TRMTFL 35: Skarbowsky vs Nueve PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Ryan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ryan
vs
Spencer

195 cm
26
158 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

180 cm
23
164 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Spencer. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Chris Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.

Spencer lands a left and a right that send Ryan crashing to the mat, dazed. Spencer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Ryan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Spencer!
Chris Spencer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asterix Sedetrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branton comes to the cage accompanied by Face the Pain by Stemm. Billy Branton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Asterix Sedetrano's chin.

Branton
vs
Sedetrano

194 cm
23
199 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

195 cm
19
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Branton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asterix Sedetrano!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Branton moves into the clinch successfully.
Sedetrano avoiding damage as Branton throws knees to the body.
Branton lands a nice knee to the body.
Sedetrano is trying to break the clinch but Branton has him pressed against the cage.
Branton misses with a punch to the body.
Branton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Branton slowing the pace effectively.
Branton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sedetrano controls his hands.
Branton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Asterix Sedetrano has been cut.

Branton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Branton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Sedetrano is sitting in close to Branton's body. Branton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sedetrano is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sedetrano is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Branton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Branton!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Branton thanked STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Short will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Christiansen
vs
Short

175 cm
32
166 lbs
19 - 17 - 1

188 cm
25
156 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Christiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Short!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiansen misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Christiansen as he checks the leg kick.
Christiansen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Short on the side of the head.
Short takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Short wants to slow Christiansen down by chopping away at his legs.
Short bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiansen throws a shot from downtown. Short moves away and avoids it.
Christiansen throws a series of punches but Short moves out of range.
Christiansen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christiansen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Short - that will leave a mark!
Christiansen blocks a head kick by Short.
A slow jab from Christiansen misses its intended target.
Short takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christiansen misses with a lunging right hand
and Short counters with a good low kick that Christiansen was not able to check.
Lars Christiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Short pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Short finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Short displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiansen throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Short misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiansen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shorts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christiansen throws a jab when Short was well out of range.
Christiansen thuds a left hand into Short's body.
Christiansen scores with a nice strike.
Short throws a leg kick that misses.
Short takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christiansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christiansen throws a combination that misses
and Short counters with a leg kick.
Christiansen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Short is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Short throws a head kick that misses.
Short scores with a head kick. Christiansen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Lars Christiansen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Short is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiansen cracks Short with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Short throws a hook to the side of Christiansen's head but Christiansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiansen dips to his left and cracks Short with an uppercut!
Short swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short misses with a head kick.
Short misses with a body kick.
Christiansen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Short wants to slow Christiansen down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Christiansen does it's job there.
Christiansen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiansen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Short throws a sloppy head kick and Christiansen moves out of range easily.
Short tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christiansen is able to avoid easily.
Christiansen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Short on the side of the head.
Christiansen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christiansen looks to land a left hand but Short moved out of range nicely.
Short plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Short throws a leg kick that misses.
Short avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Short dodges the punch combination from Christiansen.
Nice shot by Christiansen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Christiansen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christiansen.
Christiansen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christiansen connects with a jab.

Christiansen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Short is looking for a sweep.
Christiansen controlling the position.
Short is not content to let Christiansen control the position.
You can see the frustration on Short's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
Short tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Short being controlled for a moment.
Short is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An elbow from Christiansen crashes against the mat.
Christiansen is chipping away with strikes.
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 Lars Christiansen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lars Christiansen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Short pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christiansen is out of range and Short settles back down.
Christiansen throws an off balance right hand
and Short counters with a leg kick.
Christiansen throws a leg kick
and Short counters with a nice low kick that buckles Christiansen's knee momentarily.
Christiansen scores with a nice right hand.
Christiansen checks the leg kick nicely there.

Christiansen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Short napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Short wants to get back to his feet but Christiansen drags him back down.
Short wants to control but Christiansen postures up.
Christiansen slows the pace down.
Christiansen wants to control but Short is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Short is looking to regain half guard here but Christiansen keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen lands a nice forearm strike.
Short regains half guard there - taking advantage of Christiansen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Christiansen wants to take a breather but Short is having none of it.
Christiansen is thwarting Short's attempts to control the position.
Christiansen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Christiansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Short defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen throws a strike but Short avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Christiansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christiansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christiansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Short is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lars Christiansen.
Some wild striking there from Christiansen.
Brandon Short is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Short throws a chopping leg kick but Christiansen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen checks a leg kick nicely.
Short ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandon Short seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiansen misses with an uppercut
and Short counters with a good low kick that Christiansen was not able to check.
Short delivers a nice body kick.
Christiansen checks a leg kick.
Short moves away from the strike by Christiansen.
Short on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christiansen misses with a right hand
and Short counters with a good low kick that Christiansen was not able to check.
Short ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
Short throws a leg kick but Christiansen moved away.
Short pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Short fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christiansen is out of range.
A slow jab from Christiansen misses its intended target.
Christiansen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Short's head.
Christiansen connects with a jab.
Short scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Short moves away.
Christiansen throws an overhand right that lands on Short's shoulder, as Short tries to avoid the shot.
Short misses with a low kick.
Christiansen with a hook.
Short throws a head kick that misses.
Christiansen with a hook.
Short is looking to chop away at Christiansen's legs.
Christiansen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Short has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christiansen throws a lazy uppercut
and Short counters with a right hand to the body.
Short throws a leg kick but Christiansen checks it.
Christiansen connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Christiansen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Short scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Short throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiansen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Christiansen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lars Christiansen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lars Christiansen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Christiansen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Short.
Christiansen blocks a low kick nicely.
Christiansen throws a hook but Short blocks it.
Short gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Short lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiansen defending well as Short loads up on a big left hand.
Short pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Christiansen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Christiansen wants to pass the guard but Short is defending well.
Christiansen is thwarting Short's attempts to control the position.
Christiansen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Christiansen throwing shots but Short is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Short is looking to improve his position.
Lars Christiansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Short is trying to maintain the position but Christiansen is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Short wants to get back to his feet.
Christiansen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Christiansen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Short throws a nice inside leg kick.
Short takes a swing at Christiansen's ribcage but misses.
Christiansen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christiansen checks a leg kick.
Christiansen lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Short moves away.
Christiansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Short slips a jab from Christiansen.
A clash of legs there as Christiansen blocks the low kick.
Christiansen misses with a hook
and Short counters with a left to the body.
Christiansen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiansen cracks Short with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Christiansen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Short doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiansen lands with an uppercut that bounces Short off the cage and back into range.
Christiansen lands a slapping body shot.
Christiansen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Short.
Short ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
Christiansen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Short doesn't seem bothered though.
Short finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christiansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiansen misses with a combination
and Short counters with a low kick, right behind Christiansen 's knee.
Christiansen takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick from Short misses.
Christiansen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Christiansen digs a good hook to Short's body.
A head kick misses from Short.
Short looks for the body kick but Christiansen saw that one coming.
Short ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
Nice defenses there by Short.
Short throws a low kick, looking for Christiansen's leg but Christiansen calmly moves out of range.
Short misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiansen.
Christiansen throws an overhand right that lands on Short's shoulder, as Short tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Short.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Christiansen blocks the low kick.
Short walks into a stiff left hand from Christiansen.
Christiansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Short looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Short misses with a body shot.
Lars Christiansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christiansen blocks a leg kick.
Short gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiansen throws a big shot that misses.
Short is looking to clinch.
Brandon Short has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christiansen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Short.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christiansen throws a front kick aimed at Short's knee but Short avoids it well.
Short scores with a head kick.
Christiansen throws a jab when Short was well out of range.
Short lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Short.
I think Christiansen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lars Christiansen!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Beebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Sieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase Beebe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Beebe
vs
Sieve

175 cm
30
153 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

160 cm
28
148 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Beebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Sieve!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beebe lands a slapping body shot.
Sieve looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Sieve tries to keep at a distance but Beebe has taken the fight into the clinch.

Beebe has hold of one of Sieve's legs. Sieve is fighting the takedown attempt but Beebe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sieve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Beebe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beebe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Beebe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beebe is looking to work some ground and pound but Sieve has wrist control.

Sieve is working an open guard so Beebe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Beebe gets a clinch.

Beebe breaks the clinch.

Beebe moves into range and clinches up with Sieve.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sieve is fighting off a takedown attempt but Beebe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sieve to the mat. Sieve regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Beebe wants to control from the top but Sieve keeps moving.
Beebe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sieve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beebe working some strikes from top position.
Sieve keeping full guard, as Beebe tries to pass.

Sieve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sieve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sieve wants to get back to his feet but Beebe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sieve keeping full guard, as Beebe tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beebe stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Beebe shoots in and gets a takedown into Sieve's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beebe stands and throws Sieve's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sieve is letting Beebe control him for a moment.
Beebe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beebe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beebe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beebe advances to mount.

Beebe looking to isolate an arm here. Sieve doesn't see it coming and as Beebe extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Beebe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chase Beebe!
Chase Beebe gave a mention to 5th Round Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Len Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Orton
vs
Pacquiao

173 cm
33
165 lbs
22 - 8 - 1

173 cm
31
160 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Len Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pacquiao is out of range and Orton settles back down.
Orton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacquiao.
Orton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
Orton throws out a loose jab but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orton, right into the meat.
Orton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orton thuds a left hand into Pacquiao's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orton.

Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orton has Pacquiao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pacquiao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton gets underhooks to prevent Pacquiao's takedown attempt.
Orton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pacquiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orton lands an uppercut.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch.
Orton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pacquiao or not.
Pacquiao struggles to land a body shot inside as Orton controls his hands.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orton lands a hook that snaps the head of Pacquiao backwards.
Orton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacquiao.
Orton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pacquiao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orton's elbow.
Pacquiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao tries to work over Orton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacquiao tries to land knees in the clinch but Orton avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao stalls.
Orton misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to throw a body punch but Orton avoids it by throwing Pacquiao back against the cage.
Orton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pacquiaos head.
Orton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orton prevents Pacquiao from breaking the clinch.
Pacquiao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orton can't find room to land a body shot as Pacquiao controls the action.
Pacquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacquiao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Orton.
Orton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orton looks to throw a body kick
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Orton misses with an uppercut. Pacquiao saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Orton misses.
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Orton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orton looks to throw the jab but Pacquiao is out of range.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Orton moves out of range.
Orton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orton throws a wild body kick that Pacquiao sees coming a mile off.
Orton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pacquiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton throws a front kick aimed at Pacquiao's knee but Pacquiao avoids it well.
Pacquiao moves out of range as Orton strikes.
Len Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao jabs at Orton's body.
Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orton.
Orton jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Pacquiao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pacquiao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orton defending well though.
Orton is not content to let Pacquiao control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Pacquiao.
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!
Pacquiao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Len Orton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pacquiao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacquiao.
Orton misses with a wild body shot.
Orton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Orton misses.
Orton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Orton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orton tries to land a front kick but Pacquiao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orton swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orton throws out a leg kick but Pacquiao moves out of range and Orton only half commits.
Orton jabs Pacquiao right on the nose. Pacquiao blinks but takes it well.
Orton misses with a body shot.
Orton dips to his left and cracks Pacquiao with an uppercut!
Orton lands a right hook to the body.
Orton misses with a straight right.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Orton avoids nicely.
Pacquiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton fails with a takedown attempt.
Orton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A cross from Orton lands.
Orton throws an overhand right that lands on Pacquiao's shoulder, as Pacquiao tries to avoid the shot.
Pacquiao walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
Orton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orton throws out a loose jab but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pacquiao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pacquiao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orton throws a shot from downtown. Pacquiao moves away and avoids it.
Orton misses with a hook.
Orton is looking to land body kicks.
Orton swinging wildly here.
Orton misses with a right hand
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacquiao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pacquiao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Len Orton is winning the standup battle so far.
Orton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton scores with a head kick.

Pacquiao is rocked!
Pacquiao slips a straight right by Orton.
Pacquiao is still on wobbly legs! Can Orton finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Orton throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Pacquiao is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Len Orton!

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FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Charles Skarbowsky
vs
Nueve

174 cm
33
165 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

173 cm
34
162 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Numero Nueve!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarbowsky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Skarbowsky misses with a hook to the body

and Nueve counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Nueve is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nueve thows a huge punch but Skarbowsky dodges it nicely.
Nueve not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nueve throwing shots but Skarbowsky is blocking nicely.
Skarbowsky is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skarbowsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nueve.
Nueve is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skarbowsky is looking for a sweep. Nueve is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nueve takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nueve thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nueve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nueve prevents Skarbowsky from standing back up.
Skarbowsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skarbowsky tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarbowsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nueve scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nueve throwing shots but Skarbowsky is blocking nicely.
Skarbowsky keeping hold of Nueve's head, controlling as best he can.
Nueve looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skarbowsky tries to get to full guard but Nueve has control of the leg.
Nueve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skarbowsky's head.

Skarbowsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Nueve.
Skarbowsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nueve scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nueve takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nueve has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Nueve there.
Nueve is trying to control the action in half guard but Skarbowsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nueve winds up and cracks Skarbowsky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nueve thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Nueve there.
Nueve drops an elbow to the side of Skarbowsky's head.
Nueve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skarbowsky's head.
Nueve with the ground and pound but Skarbowsky uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nueve throws a big right hand that misses.
Skarbowsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skarbowsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nueve.
Nueve throwing strikes from guard but Skarbowsky blocks nicely.
Nueve throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skarbowsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skarbowsky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nueve throwing strikes but missing.
Nueve throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nueve postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skarbowsky has momentary wrist control but Nueve slips an elbow through the middle.
Nueve looking to pass the guard.
Nueve throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skarbowsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nueve chips away with some ground and pound.
Nueve distracts Skarbowsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nueve lands a couple of elbows.
Nueve connects with a couple of short punches.
Skarbowsky is looking to stand up but Nueve isn't so interested in that idea.
Nueve landing some decent shots from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skarbowsky wants to stand but Nueve is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skarbowsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skarbowsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nueve lands a nice hook to Skarbowsky's body. Skarbowsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skarbowsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skarbowsky looks to land a body kick but Nueve moved away.
Nueve is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skarbowsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Skarbowsky as Nueve shoots in.
Skarbowsky keeps the fight on the outside.

Nueve is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skarbowsky's half guard.
Skarbowsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nueve thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nueve throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Numero Nueve has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skarbowsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nueve.
Skarbowsky trying to control but Nueve postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarbowsky tries to roll over but Nueve keeps him under control.
Skarbowsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nueve on the ground.
Skarbowsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nueve.
Nueve lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nueve tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skarbowsky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nueve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nueve lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nueve drops an elbow to the side of Skarbowsky's head.
Skarbowsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skarbowsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nueve.
Skarbowsky wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nueve throws a strike but Skarbowsky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nueve with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nueve working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nueve throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nueve lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nueve missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nueve postures up in Skarbowsky's guard and throws a big left but Skarbowsky blocks it.
Skarbowsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skarbowsky wants to stand up but Nueve is controlling him.
Nueve loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nueve looking to sit in guard and control but Skarbowsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skarbowsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Nueve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nueve not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Nueve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skarbowsky is aware though and is defending well.
Skarbowsky stopping the sweep attempt from Nueve.
Skarbowsky controls from within his opponent's guard.

Nueve looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nueve wants to sweep but no luck.
Skarbowsky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nueve manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skarbowsky manages to get himself to full guard.
Nueve wants to control from the top but Skarbowsky keeps moving.
Nueve lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skarbowsky wants to stand up but Nueve is controlling him.
Nueve working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nueve trying to control the position from guard on top but Skarbowsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nueve is working Skarbowsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skarbowsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Numero Nueve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Skarbowsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Skarbowsky.
Nueve lands with a good body shot.
Nueve dives in and grabs Skarbowsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skarbowsky pushes down on Nueve's head and hops out.
Nueve throws a body punch but Skarbowsky moves out of range.
Skarbowsky misses with a low kick.
Skarbowsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Skarbowsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skarbowsky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Skarbowsky tries to sprawl but Nueve drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skarbowsky tries to kick Nueve off but Nueve keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nueve looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nueve throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nueve tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skarbowsky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nueve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nueve working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nueve sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skarbowsky defending well though.
Nice strikes from Nueve there.
Nueve looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skarbowsky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Skarbowsky is looking for a sweep. Nueve is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nueve thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nueve working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nueve stands up out of the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Skarbowsky. Nueve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nueve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Skarbowsky.
Nueve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skarbowsky at a distance.
Nueve lands with a nice body punch.
Skarbowsky misses with a leg kick.
Skarbowsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Nueve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skarbowsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Nueve takes a swing at Skarbowsky's ribcage but misses.
Nueve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skarbowsky misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky thows a leg kick but Nueve checks it
and Nueve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nueve tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Nueve blocks the low kick.
Skarbowsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skarbowsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nueve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nueve lands a nice shot to the body.
Nueve lands a slapping body shot.
Nueve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Nueve looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nueve thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nueve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nueve thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skarbowsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nueve.
Nueve drops an elbow to the side of Skarbowsky's head.
Skarbowsky is controlling Nueve's trapped leg to prevent Nueve from advancing to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarbowsky is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nueve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Nueve there.
Skarbowsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nueve connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nueve won't allow Skarbowsky to sweep him here.
Nueve makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nueve is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nueve throws a sloppy body shot
and Skarbowsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nueve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarbowsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Skarbowsky misses

and Nueve counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skarbowsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nueve.
Nueve sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skarbowsky defending well though.
Nueve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nueve thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skarbowsky wants to control but Nueve is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nueve drops an elbow to the side of Skarbowsky's head.

Nueve postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Skarbowsky to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarbowsky is looking to chop away at Nueve's legs.
Nueve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skarbowsky circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve takes a swing at Skarbowsky's ribcage but misses.
Nueve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skarbowsky.

Nueve shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skarbowsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Skarbowsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nueve postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skarbowsky trying to keep a closed guard but Nueve is proving a slippery customer.
Nueve working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nueve throwing strikes from guard but Skarbowsky blocks nicely.
Nueve with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nueve preventing the sweep.
Nueve with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nueve wants to control from the top but Skarbowsky keeps moving.
Nueve throwing strikes but missing.

Nueve gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nueve moves out of range as Skarbowsky throws a body kick.
Skarbowsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nueve is out of range and Skarbowsky settles back down.
Skarbowsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nueve was well out of range. Poor timing from Skarbowsky.
Nueve checks a low kick from Skarbowsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky is looking to slow Nueve down with leg kicks.
Skarbowsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nueve.
Skarbowsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Nueve manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skarbowsky on his heels. He'll look to pass Skarbowsky's guard now, I'm sure.
Nueve postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nueve throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nueve with a nice head shot there.
Skarbowsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nueve is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nueve tries to free his leg and advance position but Skarbowsky is retaining full guard.
Skarbowsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nueve wants to stand but Skarbowsky is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nueve prevents Skarbowsky from getting back to his feet.
Nueve postures up in Skarbowsky's guard and throws a big left but Skarbowsky blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nueve postures up in Skarbowsky's guard and throws a big left but Skarbowsky blocks it.
Nueve working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skarbowsky's head.
Nueve throws a big right hand that misses.
Nueve throwing strikes but missing.
Nueve is working Skarbowsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nueve in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skarbowsky wants to get back to his feet but Nueve is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nueve trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Numero Nueve dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Skarbowsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Nueve or perhaps it was just good defense by Skarbowsky which made him look bad.
Nueve swings for the body but Skarbowsky moves out of range.
Skarbowsky throws a solid leg kick but Nueve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skarbowsky.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Nueve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Nueve.
Nueve digs a good hook to Skarbowsky's body.
Nueve keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nueve keeps control of Skarbowsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarbowsky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skarbowsky as Nueve tries to tie him up.
Skarbowsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Skarbowsky tries to break the clinch but Nueve is controlling the position.
Skarbowsky gets through Nueve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skarbowsky misses with a hook from the clinch.

Skarbowsky breaks from the clinch.
Nueve digs a good hook to Skarbowsky's body.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nueve checks it well.
Nueve tries to clinch but Skarbowsky moves out of range.
Skarbowsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skarbowsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nueve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nueve does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skarbowsky avoids the body shot from Nueve.
Skarbowsky misses with a two punch combination.
Skarbowsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nueve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skarbowsky tries to score with a low kick but Nueve moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nueve shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skarbowsky is trying to defend but Nueve finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skarbowsky is trying to stand up here but Nueve is controlling him well.
Nueve missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Nueve is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nueve throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nueve drops an elbow to the side of Skarbowsky's head.
Nueve throwing shots but Skarbowsky is blocking nicely.
Skarbowsky has hold of Nueve's hands but Nueve slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Numero Nueve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky is trying to stand up here but Nueve is controlling him well.
Skarbowsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skarbowsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nueve.
Nueve landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Skarbowsky is trying to control but can't.
Skarbowsky is refusing to be controlled, as Nueve sits in half guard.
Nueve sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skarbowsky defending well though.
Skarbowsky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skarbowsky scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nueve manages to mount him!
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.
Nueve lands a big shot there that rocks Skarbowsky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nueve lands a nice shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Nueve!
Numero Nueve is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Numero Nueve thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.