda's guard. A big mistake from Anaconda there, giving up the dominant position!

Anaconda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anaconda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vieira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anaconda on the ground.
Anaconda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anaconda is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silas Anaconda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anaconda scores with a jab.

It looks like Gennady Vieira has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anaconda.
Anaconda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Anaconda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vieira to the mat! Vieira manages to get full guard.
Anaconda is standing up over Vieira. Vieira looks to escape but Anaconda dives into side control.
Vieira struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira tries to buck Anaconda off but Anaconda is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anaconda working away.
Vieira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Anaconda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anaconda trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Anaconda trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Anaconda landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anaconda is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira wants to control but Anaconda postures up.

Anaconda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Vieira is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anaconda yanks on the arm and Vieira is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anaconda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silas Anaconda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frito Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lei
vs
Santos

170 cm
28
170 lbs
15 - 57 - 2

170 cm
27
181 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 57 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frito Lei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aj Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos tries to keep at a distance but Lei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lei is defending well for now.

Lei breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lei!
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Lei ducks down to avoid it.
Lei slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Lei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lei clinches.
Lei leaning against his opponent.

Lei breaks the clinch.
Lei is looking to clinch.
Lei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lei circles away.
Lei throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lei doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Lei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lei doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Lei tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.

Lei rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Santos lands a left hand.
Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lei manages to break the clinch.
Lei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lei keeps Santos at a distance using the push kick.
Santos looks for a takedown but Lei sprawls well.
Frito Lei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aj Santos.
Lei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lei connects with a leg kick. Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lei leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frito Lei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos looks gassed!
Lei doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lei scores with a kick to the body.
Lei is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.

Oooooh!!! Lei has knocked Santos down with a huge combo! Lei steps away and waves a wobbly Santos back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aj Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Santos is rocked!
Lei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lei digs a good body shot into Santos's ribs.

Lei lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Lei takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Lei finish him?
Lei looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Lei backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Santos's temple! It sends Santos violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Lei celebrates and the doctors try to help Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Frito Lei!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tragen Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tragen Hyabusa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jones
vs
Hyabusa

175 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 7 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boston Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tragen Hyabusa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hyabusa!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hyabusa is trying to escape the mount.
Hyabusa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones prevents Hyabusa from getting the reversal.
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jones looking to control but Hyabusa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hyabusa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hyabusa tries to hold on but Jones postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyabusa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hyabusa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hyabusa tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones avoids the attempt from Hyabusa to control.
Jones trying to control but Hyabusa is having none of it.
Jones avoids the attempt from Hyabusa to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones looking to finish Hyabusa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hyabusa!
Hyabusa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones fails to advance to Hyabusa's back.
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!
Hyabusa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hyabusa hang on?
Hyabusa is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to finish Hyabusa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hyabusa!
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hyabusa is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Hyabusa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hyabusa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Jones has control of Hyabusa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hyabusa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hyabusa tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hyabusa is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
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!

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hyabusa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones wants to take a breather but Hyabusa is having none of it.

Hyabusa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A chopping leg kick lands by Hyabusa.

Hyabusa has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Hyabusa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Hyabusa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Hyabusa drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hyabusa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hyabusa connects with a solid leg kick.

Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Hyabusa won't allow it.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Hyabusa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is really struggling to control Hyabusa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hyabusa has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Hyabusa is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hyabusa avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up because Boston Jones just wasn't active enough.

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hyabusa is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Hyabusa's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Hyabusa from improving his position.
Hyabusa is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Hyabusa is retaining full guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyabusa is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Tragen Hyabusa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hyabusa tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones trying to control the action but Hyabusa is working from the bottom.
Hyabusa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Will Hyabusa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa controlling from the back.
Jones just trying to survive but Hyabusa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Hyabusa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jones just trying to survive but Hyabusa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hyabusa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jones doesn't escape.
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.
Let's hope that Hyabusa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones staying busy and making it hard for Hyabusa to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tragen Hyabusa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hyabusa paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hyabusa did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Hyabusa is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hyabusa trying to control but Jones postures up.

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

Jones is looking for a kimura but Hyabusa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Hyabusa keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Hyabusa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Hyabusa wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hyabusa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Tragen Hyabusa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Hyabusa manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones trying to control but Hyabusa is working from the bottom.
Boston Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones advances to half guard.
Hyabusa is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hyabusa has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Hyabusa trying to control but Jones postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hyabusa is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Tragen Hyabusa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Hyabusa is looking to clinch.

Hyabusa takes the fight into the clinch.

Hyabusa breaks from the clinch.
Tragen Hyabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyabusa blocks a head kick by Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa misses with a wild combination.
Hyabusa with a poor takedown

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hyabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hyabusa keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Hyabusa wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyabusa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Hyabusa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Jones clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hyabusa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.

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

Jones tightens his grip and picks Hyabusa up, before dumping him to the ground. Hyabusa manages to land in guard.
Hyabusa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hyabusa looking to control.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hyabusa looking for a sweep. Not yet Hyabusa, not yet.
Hyabusa controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Hyabusa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hyabusa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tragen Hyabusa was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Hyabusa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hyabusa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hyabusa keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hyabusa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Hyabusa looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Boston Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hyabusa looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hyabusa on his heels. He'll look to pass Hyabusa's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyabusa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Hyabusa has wrist control.
Hyabusa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hyabusa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Hyabusa is trying to keep Jones in close.
Hyabusa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Hyabusa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Jones working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Hyabusa is having none of it.
Hyabusa controlling from the full mount.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyabusa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Jones had his way with Tragen Hyabusa in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hyabusa is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hyabusa punching to the body, from the bottom.
Hyabusa trying to control the position.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa keeping control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hyabusa wants to get back to full guard.
Hyabusa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones stops Hyabusa from getting back to his feet.
Hyabusa is looking to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tragen Hyabusa.
A head kick misses from Hyabusa.

Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hyabusa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hyabusa looks a forlorn figure.
Hyabusa is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Hyabusa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hyabusa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hyabusa and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Hyabusa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tragen Hyabusa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyabusa gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones is nestled in close to Hyabusa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hyabusa tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hyabusa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hyabusa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hyabusa is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Boston Jones!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Boston Jones!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Boston Jones!

Boston Jones wins by unanimous decision!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azka Fermansyah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fermansyah
vs
Diaz

181 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
159 lbs
9 - 14 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azka Fermansyah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jory Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fermansyah lands an overhand right.
Fermansyah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz moves forwards but Fermansyah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz cracks Fermansyah with a good jab.
Fermansyah takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Fermansyah sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fermansyah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Fermansyah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fermansyah throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Azka Fermansyah has been cut.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Diaz is rocked!
Fermansyah cracks Diaz with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Diaz tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Fermansyah pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Diaz is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

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

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard comes to the cage accompanied by Young Jezzy- Lose my mind. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Maynard
vs
Morgan

172 cm
22
158 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

174 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gray Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Morgan is looking to break free of the clinch but Maynard has double underhooks.

Morgan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maynard regains guard.
Maynard wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maynard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maynard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maynard tries to get out of the position.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Maynard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morgan is bucking up trying to escape but Maynard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Maynard has a good base and remains in mount.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Maynard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maynard wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Maynard has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maynard thowing shots but they're missing.
Maynard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Morgan regains half guard.
Maynard with the ground and pound but Morgan uses the opportunity to regain 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!

Maynard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morgan, up you get!
Maynard misses with a hook

and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maynard won't be happy with that.
Morgan scoring with punches from side control.
Morgan trying to control the position but Maynard is working away.
Maynard isn't going anywhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the action but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Morgan tries to move to mount but Maynard blocks the move with his legs.
Maynard tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position.
Maynard is trying to buck Morgan off.
Maynard can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Morgan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Morgan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maynard to his feet.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maynard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan lands with a nice combination. Maynard backs away looking to recover.
Maynard tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maynard rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dexter Morgan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maynard shoots and misses

and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
Maynard is looking to escape.
Morgan with the ground and pound but Maynard uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Maynard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maynard is defended easily by Morgan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan works over Maynard's head and body with a nice combination.

Maynard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morgan was covering up waiting for the punch and Maynard finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard is looking to stand up but Morgan won't let him.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maynard's guard.
Maynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maynard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing Maynard from standing up.
Maynard throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan wants to stand and escape but Maynard is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard wanted to stand there but Morgan had control of the position.
Maynard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dexter Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maynard is looking to stand up but Morgan won't let him.
Morgan is trying to keep Maynard in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maynard wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Maynard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morgan counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Maynard has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan is looking for a takedown.
Morgan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maynard has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Maynard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Maynard manages to get underhooks.
Morgan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maynard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morgan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maynard fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Morgan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maynard sprawls well initially but Morgan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maynard wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maynard has one foot on Morgan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dexter Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maynard shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maynard circles away quickly and effectively.
Gray Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Morgan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maynard closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard has his takedown stuffed
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Maynard dodges the punch combination from Morgan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a one two combo.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Maynard pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan tries to break free but Maynard pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Morgan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maynard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morgan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maynard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
Maynard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Morgan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morgan is working away from the top position though.
Maynard is looking to get back to is feet but Morgan passes into side control.
Maynard gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan is pressing down on Maynard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maynard is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looks to land a strike but Maynard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maynard kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morgan won't allow Maynard to sweep him here.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan stops Maynard from standing up.
Maynard is trying to keep Morgan in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Maynard is keeping the position.

Morgan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maynard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morgan, into his guard.

Maynard stands up and waves to Morgan to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maynard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maynard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Maynard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maynard after a bit of a struggle.
Morgan wants a takedown but no success here.
Maynard lands a shoulder strike.
Maynard stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Gray Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Morgan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maynard lands with a left to the head.
Morgan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morgan is looking for a takedown.
Morgan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maynard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Maynard has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan wants to take the fight to the mat but Maynard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maynard is pressed up against the cage. Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maynard down to the mat. Maynard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Maynard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morgan wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.

Maynard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morgan is trying to keep an underhook but Maynard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maynard.
Maynard tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morgan.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Maynard prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Maynard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Maynard persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maynard is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Maynard circles away and we're back to standing.
Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Maynard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan slips under a jab.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Maynard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dexter Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Maynard.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maynard.
Maynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Maynard tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan leaves Maynard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard had his way with Dexter Morgan 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!

Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Maynard.
Maynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maynard with a poor takedown
and Morgan counters with a left and a right that stings Maynard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maynard is defended easily by Morgan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard tries to clinch but Morgan moves away
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Maynard gets a clinch.
Morgan has Maynard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maynard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Morgan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maynard regains guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan prevents Maynard from getting back to his feet.
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.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now.
Maynard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Morgan landing some decent shots from guard.
Maynard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maynard is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
Morgan is pushing down on Maynard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maynard is fighting to maintain full guard but Morgan has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan trying to control from Maynard's half guard. Maynard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maynard wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Maynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maynard stops Morgan from standing up.

Maynard gets to his feet - Morgan follows without any prompting.
Maynard fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Maynard tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Maynard fails to land the takedown.

Morgan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morgan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Dexter Morgan!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Dexter Morgan!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Dexter Morgan!

Dexter Morgan wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Chao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chao has chosen Metallica-The Unforgiven as his entrance music. Lee Chao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Washington
vs
Chao

182 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Chao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Washington scores with a nice strike.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chao.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washington.

Chao is rocked!
Washington drops Chao with a naaaaasty hook - Chao is in real trouble here! Washington dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chack Sabac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by disturbed- pain redefined. Carlos Rodriguez has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sabac
vs
Rodriguez

180 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chack Sabac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Sabac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.

Rodriguez pulls guard successfully.
Sabac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sabac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodriguez trying to strike off his back.
Sabac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Sabac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sabac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sabac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sabac has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Sabac wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sabac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sabac looking to pass the guard.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sabac postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sabac, into his guard.

Sabac is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.

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

Sabac working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sabac has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rodriguez doesn't defend quickly enough and Sabac has managed to lock this one up! Can Rodriguez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sabac on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chack Sabac!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). House comes to the cage accompanied by Sleezy D - I've Lost Control. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

House
vs
Stewart

182 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

190 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

House gets in close and instigates a clinch.
House fails to pull the fight into his guard.
House has Stewart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stewart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stewart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart tries to pull guard but House holds him up against the cage and eventually Stewart drops back down to his feet.

Stewart breaks the clinch.
House circles away from the clinch attempt.

Stewart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. House is trying to defend but Stewart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
House is looking to control Stewart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can House avoid being mounted?
House is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
House makes his way to full guard. A much better position for House.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart being controlled here momentarily.
Stewart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stewart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

House kicks Stewart off and gets to his feet.
Stewart tries to clinch up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart looking for a takedown.
House gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stewart.
Nick House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Stewart.

House has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stewart is trying to keep an underhook but House manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.
House not landing any meaningful shots this time.
House keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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!
Stewart trying to control but House postures up.
House wants to pass the guard but Stewart is defending well.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as House sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Nick House wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Stewart feints and as House raises his hands in defense, Stewart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but House is retaining full guard.
Stewart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
House keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now House is on top in guard.
House preventing the sweep.
House trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
House won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
House stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
House looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
House tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stewart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

House looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
House seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick House will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Stewart doesn't succeed with the takedown

and House counters with a nice double leg into guard.
House pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stewart throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing House from controlling successfully.
House distracts Stewart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
House wants to stand but Stewart has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing House from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
House is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
House sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stewart's guard.
House lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Stewart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but House pulls his head out easily.
House prevents Stewart from improving his position.
House looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is not content to let House control the position.
House throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
House frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
House takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stewart wants to control but House is having none of it.
Stewart can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
House looking to control and managing it successfully.
House unloading with bombs!
House breaks from Stewart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
House can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
Stewart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stewart tries to lock up and control but House gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
House prevents Stewart from getting the reversal.
House can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
Stewart is desperately trying to improve his position but House has a good base and remains in mount.

Stewart defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from House.
House sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick House dominated that second round.
That's time! House's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

House feints and as Stewart raises his hands in defense, House changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
House forces his way into half guard.
Stewart won't allow House to pass to mount.
House slows the pace down in half guard.
House wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working.
House tries to pass to full mount but Stewart defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart punching from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick House just wasn't active enough.

Stewart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stewart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
House tries to reverse the position but Stewart maintains control.
House wants to hold on but Stewart pushes him away.

Stewart stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
House shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stewart as he jumps to the side.
Stewart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to clinch up but House circles away and keeps his distance.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from House, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stewart misses with a few strikes there.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as House sprawls well. House wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Nick House is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart tries to score a power double leg takedown but House sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stewart somewhat.
House shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick House. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stewart pushes House up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stewart has House pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stewart pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending House tumbling to the mat - Stewart dives into House's guard.
Stewart passes into half guard.
House has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stewart is working away from the top position though.
Stewart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stewart throwing shots but House is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stewart thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stewart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
House tries to lock up and control but Stewart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
House sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nick House overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stewart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from House.
House tries for a takedown but Stewart circles away easily

and Stewart counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stewart throwing shots but House is blocking nicely.
Stewart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed House's head.
House wants to improve his position but Stewart is controlling well.
House is not content to let Stewart control the position.

Stewart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but House sees it coming and defends easily.
Stewart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House is looking to control Stewart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can House avoid being mounted?
Stewart is trying to control. House wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stewart trying to mount his opponent but House defends it.
House manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stewart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
House lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stewart!
House throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

House goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stewart turns into him and now he's in House's guard.
Stewart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

House looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stewart looking to sit in guard and control but House gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
House preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
House trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
House stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.

Stewart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. House is aware though and is defending well.
House tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
Stewart wants to sweep here but House controlling him for the moment.
House postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

House drops back looking for a leg! Stewart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stewart manages to kick House off! House jumps back into Stewart's guard.
Stewart managing to control the position.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Stewart dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

House misses with a wild combination.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from House misses its intended target.
Stewart pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces House back to the cage. Stewart follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
House shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stewart defends it nicely.
House closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stewart circles away.

Stewart shoots in and gets a takedown into House's 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.
Stewart wants to stand but House has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House working a defensive guard here.
House keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Donald Stewart.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but House avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

House instigates a clinch.
House stops a takedown attempt from Stewart.
Nick House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Stewart.
Stewart lands a nice knee to the body.
House jumps guard but Stewart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

House gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stewart is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
House controls Stewart momentarily but Stewart frees himself.
Stewart trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
Stewart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Donald Stewart was stalling too much, according to the referee.
House with a poor takedown

and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Stewart gets to his feet - House follows without any prompting.

Stewart takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

House pulls Stewart into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart passes House's left leg - he's now in half guard.
House tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
Stewart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
House is staying active underneath Stewart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stewart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Donald Stewart!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Donald Stewart!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Donald Stewart!

Donald Stewart wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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